Monticello public meetings in 2024

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello EDA held a workshop to review a GMEF loan pre-application from Zach Barthel to relocate Nordic Brewpub to the former Frank & Bessie's Attic Antique Store location on Block 52. The EDA expressed encouragement and asked Barthel to continue the process and return with a complete application. No formal decisions were made; the meeting also included a discussion of the 2025-2027 EDA workplan.

• Encouraged Nordic Brewpub relocation and requested a complete GMEF loan application
• Discussed 2025-2027 EDA workplan (no formal action taken)

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello EDA will hold a regular meeting. Items include approval of bills, minutes, and a tribute. They will consider 2025 WCEDP membership dues and a parking easement at 220 W Broadway. The economic development manager will also report.

• Tribute to Ollie Koropchak-White
• Consideration of payment of bills
• Approval of EDA regular meeting minutes from October 9, 2024
• Consideration of 2025 WCEDP membership dues
• Consideration of 2025 parking easement at 220 W Broadway

The Monticello Economic Development Authority unanimously approved a $2,377.28 allocation for the 2025 management and maintenance of the Broadway parking easement at 220 W Broadway (Block 36), covering electricity, grounds maintenance, and management fees. The consent agenda, including bill payments, October meeting minutes, and 2025 WCEDP membership dues, was also approved 5-0. No public hearings or other substantive decisions were held.

• Approved $2,377.28 for 2025 Broadway parking easement management and maintenance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bill payments, October 9, 2024 minutes, and WCEDP 2025 dues (5-0)

City Council

The Monticello City Council held a special meeting to conduct the City Administrator's annual review. After discussing positive performance ratings, the council unanimously approved a full step increase for the administrator. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved full step increase for City Administrator (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2025 budget, certifying the final property tax levy, and approving the 2025 fee schedule. Other decisions include purchases, licenses, grants, and policy updates. Presentations from community development and IT departments are also scheduled.

• Adopt 2025 budget and certify final levy
• Approve 2025 fee schedule
• Purchase street loader and attachments
• Adopt SS4A (Safe Streets and Roads for All) plan
• Consider pawnbroker license for Monticello Pawn

The Monticello City Council unanimously approved the 2025 budget of $52,794,000 and certified the 2025 final property tax levy, which increases the combined EDA and City levy by 8.1%. The council also adopted the 2025 fee schedule, approved a $264,763.48 wheel loader purchase, and accepted a $8,000 arts grant. All actions were approved unanimously with no public testimony on the levy or fee schedule.

• Approved 2025 budget of $52,794,000 (unanimous)
• Certified 2025 final property tax levy with 8.1% increase (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 840 amending 2025 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Caterpillar 920 wheel loader for $264,763.48 and auto greaser for $9,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-122 accepting $8,000 grant for Glow Parade (unanimous)
• Approved $30,750 agreement for Laserfiche AP workflow upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved lot subdivision and combination in R-1 district (unanimous)
• Approved partial release of Union Crossings development contract (unanimous)

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The commission will review and potentially decide on a proposal to increase meetings to monthly, discuss amendments to BCOL bylaws, and consider an agreement for the Moose Sherritt Ice Arena. Additionally, they will receive updates on the Shade Tree Program, a direct hardwood seeding project for stormwater management, and arts initiatives from MCC and MontiArts. Previous meeting minutes are also up for approval.

• Proposal to increase PARC meetings from bi-monthly to monthly
• Amendment of BCOL bylaws with supporting rules document
• Discussion of agreement for Moose Sherritt Ice Arena
• Direct Hardwood Seeding project for stormwater at Balboul, County Road 75, and Groveland
• Shade Tree Program update

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission recommended switching to monthly meetings, approved appointment renewals, endorsed amended Bertram Advisory Council bylaws, and recommended a new use agreement with ISD 882 for the Moose Sherritt Ice Arena. It also approved turf-to-prairie and hardwood seeding projects. All votes were unanimous except the meeting frequency change, which passed 4-1.

• Recommended increasing PARC meetings from bi-monthly to monthly (4-1)
• Recommended appointment renewals for Maria Onnen, Jannine Kopff, and Daryl Tindle (5-0)
• Recommended approval of amended Bertram Chain of Lakes Advisory Council bylaws (5-0)
• Recommended approval of use agreement with ISD 882 for Moose Sherritt Ice Arena (5-0)
• Recommended approval of turf-to-prairie and direct hardwood seeding projects (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission and City Council are holding a special joint workshop to review the Frattalone Tech Campus concept. The agenda includes a concept memo and a presentation. This is a discussion-only item with no formal votes expected.

• Joint workshop on Frattalone Tech Campus concept
• Review of concept memo (FRATTALONE TECH CAMPUS - CONCEPT MEMO.PDF)
• Review of presentation (DECEMBER TECH CAMPUS.V2.PDF)
• No formal action scheduled; discussion only

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will consider a variance request for the Trinity Lutheran Church subdivision, discuss a planning commission appointment, and hear the Community Development Director's report. Previous meeting minutes from June through November 2024 are also scheduled for approval.

• Trinity Lutheran Church Subdivision-Variance (document 2A)
• Planning Commission Appointment (document 3A)
• Community Development Director's Report (document 4A)
• Election of Planning Commission Officers (document 1E)
• Approval of minutes from June, August, September, and November 2024 meetings

City Council

The Monticello City Council will review a local sales tax ordinance and cannabis zoning regulations. The body will also consider several infrastructure projects and contracts, including a Wright County assessing contract.

• Local sales tax ordinance
• Cannabis zoning regulation
• Broadway Plaza Annex-PUD
• Wright County assessing contract
• BNSF license agreement for Meadow Oak Drive

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the park dedication for the Meadowbrook development. The agenda includes a review of the park dedication plan and supporting documents such as aerial images and the preliminary plan set. No formal action is indicated on the agenda.

• Discussion of park dedication for Meadowbrook development
• Review of aerial image (Exhibit A)
• Review of preliminary plan set (Exhibit B)
• Review of Monticello Parks Chapter 4 System Plan (Exhibit C)
• Review of previous PARC minutes (Exhibit E)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a certificate of completion for Wiha Tools and a resolution for a facade improvement loan. The body will also consider an amended TIF development contract for BLK 52 Holdings.

• Certificate of completion for Wiha Tools
• Resolution for facade improvement loan
• Amended TIF development contract for BLK 52 Holdings

City Council

The Monticello City Council will conduct public hearings regarding assessments for 7th Street and improvements to School Boulevard. The body will also consider a sewer charge adjustment for Meadows and a professional planning contract.

• Public hearing for 7th Street assessment
• Public hearing for School Boulevard improvements
• Meadows sewer charge adjustment
• Professional planning contract
• Safe Streets 4 All professional services agreement

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The Industrial & Economic Development Committee will consider several items including a book project from Monticello High School, an update on the Mississippi River Crossing PEL Study, and appointments of new members. The committee will also discuss economic development updates and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Consideration of Monticello High School Book Project
• Mississippi River Crossing PEL Study update (comments)
• Consideration of appointment of new committee members
• Economic development updates
• Approval of draft minutes from August 6, 2024

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will review and potentially approve draft minutes from previous meetings, consider an amendment to cannabis zoning regulations, and receive a report from the Community Development Director.

• Approval of draft minutes from October 1 and October 23, 2024 meetings
• Consideration of amendment to cannabis zoning regulations
• Community Development Director's report

City Council

The Monticello City Council will consider several planned unit development (PUD) requests and amendments. The meeting includes reviews of property assessments and roadway improvement phases. The council will also address permits for gambling premises and temporary gambling.

• PUD requests for Valvoline and Cornerstone Plat
• PUD amendment for Les Schwab
• Downtown roadway improvement phase and 7th Street assessment phase
• Gambling premise permit for River City Extreme
• Water treatment plant reimbursement resolution

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on draft zoning regulations for cannabis businesses. The agenda includes a cannabis regulation overview and draft zoning rules. No other items are listed.

• Cannabis zoning regulation and overview documents provided for discussion

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority will consider several financial matters: a resolution for a facade improvement loan, a second master amendment for Sota Car Wash, an amendment to the TIF development contract with Blk 52 Holdings, and a deferred assessment agreement for a 7th Street parcel. The board will also consider a letter of support for a childcare grant funding request via the Wright County Economic Development Partnership and receive the economic development manager's report.

• Consideration of childcare grant funding letter of support (WCEDP)
• Resolution for facade improvement loan
• Second master amendment for Sota Car Wash
• Amendment to TIF development contract with Blk 52 Holdings
• Deferred assessment agreement for 7th Street parcel

City Council

The Monticello City Council will meet to review various municipal payments, personnel changes, and infrastructure projects. The agenda includes discussions on a downtown project change order and a feasibility study for School Blvd.

• Downtown project change order
• School Blvd feasibility
• MCC shower improvements
• Building Dept vehicle purchase
• Monticello Orderly Annexation Agreement

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is holding a workshop to discuss a tax abatement pre-application for the Twin Pines Apartment development. The EDA will also consider forgivable facade improvement loans for Monticello Family Dentistry and a mattress store.

• Facade improvement forgivable loan for Monticello Family Dentistry
• Facade improvement loan for Mattress Store (Block 52)
• Twin Pines Apartment Development proposal – tax abatement pre-application

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority will consider a tax abatement pre-application for the Grand Stay Hotel. Also up for discussion are an amended TIF development contract with Block 52 Holdings and a request to the city council to reimburse a special assessment payment for a 7th Street parcel. The meeting includes approval of bills and draft workshop minutes.

• Consideration of tax abatement pre-application for Grand Stay Hotel
• Consideration of amended TIF development contract with Block 52 Holdings
• Consideration of request to city council to reimburse special assessment payment for 7th Street parcel
• Approval of payment of bills
• Approval of draft EDA workshop minutes from August and September

Monticello Orderly Annexation Area

The Monticello Orderly Annexation Area (MOAA) holds a meeting to discuss three proposed ordinances: 24-1 covering definitions through the Interim Use Permit (IUP), 24-2 on zoning districts, and 24-3 on performance standards. The agenda also includes draft minutes from the previous meeting. These actions set land-use rules for the annexation area.

• Ordinance 24-1: Definitions through IUP
• Ordinance 24-2: Zoning Districts
• Ordinance 24-3: Performance Standards
• Draft minutes from September 11, 2024 meeting

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint special meeting regarding a cannabis ordinance amendment. The agenda references a cannabis ordinance amendment document and additional information, but no specific details on the amendment are provided in the agenda text.

• Cannabis ordinance amendment (document referenced)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendments and proposals. The body will review development plans for multiple commercial entities.

• Camping World PUD amendment
• Cornerstone pre-final plat and PUD amendment
• Les Schwab PUD
• Valvoline PUD

The Monticello Planning Commission recommended approval of several development requests, including a preliminary plat and CUP amendment for the Carcone Second Addition, and development-stage PUDs and zoning amendments for auto repair facilities at Big River 445 (Les Schwab and Valvoline). The Camping World PUD amendment was withdrawn by the applicant. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Resolution PC 2024-39 recommending preliminary plat approval for Carcone Second Addition (4-0)
• Approved Resolution PC 2024-40 recommending CUP amendment for Carcone Addition PUD (4-0)
• Approved Resolution PC 2024-41 recommending development & final stage PUD for Lot 4, Block 1, Big River 445 (Les Schwab) (4-0)
• Approved Resolution PC 2024-42 recommending amendment to Big River 445 PUD zoning district for Lot 4 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution PC 2024-43 recommending development & final stage PUD for Lot 2, Block 1, Big River 445 (Valvoline) (4-0)
• Approved Resolution PC 2024-44 recommending amendment to Big River PUD zoning district for Lot 2 (4-0)
• Camping World PUD amendment application withdrawn by applicant

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the Shade Tree Program and a Direct Hardwood Seeding project for stormwater management at multiple locations (Balboul, Groveland, County 75). The agenda also includes updates from MontiArts and the Monticello Community Center, along with approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Shade Tree Program review
• Direct Hardwood Seeding for stormwater at Balboul, Groveland, and County 75 sites
• MontiArts PARC report
• MCC (Monticello Community Center) update
• Approval of draft minutes from July and August 2024

City Council

The Monticello City Council will consider adopting the 2025 preliminary city levy and the 2025 HRA preliminary levy, along with scheduling a Truth in Taxation hearing. They will also discuss several downtown infrastructure projects and a zoning ordinance enforcement matter. Routine items include payment of bills, new hires, and a gambling permit.

• 2025 City Preliminary Levy and 2025 HRA Preliminary Levy
• Truth in Taxation Hearing for 2024
• Downtown Roadway Pedestrian Improvement project public hearing
• Broadway East - 7th Street Set public hearing
• Zoning Ordinance Enforcement item

The Monticello City Council unanimously approved a preliminary 2025 tax levy of $1,043,000, an 8% increase over 2024, which will be finalized on December 9, 2024. The council also approved the EDA special benefit levy of $499,000 and preliminary EDA budget of $532,000. Consent agenda items included approving bills totaling $1,906,645.92, accepting donations, and setting a Truth-in-Taxation hearing for December 9, 2024.

• Approved Resolution 2024-92 setting 2025 preliminary tax levy at $1,043,000 (8% increase) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-91 approving EDA special benefit levy of $499,000 and preliminary EDA 2025 budget of $532,000 (unanimous)
• Approved bill and purchase card registers totaling $1,906,645.92 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-88 accepting $1,500 donation from Cargill and $3,200 from Hi-Way Liquors (unanimous)
• Set Truth-in-Taxation public hearing for December 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary charitable gambling permit for Monticello Chamber of Commerce raffle (unanimous)
• Approved CUP amendment for HAZA Foods (Wendy's) restaurant with drive-thru in B-4 zoning (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 833 amending zoning enforcement section 153.124 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council, Planning Commission, and EDA are holding a special joint meeting. The agenda includes review of a data center research report and the Monticello 2040 Vision and Plan. No specific decisions or proposed actions are listed.

• Review of data center research report
• Discussion of Monticello 2040 Vision and Plan

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority unanimously approved a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with Niron Magnetics for a site in Otter Creek Business Park, supporting a proposed industrial development. The EDA attorney had recommended redrafting the LOU, and staff provided suggestions including a $1 purchase for a portion of 43 acres and a defined decision authorization process. The motion carried 6-0.

• Authorized Letter of Understanding to Niron Magnetics for Otter Creek Business Park site (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission and City Council held a joint concept-stage workshop for a proposed 157-unit single-family Planned Unit Development (PUD) by Tamarack Land on a 67-acre site south of the city limits. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for initial feedback only. Discussion covered lot sizes, density, traffic connections, stormwater, and HOA responsibilities, with public comments heard.

• No formal decisions made; concept-stage PUD workshop only
• Joint workshop held for Tamarack Land's 157-unit residential proposal
• Public comments received on HOA, parks, gasline, and stormwater concerns
• Adjourned at 6:15 PM by consensus

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority will consider approving an amended GMEF loan agreement for Rustech Brewery, discuss funding for a Manufacturers Appreciation Breakfast event, and review a summary of housing workshop priorities. The meeting also includes approval of bills and minutes from previous meetings.

• Consideration of amended GMEF loan agreement for Rustech Brewery
• Consideration of funding for Manufacturers Appreciation Breakfast event
• Consideration of housing workshop priorities summary
• Approval of EDA regular meeting minutes from June 12 and June 26, 2024
• Economic Development Manager's report

City Council

The City Council will approve minutes and a consent agenda covering bills, new hires and departures, property matters, absentee voting ballot board judges, the Silver Creek Township fire contract, the Big River 445 2nd Addition final plat, emergency sirens, hospital board appointments, School Boulevard no parking, and acceptance of the Flashing Yellow Arrow and School Boulevard Safe Routes to School projects. A regular item will discuss West Bridge playground equipment.

• Final plat approval for Big River 445 2nd Addition
• Silver Creek Township fire contract renewal
• Emergency sirens item (consent agenda)
• School Boulevard no parking restriction
• West Bridge playground equipment discussion

The Monticello City Council approved replacing West Bridge Park playground equipment for $651,946.99, funded partly by a $402,000 transfer from the Deputy Registrar Fund and a $250,000 pledge from the Monticello Lions. The council also adopted resolutions for the Big River 445 Second Addition final plat, hospital district dissolution, parking restrictions, and final payments for two construction projects. The emergency sirens ownership item was removed from the consent agenda and approved separately 4-1.

• Approved $651,946.99 playground equipment replacement and $402,000 fund transfer (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-81 approving Big River 445 Second Addition final plat and development contract
• Adopted Resolution 2024-82 approving assessments for Big River Second Addition
• Adopted Resolution 2024-83 petitioning for dissolution of Monticello-Big Lake Hospital District
• Adopted Resolution 2024-84 restricting on-street parking on School Boulevard
• Adopted Resolution 2024-85 accepting final payment of $37,966.38 to Design Electric, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution 2024-86 accepting final payment of $43,081.52 to New Look Contracting, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution 2024-87 accepting emergency sirens donation and ownership (4-1)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop and reached consensus on a proposed 8% increase in the 2025 tax levy, directing staff to prepare that proposal. They also discussed sending a letter to Xcel Energy regarding its Integrated Resource Plan, with most members supporting a generic letter. No formal votes were taken; decisions were by consensus.

• Consensus to propose 8% tax levy increase for 2025
• Consensus to consider sending a generic letter to Xcel Energy on IRP

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission and City Council held a joint workshop to review a concept-stage Planned Unit Development (PUD) by JPB Land, LLC for approximately 147 single-family lots on the remaining 56 acres of the Hunters Crossing plat. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was for initial feedback only. The proposal includes smaller lot sizes than standard R-1 zoning, requiring future approvals for rezoning, preliminary and final plat, and PUD. Public comments raised concerns about traffic, construction debris, and park impact.

• Reviewed concept PUD for 147 single-family lots (no formal action)
• Discussed future approvals needed: rezoning, preliminary/final plat, PUD
• Noted developer will dedicate additional right-of-way on Edmonson Avenue
• Confirmed public streets at 60-foot width within development
• Discussed HOA responsibilities for snow, mowing, and exterior maintenance
• Acknowledged park dedication in powerline corridor for bike-focused park
• Heard public comments on traffic, debris, and park concerns

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider planned unit development (PUD) amendments and a zoning amendment regarding enforcement. The body will also review reports on the city's tree canopy and a housing workshop summary.

• Camping World PUD amendment
• Wendy's CUP-PUD amendment
• Zoning amendment regarding enforcement
• Tree canopy report
• Housing workshop summary

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the West Bridge Park concept, including updated 3D renderings and edited design documents. The meeting agenda consists of this single item.

• West Bridge Park concept review with updated 3D renderings and edited design documents

The commission reviewed revised playground plans for West Bridge Park, including a river-themed rubber surface, new climbing features, and an ADA Twirl. They discussed placing the zip line near the basketball court to preserve the event lawn and approved the design and zip line location as recommended.

• Approved West Bridge playground design and zip line placement near basketball court (motion carried)

City Council

The Monticello City Council will vote on several administrative items including minutes, bills, hires, and then discuss substantive matters such as a PUD rezoning ordinance amendment, the Haven Ridge West preliminary plat and PUD, a facade improvement forgivable loan for a dance studio, a cannabis licensing joint powers agreement, and a pavement markings contract. The council will also receive the annual fire department update.

• PUD rezoning ordinance amendment (2I)
• Haven Ridge West – PUD/plat (2J)
• Facade improvement forgivable loan for dance studio (2G)
• Cannabis licensing joint powers agreement (2F)
• Pavement markings contract (2K)

The Monticello City Council approved a series of consent agenda items, including a major residential development (Haven Ridge West) with 298 units, a commercial PUD (Broadway Plaza), and a facade improvement loan. The council also approved a cannabis enforcement agreement with Wright County after discussion, and adopted several resolutions and ordinances related to zoning and donations.

• Approved Haven Ridge West preliminary plat, PUD, and rezoning for 298 residential units
• Approved Broadway Plaza preliminary plat and PUD for commercial development
• Adopted Ordinance 831 amending PUD procedures and timeline
• Adopted Resolution 2024-73 accepting $2,500 from CenterPoint Energy and $3,144.95 from Fire Relief Association
• Approved special event permit and temporary liquor license for American Legion tailgate party
• Approved $42,300.47 contract with Sir Lines A Lot for pavement marking
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Wright County for cannabis enforcement
• Approved bill and purchase card registers totaling $1,987,494.16

City Council

The City Council held a budget workshop to discuss the 2025 budget, including a 7% decrease in Xcel Energy valuation and potential property tax levy increases. Council members expressed varying comfort levels with levy increases, ranging from 6% to 14%, but no formal decision was made. The Council reached consensus to move forward with the West Bridge Park project using available funds and a Lions donation, and to issue debt for the 'big 6' projects. No decision was made on the Public Works Building construction timeline.

• Consensus to proceed with West Bridge Park project using DMV funds and Lions donation
• Consensus to issue debt for the big 6 projects, with other projects funded through capital projects fund
• No decision on 2025 levy increase percentage
• No decision on Public Works Building construction year

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority will consider a GMEF loan/business subsidy for Hair Obsession and a facade improvement forgivable loan for a dance studio. They will also discuss the 2025 HRA property tax levy and the EDA general fund budget, along with an economic development manager's report. The agenda includes routine items such as payment of bills and approval of previous minutes.

• Consideration of GMEF loan and business subsidy for Hair Obsession
• Consideration of facade improvement forgivable loan for a dance studio
• Consideration of 2025 HRA property tax levy and EDA general fund budget
• Consideration of economic development manager's report
• Approval of payment of bills and regular meeting minutes from June 12, 2024

Monticello Orderly Annexation Area

The Monticello Joint Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Vanessa Kovacs to clarify animal units for chickens and goats on an undersized R-1 zoned parcel at 7540 90th St NE. The board will also discuss the status of the Monticello Orderly Annexation Area agreement and consider multiple ordinance amendments addressing duties of the planning administrator, mining, solar farms, floodplain maps, and energy storage systems.

• Public hearing: Vanessa Kovacs variance request for animal units (chickens, goats) and poultry fencing on Lot 2, Block 1 Walesch Addition (Tax# 213-029-001020)
• Discussion of Ordinance Amendment 22-4 clarifying planning and zoning administrator duties
• Discussion of Ordinance Amendment 23-1 addressing mining, interim use permits, and soil disputes
• Discussion of Ordinance Amendment 23-2 setting standards for solar farm placement
• Discussion of Ordinance Amendment 24-4 updating floodplain overlay district language and maps

City Council

The City Council will discuss a summary ordinance amending the zoning code to address mining operations, a GMEF loan and bus subsidy for Hair Obsession, a change order for Broadway and 7th Street improvements, and an extension for Twin Pines 1st Addition. Other agenda items include a presentation from the Human Resources Department, a Wright County Sheriff's Office quarterly review, and several routine consent items such as permits, donations, and bill payments.

• Summary ordinance amending zoning code for mining (2H)
• GMEF loan/bus subsidy for Hair Obsession (2I)
• Change order for Broadway and 7th Street improvements (2M)
• Twin Pines 1st Addition extension (2N)
• Romp and Stomp Playground Phase 2 (2L)

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will discuss and potentially decide on several land-use items, including a PUD amendment for Camping World, a PUD and plat for Haven Ridge West, and a PUD rezoning ordinance amendment. The agenda also includes a report from the Community Development Director and approval of minutes from a prior joint workshop meeting.

• Camping World PUD amendment
• Haven Ridge West PUD and plat
• PUD rezoning ordinance amendment
• Community Development Director's report
• Approval of July 2, 2024 joint workshop meeting minutes

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission will review the draft PAR System Plan recommendations for Monticello, discuss a proposed skate park from the Monticello Community Center, and consider a park dedication for Haven Ridge Park. The agenda also includes updates from MontiArts, the MCC, and a new playground at W Bridge.

• Haven Ridge Park dedication
• PAR System Plan Chapter 5 recommendations
• MCC proposed skate park
• MontiArts PARC update
• W Bridge new playground

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to conduct a public hearing and consider several development applications. The body will review requests related to specific city blocks and a business pre-application.

• Public hearing regarding Block 52 facade improvement
• Consideration of GMEF pre-application for Hair Obsession
• Consideration of authorizing Block 34 RFI
• Review of Economic Development Managers report

The EDA continued a facade improvement loan public hearing to August 14, 2024, because required information was not provided. The board authorized staff to proceed with due diligence and prepare a loan agreement for a $95,000 GMEF loan to Hair Obsession, LLC-AIC Properties, LLC for the purchase of 105 West Third Street, with a 10-year term at 5.75% interest. The board also approved the Block 34 Redevelopment Opportunity RFI packet and authorized staff to solicit developer responses. No action was taken on the Economic Development Manager’s report.

• Continued facade improvement loan public hearing to August 14, 2024 (7-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with due diligence and prepare loan agreement for $95,000 GMEF loan to Hair Obsession, LLC-AIC Properties, LLC (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Block 34 Redevelopment Opportunity RFI packet and authorized staff to solicit developer responses

City Council

The City Council will consider a tax abatement for FM Hotel and a local sales tax resolution. The meeting includes discussions on the Mastercraft DevStage PUD and zoning code updates regarding mining. Members will also review several infrastructure and restoration projects.

• Tax abatement for FM Hotel
• Local sales tax resolution
• Mastercraft DevStage PUD
• Zoning code updates for mining
• School Boulevard right-of-way acquisitions

The Monticello City Council approved a 10-year tax abatement for a proposed 98-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel and associated restaurants, along with several other items on the consent agenda. The council also approved a sales and use tax resolution calling for a special election, and adopted ordinances and resolutions for zoning changes and development approvals. No public testimony was given at the public hearings.

• Approved 10-year tax abatement for Monticello Hospitality Group hotel (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-70 calling special election on sales and use tax
• Adopted Ordinance 830 amending zoning code for contractor's yard and mineral extraction
• Approved $2,140,706.62 in bills and purchase card registers
• Approved right-of-way purchase for School Boulevard Improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-66 vacating drainage and utility easements in Deephaven 3 (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit and liquor license for Let's Chalk event
• Approved contract with WSB for $25,500 feasibility study

City Council

The Monticello City Council held a workshop on July 22, 2024, with no formal votes or decisions. Staff briefed the council on potential data center development, noting infrastructure and utility demands, and the council discussed tax base risks. The Finance Director presented the second 2025 budget workshop covering personnel, equipment, and non-capital requests. Both topics are set for further discussion.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at workshop

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello EDA will hold a public hearing regarding a forgivable loan for Block 52 facade improvements. The board will also consider adding funds to the Facade Improvement Program and sponsoring Chalk Fest.

• Public hearing for Block 52 facade improvement forgivable loan
• Consideration of added funding for the Facade Improvement Program
• Proposed 2025 donation to Initiative Foundation
• Sponsorship consideration for Chalk Fest
• Update on Rustech Brewing GMEF loan

City Council

The Monticello City Council will review June meeting minutes and discuss downtown private utility undergrounding. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the Cedar St Amax Addition vacation and reports from the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

• Downtown undergrounding of private utilities
• Public hearing for Cedar St Amax Addition vacation
• Highway 25 noise discussion
• Gambling permit for a graduation party
• School Blvd right-of-way public interest review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a joint workshop meeting. The agenda includes a review of the General Equipment Concept Planned Unit Development (PUD).

• Review of General Equipment concept PUD

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development requests. These include a preliminary plat for Broadway Plaza and a PUD for Mastercraft. The commission will also consider an ordinance amendment regarding extraction construction.

• Preliminary plat request for Broadway Plaza
• Development stage PUD for Mastercraft
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Hospitality Group development stage permit
• Extraction-temp construction ordinance amendment
• Community Development Director's report

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority will hold a special closed meeting to consider the purchase of several properties. The session is authorized under MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3.

• Consideration of property purchase for PIDs: 155010050111, 155271002010, 155274002020, 155274002011, and 155274002021

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority will consider modifications to the TIF 1-42 plan-dev agreement and the TIF 1-43 district. The agenda also includes a report from the Economic Development Manager.

• Modification of amended-restated TIF 1-42 plan-dev agreement
• Modification of TIF 1-43 district
• Economic Development Manager's report

City Council

The Monticello City Council will review various city business, including bills, personnel changes, and property matters. The agenda also includes discussions regarding TIF district modifications and daycare ordinance amendments.

• TIF 1-43 and TIF 1-42 district modifications
• Daycare ordinance amendment
• Gambling permit for Center Court Club
• Storagelink PUD
• CSAH 39 West utility consultant award

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello EDA will consider paying bills and approving the May 22, 2024, meeting minutes. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a facade improvement forgivable loan for Block 52 Holdings. The Economic Development Manager will also present a report.

• Public hearing for Block 52 Holdings facade improvement forgivable loan
• Consideration of payment of bills
• Approval of May 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Economic Development Manager's report

City Council

The Monticello City Council will review several gambling permit applications and requests for special events. The agenda also includes an amendment to the fee schedule and items regarding CET grant contracts.

• Gambling permit applications for Center Court Club, Community Charities, and NW Jaycees
• Amendment to the city fee schedule
• Special event applications for Riverfest, PartyPark, Art Park, and a Softball Tournament
• CET grant contracts and writing services
• Cedar Street easement vacation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review ordinance amendments regarding wrecker-towing, temporary construction extraction, and day care. The agenda also includes a conditional use permit for Bob's Towing, the StorageLink Dundas item, and a report from the Community Development Director.

• Wrecker-towing ordinance amendment
• Bob's Towing conditional use permit
• StorageLink Dundas
• Temporary construction extraction ordinance amendment
• Day care ordinance amendment

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to handle routine business including bill payments, new hires, and property matters. They will also review the 2023 audit and finance presentation, and consider several licenses, leases, and development-related items. A public hearing for TIF District 1-42 is being requested.

• Payment of bills
• Temporary liquor license for Central MN Jobs
• Liquor license for Lions Riverfest
• Lease agreement for 119 3rd St E
• Request for public hearing on TIF District 1-42

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to hold a closed session regarding the sale of a specific property (PID 155500184203), authorized under Minnesota statute for considering the sale of property. Following the closed meeting, the council will discuss an orderly annexation agreement. The agenda contains no other regular business items.

• Closed meeting to consider sale of property PID 155500184203
• Discussion of orderly annexation agreement

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission is reviewing a tree inventory analysis and maintenance strategy from Davey. The body is also discussing updates for MontiArts, the MCC, and the expanded scope for West Bridge Park.

• Davey Tree Inventory Analysis Maintenance Strategy
• West Bridge Park expanded scope diagrams
• Haven Ridge West tree removal update
• Haven Ridge West trail sidewalk
• Turf to prairie drone spraying

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider a purchase agreement for 118 Broadway E and a resolution for an interfund loan related to that property. They will also review the Economic Development Manager's report.

• Purchase agreement for 118 Broadway E
• Interfund loan resolution for 118 Broadway E
• Economic Development Manager's report

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to review routine reports, including the Wright County Sheriff's Office quarterly update and FiberNet quarterly review, and to consider several consent agenda items. These include payments, new hires, event permits, liquor license renewals, a grant for summer art, floodplain mapping, and right-of-way acquisition for School Boulevard. The council will also discuss a city contribution for the Haven Ridge 3rd development and a change order for the downtown project.

• Haven Ridge 3rd city contribution
• Downtown project change order
• School Boulevard right-of-way acquisition
• CMAB grant for Summer Art in the Parks
• Liquor license renewals and event permits

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider several financial and development items, including a public hearing on a TIF 1-42 modification, a certificate of completion for WIHA Tools expansion, a K-9 training request from the Wright County Sheriff's Office, and a purchase agreement and interfund loan for 118 Broadway E. The agenda also includes consideration of an Excelsior Tool grant application, an OCBP lot lease, and the Economic Development Manager's report.

• Public hearing on TIF 1-42 modification
• Certificate of completion for WIHA Tools expansion
• WCSO K-9 training request
• Purchase agreement and interfund loan for 118 Broadway E
• GMEF app for Excelsior Tool

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is holding a workshop to discuss two items: a redevelopment concept for the Block 34 area and a follow-up on a retail market analysis proposal. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; it appears to be a discussion-oriented workshop.

• Block 34 area redevelopment concept
• Retail market analysis proposal follow-up

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use items, including an amendment to the floodplain map ordinance, a conditional use permit (CUP) for an accessory structure, and amendments to CUPs for an electric vehicle charging station and a Panera restaurant with a drive-thru in a planned unit development (PUD). The agenda also includes draft minutes from prior meetings and reports from staff.

• Amendment to floodplain map ordinance
• CUP for accessory structure (Holland)
• Amendment to CUP for electric vehicle charging station
• Amendment to CUP for PUD restaurant with drive-thru (Panera)
• Land use letter and community development director's report

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The committee is meeting to review draft minutes from January 2, 2024. Members will discuss commercial and industrial land absorption and pricing trends, along with general economic development updates.

• Review of commercial and industrial land absorption and pricing trends
• Economic development updates
• Approval of January 2, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to approve minutes, pay bills, and discuss several administrative items. Key items include a land use resolution, a zoning amendment notification, utility work for Featherstone 6th Trunk, and a grant agreement for Ditch 33. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major public hearings or large contracts listed.

• Land Use Resolution (2F)
• Featherstone 6th Trunk Utilities (2G)
• Country Club Manor Fourth Addition (2H)
• Zoning Amendment Notification (2I)
• Ditch 33 Grant Agreement (2J)

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider an ordinance amendment regarding notification requirements. The agenda contains the meeting agenda and the proposed ordinance amendment document for review.

• Ordinance amendment regarding notification requirements

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider several financial items, including a tax abatement application from FM Hotel, a pre-application from GMEF for the Excelsior Tool project, and a grant disbursement for Block 52. The board will also review and approve bills and minutes from previous meetings, and hear the Economic Development Manager's report.

• Consideration of tax abatement application from FM Hotel
• Consideration of GMEF pre-application for Excelsior Tool
• Consideration of grant disbursement for Block 52
• Approval of bills and minutes from prior meetings

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is holding a workshop meeting. The agenda includes a proposal document for review, but no specific details are provided in the agenda text.

• Review of Monticello EDA proposal dated 03/03/24

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several permits, plus a major public works decision. The most consequential item is awarding bids for the Broadway and 7th Street improvements, with additional information provided on the bid award and downtown construction update. Other items include a reimbursement resolution for Cedar Street South, a final plat for Big River PUD, and a lease amendment for 119 3rd Street East.

• Broadway and 7th Street improvements bid award
• Cedar Street South reimbursement resolution
• Big River final plat PUD
• Temporary liquor license for VFW Party in the Park
• Lease amendment for 119 3rd Street East

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review the Good Neighbor PUD concept. The agenda includes only the meeting agenda document and the concept plan, indicating this is a discussion item rather than a final decision.

• Special meeting agenda for April 8, 2024
• Review of Good Neighbor PUD concept

City Council

The Monticello City Council is holding a special meeting to review the Good Neighbor Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept. The agenda includes only this item and the associated document, indicating a focused discussion on the proposal.

• Review of Good Neighbor PUD concept

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is meeting to review a floodplain map ordinance amendment and receive the Community Development Director's report. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings, including a joint workshop. No other substantive items are listed.

• Floodplain map ordinance amendment
• Community Development Director's report
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 03-04-2024
• Approval of joint workshop minutes from 03-04-2024 and 03-25-2024

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is holding a joint workshop meeting to discuss the Schneider Broadway Plaza planned unit development (PUD) concept. The agenda includes a brochure from GrandStay Hotels as additional information. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Joint workshop meeting agenda
• Schneider Broadway Plaza PUD concept
• GrandStay Hotels brochure as additional information

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to review minutes from previous sessions and receive updates on specific projects. Discussion items include shade trees and improvements to the west bridge.

• Review of January 25, 2024 draft minutes
• Review of February 21, 2024 special meeting draft minutes
• Update on shade trees (dated 3-22-24)
• Update on west bridge improvements (dated 3-22-24)

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider supporting the Wright County Economic Development Partnership and reviewing a tax abatement pre-application. The agenda also includes an economic development manager report. No other substantive items are listed.

• Consideration of support for Wright County Economic Development Partnership
• Consideration of tax abatement pre-application
• Economic development manager report

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is holding a joint workshop meeting to review a concept-stage Planned Unit Development (PUD) submittal from Silas Partners. The agenda includes only this item and supporting documents, indicating a discussion or preliminary review rather than a final decision.

• Review of Silas Partners concept-stage Planned Unit Development submittal

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to handle routine business including bill payments, new hires, and property matters, and to consider several grants and contracts. Notable items include a proposed ordinance amendment and easement vacation related to Country Club Manor, a turf conversation project contract, and a tree canopy contract with Davey.

• Payment of bills
• New hires and departures
• Ellison Foundation grant
• Country Club Manor easement vacation and ordinance amendment
• Turf conversation project contract

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting regarding public improvement and street extension discussions. The agenda includes presentations of supporting data for these projects.

• Public improvement and street extension discussion

Monticello Orderly Annexation Area

The agenda contains only procedural documents: a staff report and minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review of staff report (0313 STAFF REPORT.PDF)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (0510 MIN.PDF)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is conducting a workshop involving the City Council. The discussion includes review of the Monticello 2040 Vision and Plan.

• Monticello 2040 Vision and Plan review

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider several economic development items, including a resolution supporting a childcare grant application, a business subsidy review for Silas Partners, and a resolution to rescind TIF District No. 1-44 (Washburn). The agenda also includes approval of bills and meeting minutes, plus an economic development manager's report.

• Resolution of support for WCEDP childcare grant application
• Silas Partners business subsidy review
• Resolution rescinding TIF District No. 1-44 (Washburn)
• Consideration of payment of bills
• Approval of draft meeting minutes

City Council

This is a special meeting agenda with only two documents listed: the meeting agenda and exhibits for The Pointes at Cedar development. No specific action items are listed, so the council is likely discussing or reviewing this development project.

• Review of The Pointes at Cedar exhibits
• Discussion of The Pointes development

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to approve minutes, pay bills, and discuss several administrative items including new hires, property matters, a conference, a ditch contract amendment, a fiber extension, and a street demolition. The agenda also includes the 2023 Economic Development Report for review.

• Payment of bills
• New hires and departures
• Ditch 33 contract amendment
• FiberNet extension at Haven Ridge 2
• East River Street demolition

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is meeting to review a replat and PUD amendment for Country Club Manor, and to receive an update on a floodplain hazard determination and map amendment. The agenda also includes a community development director's report and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Country Club Manor replat and PUD amendment
• Floodplain hazard determination and map amendment update
• Community development director's report
• Approval of draft minutes from Feb. 6, 2024, workshop and regular meetings

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is holding a joint workshop meeting to discuss the Haven Ridge West concept planned unit development (PUD). The agenda includes a review of the concept PUD document, which is the primary item for discussion.

• Joint workshop meeting agenda
• Haven Ridge West concept PUD review

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of administrative and development items, including a preliminary plat and rezoning for Big River PUD, a liquor license transfer, and a grant for West Bridge Park improvements. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as payments, new hires, and property matters. Several items are listed as documents for review, indicating they will be discussed or acted upon.

• Big River PUD preliminary plat and rezone
• Liquor license transfer
• Outdoor recreation grant for West Bridge Park improvements
• Amending fee schedule
• Public works project pause

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is holding its annual business meeting, where it will consider several resolutions including the conveyance of a stormwater parcel in the Great River Addition, a loan for GMEF, and a facade improvement loan. The board will also review a marketing proposal from AE2S and the economic development manager's report, along with routine items like bill payments and meeting minutes.

• Resolution 2024-01: Conveyance of stormwater parcel in Great River Addition
• Resolution: GMEF loan
• Resolution: Facade improvement loan
• AE2S marketing proposal
• Payment of bills

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is holding a workshop to discuss a marketing and communications presentation and update. The agenda includes only this item, with no formal decisions or public hearings listed.

• Marketing and communications presentation and update

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving payments, new hires and departures, and various permits and licenses. The agenda includes a liquor license suspension, a gambling permit for St. Henry, and a special event permit for Pride Fest.

• Payment of bills
• New hires and departures
• Special event permit for Pride Fest
• Gambling permit for St. Henry
• Liquor license suspension

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Monticello City Council. The agenda contains only a single item: a PDF document titled 'SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA - 2-12-24.PDF'. No specific decisions or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Special meeting scheduled for February 12, 2024

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The only document is the meeting agenda PDF itself, indicating a workshop session with no public hearings, rezonings, or contracts specified.

• No specific action items listed

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission will review several development proposals, including a PUD amendment and replat for Country Club Manor, a preliminary plat and rezoning for Big River 445, and a potential acquisition of 118 Broadway. The commission will also hear a community development director's report and consider minutes from prior meetings.

• Country Club Manor 2nd PUD amendment and replat
• Big River 445 development stage PUD, preliminary plat, rezoning, simple subdivision
• 118 Broadway acquisition
• Community Development Director's report
• Approval of draft minutes from January 2, 2024, joint workshop and regular meeting

Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission

The Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss a project proposal from the Monticello Rotary and updates to the Riverside Cemetery rules. The body will also review commission duties and receive updates from the MontiArts and PAR councils.

• Monticello Rotary project proposal
• Riverside Cemetery rules and regulations 2024 updates
• Review of PARC Commission duties
• MontiArts Council connection update
• PAR Council connection update

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority met on January 24, 2024, to consider an integrated marketing and communications plan and review the Economic Development Manager's report. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or ordinances are detailed in the provided agenda text.

• Consideration of Integrated Marketing and Communications Plan discussion and priorities
• Consideration of Economic Development Manager's Report

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to handle routine business including bill payments, new hires, and property matters, along with several action items. They will consider adopting the 2024 official zoning map, a license agreement for 108 Cedar, a second extension for Twin Pines, and a change order for downtown roadway work. The council will also discuss grant applications for safe routes to school and active transportation, and review bids for Broadway East 7th Street plans.

• Official Zoning Map 2024
• License agreement for 108 Cedar
• Twin Pines second extension
• Downtown roadway change order
• Safe Routes to School grant and Active Transportation grant application

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Monticello City Council, but the agenda contains only a placeholder for agenda documents and no listed items for discussion or decision. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate.

Economic Development Authority

The Monticello Economic Development Authority is holding a workshop meeting. The only substantive item on the agenda is an environmental review document for Block 34 in Monticello, Minnesota. No decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Block 34 environmental review document for review

City Council

The Monticello City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving payments, new hires and departures, and various agreements and grants. They will also make 2024 appointments and designations, and discuss a park master plan appointment.

• Payment of bills
• New hires and departures
• 2024 appointments and designations
• Animal control agreement amendment
• Public Works Ford F550 purchase

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Monticello City Council. The agenda includes only two documents: the special meeting agenda and a document labeled 'Block 34'. No specific action items or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Special meeting agenda for January 8, 2024
• Block 34 document

Industrial & Economic Development Committee

The committee is meeting to elect its 2024 officers and consider updates to organization and membership guidelines. Members will also review 2024 position action statements and table topics. The meeting includes a report on economic development updates.

• Election of 2024 officers
• Proposed amendments to organization and membership guidelines
• Review of 2024 position action statements
• Review of 2024 table topics
• Economic development updates

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is meeting to review several items, including a proposal for a Jimmy Johns and Baskin Robbins, a replat of Country Club Manor, and the commission's workplan. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a community development report.

• Jimmy Johns-Baskin Robbins proposal
• Country Club Manor 2nd replat - PUD
• Zoning map review
• Planning Commission workplan
• Community development report

City Council

The Monticello City Council is holding a joint workshop. The agenda includes a concept planned unit development (PUD) for Mastercraft. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Joint workshop agenda
• Mastercraft concept PUD discussion

Planning Commission

The Monticello Planning Commission is meeting for a joint workshop. The agenda includes a review of the Mastercraft concept planned unit development (PUD). No other substantive items are listed.

• Joint workshop agenda for January 2, 2024
• Review of Mastercraft concept PUD