City Council Minutes 02-11-1980MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - M0NTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
February 11, 1980 - 7:30 P.M.
Members Present: Arve Grimsmo, Dan Blonigen, Fran Fair, Ken Maus, Phil White.
"Members Absent : None
1. Presentation by Howard Dahlgren Associates on Conceptual Site Plan for
the Oakwood School Block.
�1r. John Uban, of Howard Dahlgren & Associates, reviewed with the Council
the study recently completed relative to the development of the Oakwood
School Block. The presentation by Mr. Uban centered on the alternative
of removing the existing Oakwood School building and thus creating an
empty block that could be developed by the City to tie in the commercial
areas between the shopping center and the downtown district.
In reviewing this area and how it should be redeveloped, Mr. Uban indicated
that three concept plans for the block were presented for review. Each
of the schematic design concepts for the block showed basically commercial
and retail establishments located on the block in an effort to help tie
in the downtown area and the shopping center between the Walnut Street
and Highway 25 corridors. It was stressed that any of the plans would be
desirable by the City but would ultimately depend upon what type of develop-
ment or developer would have in mind for the area. It was noted that one
of the concepts included locating the new library proposed by the City on
the same block while the other two schemes indicated the future library to
be located on Block 17, directly south of the current Oakwood site.
After discussing the redevelopment plans as presented, a motion was made by
Fran Fair, seconded by Phil White and unanimously carried that should the
City ultimately acquire this block from the school district and the library
situation is resolved, it would be the intent of the City Council to have
the present Oakwood Building removed and demolished with the land being
used for redevelopment.
In regards to the siting of the future new public library, considerable
discussion was held on the possibility of the City acquiring additional
land from the school in Block 17 to add to the two parcels presently
designated for the new library site. Although the School does have
additional land available in Block 17, restrictions have been placed on
this property requiring that only school purposes or playground uses can
be used for this property. It was the concensus of the Council that
the City consult with the School District on the possibility of obtaining
all or a portion of this property and also to consult with the previous
owner, Tom Bondhus, who has the restrictions on the property, in regards to
the possibility of releasing the restrictions in exchange for the City
developing some of the area into parkland atmosphere while using the balance
for additional parking requirements of the library.
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In regards to the development of the Oakwood Block, no action was taken
in regards to a desired schematic plan until the library issues can be
resolved as to the future site, etc.
2. Consideration of a Resolution on the Termination of/or Transfer of the
W. Worth Brasie Trust and Library Obliqation.
City Attorney, Gary Pringle, recommended to the City Council that in order
to resolve the issue in regards to the school district transferring the
library ownership to the City of Monticello, both parties should proceed
to district court requesting that this matter be resolved. The reason
for proceeding with court action in regards to the library trust and
transfer is that there is difference of opinions made by the Attorney
General's office that a referendum would be needed for the transfer,
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another governmental unit is taking over the library, a referendum is
not needed. It is hoped that by going through district court, a judgment
would be made by the Court determining what actions would be necessary
by both groups to resolve the issue once and for all.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Ken Maus and unanimously carried
to adopt a resolution on the termination or transfer of the W. Worth Brasie
trust and library obligation either by a judgment from the district court
or by an opinion from the office of the Attorney General. (See Resolu-
tion 2/11/80 #4 ) .
3. Review of the Annual Financial Statements for the Municipal Liquor Store.
Mark Irmiter, Liquor Store Manager, reviewed with the City Council the
annual financial statements for the liquor store operations for the year
1979. As part of the discussion, it was noted that sales increased over
13% over 1978 sales, and net income rose over $14,000 over the previous
year's figures. In addition, the high insurance cost were noted by the
Council Members and discussed with the manager, but no action was taken in
regards to switching insurance companies, other than the possibility of
all City's insurance requirements being put out to bids in an effort to
possibly lower the cost of liability insurance.
No action was taken other than review of the financial statements with
the manager.
4. Approval of Minutes.
Motion was made by Dan Blonigen, seconded by Phil White and unanimously
carried to approve the regular minutes of January 28, 1980 and the
special meeting of January 30, 1980.
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5. Review of Committee Appointments for 1980.
It was noted that John Bondhus had accepted the appointment as a member
of the Planning Commission for 1980.
Previously the Council had recommended and appointed Kay Gauthier to the
Joint Recreation Board to represent the City, but Mrs. Gauthier had
declined the position due to time commitments. Also, at a previous
meeting, Rick Wolfsteller was added to the Joint Recreation Board as a
ex -officio member, and the Council discussed whether he should be given
voting rights in lieu of adding a replacement for Mrs. Gauthier.
-lotion was made by Fran Fair, seconded by Arve Grimsmo to appoint Rick
Wolfsteller as a voting member in lieu of being an ex -officio member:
Voting in favor: Fran Fair, Arve Grimsmo. Opposed: Ken Maus,
Dan Blonigen, Phil White. After further discussion, it was decided to
leave the committee appointments as previously approved, thus having
Rick Wolfsteller as an ex -officio member and only Ron Peters as the City's
representative able to vote on any matters concerning the Joint Recreation
Board.
6. Discussion on Notice of Termination of Garbaqe Contract.
On February 1, 1980, Yonak Sanitation gave notice to the City of Monticello
that they will be terminating their garbage removal contract as of
August 1, 1980, because of increased fuel and operating expenses.
As a result of this notice of termination, motion was made by Phil White,
seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried to prepare an advertise-
ment for bids for a new garbage removal contract within 60 days prior to
the August 1, 1980 termination date. The new advertisement for bids will
be prepared for Council review during May of 1980.
Meeting adjourned.
Rick WolfsteI
Assistant Ad inistrator
RW/ns
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