City Council Minutes 05-27-1980MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 27, 1980 - 7:30 P. M.
Members Present: Arve Grimsmo, Dan Blonigen, Fran Fair, Ken Maus, Phil White.
Members Absent: None
1. Public Hearing -- Consideration of a Resolution to Order Plans and
Specifications on the Extension of Sanitary Sewer, Water and Street
Improvements - Prairie Road.
A feasibility report presented at the last Council Meeting by City
Engineer, John Badalich, had the following estimated assessments for
the sewer, water and street improvements to the following parcels:
PARCELS TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT
Lots 16-19, Bl k 4
Lot 3, Bl k 5
Lots 1-6, Blk 6
MEADOWS PLAT
Lots 20-23, Blk 4
MEADOWS PLAT
Lot 24, Blk 4
MEADOWS PLAT
Unplatted Parcel
Owned by Mr.&Mrs.
Don Christopher
Sewer & Water Services Only
Sewer, Water & Street Improvement
and Service Connection
Sewer, Water & Street and
Service Connection
Sewer, Water, Street and
four (4) service connections
ESTIMATED COST
$1,950 per lot
$5,053.55 per lot
$5,386.15
$19,881.60 entire
parcel
Mrs. Don Christopher expressed concern over the cost of the estimated
assessment against their property under this improvement, but indicated
that Mr. Quintin Lanners currently has an option to purchase their
property contingent upon the property being rezoned to R-2 and R-3 and
also, approval is given to his forthcoming subdivision plat.
Mrs. Christopher indicated that if Mr. Lanners does purchase the property,
she would not be opposed to the extensions of sewer and water, but if the
deal would fall through, they would not be in favor of the assessments
since her husband is currently ill.
Mr. Mel Wolters, developer of The Meadows Plat, requesting the improvements,
indicated to the Council that no matter what would happen in regards to
ownership of the Christopher property, he would have to have the improve-
ments extended for the Meadows Plat, even if it meant The Meadows paying
the entire cost of the improvement.
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Mr. Wolters also requested that the current grading plan for the lots
in The Meadows subdivision be lowered by 1', which would result in
cutting down Prairie Road by the same amount to enable him to better
utilize the excess material for fill. In addition, Mr. Wolters indicated
that he will be contracting privately to install the sewer and water
services to Lots 16 thru 19 in Block 4, Lot 3 in Block 5, and Lots 1
thru 6, Block 6 of The Meadows Plat, and would not like to see this
part of the plans and specifications.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen to adopt a
resolution ordering plans and specifications to be prepared by the
City Engineer for the improvements proposed along Prairie Road,
contingent upon the revised grading plan for The Meadows subdivision
plat being approved by the City Engineer. Voting in favor: Phil
White, Dan Blonigen, Arve Grimsmo, Fran Fair. Abstaining: Ken Maus.
(See Resolution 1980 #12)
2. Public Hearing on the Consideration of a Variance for a Zero Lot Line
and a Variance from the Minimum Lot Size in an R-2 Zone - Quintin Lanners.
Mr. Quintin Lanners requested approval to build a duplex in an R-2
zone on the south 4 of Lot 3 and the south !2 of lots 4 & 5, Block 38,
Lower Monticello, consisting of approximately 13,600 square feet.
Although this type of building is allowed in an R-2 zone, Mr. Lanners
would like to sell each portion of the duplex rather than merely renting
it out, and requested variances of a zero lot line and also a variance
from the minimum size lot requirement of 10,000 square feet after the
subdivision. In some respects, if approved, this duplex would be similar
to a condominium in that each owner has a specific parcel of land and
would own each building unit.
A declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions would be recorded
along with the property restricting and protecting the value and desir-
ability of each piece of real estate.
John Uban, City Planner, indicated that similar proposals in communities
around the metropolitan area allow this type of development, and the
Planning Commission, at their last meeting, voted unanimously to
recommend approval of the variances for the zero lot line and variances
from the minimum lot standard.
Motion was made by Fran Fair, seconded by Ken Maus and unanimously carried
to approve the variance for a zero lot line and the creation of two separate
lots, each of which would be less than the City's 10,000 square foot
requirement in an R-2 zone for Quintin Lanners.
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3. Consideration of an Ordinance Amendment to Allow Consignment Auction
Sales and/or Auction Sales within a B-3 Zone.
As a result of a request by Bob Davis to operate an auction sales facility
within Monticello, an ordinance amendment would be necessary to allow
such a use within any zoning district since our current ordinances
do not allow for this type of use.
The Planning Commission, at their last meeting, recommended that if an
auction sales facility is allowed as a use within the zoning districts
of Monticello, it should be considered as a conditional use within a
B-3 (Commercial) zone. By amending the Ordinance in this fashion and
allowing such a use as a conditional use, the City of Monticello would
still retain control through the establishment of various conditions.
The conditions that were proposed are as follows:
A. The architectural appearance and function plan of the building and
site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as
to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting
influence within a reasonable distance of the lot.
B. At the boundaries of residential districts, a strip of not less than
5' shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Ordinance
Section 10-3-2-(G) of this Ordinance.
C. Any light standard islands and all islands in the parking lot shall
be landscaped or covered.
D. Parking areas shall be screened from view of abutting residential
districts in compliance with Ordinance Section 10-3-2-(G) of this
Ordinance.
E. Parking areas and driveways shall comply with Monticello Ordinance
10-3-5-(D).
F. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of
conflict through traffic movements, shall comply with Ordinance
Section 10-3-5 of this Ordinance, and shall be subject to the approval
of the City Engineer.
G. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is
not visible from the public right-of-way or from an abutting residence,
and shall be in compliance with Section 10-3-2-(H) of this Ordinance.
H. The entire area shall have drainage system which is subject to the
approval of the City Engineer.
I. All signing and information or visual communication devices shall
be in compliance with Ordinance Section 10-3-9.
J. The provisions of Ordinance Section 10-22-1-(E) of this Ordinance
are considered and satisfactorily met.
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K. All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change
when the Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request,
finds the general welfare and public betterment can be served as
well or better by modifying the conditions.
L. Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring
residential uses or abutting residential districts in compliance
with Section 10-3-2-(G) of this Ordinance.
M. Outside sales connected with the principal use is limited to 30%
of the gross floor area of the principal building. This percentage
may be increased as a condition of the conditional use permit.
N. Outside sales areas may not take up parking space as required for
conformity to the ordinance requirement.
0. No pets or livestock may be sold at this auction sales facility.
P. Provisions must be made to control and reduce noise when adjacent
to a residential zoning district.
Q. All outside storeage shall be effectively screened from public view
in accordance with Monticello Ordinance Section 10-3-2-(G), and
limited to 10/ of the gross floor area of the principal use building.
In addition to the establishment of conditions for such a use, one other
concern expressed was relative to the parking requirements for an auction
sales facility. It was recommended by the Planning Commission that one
parking space for each 40 square feet of building area should be required
for an auction sales facility, along with other uses such as skating
rinks and dance halls.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen to approve an
ordinance amendment adding an auction sales facility as a conditional
use in a B-3 zone with the above referenced conditions - A thru Q -
and amending the parking formula requirement to one parking space for
each 40 square feet of building area. Voting in favor: Arve Grimsmo,
Dan Bl oni gen, Fran Fair, Phil White. Opposed: Ken Maus
4. Public Hearing on the Consideration of a Variance from Monticello
Ordinances Relative to Off -Street Parking and a Conditional Use
Request for an Auction Sales Facility - Robert Davis.
As mentioned in the previous item, Bob Davis, who owns the property
across the street to the west of Heskins Electric on Oakwood Drive,
requested a conditional use permit so that he may establish an auction
sales facility on his property. In addition to the conditional use
request, Mr. Davis requested a variance from Monticello ordinances
requiring him to install hardsurfaced parking and curb barriers around
his parking lot.
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Mr. Davis has a building that is approximately 2,400 square feet, and in
light of the new parking requirement for this type of use, approximately
60 parking spaces would be required. Mr. Davis has indicated that since
he is just starting out in this particular business venture, he would
like approximately 4 - 6 weeks operation time to see if this type of
business will survive in Monticello, and then would like a one-year variance
from the requirements of hardsurfaced parking. Mr. Davis indicated that
if, in 4 - 6 weeks, he felt his business could survive, he would then be
willing to post a bond for the parking lot and curb and gutter improvements
as required with completion within one year. If the business proved not
to be feasible after 4 - 6 weeks, he would agree to cease business as
an auction sales facility.
Motion was made by Phil White,
to approve the conditional use
Mr. Bob Davis, provided he met
request.
seconded by Ken Maus and unanimously carried
permit for an auction sales facility to
the conditions of the conditional use
In regards to the parking requirements for this type of use, it was the
consensus of the Council to defer any action on his variance request
at this time and to grant a temporary approval to operate without hard -
surfaced parking until July 28, 1980, at which time, it will be reviewed.
5. Consideration of a Simple Subdivision - Kenneth Larson.
Mr. Kenneth Larson requested that he be allowed to subdivide his property
consisting of approximately 30,190 square feet in Block 32, Lower Monti-
cello, into two individual lots. The lots currently run in a north/
south direction, and Mr. Larson proposes to divide the lots into an
east/west direction. Each lot would contain approximately 821x' x 183',
or 15,097 square feet, and would be in excess of the minimum 10,000
square foot requirement in an R-2 zone.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously
carried to approve the subdivision of the East 51' of Lot 6, and all of
Lots 7 & 8, Block 32, Lower Monticello, into two equal parcels, contin-
gent upon a certificate of survey being submitted and the recording of
the same in the Registrar of Deeds office in the Courthouse.
6. Consideration of Appointment of Council Members to an Ad Hoc Committee
to Establish a New Joint Powers Agreement with the Monticello School
District #882 for a Joint Recreation Program.
As a result of a comment made by the State Auditor, the City of Monticello
and the School District of Monticello should have a written agreement
relative to the summer recreation program being provided by both parties.
In reviewing the matter with Duane Gates, Community Education Director,
and Shelly Johnson, School Superintendent, it has been suggested that a
committee be established to prepare a proposal on a joint recreation
program between the two bodies, rather than just merely writing a joint
powers agreement to cover the existing conditions.
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The School District's Joint Advisory Board on Community Education, of
which one of their functions is the Joint Recreation Program, is willing
to appoint two members to an ad hoc committee along with two members
from the School Board. If the City appointed two members of the Council
to this Committee, the six member committee's task would be to develop
a joint powers agreement between the School District and the City of
Monticello for such a joint recreation program.
The City Administrator, Gary Wieber, and Mayor Arve Grimsmo will be meeting
in the near future to appoint two Council Members to this ad hoc committee.
7. Consideration of Award of a Contract for Garbage Disposal and Removal.
Bids were received at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 27, 1980 for providing
the service of residential garbage pick up and disposal for the City
of Monticello. Bids received for the proposals are as follows:
BID ALTERNATIVES
1) Year Contract:
A. Once a Week Pickup
B. Twice a Week Pickup
3) Year Contract:
A. Once a Week Pickup
B. Twice a Week Pickup
YONAK SANITATION BID CORROW TRUCKING BID
$3,756.00 per month
$5,168.00 per month
$4,245.00 per month
$5,840.00 per month
$2,500.00 per month
$3,125.00 per month
$2,750.00 per month
$3,450.00 per month
After Council discussion with Gary Corrow, of Corrow Sanitation, the low
bidder, motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Fran Fair and unani-
mously carried to accept the low bid from Corrow Sanitation for a three-
year contract for twice a week residential pickups per agreement starting
August 1, 1980.
8. Review of Engineer's Progress and the Allocation of Chemical Feed Equip-
ment and Cost.
Purpose of this item was to review the engineer's report on and allocation
of cost on the chemical feed equipment purchased between the City of
Monticello and Wrightco Products, the City's only classified industrial
user. A portion of the $16,600 cost of the chemical feed equipment, plus
a portion of the chemicals used at the Treatment Plant, will be reim-
bursed by Wrightco Products according to EPA standards.
John Badalich, City Engineer, informed the Council that the report and
the proposed allocation of cost will be available for presentation at
the next Council Meeting scheduled for June 9, 1980.
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9. Consideration of Approval of Intoxicating Liquor, Non -Intoxicating Malt
Liquor, Club Liquor and Set Up Licenses.
Council discussed and reviewed the fees to be charged for the following
types of licenses:
A. Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor License - Fee $100 to remain the same.
B. Intoxicating On Sale Liquor License - Fee $2,500 to remain the same.
C. Non -Intoxicating Off -Sale Malt Liquor License - Fee $15 to be raised
to $30.00 annually.
D. Set Up License - Fee $100 to be raised to $200.00 annually.
E. Club License - Fee $100 to be raised to $200.00 annually.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Fran Fair and unanimously
carried to approve the following license renewals for July 1, 1980
through June 30, 1981, with the new license fees, as follows:
A. Non -Intoxicating On -Sale Malt Liquor License (Fee $100)
Monticello Rod & Gun Club
B. Intoxicating On -Sale Liquor License (Fee $2,500)
Monticello Liquors, Inc.
Silver Fox Motel
Wayside Inn
Joyner's Lanes
Dino's Other World
C. Non -Intoxicating Off -Sale Malt Liquor License (Fee $30
Monticello Liquors, Inc.
Ernie's Bait Shop
Wayne's Red Owl
Maus Foods
River Terrace Trailer Park Store
Ton Thumb Superette
Wayside Inn
John's Discount Foods
Holiday Station
D. Set Up License (Fee $200)
Monticello Country Club
E. Club License (Fee $200)
American Legion Club
VFW Dorchester Post
(Ordinance Amendment 5/27/80 #77)
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10. Approval of Bills.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Ken Maus and unanimously
carried to approve the bills for May 1980, as presented. (See
Exhibit 5/27/80 #1).
11. Approval of Minutes.
Motion was made by Fran Fair, seconded by Phil White and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of the Special Meetings of the
City Council held 4/24/80 and 5/13/80 and the Regular Meeting of 5/12/80.
12. Consideration of Ordering Plans and Specifications for Sewer, Water and
Storm Sewer Improvements to Macarlund Plaza Development.
John Badalich, City Engineer, previously presented a feasibility study
on extending sewer, water and storm sewer improvements to the Macarlund
Plaza development, located near East Broadway and East County Road 39.
The estimated cost of the improvements totalled approximately $106,100
with property owners Curtis Hoglund, Maurice Hoglund, and the Macarlund
Plaza development sharing in the cost of the improvements. The pro-
posed assessments for each property owner based on the feasibility study
cost, would be approximately $11,408 for Maurice Hoglund Property,
$75,189 for the Macarlund Plaza Townhouse Development, and $19,503 for
Curtis Hoglund Property. All parties proposed to be assessed under
this improvement have indicated they would be agreeable to this type of
assessment breakdown, and a motion was therefore made by Phil White,
seconded by Ken Maus and unanimously carried to adopt a resolution
ordering plans and specifications for the sewer, water and storm sewer
improvements to the Macarlund Plaza townhouse development. (See
Resolution 1980 #13).
13. Consideration of Equipment Purchases - Shade Tree Disease Proqram.
The State of Minnesota has made available Grant -in -Aid funding in the
amount of 50% of equipment purchased for utilization of Dutch Elm and
Oak Wilt wood as an alternative to open burning and burial. The City
of Monticello has, in the past, obtained a burning permit from the PCA
for the purpose of disposing of its diseased Elm wood, but has recently
been denied a burning permit for 1980 due to its disposal site being
too close to a public road and single family housing.
Rather than direct burial or hand debarking of all our shade tree
diseased wood, it was the recommendation of the Public Works Director
that the City consider taking advantage of the Grant -in -Aid program and
purchasing a debarking machine and a heavy-duty log splitter in the
approximate cost of $17,000, of which the City's share would be $8,500.
The Public Works Director noted that the City currently uses some of the
wood for burning at the Maintenance Building site, and the balance of
the wood could be used for other purposes or sold to the general public
to help produce revenue.
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Motion was made by Ken Maus, seconded by Fran Fair and unanimously
carried to approve advertising for bids and quotes for the purchase
of a log debarker and a wood splitter, and to also apply for the
State's Grant -in -Aid reimbursement for 50% of the cost of these items.
14. Consideration of a Variance to Allow a Banner to be Displayed_b
the Rod & Gun Club.
The Monticello Rod & Gun Club requested a variance to display a
banner across Broadway Street in Monticello similar to that put up
by the A.F.S. recently. The banner will be put up during the period
from August lst through August 9, 1980, to advertise the steak fry
to be held by the Rod & Gun Club.
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unani-
mously carried to approve the variance to the Rod & Gun Club for
the purpose of erecting a banner from the period August 1 thru 9, 1980.
Meeting Adjourned.
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Rick Wol fstel 1 r
Assistant Administrator
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