'City Council Highlights'

The City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, January 26. Here are the highlights:

• City Receives 2025 Partner of the Year Award from the Wright County Economic Development Partnership
• New Member Appointed to the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission
• City Council Adopts Monticello Industrial Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR)

To view the agenda, and minutes when available, visit the Agenda Center.

To watch the recorded meeting, stream it online or tune in on cable channel 12 (FiberNet), channel 997 (TDS), or channel 180 (Charter). The rebroadcast schedule is available here.

The City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, January 12. Here are the highlights:

• City Appointments for 2026: Annual appointments to committees and organizations were approved, ensuring community interests are represented in regional initiatives. Council Liaisons were also appointed to boards to act as a direct link between the Council and each group.
• Monticello Library Improvements: The City Council approved plans and bidding for improvements at the Monticello Public Library, including ADA and parking lot improvements. A $500,000 state grant will fully fund the project. Work will be done in sections over an estimated 21 days, with completion targeted for August 2026. The Monticello Farmers Market will be temporarily relocated nearby.
• Review of Land Use Guidance for Proposed Scannell Properties, LLC, Data Center site: The City Council requested a staff analysis and public hearing on potential land use changes for parcels guided as Light Industrial Park site near the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park. Read more about the proposed data center location here: MonticelloMN.gov/728.

To view the agenda, and minutes when available, visit the Agenda Center.

To watch the recorded meeting, stream it online or tune in on cable channel 12 (FiberNet), channel 997 (TDS), or channel 180 (Charter). The rebroadcast schedule is available here.

The City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, December 8. Here are the highlights:

• Public Works Facility: City Council is seeking a cost-saving redesign of the new Public Works Facility, with updated plans expected in spring 2026. 
• Final Property Tax Levy: Following updated tax base information, the City Council adopted a 7.0% combined City and HRA levy, with a higher valuation for Xcel reducing the impact on local taxpayers. 
• BCOL Regional Park Agreements: The City of Monticello and Wright County have updated agreements to better define each partner’s role in managing the jointly owned regional park, ensuring a balanced approach to active and passive recreation. 

To view the agenda, and minutes when available, visit the Agenda Center.

To watch the recorded meeting, stream it online or tune in on cable channel 12 (FiberNet), channel 997 (TDS), or channel 180 (Charter). The rebroadcast schedule is available here.