Monticello public meetings in 2023

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Monticello City Council. The agenda contains only the payment of bills and the agenda document itself, with no other substantive items listed.

• Payment of bills

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing several policy updates and upcoming annual expenses. The agenda includes considerations for amending the TIF policy and the SCDP RLF policy, alongside various 2024 membership dues and service contracts.

• Resolution to amend TIF policy
• Resolution to amend Economic Development SCDP RLF policy
• 2024 donation to Initiative Foundation
• 2024 WCEDP membership dues
• 2024 WSB Economic Development Services assistance services contract

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is conducting a workshop regarding EDA property maintenance and a facade improvement forgivable loan program policy. The meeting also includes consideration of a $10,000 grant application.

• $10,000 grant application consideration
• Facade improvement forgivable loan program policy discussion
• EDA property maintenance discussion

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to take action on the 2024 budget, final property tax levy, and fee schedule, and to hold public hearings on the 7th Street and Broadway street projects. The agenda also includes numerous routine items such as bill payments, new hires, donations, and various purchases and agreements.

• Public hearings on 7th Street and Broadway street projects
• Certify 2024 final levy and adopt 2024 budget
• 2024 fee schedule
• Water treatment consultant award
• Building department vehicle and parks truck purchases

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss the StorageLink Dundas site concept stage planned unit development (PUD). This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• StorageLink Dundas site concept stage PUD review

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will discuss and potentially decide on an ordinance text amendment for industrial self-storage use development standards, and a preliminary plat, rezoning, and comprehensive plan amendment for a public works facility. The meeting also includes appointments to the commission and a workplan update.

• Rekstad Ordinance Text Amendment for industrial self-storage use development standards
• Public Works Facility Development Stage PUD, preliminary plat, rezoning, and comprehensive plan amendment
• Planning Commission appointments
• Planning Commission workplan update
• Community Development Department report

Planning Commission

This is a special meeting of the Monticello Planning Commission. The agenda contains only a procedural notice document with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Special meeting notice document only

Planning Commission

This is a special meeting notice for the Monticello Planning Commission on December 5, 2023. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The Industrial & Economic Development Committee will discuss member reappointments, a revised 2024 meeting schedule, and a CMRP update. Economic development updates are also on the agenda.

• Consideration of IEDC member reappointments
• Proposed revised 2024 IEDC meeting schedule
• CMRP update presentation
• Economic development updates

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The Monticello Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission (PARC) will discuss and review several items including a proposed 2024 fee schedule increase, a concept plan for West Bridge Park, and a grant agreement for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) project. The commission will also consider appointments and a policy update for the Monticello Community Center (MCC). The agenda includes draft minutes from a prior meeting and an economic summary from the University of Minnesota.

• Proposed 2024 fee schedule increase
• West Bridge Park concept plan review
• MCC kitchen policy and applicant review
• SS4A grant agreement for Monticello
• Commission appointment renewals

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several specific items. They will consider approving payments, new hires, and donations, as well as appointing fire officers. Key decisions include setting a public hearing for the 7th Street project, accepting a feasibility study for Broadway East, and approving a consultant for the CSAH 39 trail. The agenda also includes a winter parking ordinance and hiring an attorney for PFAS-related matters.

• Set public hearing for 7th Street project feasibility
• Accept feasibility study for Broadway East
• Approve CSAH 39 trail consultant
• Consider winter parking ordinance
• Hire attorney for polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) issues

City Council

This is a special meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The only document is the agenda PDF itself, indicating the meeting is likely procedural or administrative in nature.

City Council

The Monticello City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a cannabis regulation update. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item appears to be informational only.

• Cannabis regulation update

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative and policy items, including a winter parking ordinance, a community energy transition grant application, an encroachment amendment, and the final planned unit development (PUD) for Briggs Great River. The agenda also includes routine items like bill payments, new hires and departures, and a property report, along with a selection for the public works facility mechanical system.

• Winter parking ordinance review
• Community energy transition grant application
• Encroachment amendment
• Briggs Great River final PUD
• Public works facility mechanical system selection

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to discuss a business subsidy policy and several items regarding River Wood Bank land on 7th St West. The body will consider a purchase agreement, a request for deferral of special assessments, and an interfund loan.

• Public hearing on business subsidy policy
• Purchase agreement for River Wood Bank
• Deferral of special assessments for River Wood Bank land on 7th St West
• Resolution for interfund loan for River Wood Bank land on 7th St West

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is holding a workshop to review property overview narratives and spreadsheets. The session focuses on specific site packets for downtown and business park locations.

• Block 34 Downtown property overview
• Block 36 Downtown property overview
• Cedar-Fairs Garden property overview
• 4th Street site overview
• Otter Creek Business Park property overview

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The Industrial & Economic Development Committee will review draft minutes from September 26, 2023, discuss a Community Energy Transition Grant stakeholder public engagement topic, and receive economic development updates. No binding decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Discussion of Community Energy Transition Grant stakeholder public engagement
• Review of draft IEDC minutes from September 26, 2023
• Economic development updates

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will discuss and potentially act on a text amendment to the front porch ordinance, consider land acquisition by the Economic Development Authority, and make a planning commission appointment. The meeting also includes review of draft minutes from previous meetings and a community development director report.

• Text amendment to front porch ordinance (Item 2A)
• Acquisition of certain land by Economic Development Authority (Item 3A)
• Planning Commission appointment (Item 3B)
• Community Development Director report (Item 4A)

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider a 2023 housing market study and a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) with WSB for the River Wood Bank parcel. The board will also review the Economic Development Manager's report. The agenda is otherwise limited to these consideration items.

• Consideration of 2023 Housing Market Study
• Consideration of Phase I ESA with WSB for River Wood Bank parcel
• Consideration of Economic Development Manager's Report

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding delinquent utility assessments and business subsidy policy. The agenda also includes discussions on tax abatement policy, snowplow policy adoption, and a needs assessment summary from Bolton and Menk.

• Public hearing: Delinquent utility assessments
• Public hearing: Business subsidy policy
• Adoption of snowplow policy
• Tax abatement policy discussion
• Public Works Facility construction manager award

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is holding a closed meeting to consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property at 155226000020 (Outlot B, Great River Addition), as permitted under Minnesota Statute 13D.05. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss purchase or sale of Outlot B, Great River Addition

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider a revised resolution for a purchase agreement, a 2023 housing market study, and a tax abatement policy recommendation. The agenda also includes routine items like bill payments, meeting minutes, and the economic development manager's report.

• Consideration of revised resolution for purchase agreement
• Consideration of 2023 housing market study
• Consideration of tax abatement policy recommendation
• Payment of bills
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 09/13/2023

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to consider the purchase of a property (PID 155226000020, Outlot B, Great River Addition) in a closed session authorized by state statute. The agenda also includes a discussion of the Capital Maintenance Replacement Plan (CMRP). The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Closed meeting to consider property purchase (PID 155226000020)
• Property: Outlot B, Great River Addition
• CMRP (Capital Maintenance Replacement Plan) discussion

Planning Commission

This is a joint special meeting of the Monticello Planning Commission and City Council. The agenda contains only a single document item and no specific discussion or decision items are listed.

Planning Commission

The commission will review several Conditional Use Permits and ordinance text amendments. The agenda includes discussions regarding garage cups, parking, and land rezoning.

• Jensen Garage CUP
• Thurber Garage CUP
• Big Bear Holdings-Mastercraft ordinance text amendment
• Block 51 cross-parking CUP
• Monticello Community Center ordinance text amendment

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The Monticello Industrial & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss a school district update, a presentation on MMS STEM, and economic development updates including a liaison report from the Wright County Economic Development Partnership.

• Table topic: School District Update by Eric Olson
• Table topic: MMS STEM presentation
• Economic Development Updates
• Wright County Economic Development Partnership Liaison Update

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to approve the 2024 preliminary tax levy for the city and the HRA, and to schedule a truth-in-taxation hearing. They will also consider several routine items including payments, new hires, donations, and various contracts and permits.

• 2024 City preliminary levy
• 2024 HRA preliminary levy
• Truth in Taxation hearing 2023
• Pavement markings contract
• Swan River MCC contract

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to consider the purchase of a property (PID 155226000020, Outlot B, Great River Addition) in a closed session authorized by state statute, followed by a public discussion on downtown parking. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Closed meeting to consider purchase of property PID 155226000020, Outlot B, Great River Addition
• Downtown parking discussion

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission will review and discuss a park dedication for the Briggs Great River development, including an aerial image and city approval documents. They will also consider a kitchen program for the Monticello Community Center, with policies and facility use agreements. Updates from MontiArts and MCC programs will be presented.

• Park dedication for Briggs Great River development (Item 2.A)
• MCC Kitchen Program agenda and policy (Item 2.B)
• MontiArts PARC report (Item 3.A)
• MCC September 2023 programs and operations update (Item 3.B)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is holding a closed meeting to consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of property at 106 Walnut Street. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed meeting to discuss purchase or sale of property at 106 Walnut Street (PID: 155010052130)

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority will consider a purchase agreement with James and Cheryl Wolff for 216 Pine St and a related resolution for an interfund loan. They will also review an update on the hotel-hospitality study and the economic development manager's report. Payment of bills and approval of prior meeting minutes are on the agenda.

• Consideration of purchase agreement with James and Cheryl Wolff for 216 Pine St
• Consideration of resolution for interfund loan related to 216 Pine St
• Consideration of hotel-hospitality study update
• Consideration of economic development manager's report
• Consideration of payment of bills and approval of draft minutes

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority will hold a workshop to discuss the city's tax abatement policy. The agenda includes multiple versions of the policy document, indicating a review or revision process. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Review of City of Monticello Tax Abatement Policy
• Discussion of tax abatement policy version 3
• Workshop format, no formal action expected

City Council

The September 11, 2023, meeting includes discussions on various grants and city contracts. Items range from Wright County ship and aggregate tax grants to park master planning and tree inventory.

• WCSO 2024 Contract
• Wright County Ship Grant
• Wright County Aggregate Tax Grant - Turf Conversion
• Rotary Turf Conversion Grant
• Contract for Parks Master Planning

The City Council approved a series of consent agenda items including the annexation of 69.97 acres of land and a 2024 law enforcement contract with the Wright County Sheriff’s Office. The council also accepted three grants for hydration stations and turf conversion projects and authorized several professional service agreements for city planning and safety.

• Approved bill and purchase card registers totaling $1,282,194.38
• Adopted Resolution 2023-75 for orderly annexation of 69.97 acres
• Approved 2024 law enforcement contract with Wright County Sheriff’s Office
• Adopted Resolution 2023-76 accepting $35,550 grant for hydration stations and Parks Master Planning
• Adopted Resolution 2023-77 accepting $30,000 grant for turf conversion projects
• Adopted Resolution 2023-78 accepting $5,000 grant for turf conversion projects
• Authorized $86,000 for Bolton and Menk, Inc. for Parks Master Plan consulting
• Authorized $186,901 agreement with Stonebrook Engineering, Inc. for a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the THC ordinance and the 2024 budget. A joint meeting with the Planning Commission and EDA will also take place regarding a housing study.

• THC Ordinance Discussion
• 2024 Budget Discussion
• Housing Study (Joint Meeting – Planning Commission/EDA/City Council)

The City Council reached consensus on a 9% budget increase for 2024, allocating $40,000 for library carpet and directing remaining revenue to the Capital Improvements Fund. The Council also agreed to draft an ordinance regarding the sale of THC beverages at establishments with on-sale liquor licenses.

• Consensus reached for 9% budget increase in 2024
• Allocated $40,000 for library carpet
• Directed remaining 2024 budget revenue to Capital Improvements Fund
• Consensus reached to draft THC beverage sales ordinance

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on a preplat planned unit development (PUD) for Briggs Monticello Suites. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a report from the Community Development Director.

• Review of Briggs Monticello Suites preplat-PUD application
• Approval of draft minutes from August 1, 2023 joint workshop, regular meeting, and August 15, 2023 special meeting
• Community Development Director's report

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat for the Great River Second Addition. The commission tabled decisions regarding the development stage PUD and rezoning for a 138-unit multi-family building pending further information.

• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Great River Second Addition (3-0)
• Tabled Resolution PC-2023-26 regarding development stage PUD (3-0)
• Tabled Resolution PC-2023-27 regarding rezoning from B-3 to Great River PUD (3-0)
• Tabled discussion on the future role of Chair Paul Konsor (3-0)
• Approved September 5, 2023 agenda (3-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 Joint Workshop meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved August 15, 2023 special meeting minutes (3-0)

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The Industrial & Economic Development Committee will preview the 2023 Hotel Study and receive economic development updates. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a joint workshop meeting summary.

• Preview of the 2023 Hotel Study
• Economic development updates
• Approval of August 1, 2023 IEDC minutes
• Approval of joint workshop meeting minutes from August 1, 2023

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is holding a closed meeting to consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property at 106 Walnut Street, as permitted by Minnesota statute. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed meeting to discuss offers/counteroffers for property at 106 Walnut Street (PID 155-010-052052)

City Council

This agenda covers a closed meeting and a workshop session focused on the 2024 budget. The only listed items are the agenda documents themselves, with no specific decisions or discussion points detailed.

• Closed meeting
• 2024 budget workshop

The City Council held a budget workshop to discuss 2024 financial strategies and staffing. Council reached consensus on a 4% cost-of-living adjustment and specific position upgrades. Further review of property tax levy increase options is scheduled for the next workshop.

• Reached consensus to include a 4% COLA adjustment
• Reached consensus to reclassify the engineering position
• Reached consensus to add a part-time recreation coordinator
• Reached consensus to use an existing position for the Bertram Chain of Lakes Athletic Park field operator
• Determined Community Center capital expenses should be funded through the Capital Projects Fund

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a cannabis ordinance. The agenda also includes reviewing requests for proposals (RFPs) for water treatment and the CSAH 39 trail.

• Public hearing for Cannabis Ordinance
• CSAH 39 Trail RFP
• Water Treatment RFP
• Haven Ridge 2 PUD Amendment
• Releaf Community Forestry

The City Council adopted an interim ordinance prohibiting the operation of cannabis businesses until January 1, 2025. The council also approved design standard amendments for the Haven Ridge 2nd Addition and authorized RFPs for a new water treatment plant.

• Adopted Interim Ordinance 808 prohibiting cannabis businesses (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-74 and Ordinance 809 amending Haven Ridge 2nd Addition PUD Design Standards (Unanimous)
• Authorized RFPs for new water treatment plant engineering services (Unanimous)
• Authorized RFPs for CSAH 39 Trail-Bertram Connection Phase I engineering services (Unanimous)
• Approved bill and purchase card registers totaling $2,141,869.80 (Unanimous)
• Authorized 2023 ReLeaf Community Forestry Grant application for Emerald Ash Borer management (Unanimous)
• Approved new hires for Hi-Way Liquor and Monticello Community Center (Unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Public Works Director/City Engineer to Washington D.C. (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider an amendment to the Haven Ridge 2nd Addition Planned Unit Development (PUD). This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Consideration of an amendment to the Haven Ridge 2nd Addition PUD

The Planning Commission recommended approval of an amendment to the Haven Ridge 2nd Addition Planned Unit Development District. The decision follows discussions regarding home design variety and anti-monotony standards for the 59 single-family lots.

• Approved August 15, 2023 special meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. PC-2023-022 recommending approval of the Haven Ridge 2nd Addition PUD amendment (4-0)

City Council

The City Council meeting includes discussions on cannabis hearings, corrective ordinances, and updates to animal ordinances. The agenda also covers several permit requests, contract amendments, and various city business items.

• Cannabis hearing
• Corrective ordinance for Storagelink
• Animal ordinance and City Code updates
• Liquor license applications for Lions and Rustech
• Contract amendment for Downtown Roadway Pedestrian Improvement Consultant

The City Council awarded the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Athletic Park Phase II project to Sunram Construction, Inc. for $961,253 plus funding for lighting, tree planting, and an irrigation booster pump. Council also authorized seeking proposals for a construction manager for a new public works facility.

• Awarded Bertram Chain of Lakes Park Phase II to Sunram Construction, Inc. for $961,253 plus alternates 2, 5, and 6 (3-2)
• Authorized RFP for a construction manager for a new public works facility (unanimous)
• Approved $952,146.25 in bill and purchase card payments (unanimous)
• Awarded $387,450 contract to Design Electric, Inc. for flashing Yellow Arrow Upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $570,000 contract amendment with Bolton and Menk, Inc. for Downtown Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $52,200 contract amendment with WSB for School Boulevard Safe Routes to School Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances 804 and 805 regarding commercial animal kennels and boarding (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for August 28, 2023, regarding an interim ordinance prohibiting cannabis businesses (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop meeting to review information regarding the impacts of adult-use cannabis laws. The session includes training materials from the League of Minnesota Cities.

• Review of 'Understanding the Impacts of the Adult-Use Cannabis Law' training
• Review of 'Adult-Use Cannabis: What Cities Need to Know' documentation
• Discussion regarding Cannabis Public Use Ordinance WC Ordinance 23-3

The City Council held a workshop regarding the legalization of adult use cannabis. Council reached a consensus to further review a Joint Powers Agreement with Wright County regarding cannabis business registration after consulting the City Attorney.

• Consensus reached to further review Wright County Joint Powers Agreement on cannabis business registration
• Council expressed no concern regarding Wright County's proposed public use ordinance

Economic Development Authority

The EDA will hold a closed meeting to consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property at 216 Pine Street (PID 155-010-034010), as permitted under Minnesota Statute 13D.05. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss purchase or sale of 216 Pine Street property
• Property identified as Lot 1, Block 34, Original Plat Monticello

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority will consider a lease amendment for 349 W Broadway, set the 2024 HRA property tax levy and EDA general fund budget, and discuss funding for a manufacturers breakfast event. The meeting also includes approval of bills and minutes from prior meetings.

• Consideration of lease amendment for 349 W Broadway
• Consideration of 2024 HRA property tax levy and EDA general fund budget
• Consideration of funding for manufacturers breakfast event
• Payment of bills approval
• Economic development manager's report

The Economic Development Authority approved the 2024 HRA special benefit property tax levy and the general fund budget. The board also extended a lease for MontiArts and authorized funding for local events.

• Approved 2024 HRA special benefit property tax levy of $451,000 and EDA general fund budget of $499,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-07 to extend the lease for 349 West Broadway for MontiArts activities to August 31, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 donation for the 2023 Let’s Chalk event (7-0)
• Authorized $1,200 for the 2023 IEDC Manufacturers’ Appreciation Breakfast Event (7-0)
• Approved payment of EDA bills for June and July 2023 (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 28, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 12, 2023 (6-0)

City Council

The Monticello City Council is holding a special meeting to consider awarding a construction bid for downtown roadway work and to review the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2024-2033. The agenda includes these two main items, with supporting documents provided.

• Downtown roadway bid award decision
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2024-2033 review

The City Council awarded a contract to Meyer Contracting Inc for downtown improvements. Council also reached a consensus for staff to use an 8% increase for the 2024 property tax levy.

• Approved Resolution 2023-68 awarding Downtown Roadway & Pedestrian Improvements contract to Meyer Contracting Inc for $10,790,214 (Unanimous)
• Consensus reached for staff to work with an 8% increase in the 2024 property tax levy

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a concept memo for the Big River 445 project. The agenda includes only this item and supporting documents.

• Review of Big River 445 concept memo

The Planning Commission and City Council held a joint workshop to review a concept-stage Planned Unit Development (PUD) proposal from Division 25, LLC. No formal decision was made as the meeting served as an opportunity for the applicant to present the proposal and receive comment.

• Reviewed concept proposal for multi-commercial project at Fenning Ave and Chelsea Rd (no formal action taken)

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several land-use items, including a planned unit development (PUD) amendment for Haven Ridge 2nd, amendments to commercial kennel ordinances, and a corrective zoning ordinance amendment. The agenda also includes an update on the city's economic development toolbox and a report from the Community Development Director.

• Haven Ridge 2nd PUD amendment
• Amendments to commercial kennel ordinances
• Corrective zoning ordinance amendment
• Economic development toolbox update
• Community Development Director report

The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding requested amendments to the Haven Ridge 2nd Addition PUD Design Standards. The meeting concluded without a recorded decision on the amendments after discussions regarding home square footage, garage sizes, and home style variety.

• Approved August 1, 2023 regular meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 5, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-0)

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The Monticello Industrial & Economic Development Committee will consider appointing a new member and discuss authorized funding for economic development business assistance programs from the 2023 legislative session. The agenda also includes economic development updates.

• Consider appointing new IEDC member
• Discussion of 2023 legislative session authorized funding for economic development business assistance programs
• Economic development updates

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The Monticello Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission is meeting to review draft minutes from previous meetings and receive updates from the Monticello Community Center (MCC) and MontiArts. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of draft minutes from 3-23-23 regular meeting
• Review of draft minutes from 6-21-23 special meeting
• Update from Monticello Community Center (MCC)
• Update from MontiArts

The commission received a project summary from Bolton & Menk regarding a park needs assessment, noting over 300 survey responses. The assessment process is expected to conclude in the fall with a formal summary. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved June 21, 2023 special meeting minutes (carried)

City Council

The City Council will review quarterly reports from Fibernet and the Wright County Sheriff's Office. The agenda includes discussions on property matters, lease amendments for 349 W Broadway, and permit requests.

• Lease amendment for 349 W Broadway
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Culver's
• Knights of Columbus permits
• Wright County Ducks gambling permit
• Fibernet quarterly report review

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a second drive-through service for Monticello Ventures KS, LLC (Culvers). The council also approved over $1.3 million in bills and a lease amendment for MontiArts activities. Several temporary gambling and liquor permits were granted.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for second drive-through at Culver's (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and purchase card registers totaling $1,338,134.41
• Adopted Resolution 2023-67 amending lease for 349 West Broadway for MontiArts activities
• Approved gambling permit and temporary liquor license for Knights of Columbus (August 26, 2023)
• Approved temporary gambling permit for Wright County Ducks Unlimited (September 11, 2023)
• Approved hire for the Monticello Community Center
• Approved sale/disposal of surplus city property

City Council

The City Council conducted an initial budget workshop for 2024. Finance Director Sarah Rathlisberger presented the budget timeline, valuation data, and notable items for the coming year. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority will consider authorizing a public art project on EDA-owned property and discuss the preliminary 2024 EDA budget and HRA property tax levy amount. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and an economic development manager report.

• Consideration of authorizing a public art project on EDA-owned property
• Discussion regarding preliminary 2024 EDA budget and HRA property tax levy amount
• Approval of June 14, 2023 special meeting and regular meeting minutes
• Economic development manager report

The Economic Development Authority received a quarterly update from consultant WSB & Associates. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Monticello City Council will hold a closed meeting to consider the sale of the property located at 119 3rd Street East (PID 155-101-034040). This session is authorized under MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3.

• Consideration of sale of property at 119 3rd Street East

City Council

The City Council meeting includes discussions on various grant agreements for road safety and downtown improvements. The agenda also covers property matters, equipment purchases, and final payments for crack sealing.

• Safe Streets and Roads for All grant agreement
• Downtown roadway and pedestrian improvements grant agreement
• Purchase of Kubota RTVs for Parks
• Final payment for 2023 crack seal
• Haven Ridge final plat extension and assignment

The City Council approved plans and bid advertisements for Phase II improvements at the Bertram Chain of Lake Regional Athletic Park. The council also approved several grants for road and safety projects and authorized various equipment purchases and contracts.

• Approved plans and bid advertisements for Bertram Chain of Lake Regional Athletic Park Phase II Improvements
• Approved $1,215,197.96 in bill and purchase card payments
• Approved $235,500 contract with Hakanson Anderson for School Boulevard Intersection Feasibility Report
• Approved $32,942 purchase of two Kubota RTV 520s and two ballfield groomer attachments
• Approved $90,285 final payment to Northwest Asphalt & Maintenance for 2023 crack seal project
• Approved $43,019 payment for Coalition of Utility Cities membership dues
• Accepted MnDOT grants for Flashing Yellow Arrow Upgrades and Downtown Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements
• Approved special event permits for VFW Summerfest and Lets Chalk

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is meeting to review a conditional use permit application from Culver's for a second drive-through, along with the community development director's report. The agenda also includes draft minutes from prior joint and regular meetings. The primary action item is the CUP decision.

• Conditional use permit for second drive-through at Culver's
• Community Development Director's report
• Draft minutes from June 6 joint City Council-Planning Commission special meeting
• Draft minutes from June 6 Planning Commission regular meeting

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit amendment for Monticello Ventures KS, LLC to add a second drive-through aisle. The recommendation is subject to conditions in Exhibit Z and findings in Resolution No. PC-2023-21.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for second drive-through (4-0)
• Approved July 5, 2023 regular meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 6, 2023 joint workshop meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved June 6, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider several economic development items, including a loan deferment for Rustech Brewing, decertifying TIF District 1-22, and authorizing a marketing expenditure for a Site Selection magazine ad. The board will also hear the Economic Development Manager's report. These are action items under consideration, not final decisions.

• Consideration of loan deferment for Rustech Brewing
• Consideration of decertifying TIF District 1-22
• Consideration of authorizing marketing expenditure for Site Selection magazine ad (September 2023)
• Economic Development Manager's report

The Economic Development Authority authorized a six-month loan deferment for Rustech Brewing LLC and approved the early decertification of TIF District 1-22. A proposed marketing expenditure for a magazine advertisement was tabled pending further research on alternative options.

• Approved six-month loan deferment for Rustech Brewing LLC (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-06 to decertify TIF District 1-22 (7-0)
• Tabled marketing expenditure of up to $3,300 for Site Selection magazine ad (6-0)
• Approved May 10, 2023, special meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review downtown roadway plans and bids, the 2022 audit, and several property and permit requests. The agenda also includes discussions on local sales tax resolutions and industrial design designations for the 2040 Vision Plan.

• Downtown roadway plans and bids
• 2022 Audit review
• Amendments to 2040 Vision Plan industrial designations
• Conditional use permits for home occupation and accessory structures
• WIHA development contract amendment

The City Council authorized the advertisement of bids for a $12.2 million downtown improvement project. The council also approved several land-use amendments, a new landscape truck, and a local option sales tax resolution.

• Approved plans and bid authorization for Downtown Roadway & Pedestrian Improvements Project ($12.2M)
• Approved $124,949.69 contract with McDowall Company for Hi-Way Liquor walk-in cooler repairs
• Approved $45,589 contract with Integrated Fire & Security for Community Center fire alarm replacement
• Approved purchase of 2023 Chevrolet 4500 landscape truck for $65,407
• Adopted Resolution 2023-52 to allow the City to impose a local option sales tax
• Adopted Resolution 2023-53 decertifying TIF District #1-22
• Adopted Resolution 2023-54 amending the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan for industrial designations
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for home manufacturing for Tyler Berg

City Council

This is a special meeting agenda with only two attached documents: the special meeting agenda itself and a public works council workshop presentation. No specific action items, ordinances, or contracts are listed in the agenda text, so the meeting appears to be a workshop focused on the public works presentation.

• Special meeting agenda document
• Public works council workshop presentation

The City Council discussed a revised concept and cost estimate for a new Public Works Facility. Council reached a consensus for staff to proceed with the project, seek funding options, and work on project costs. No formal votes were recorded for specific contracts or funding approvals.

• Consensus reached for staff to move forward with Public Works Facility project
• Consensus reached to pursue funding options and work on project cost

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The Commission recommended appointing Danielle Murdoff to a vacant seat. It also recommended a design change for the Bertram Chain of Lakes Athletic Park South overflow drive and approved plans for a phase 2 open-air park shelter.

• Recommended appointment of Danielle Murdoff to fill vacant seat thru 12/2023 (Carried)
• Recommended design changes to the South entrance of the South parking lot at Bertram Chain of Lakes Athletic Park (Carried)
• Recommended approval of phase 2 open-air park shelter plans at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Athletic Complex (Carried)

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider paying bills, funding a bus roundtable event, and approving proposals for housing and hotel-hospitality studies. They will also review the economic development manager's report.

• Consideration of payment of bills
• Consideration of funding for bus roundtable event
• Consideration of housing study proposal
• Consideration of hotel-hospitality study proposal
• Consideration of economic development manager's report

The Economic Development Authority authorized two professional services contracts to update city studies on housing needs and hotel-hospitality. The board also approved a funding contribution for a business roundtable event.

• Approved $26,400 contract with MSA Professional Services for Housing Needs and Demands Study Update (4-0)
• Approved contract with Stephen Sherf, Hospitality Consulting Services, LLC for Hotel-Hospitality Study Update (4-0)
• Approved $300 funding contribution for IEDC Business Roundtable Showcase Event (4-0)
• Approved May 10, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and tax abatement basics, specifically related to the Northland project. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this informational item.

• Presentation on TIF and tax abatement 101 for the Northland project

The Economic Development Authority and City Council held a joint workshop to review Tax Increment Financing and Tax Abatement. No formal actions were taken regarding these programs.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Library Board

The Monticello Library Board is meeting to review a board report and a previous meeting review. The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of board report
• Review of previous meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss and likely approve the bid award for PineWood Elementary's Safe Routes project. The meeting also includes routine administrative items such as payments, new hires, property matters, and special events.

• Awarding of bid for PineWood Elementary Safe Routes
• Payment of bills
• New hires and departures
• Special event: Raise the Ruff Event

The City Council awarded a contract to New Look Contracting, Inc. for the 2023 Elm Street Improvements Safe Routes to School Project. The project is partially funded by a $500,000 MNDOT grant. Several other infrastructure and facility contracts were approved via the consent agenda.

• Awarded $1,174,235.25 contract to New Look Contracting, Inc. for Elm Street Improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted $500,000 MNDOT grant for Safe Routes to School project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,231,443.95 in bills and purchase card registers
• Approved $166,613 contract with RJM Construction for Community Center repairs
• Approved $83,054 contract with McDowall Company for Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC and boilers
• Approved $78,012.93 contract with Michels Power, Inc. for FiberNet installation
• Approved $63,000 purchase of permanent easement for County Ditch 33
• Adopted Resolution 2023-45 accepting donations totaling $2,668.48

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review progress on public works designs. The agenda includes a memo and presentation detailing current design developments.

• Public works design progress memo
• Public works design presentation

The City Council voted to pause construction on the Pointes at Cedar project. Budgeted funds of $510,000 will be reallocated to the downtown project. The contract with WSB will be paused rather than cancelled.

• Authorized staff to pause Pointes at Cedar project and reallocate budgeted funds to downtown project (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a concept planned unit development (PUD) for a 100-unit multifamily residential project. The agenda includes a concept PUD document and an additional information packet from the applicant. No decisions have been made; this is a discussion item.

• Concept PUD for 100-unit multifamily residential development

The Planning Commission and City Council held a concept review for a proposed 100-unit multi-family residential project by Briggs Company. No formal action was taken on the proposal.

• Concept review for 100-unit multi-family project: no action taken

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several land-use items, including a conditional use permit for an accessory structure and driveway in a rear yard, a home occupation permit, and an amendment to the 2040 comprehensive plan regarding industrial land use. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a community development director's report.

• Conditional use permit for accessory structure and driveway in rear yard (Item 2A)
• Conditional use permit for home occupation (Item 2B)
• Industrial land use amendment to the 2040 comprehensive plan (Item 2C)
• Public comment on a conditional use permit at 1713 W Broadway (Item 2B public comment)
• Community development director's report (Item 4A)

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a residential accessory structure and a home-based firearm parts manufacturing business. The commission also recommended an amendment to the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan to provide more flexibility for industrial land use objectives.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for accessory structure and driveway for Ben Roberg (4-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for home occupation manufacturing for Tyler Berg (4-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan Chapter 3 regarding industrial designations (4-0)
• Approved June 6, 2023 regular meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 2, 2023 workshop meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 2, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-0)

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The Monticello Industrial & Economic Development Committee will consider accepting Ryan Schmitz's resignation and discuss a table topic on the Wright County Workforce Pathways update. The meeting also includes review of draft minutes and reports.

• Resignation of Ryan Schmitz
• Table topic: Wright County Workforce Pathways update
• Approval of draft minutes from May 2, 2023
• Reports from committee members

Bertram Chain of Lakes Advisory Council

The agenda consists solely of a single document packet for the June 2023 meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed beyond the packet itself.

• Review of BCOL Advisory Board Agenda Packet for June 2023

The council reached a consensus to approve the shelter design for Phase 2 of the Athletic Park, with an increase in size to 20 x 40. The project will be presented to the City Council in July for bid approval. The group also reviewed design changes for the Athletic Park South Parking Lot Overflow.

• Approved minutes from March 3, 2023
• Approved the agenda as presented
• Consensus to approve Phase 2 Athletic Park shelter design with size increased to 20 x 40

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

This is the agenda for the Monticello Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission's regular meeting on May 25, 2023. The commission will review draft minutes from its March 23 meeting and receive updates on MontiArts and the Monticello Community Center (MCC), including a swim update. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Review of 3-23-23 regular meeting minutes (draft)
• MontiArts update
• MCC update
• MCC swim update

No substantive decisions were recorded for this meeting because a quorum was not present.

City Council

The Council will review several infrastructure items including crack sealing, road improvements, and a change order for SRTS. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding downtown roadway improvements.

• Public hearing for Downtown Roadway Improvements
• 2023 Crack Seal Project
• SRTS Change Order 1 - Amended
• Stony Brook Fibernet final payment
• Special event permits for Riverfest, Party in the Park, and Art in the Park

The City Council approved a downtown project for new sidewalks and sewer improvements, specifically deciding that sidewalks would not be assessed. Other actions included awarding a crack seal contract and approving several special event permits.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-44 for Downtown Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements with an amendment that sidewalks would not be assessed
• Approved $947,484.60 in bills and purchase card registers
• Awarded $90,285 contract to Northwest Asphalt and Maintenance for 2023 Crack Seal Project
• Authorized $27,700 for Braun Intertec to conduct geotechnical explorations for a new public works facility
• Approved $60,529.40 final payment to Castrejon, Inc. for FiberNet Facilities in Stony Brook
• Approved $31,602.25 Change Order #1 for School Boulevard Safe Routes to School Project
• Adopted Resolution 2023-40 adopting the Wright County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approved special event permits for Riverfest, Party in the Park, and Art in the Park/Taste of Monticello

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority will consider authorizing a public art project at 130 East Broadway, approving a housing study update scope of work, and amending the 2022 pooled TIF allocation plan. The board will also receive an update on the Local Option Sales Tax and consider a tourism-related proposal from the University of Minnesota.

• Consideration of authorizing an art project at 130 E Broadway
• Consideration of a resolution amending the 2022 pooled TIF allocation plan
• Consideration of a housing study update scope of work and process
• Consideration of authorizing WCSO K9 training at OCBP
• Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) update

The Economic Development Authority approved funding for a sports tourism economic impact study and authorized a housing market needs update. The board also amended the 2022 Pooled TIF Allocation Plan to cover soil mitigation costs for senior housing.

• Approved $3,000 for University of MN Tourism Center economic impact analysis (6-0)
• Authorized a Housing Needs and Market Demand Study update (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-05 increasing Pooled Affordable Housing TIF allocation by $80,000 (6-0)
• Authorized art project at 130 East Broadway, Block 34 (6-0)
• Authorized Wright County Sheriff’s Office temporary use of vacant OCBP lots for K-9 Training (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills and April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Directed staff to begin efforts to update the 2020 Hotel Study

Monticello Orderly Annexation Area

This meeting of the Monticello Orderly Annexation Area (MOAA) is primarily procedural, consisting of agenda review and approval of draft minutes from the previous meeting on April 12, 2023. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from April 12, 2023 meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on a forgivable loan for Block 52 Holdings for facade improvements. The agenda includes related documents and renderings for a dance studio and Sleep Concepts, as well as land holdings. The meeting appears focused on economic development incentives.

• Block 52 Holdings facade improvement forgivable loan
• Dance studio rendering
• Sleep Concepts rendering
• Land holdings document

The Economic Development Authority reviewed renderings for facade improvements at 155 and 149 W. Broadway St. and discussed current EDA-owned properties. No substantive actions were taken on these items during the meeting.

• Discussion of Downtown Facade Improvement Forgivable Loan Program: No action taken
• Review of EDA landholdings: No action taken
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review various administrative items including payments of bills, new hires, and property matters. The agenda also includes discussions regarding street closures, special events, and committee appointments.

• Walk N Roll 2023 street closure
• Rustech Brewing Special Event - Jeep Event
• Industrial Economic Development Committee appointment
• School Blvd Safe Routes High School PUD
• Lions Liquor Music Mississippi event

The City Council adopted a resolution declaring Haven Ridge L.L.C. in default under its development contract and Planned Unit Development agreement. The council also approved funding for a sports tourism economic analysis and a PUD adjustment for Monticello High School.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-39 declaring Haven Ridge L.L.C. in default (unanimous)
• Approved $14,000 for University of Minnesota Tourism Center sports tourism analysis (unanimous)
• Approved PUD adjustment for Monticello High School site improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-38 accepting $15,000 in donations from Cargill (unanimous)
• Approved $1,076,736.37 in bill and purchase card payments (unanimous)
• Approved 3-day temporary liquor license for Monticello Lions (unanimous)
• Approved closure of 3 Street parking lot and Walnut Street for June 10 Walk & Roll event (unanimous)
• Appointed Jarred Merchant to the Industrial Economic Development Committee (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the 2040 industrial land use plan. The agenda includes only this discussion item and supporting documents.

• Workshop discussion of the 2040 industrial land use plan

The Monticello Planning Commission held a workshop to review and discuss potential amendments to the 2040 Vision + Plan, specifically regarding land use designations and industrial uses. No formal decisions were made; the commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed amendments at a future regular meeting.

• Discussed potential amendments to Chapter 3 of the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan (Comp Plan) related to industrial land use designations
• No votes taken; public hearing scheduled for a future regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is meeting to review two development items: a major accessory structure request and a proposed amendment to the Headwaters West planned unit development. The commission will also receive the Community Development Director's report and consider draft minutes from prior meetings.

• Roberg cup for accessory structure (major)
• Headwaters West PUD amendment
• Community Development Director's report
• Draft minutes from April workshops and meetings

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The Monticello Industrial & Economic Development Committee is meeting to review and discuss an Xcel Energy electric vehicle charging infrastructure network development and funding overview, as well as an update on the local option sales tax. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from the previous meeting and committee reports.

• Xcel Energy EV charging infrastructure network development and funding overview
• Local option sales tax update
• Approval of draft minutes from April 4, 2023
• Committee reports

City Council

The City Council meeting includes discussions on a property purchase agreement for River Street and the acceptance of a feasibility study for downtown roadways. The agenda also covers various liquor licenses, consultant selections, and reports from the Wright County Sheriff's Office.

• River Street property purchase agreement
• Downtown roadway feasibility study acceptance
• Consultant selection for Broadway East
• Cargill amendment CUP PUD
• Liquor license applications for St Henrys and Rustech

The City Council approved a $253,000 engineering contract for Broadway Avenue improvements and authorized the purchase of 200 West River Street. Council also approved a permit amendment for Cargill Kitchen Solutions, Inc. to replace two outdoor storage tanks and add a third. A public hearing for the Downtown Roadway & Pedestrian Improvements Project was set for May 22, 2023.

• Approved $253,000 contract with Hakanson Anderson for Broadway Avenue Roadway & Utility Improvements Project
• Approved purchase agreement for 200 West River Street
• Approved amendment for Cargill Kitchen Solutions, Inc. to replace two outdoor storage tanks and add a third
• Accepted Feasibility Report and set May 22, 2023 public hearing for Downtown Roadway & Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Approved $964,010.05 in bills and purchase card registers
• Adopted Resolution 2023-34 accepting $13,000 donation from Liberty Bank
• Approved special event permit and temporary liquor license for Church of St. Henry’s FunFest
• Approved temporary liquor license for Rustech Brewing Company for May 20, 2023 event

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property, specifically Lot 1, Block 1, Otter Creek Crossing 7th Addition (PID 155-273-001010). This will be discussed in a closed session as permitted by Minnesota Statute 13D.05. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.

• Closed session to consider offers/counteroffers for real property (PID 155-273-001010)
• Property: Lot 1, Block 1, Otter Creek Crossing 7th Addition

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss an amendment to the Cargill CUP-PUD (Conditional Use Permit-Planned Unit Development). The agenda includes supporting documents for the proposed change.

• Cargill CUP-PUD amendment proposal
• Additional data provided for the amendment

The Planning Commission recommended approval of an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for Cargill Kitchen Solutions, Inc. to replace outdoor storage tanks. The commission approved the installation of two tanks but excluded a proposed third tank from the current approval.

• Recommended approval of Resolution No. PC-2023-16 for two CO2 tanks (3-1)

Monticello Orderly Annexation Area

The Monticello Joint Planning Board will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for 8.3 acres on Broadway E from agriculture to general business, a variance for RV setbacks at Laestadian Lutheran Church, and an interim use permit for seasonal group assembly with recreation facilities at the church. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair for 2023, designate an official newspaper, and set per diem and salaries.

• Michael Schneider petitions to rezone 8.3 acres at XXXX Broadway E from AG-General Agriculture to B2-General Business District
• Laestadian Lutheran Church requests a variance for rear yard setback for RV's associated with seasonal group assembly at 1734 County Road 39 NE
• Laestadian Lutheran Church petitions for an Interim Use Permit for Seasonal Group Assembly with Recreation Facilities at 1734 County Road 39 NE
• Discussion items include ordinance amendments and ordinance enforcement

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider a contract for architectural services related to facade projects on Block 52. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and payment of bills, along with a director's report.

• Consideration of contract for architectural service for facade projects on Block 52
• Approval of workshop and special meeting minutes from March 2023
• Consideration of payment of bills

The Economic Development Authority authorized funding for architectural renderings for two properties in Block 52. The board also approved the consent agenda and swore in a new commissioner.

• Swore in Rick Barger as new EDA Commissioner
• Approved consent agenda, including payment of bills (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 contract with Rhet Architecture for renderings at 149 and 155 West Broadway (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review various administrative and property matters. Discussion items include a grant agreement with Wright County and a property purchase agreement for 207 East River St.

• Purchase agreement for 207 East River St.
• Grant agreement with Wright County
• St Henry gambling permit
• Pinewood Safe Routes to School project
• Conditional Use Permit for Block 51 parking

The City Council authorized the acquisition of a property at 207 East River Street and approved several consent items, including a water quality grant and a school safety project. A conditional use permit for a cross/joint parking easement was also approved.

• Approved purchase agreement for 207 East River Street for $327,500 (4-0-1)
• Approved payment of bills and purchase card registers totaling $602,071.06
• Adopted Resolution 2023-33 for Pinewood Elementary Safe Routes to School Project
• Approved Water Quality Grant agreement with Wright County
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Cross/Joint Parking Easement in the Broadway Sub-District
• Approved charitable gambling permit application for Church of St. Henry
• Approved new hires and departures for City departments

City Council

The City Council discussed several initiatives and determined that no additional support for downtown businesses or housing incentive programs would be provided. Council reached consensus to move the housing study up to 2023 and directed staff to research Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) for the purchasing policy.

• Denied additional support for downtown businesses
• Denied implementation of a 2024 junk or amnesty day
• Directed staff to increase resident information on disposal resources
• Requested staff research DBE inclusions for purchasing policy
• Supported shifting to longer Monday-Thursday office hours year-round
• Denied incentive programs for single-family housing developers or buyers
• Consensus to complete the housing study in 2023

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will discuss and potentially decide on a conditional use permit (CUP) for cross-parking at Block 51, as well as acquisitions for River West and River East properties. A Community Development Director's report is also on the agenda.

• 2A: Block 51 cross-parking conditional use permit (CUP)
• 3A: River West acquisition
• 3B: River East acquisition
• 3C: Community Development Director's report

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a shared public parking area on Block 51. The commission also found two separate land acquisitions for downtown improvements and park expansion to be consistent with the city's comprehensive plan.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for cross/joint parking on Block 51, contingent on execution of cross-easement agreement (5-0)
• Found land acquisition of portions of Lots 11 and 12 (PID 155010051111) consistent with 2040 Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Found land acquisition of portions of Lots 1, 2, 4 and 5, Block A (PID 155010066010) for East Bridge Park expansion consistent with 2040 Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting agenda (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the Monticello 2040 Vision Plan, specifically the industrial component. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no formal decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Workshop on Monticello 2040 Vision Plan – Industrial 2040

The Commission held a workshop to discuss the Monticello 2040 Vision + Plan land use designations, specifically Employment Campus, Light Industrial Park, and General Industrial. No formal actions were taken on the designations. Any recommended revisions will be reviewed at a May workshop meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The Monticello Industrial & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss a transportation update and review draft minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes reports and a table topic on transportation.

• Transportation update discussion
• Review of March 7, 2023 draft minutes
• Reports

The committee approved the minutes from the February 7, 2023, meeting. Members received updates on regional transportation projects, economic development prospects, and city council actions.

• Approved February 7, 2023, regular meeting minutes (9-0)

City Council

The Monticello City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Downtown Block 52 project. The agenda includes a single item for discussion, with supporting documents provided.

• Discussion of Downtown Block 52 project

The City Council reached a consensus to proceed with the Block 52 60% plans for downtown improvements. The project has a total estimated cost of $10,667,609.54, with the City's portion being $8,715,000. Council members requested that staff explore scaling down costs for the pergola, signage, and lighting.

• Consensus to proceed with Block 52 project as presented
• Rejected cost-reduction alternatives that would remove ADA access
• Requested staff review scaling down or phasing of pergola, signage, and lighting

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items including a rezoning request, a comprehensive plan amendment for industrial land, a retail rental ordinance, and multiple contracts and agreements. The agenda includes several routine items such as bill payments, new hires, and donations, alongside more substantive policy and development matters.

• Schneider MOAA rezoning (item 4A)
• Comprehensive plan amendment for industrial land (2I)
• Trivalley Light Industrial District - Industrial Business Campus (2J)
• Retail rental ordinance (2H)
• Professional planning contract (2K)

The City Council unanimously recommended the denial of a rezoning request to B-2 General Business for property within the Monticello Orderly Annexation Area. The council also approved several grants, a zoning ordinance amendment for retail rentals, and a contract for library boiler replacement.

• Recommended denial of rezoning to B-2 General Business for property in the MOAA (unanimous)
• Approved $767,610.98 in bills and purchase card registers
• Adopted Ordinance 802 amending Zoning Ordinance related to Retail Rental Uses
• Adopted Resolutions 2023-27 and 2023-28 amending the 2040 Vision + Plan land use map and text
• Approved $59,700 contract with McDowall Company for library boiler replacement
• Accepted $30,000 grant from Central Minnesota Arts Board for MontiArts
• Accepted $30,000 grant from MN Department of Natural Resources for Ember Ash Borer management
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Monticello Lions for Fire Department jackets

City Council

The Monticello City Council is holding a closed meeting to consider the purchase of property at 207 River Street East. The closed session is authorized under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3. The agenda contains only this item plus call to order and adjournment, so no other business is scheduled.

• Closed meeting to consider purchase of property at 207 River Street East (PID - 207 East River Street)
• Closed session authorized by MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The commission accepted the resignation of Chair Lynn Anderson and appointed Julie Jelen as the new Chair. Members decided to delay a decision on a National Fitness Campaign outdoor fitness court until a Park Needs Assessment is complete.

• Accepted resignation of Chair Lynn Anderson
• Appointed Julie Jelen as PARC Chair
• Decided to wait for Park Needs Assessment completion before deciding on National Fitness Campaign outdoor fitness court
• Approved agenda
• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes payments, new hires, property matters, and several contract and policy items. Key items include a PUD amendment for Monticello Lakes, maintenance work at Points at Cedar, and refurbishing holiday decorations.

• Payment of bills
• New hires and departures
• Monticello Lakes PUD amendment
• Points at Cedar property maintenance
• Refurbishing holiday decorations

The City Council approved several service contracts, a $10,000 donation for a sculpture, and the appointment of Rick Barger to the EDA. The council also authorized amendments to the Monticello Lakes Planned Unit Development and suspended nuisance enforcement for 'No Mow May'.

• Approved payment of bills and purchase card registers totaling $618,697.75
• Adopted Resolution 2023-21 accepting $10,000 donation from Monticello Lions for The Gathering sculpture
• Approved appointment of Rick Barger to the Economic Development Authority (EDA)
• Approved contract with Mark Holker for city-owned property maintenance
• Authorized $30,283 for Northern Lights Display to refurbish holiday decorations
• Approved $18,775 contract with HCM Architects for Community Center entrance repair and hardening design
• Adopted Resolution 2023-22 and Ordinance 800 regarding Monticello Lakes PUD assignment and amendments
• Approved suspension of nuisance enforcement for 'No Mow May' from May 1-31, 2023

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting, consider payment of bills, receive an update from WSB on economic development assistance, discuss an appointment to the authority, and hear the economic development director's report.

• Consideration of payment of bills
• WSB economic development assistance update
• Economic Development Authority appointment
• Economic Development Director's report

Economic Development Authority

This is a special meeting of the Monticello Economic Development Authority. The agenda contains only the meeting agenda document and an applicants document, with no specific action items or discussion topics listed. It appears to be procedural in nature.

• Special meeting agenda document
• Applicants document

The Economic Development Authority interviewed three candidates for an at-large position with a term ending December 31, 2028. The board reached a consensus on a candidate to recommend to the City Council, though the specific name was not recorded in these minutes.

• Interviewed Rick Barger, Joe Kounkel, and Veronica Ye for an open EDA seat
• Reached consensus on a candidate to recommend to the City Council

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will review four proposed zoning amendments, including one for rental goods, one for the Monticello Lakes PUD, one for industrial uses in the comprehensive plan, and one for a Head Start daycare. The commission will also hear the Community Development Director's report. The agenda includes draft minutes from prior meetings.

• Rental goods zoning amendment
• Monticello Lakes PUD amendment
• Comprehensive plan industrial amendments
• Head Start daycare amendments
• Community Development Director's report

The Planning Commission recommended several updates to the city's zoning ordinance and 2040 Comprehensive Plan. These include changes to retail rental definitions, land use designations for industrial properties, and a specific rezoning for a childcare facility.

• Recommended approval of zoning amendment to include rental aspects in retail commercial definitions (4-0)
• Recommended amendment to Monticello Lakes PUD to remove resident parking garages and change clubhouse configuration (4-0)
• Recommended re-guiding certain properties from General Industrial to Light Industrial Park in the Comprehensive Plan (4-0)
• Recommended re-guiding certain properties from General Industrial to Regional Commercial in the Comprehensive Plan (4-0)
• Recommended Comprehensive Plan amendment for 108 Thomas Circle (4-0)
• Recommended rezoning 108 Thomas Circle from I-1 Light Industrial to Industrial Business Campus for a head start facility (4-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023 Joint Workshop meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (4-0)

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The Industrial & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss an electric vehicle charging station and infrastructure overview, along with reviewing draft minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes reports and documents for consideration, but no specific decisions or proposals are detailed.

• Review of draft minutes from 02-07-23 meeting
• Discussion of electric vehicle charging station and infrastructure overview
• Review of reports document

The committee approved the February 7, 2023, meeting minutes. A sub-committee was formed to plan a Business Round Table for June or early July. Members received presentations on electric vehicle infrastructure and regional economic development updates.

• Approved February 7, 2023, regular meeting minutes (9-0)
• Formed Business Round Table sub-committee consisting of Sarah Kortmansky, Kevin Steffensmeier, Marcy Anderson, and Tony Velishek

Bertram Chain of Lakes Advisory Council

The Bertram Chain of Lakes Advisory Council is meeting to review and discuss draft changes to its advisory rules and bylaws, as well as to consider the draft minutes from its October 7, 2022 meeting. The agenda consists of these review items and no other substantive business.

• Review of 10-7-2022 BCOL minutes draft
• Review of BCOL advisory rules bylaws draft changes dated 2-9-23

The Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park Advisory Council elected a new chair and vice-chair and approved the resignation of two members. The council recommended changes to its bylaws and appointed a historian. Staff provided updates on athletic park planning and county grant-funded habitat and accessibility improvements.

• Elected Martyn Dibben as Chair
• Elected Dawn Larson as Vice-Chair
• Approved minutes from October 7, 2022
• Accepted resignations of Wes Olson and Tom Jahnke
• Recommended changes to the bylaws as discussed
• Appointed Jim Lindberg as BCOL Historian

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is holding a workshop to discuss the facade improvement forgivable loan program applicants for Block 52-02-24-23. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of facade improvement forgivable loan program applicants
• Block 52-02-24-23

The EDA reached consensus to pay for architectural renderings for 155 and 149 W. Broadway Street. The board also agreed to waive the two-quote requirement for these projects and cap total contributions at $200,000.

• Consensus to pay for architectural renderings for 155 W. Broadway Street and 149 W. Broadway Street
• Consensus to waive the two-quote requirement in favor of a quote from Buchholz Construction
• Consensus to cap total EDA contribution for both buildings at $200,000
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and policy items, including approval of bills, new hires and departures, and property matters. The agenda includes several notable items: amendments to the zoning ordinance, an amendment to the fee schedule, and stipends for fire department captains. The council will also discuss a contract for a parks needs assessment and a request for a public hearing on the comprehensive plan.

• Amendment to fee schedule (2G)
• Zoning ordinance amendments (2I)
• Fire department captain stipends (2H)
• Contract for parks needs assessment (4A)
• Comprehensive plan public hearing request (2K)

The City Council approved a consulting contract for a Parks Needs Assessment and authorized stipend adjustments for Fire Department Captains. Other actions included adopting zoning and fee ordinances and approving a special event permit.

• Approved consulting services for Parks Needs Assessment by Bolton & Menk, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved monthly stipend adjustments for Fire Department Captains (4-1)
• Approved special event permit for Wright/Sherburne Pride Committee event (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 799 and 799A amending the Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 798 amending Public Works and Miscellaneous fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $616,862.68 in bills and purchase card registers (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-19 accepting $22,802.61 donation for Fire Department items (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month final plat extension for Twin Pines First Addition (unanimous)

City Council

The Monticello City Council is holding a closed meeting to consider the sale and acquisition of several properties, authorized under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3. The agenda lists specific parcel IDs for sale and acquisition, including one property at 207 East River Street. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed meeting to consider property sale of parcels 155171000070 and 213141000010
• Closed meeting to consider property acquisition of parcel 155164002020
• Closed meeting to consider property acquisition of 155010066010 - 207 East River Street
• Meeting authorized by MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3

City Council

This special City Council meeting focuses on parks, with documents including a park update, a comprehensive park needs assessment, and a project approach criteria summary. The council will also consider a city contribution donation form, indicating potential funding decisions for park projects.

• Park update presentation
• Comprehensive park needs assessment
• Project approach criteria summary sheet
• City of Monticello contribution donation form

City Council reached a consensus for staff to work with Bolton & Menk to develop a modified proposal for a Comprehensive Parks Needs Assessment. This follows the Monticello School District's decision to withdraw from the project. The Council recommended including childcare and workforce demand study components as an alternate project.

• Directed staff to develop a modified parks assessment proposal with Bolton & Menk
• Recommended including childcare and workforce demand study components as an alternate project

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to handle routine business including bill payments, new hires, and several permits. They will also discuss and potentially act on items such as a Verizon monopole lease, an amendment to the Deephaven development agreement, and whether to hire a lobbyist for the 2023 legislative session.

• Payment of bills
• New hires and departures
• Ducks Unlimited gambling premises permit
• Lions off-site gambling permit
• Verizon monopole lease

The City Council updated zoning ordinances to include electric vehicle charging stations and fuel sales. Other key actions included approving a $61,200 engineering contract for sidewalk improvements and a $20,000 government relations agreement.

• Adopted Ordinance 797 amending zoning for Vehicle Fuel Sales and Electric Charging Stations (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-17 for 7th Street Retaining Wall and Sidewalk engineering contract with Hakanson Anderson for $61,200 (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 agreement with Flaherty & Hood, P.S. for government relations services (Unanimous)
• Denied request to waive rental license late fee for property at 236 W. Broadway (Unanimous)
• Approved bill and purchase card registers totaling $1,263,245.79 (Unanimous)
• Approved Deephaven 3 Development Contract amendment including $87,624 pathway credit (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-14 for Gambling Premises Permit at Nordic Brew Pub (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Verizon Wireless Monopole Tower Lease (Unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider rescinding purchase agreements with Moon Motors and Washburn, as well as a preliminary development agreement with Moon Motors. The agenda also includes the annual business meeting, approval of minutes, payment of bills, and the Economic Development Director's report.

• Resolution to rescind purchase agreement with Moon Motors
• Resolution to rescind purchase option agreement with Washburn
• Resolution to rescind preliminary development agreement with Moon Motors
• Consideration of payment of bills
• Annual business meeting

The Economic Development Authority elected its annual officers and reviewed bylaws and financial statements. The board also approved a consent agenda that rescinded three separate agreements related to land sales and development.

• Elected Steve Johnson as President (5-0)
• Elected Jon Morphew as Vice-President (5-0)
• Elected Hali Sittig as Treasurer (5-0)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-01 rescinding purchase agreement with Powersports, LLC for 9699 Fallon Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-02 rescinding land sale option agreement with Washburn Computer Group for 9699 Fallon Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-03 rescinding preliminary development agreement with Moon Motors, LLC for Otter Creek Business Park (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is a special meeting of the Monticello Planning Commission. The agenda contains only a cover document and a reference document titled 'Monticello Land Use Basics,' with no listed action items, public hearings, or specific decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural or informational in nature.

• Special meeting agenda cover document
• Reference document: Monticello Land Use Basics

The Planning Commission and City Council held a joint workshop featuring a presentation on land use basics by Steve Grittman of Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. The session covered land use history, definitions, annexation, and the processes for variances and permits. No formal actions were taken.

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is meeting to review a vehicle fuel sales amendment and a community development director report. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's draft minutes. The primary action item is the fuel sales amendment, though details are not provided in the agenda text.

• Vehicle fuel sales amendment (item 2A)
• Community development director report (item 3A)
• Approval of draft minutes from 01-03-2023 regular meeting

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning ordinance amendment to designate electric vehicle and alternative fuel charging stations as an accessory use. The recommendation includes a specific requirement for properties with a CUP or PUD to process an amendment if installing more than two chargers.

• Recommended approval of Resolution No. PC-2023-06 regarding vehicle fuel sales amendments (3-0)

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The Industrial & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including an update on the lost initiative process, various reports, and a member resignation. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a document on open meeting laws.

• Review of 01-02-23 IEDC minutes
• Open meeting laws document
• Update on lost initiative process
• Reports
• IEDC member resignation

The committee received an overview of a proposed one-half cent sales tax intended to fund two capital improvement projects. The City Council previously authorized a request for legislative approval of the tax. If approved by the legislature, the tax would be put to a voter choice question in 2024.

• Approved January 3, 2023, meeting minutes (8-0)

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission is meeting to review and approve draft minutes from December 2022, discuss the commission's mission and environmental advisory board, and consider a request for proposals. They will also hear reports on the MontiArts program and January 2023 programs from the Monticello Community Center, plus an added item on 2023 parks and recreation maintenance objectives. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no votes on specific projects or contracts listed.

• Review of 12-01-22 and 12-15-22 draft meeting minutes
• Discussion of PARC mission statement
• Review of PARC Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) materials
• Review of PARC Request for Proposals (RFP)
• MontiArts 123 program report and January 2023 MCC programs update

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission adopted a new department mission statement and approved park maintenance standards. The commission also recommended a consulting engineer for a comprehensive park needs assessment and supported a DNR grant application for emerald ash borer management.

• Elected Lynn Anderson as Chair and Janine Kopff as Vice-Chair
• Approved the Parks, Arts & Recreation Department mission statement
• Recommended approval of the MN DNR Emerald Ash Borer Grant application and submission of a letter of support
• Recommended Bolton & Menk as the consultant for the Comprehensive Park Needs Assessment
• Approved the Park Maintenance Standards

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including adopting a community sign guide and a resolution on a local sales tax. The agenda also includes several consent agenda items covering payments, permits, appointments, and various project updates.

• Adoption of community sign guide (4A)
• Local sales tax resolution (4B)
• Kwik Trip amended CUP (2J)
• Scooters amended PUD (2K)
• School Boulevard safety improvement project (2N)

The City Council approved several land use permits, updated the zoning ordinance and map, and adopted a Comprehensive Sign Guide. The council also awarded a construction contract for the School Boulevard Safe Routes to School Project and decided not to assess properties for the Pinewood Elementary project.

• Awarded $873,960.75 contract to New Look Construction, Inc. for School Boulevard Safe Routes to School Project (unanimous)
• Accepted Pinewood Elementary Safe Routes to School Feasibility report and voted not to assess properties (4-1)
• Approved $785,751.08 in bills and purchase card registers (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 795 and 796 to recodify the Zoning Ordinance and adopt the 2023 Official Zoning Map (unanimous)
• Approved Comprehensive Sign Guide (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit amendments for Kwik Trip and Scooters Coffee (unanimous)
• Approved road closures for MontiArts Glow Parade on February 25, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-11 for Advance Municipal State-Aid funds for Chelsea Road and Fallon Avenue projects (unanimous)

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider a snowplow contract update related to the Broadway parking easement, approve December 2022 bills, and hear the executive director's report. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Consideration of Broadway parking easement snowplow contract update
• Consideration of payment of bills for December 2022
• Approval of special meeting minutes from 11/22/2022
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 12/14/2022
• Executive director report

The Economic Development Authority approved the consent agenda, including previous meeting minutes and payment of bills. The board received an update regarding a price increase for snowplow services on Block 36 downtown, but took no action. The meeting included a closed session to consider real property offers.

• Approved consent agenda including Nov 22 and Dec 14 minutes and payment of bills (5-0)
• No action taken on Broadway Parking Easement Snowplow Contract Update
• No action taken on Economic Development Director’s Report

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving payments, new hires and departures, and various grants and contracts. They will also consider appointments and a gambling permit. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Payment of bills
• New hires and departures
• I-94 Coalition renewal
• CMRP dues
• Donations

The City Council approved several engineering contracts for road and park projects, including the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Athletic Park. The council also authorized various final payments for fiber optic and park improvements and appointed members to a joint steering committee with the school district.

• Approved $813,920.99 in bills and purchase card registers
• Authorized $113,533 for WSB engineering services for Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Athletic Park Phase 2
• Approved $31,000 contract with SEH for Flashing Yellow Arrow upgrades
• Approved $60,100 contract with SEH for 7th Street Retaining Wall and Sidewalk Feasibility Report
• Authorized final payments to MP Nexlevel, LLC ($63,419.15 and $42,933.03) and G Urban Companies Inc. ($26,625.98)
• Approved appointment of Ryan Schmitz to the IEDC
• Approved temporary gambling permit for Monticello Center Court Club raffle
• Appointed Councilmembers Gabler and Murdoff to the City/School District Comprehensive Steering Committee

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will review several land-use items, including a proposed expansion of a Kwik Trip, an amendment to the Scooters Coffee PUD, a full recodification of the zoning code, various zoning ordinance amendments, and adoption of the 2023 zoning map. They will also receive updates on the Capital Improvement Plan and a traffic study, along with the Community Development Director's report.

• Kwik Trip expansion PUD
• Scooters Coffee amendment to CUP for PUD
• Zoning recodification (Chapter 153)
• Various zoning ordinance amendments
• 2023 zoning map adoption

The Planning Commission recommended approval for two conditional use permit amendments for business expansions and supported the recodification and amendment of the city's zoning ordinance. The commission also recommended the adoption of the 2023 Official Zoning Map.

• Recommended approval of Kwik Trip building expansion (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Scooter's Coffee drive-through location (3-0)
• Recommended approval to recodify Zoning Ordinance into City Code (3-0)
• Recommended approval of various Zoning Ordinance amendments (3-0)
• Recommended adoption of the 2023 Official Zoning Map (3-0)
• Appointed Paul Konsor as Chair for 2023 (3-0)
• Appointed Andrew Tapper as Vice-Chair for 2023 (3-0)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The Industrial & Economic Development Committee is meeting to elect 2023 officers, hear a presentation on the Central Mississippi River Regional Planning Partnership, consider a 2023 action statement, and consider appointing a new member. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and reports.

• Election of 2023 officers
• Presentation on Central Mississippi River Regional Planning Partnership (CMRP) function
• Consideration of 2023 IEDC Action Statement
• Consideration of appointment of new member
• Approval of 12-06-22 minutes

The committee elected its 2023 leadership and approved the 2023 Action Statement goals. The committee also voted to accept Ryan Schmitz as a new member, pending City Council approval.

• Elected Sarah Kortmansky as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Luke Dahlheimer as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved Jim Thares to continue as Secretary (consensus)
• Adopted 2023 IEDC Action Statement goals (unanimous)
• Accepted Ryan Schmitz as a committee member (unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)