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City Council Minutes 01-14-2019REGULAR MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Monday, January 14, 2019 — 6:30 p.m. Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Present: Mayor Brian Stumpf, Jim Davidson, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler and Lloyd Hilgart Absent: None. 1. General Business A. Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Stumpf called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. B. Approval of Agenda Councilmember Hilgart moved approval of the agenda. Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. C. Approval of Minutes Special Meeting Minutes from December 10, 2018 Councilmember Fair moved approval of the December 10, 2018 special meeting minutes. Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Meeting Minutes from December 10, 2018 Councilmember Fair moved approval of the December 10, 2018 regular meeting minutes. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Special Meeting Minutes from December 28, 2018 Councilmember Gabler moved approval of the December 28, 2018 special meeting minutes. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. D. Citizen Comments • Brian Anderson, 9660 Goodrich Avenue, spoke on behalf of the Monticello Soccer Club in regard to the new fire station and its location next to the building they lease. Mr. Anderson met with city staff and they are working through some issues regarding the building and their lease. E. Public Service Announcements • Holiday Hours — Martin Luther King Day F. Council Liaison Updates • EDA — Councilmember Davidson noted that there was an update from Sue Seeger, Arts Consultant, and an update from Sherburne County in regard to a rail park. • Library Board — Councilmember Hilgart attended the meeting and City Council Minutes—January 14, 2019 Page 1 1 6 • IEDC — Mayor Stumpf commented on the meeting and noted that the IEDC elected new officers and discussed the 2019 work plan. • Planning Commission — Councilmember Hilgart attended the Planning Commission meeting. The commission approved a Development Stage Planned Unit Development for Vehicle Sales & Rental for Monticello RV. • I-94 Coalition — Councilmember Gabler stated that the coalition's legislative preview is Friday, January 18. MnDOT has also scheduled meetings on the I-94 expansion project. • BCOL — Councilmember Fair provided an update. The group elected new officers for 2019. Wright County presented sketches of various camping structures/designs. The bids for the ballfields are expected back by February. The school district will be implementing a 4 -day week program for preschoolers and outdoor activities. G. Department Updates Jeff O'Neill, City Administrator, gave an update on the following: 1. There are some site modifications that need to be made for the Monticello Soccer Club building located at 101 Chelsea Road. This is in conjunction with the new fire station. 2. The Center for Energy and Environment and the Coalition of Utility Cities were invited to present to the Xcel Integrate Resource Plan Stakeholder meeting. 3. The proposals for the Ellison House are due 4:30 p.m. January 18. 4. The Animal Control RFP is being review by the Animal Control Officer and will then be reviewed by WCSO. 5. Staff is preparing a schedule of meetings to review city's strategic plan, goals, vision, etc. 6. Mr. O'Neill noted that going forward special meetings will begin at 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • Matt Leonard, City Engineer/Public Works Director, introduce Larry Cook, the new manager of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Cook is employed by Veolia. 2. Consent Agenda: Councilmember Fair moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. A. Consideration of approving the payment of bills. Recommendation: Approved the bill and purchase card registers for a total amount of $1,339,926.51. B. Consideration of approving new hires/departures. Recommendation: Approved the hires for liquor store and MCC and departures for MCC. C. Consideration of approving the sale/disposal of surplus city property. Recommendation: No report this cycle. D. Consideration of approving Resolution 2019-01 accepting a donation of paint (value of $360) from Hirshfields for Monti Arts space at 349 W. Broadway. Recommendation: Adopted resolution accepting donation. City Council Minutes —January 14, 2019 Page 2 1 6 E. Consideration of approving a Therapeutic Massage Enterprise license for Buffalo Body Therapy located at 133 Sandberg Rd. (Fitness Revolution). Recommendation: Approved massage license for Buffalo Body Therapy, 133 Sandberg Rd. F. Consideration of approving DMV purchase of Chevy Equinox for $24,750. Recommendation: Approved the DMV purchase of Chevy Equinox for $24,750 from Cornerstone Automotive. G. Consideration of approving Ordinance 705 adopting the 2019 City of Monticello Official Zoning Map. Recommendation: Adopted Ordinance 705 for the 2019 City of Monticello Official Zoning Map, including Shoreland/Floodplain companion map, based on the findings in Resolution PC -2019-005. H. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-02 accepting improvements and authorizing final payment of $72,617.99 to ASTECH Corp. for the 2017 Street Reconstruction and Utility Improvement Project, City Project No. 16C003. Recommendation: Adopted Resolution 2019-02 accepting improvements and authorizing payment of $72,617.99 to Astech, Corp for the 2017 Street Reconstruction and Utility Improvement Project, City Project No. 15C003. I. Consideration of approving the preliminary plat and final plat of Oakwood Industrial Park 4th Addition. Applicant: City of Monticello. Recommendation: Approved the preliminary plat for Oakwood Industrial Park 4t' Addition, based on the findings in Resolution No. PC -2019-004, and contingent on the conditions in Exhibit Z of the staff report and adopted Resolution 2019-05 approving the final plat for Oakwood Industrial Park 4th Addition, based on the findings in said resolution, and contingent on the conditions in Exhibit Z of the staff report. J. Consideration of approving the payment of $167,000 to Wright County for the discharge of stormwater from Carlisle Village development per the agreement with Wright County contingent on the approval of the city's petition to rescind the September 13, 2006 order transferring portions of County Ditch 33 to the city. Recommendation: Approved the payment of $167,000 for the discharge of stormwater from the Carlisle Village development per the agreement with Wright County contingent on the approval of the city's petition to rescind the September 13, 2006 order transferring portions of County Ditch 33 to the city. 4. Regular Agenda: A. Consideration of approving annual appointments and designations for 2019 Jeff O'Neill gave a brief overview and noted that the Health Officer designation should be tabled for further consideration. Mayor Stumpf proposed to add the Wright County Transportation Advisory Committee with Councilmember Hilgart serving and a city Finance Committee with members to include Councilmember Gabler, Mayor Stumpf, Jeff O'Neill, Wayne Oberg, Sarah Rathlisberger, and Rachel Leonard. The Finance Committee will meet the third Wednesday of each City Council Minutes—January 14, 2019 Page 3 1 6 month at 8 a.m. In addition Councilmember Fair volunteered to serve on the new Public Works Building Committee. Councilmember Fair moved approval of annual appointments and designations including the changes/additions mentioned above. Councilmember Hilgart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. Consideration of adopting Resolution 2019-03 — Findings of Fact for denial of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan requiding a parcel described as Lot 1, Block 2, Riverview Square from "Places to Shop" to "Places to Live" and adopting Resolution 2019-04 — Finding of Fact for denial of an amendment to the zoning map of a parcel described as Lot 1, Block 2, Riverview Square from `B-4, Regional Business District" to "R-4, Medium and High Density Residence District" or to reconsider action on both the Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning requests for the subject parcel Angela Schumann, Community Development Director, provided a brief overview and noted that the council took action to deny item on December 10. Therefore, findings of fact for denial are brought forward to council. Councilmember Gabler moved to reconsider action on the request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment from `Places to Shop' to `Places to Live' and the request for Zoning Map Amendment for rezoning from B-4 (Regional Business District) to R-4 (Medium -High Residence Density Residence District) for the parcel described as Lot 1, Block 2, Riverview Square. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1; Mayor Stumpf voted against. Mayor Stumpf noted that his reasons for voting against which included: inadequate data to approve a Comprehensive Plan Amendment or rezoning and this rezoning has been denied in the past. He also mentioned that the Planning Commission denied the rezoning and residential zoning isn't consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Stumpf opened up the item for comments. The following people spoke on the item: Bob Nicholson, attorney for Jamison family, which owns property at 511 Territorial Rd. Mr. Nicholson commented that the council's actions could negatively impact the sale of their property. It was suggested to perhaps take a step back and wait for the Comprehensive Plan update before making a decision. Mayor Stumpf questioned Mike Hoagberg, Headwaters Development, on whether he thought there was enough demand for these units. Mr. Hoagberg responded that it is up to developers to know what the demand is and what projects to implement. Dan Mielke, Mielke Development, spoke in opposition to the project. Mr. Mielke is in partnership with Trident Development on a future senior development. He is speaking on behalf of Tealwood Management, the group that would manage the development. Mr. Mielke doesn't believe it is in the best interest of the city to modify the land use and zoning designations of the City Council Minutes —January 14, 2019 Page 4 16 property. He commented that the property is one of the better commercial properties in the city and has the potential for future development. Mr. Mielke feels that allowing the land use changes would be unfair. He noted that his company had looked at the same property but because of zoning chose another property located at Territorial Road. They did this as they were following the city's comprehensive plan. Rick Williamson, part owner of said property. Mr. Williamson spoke in favor of the project and commented that there is a need and waiting lists exist for senior housing, assisted living, etc. Mike Hoagberg, Headwaters Development, expressed his frustration with the presentation made by Dan Mielke. Mr. Hoagberg feels that Mr. Mielke is trying to delay his project so that Mielke's own project could have an advantage. Jon Tennessen, owner of Van Hanson Meats, 1580 Hart Blvd. stated that he supports both development as they could be viable resources for city tax revenue. Roger Fink, Trident Development, commented that if the project was approved, his development company would have to review their options in regard to its proposed Territorial Road development. Jim Schillewaert, Monticello, is property owner who has been working with Trident Development. He noted that the Jamison property has been sitting undeveloped. Shelly Matuska, 10019 Somerset Lane, has questions on the process of a Comprehensive Plan and determination of land use. She is uncertain that rezoning to residential would be the best use of the said property. Councilmember Davidson responded to questions regarding rezoning a property by noting that certain properties are in flexible zoning areas. This property is in one of those areas. John Gay, Monticello, commented that the city should delay project until the Comprehensive Plan update is completed. Minimal discussion ensued among City Councilmembers. Councilmember Fair noted that it is the market that determines whether a project is viable not the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan can be amended if the council feels a request is appropriate for the property in question. Councilmember Hilgart commented that there isn't favor for one project or another and that the council's job is to do what is best for the city by finding the best and highest use for this particular property. Councilmember Gabler added that this is a land use decision and it is up to the council to decide the best use of this property. Mayor Stumpf moved Findings of Fact for denial. Motion died for lack of a second. City Council Minutes —January 14, 2019 Page 5 1 6 Councilmember Hilgart requested information on motions for approval. Angela Schumann responded that motions for approval with resolutions and the ordinance for rezoning had been prepared for the December 10th, 2018 consideration and are included in the packet. Councilmember Hilgart moved approval of resolution approving the Comprehensive Plan amendment reclassifying the subject property Lot 1, Block 2, Riverview Square from `Places to Shop' to `Places to Live', based on findings identified in resolution. Councilmember Gabler seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1; Mayor Stumpf voted against for reasons listed in opening motion. Resolution on Comprehensive Plan amendment was assigned number 2019-03. Councilmember Fair moved approval of resolution and ordinance rezoning of Lot 1, Block 2, Riverview Square to R-4, Medium -High Density Residential based on the findings identified in the resolution. Councilmember Davidson seconded the motion. There was a friendly amendment to only allow senior housing. Original motion with friendly amendment carried 4-1; Mayor Stumpf voted against for reasons listed in opening motion. Resolution on amendment to zoning map was assigned number 2019-04 and Ordinance rezoning to R-4 was assigned number 706. 5. Adjournment: By consensus, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Recorder: Jennifer hr e Sc eibe Approved: Attest: City Administrator City Council Minutes —January 14, 2019 Page 6 16