Monticello public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting to review financial obligations. The council unanimously approved the payment of bill registers.
- Approved payment of bill registers (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council reviewed a Downtown Traffic Study presented by Bolton and Menk, Inc. Council reached consensus to pursue a new traffic signal at 4th Street and Hwy 25. They also agreed to work with Wright County to prohibit left turns at Broadway Street and Walnut Street and to reduce lanes on Broadway Street west of Locust Street.
- Consensus to work with MNDOT on adding a traffic signal at 4th Street and Hwy 25
- Consensus to work with Wright County to prohibit left turns off Broadway Street and Walnut Street
- Consensus to work with Wright County on reducing lanes on Broadway Street west of Locust Street
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority approved membership dues for the Wright County Economic Development Partnership and a services contract with WSB. The board also approved the consent agenda including the payment of bills.
- Approved payment of bills via consent agenda (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Wright County Economic Development Partnership membership and $3,401 in dues (6-0)
- Approved 2023 WSB Economic Development Assistance Services Contract for $11,880 (6-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted the 2023 budget and certified a 6.1% increase in the 2023 property tax levy. Council also approved a software upgrade for Springbrook and adopted an ordinance regarding cannabinoid products. Several administrative items, including a fire protection contract and personnel policies, were approved via the consent agenda.
- Approved 2023 Budget of $56,203,000 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-140 certifying 2023 Final Property Tax Levy with 6.1% increase (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 788 regarding Cannabinoid Products (4-1)
- Approved Springbrook software upgrade totaling $71,749 for 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved $1,402,278.91 in bills and purchase card registers (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-139 approving plats and development contract for Jefferson Commons Fourth Addition (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 fire protection services contract with Silver Creek Township (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 794 amending the 2023 City Fee Schedule (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council conducted an annual review of the City Administrator. The council voted unanimously to keep Rachel Leonard in the position and approve a step increase.
- Approved retention of Rachel Leonard as City Administrator and a step increase (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a preliminary and final plat for Jefferson Commons Fourth Addition to allow for future development. The commission also adopted its 2023-2025 workplan and nominated a member for a three-year term.
- Recommended approval of Preliminary and Final Plat of Jefferson Commons Fourth Addition (4-0)
- Nominated Melissa Robeck for a three-year term to the Planning Commission (3-0)
- Adopted 2023-2025 Planning Commission Workplan including land use, decision-making authority, and traffic information (4-0)
- Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved December 6, 2022 meeting agenda (4-0)
Industrial & Economic Development Committee
The committee unanimously moved to recommend the reappointment of three members to the City Council. Members also discussed updates on industrial projects and the closing of an affordable housing development.
- Approved recommendation to Council for reappointment of Wayne Elam, Steve Johnson, and Joni Pawelk (Unanimous)
- Approved November 3, 2022, minutes (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council authorized a contract with Oertel Architects for a new public works facility at a base price of $1,057,800. The council also approved the Wiha Addition plat and development contract, including a watermain reimbursement. Consensus was reached on a preferred layout for downtown roadway and pedestrian improvements.
- Authorized Oertel Architects for public works facility services at a base price of $1,057,800 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-131 for Wiha Addition plat and authorized watermain reimbursement of $297,320 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-132 to vacate drainage and utility easements for Lots 9-13, Lauring Hillside Terrace (unanimous)
- Approved $427,321.71 in bills and purchase card registers (unanimous)
- Approved 2023-2027 fire protection services contract with Monticello Township (unanimous)
- Approved $30,000 contract with RES Specialty Pyrotechnics for Riverfest fireworks (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of a half-ton truck for the Building Department not to exceed $50,000 (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 City Seasonal and Part-Time Pay Scale (unanimous)
City Council
City Councilmember Lee Martie was sworn into office. The Council reached a consensus to allow the Parks and Recreation department to shift funds to increase pay for the MontiArts Consultant. No final decisions were made regarding downtown roadway and pedestrian improvements due to time constraints.
- Sworn in Councilmember Lee Martie
- Consensus reached to shift funds to increase MontiArts Consultant pay
- Tabled downtown roadway and pedestrian improvements for a future regular meeting
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority approved two resolutions regarding a twin home residential development proposal at Country Club Manor, Second Addition. These actions transfer responsibility for the townhome portion and TIF district 1-43 to Community Housing Corporation (CHC).
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-36 for TIF Note Assignment (Pledge) Agreement (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-37 for Reverter Subordination Agreement with a corporate guaranty (4-0)
Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission
The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission reviewed and recommended a design theme for the Community Sign Guide Design & Specifications project. The commission selected Theme A with specific modifications to the bases, colors, and layout of various monument and directional signs.
- Recommended Design Theme A for the Community Sign Guide with noted revisions (Motion carried)
City Council
The City Council interviewed three architectural firms for a proposed new Public Works Facility. Council and staff reached a consensus to move forward with Oertel Architects, though official action is scheduled for November 28, 2022.
- Reached consensus to move forward with Oertel Architects for the new Public Works Facility
City Council
The City Council appointed Lee Martie to a vacant council seat and approved a $459,327 contract amendment for downtown roadway and pedestrian improvements. The council also approved several consent items, including a new front-end loader purchase and various zoning and land agreements.
- Appointed Lee Martie to vacant City Council seat (3-1)
- Approved $459,327 contract amendment with Bolton and Menk, Inc. for Downtown Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements
- Approved $201,861.64 purchase of John Deere front-end loader and equipment
- Approved $1,392,398.32 in bill and purchase card payments
- Adopted Ordinance 792 updating Snowplowing & Ice Removal Policy
- Approved PUD adjustment for Target regarding parking, pick-up locations, and signage
- Approved one-year extension of Conditional Use Permit for Group Residential Facility (James & Yassa Kimber)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-127 canvassing 2022 General Election results
City Council
The City Council and ISD 882 School Board reached a consensus to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a shared Comprehensive Park and Recreation System Needs Assessment. A proposed steering committee will recommend a consultant for final approval at a future joint meeting.
- Consensus to release RFP for shared comprehensive needs assessment
- Set RFP due date for December 22, 2022
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority held a workshop to receive updates on redevelopment and business expansion. No substantive actions or votes were taken on the project items discussed.
- No action taken on Block 52 redevelopment progress
- No action taken on Washburn Computer Group option agreement
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Economic Development Authority
The EDA approved a land purchase option for an industrial parcel and transitioned the Downtown Facade Improvement Program from a grant to a forgivable loan. The board also approved a contract assignment for a 55+ residential development project.
- Approved Resolution 2022-33 for a 1.46-acre parcel at 9699 Fallon Avenue with a $50,000 option premium and $300,000 purchase price (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-34 reformatting the Downtown Facade Improvement Program from a grant to a forgivable loan (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-35 transferring the purchase and development contract for Country Club Manor Second Addition from Headwaters Development LLC to CHC Monticello Townhomes LLC (6-0)
- Approved August 29 and September 14, 2022 meeting minutes and payment of bills (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended approval for a new 74,000 square foot Wiha Tools facility and a one-year extension for a group residential facility permit. The commission also found two land transactions by the City and Economic Development Authority to be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan.
- Recommended approval of preliminary and final plat for Wiha Addition (3-0)
- Recommended approval of one-year extension for group residential facility conditional use permit (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution PC-2022-050 finding EDA land acquisition (PID: 155249001010) consistent with comprehensive plan (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution PC-2022-051 finding sale of portion of Outlot B, Jefferson Commons (PID 155164000020) consistent with comprehensive plan (3-0)
- Approved October 4, 2022 special meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved October 4, 2022 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
Industrial & Economic Development Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the September 27, 2022, meeting. Members discussed the Region 7W 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy report and received updates on local business expansions.
- Approved September 27, 2022, minutes (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved over $1.1 million in bill payments and adopted a new snowplowing and ice removal policy for the 2022-2023 season. The council also approved several resolutions regarding delinquent account assessments and a $220,000 loan agreement for Wiha Tools.
- Approved bill and purchase card registers totaling $1,108,335.00
- Adopted 2022-2023 Snowplowing and Ice Removal Policy (unanimous)
- Approved $220,000 MIF Loan Agreement with Willi Hahn Corporation dba Wiha Tools
- Approved assessments for 2022 Street and Sidewalk Improvements Projects (3-1)
- Approved assessment rolls for delinquent miscellaneous and utility accounts
- Adopted Ordinance 791 amending Industrial Zoning Districts
- Approved $36,700 purchase of 20 spin bikes minus $1,900 trade-in
- Adopted Resolution 2022-113 declaring a vacancy on the City Council
City Council
The City Council reached consensus on a recommended timeline for the Pointes at Cedar project, including final grading plan in 2022-2023, plans and specifications in 2023, contract modification in 2023, land acquisition in 2023-2024, and baseline construction in 2024. No formal vote was taken; the decision was by consensus.
- Consensus to proceed with final grading plan for Pointes at Cedar in 2022-2023
- Consensus to prepare plans and specifications in 2023
- Consensus to modify WSB contract in 2023
- Consensus to complete land acquisition in 2023-2024
- Consensus to begin baseline construction phase in 2024