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Officials Discuss Data Center Regulations

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 27, 2026

Council updates residential development rules

The Council unanimously approved comprehensive-plan and zoning changes that revise residential densities, strengthen neighborhood design standards, and guide much of the East Bertram study area toward estate and low-density residential development. Estate Residential areas will allow two units per acre or less, while Low-Density Residential areas will allow two to four units per acre.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council Buys Land for Water Plant Expansion

The City Council unanimously approved buying a parcel near Interstate 94 and Chelsea Road for $255,000, enabling future watermain crossings and potential expansion of the water treatment plant.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council Favors Shallower Fallon Avenue Utilities

The City Council reached consensus to pursue the shallower Option 2 alignment for the Fallon Avenue water and sewer extension, which would avoid excavation depths of up to 45 feet, reduce construction challenges and costs, shorten timelines, and lessen impacts on Fallon Avenue businesses.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Water Plant Construction Contract Approved

The City Council unanimously approved a $41,775,323 guaranteed maximum price for construction of a new water treatment facility, with total project costs estimated at about $45 million.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Council approves street project and new fees

The council unanimously awarded a $795,808.22 contract for the 2026 Street Improvement Project and approved an updated city fee schedule. It also unanimously adopted an updated master plan and feasibility report for Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Athletic Park.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Council approves data center ordinance

The council approved an ordinance involving a data center and amended residential setbacks in a 4-1 vote. For sites larger than 300 acres, the amendment sets a 300-foot setback when the site is fully screened and a 700-foot setback where mechanical equipment is not screened.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council Supports Revised Athletic Park Plan

The City Council unanimously supported a revised Bertram Chain of Lakes Athletic Park plan estimated at $13 million, including changes expected to save $1.5 million. The savings would be reinvested in completing the ballfields, while the concession building and playground would be deferred.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council Supports Athletic Park Changes

The City Council unanimously supported a revised Bertram Chain of Lakes Athletic Park plan estimated at $13 million, including $1.5 million in savings by deferring a concession building and playground.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Council reviews proposed data center rules

The City Council made no formal decisions but reviewed a proposed ordinance for case-by-case approval of data center projects through planned unit development zoning. Discussion covered setbacks, a minimum 0.25 floor-area ratio, water and power use, noise, lighting, landscaping, and agreements to protect the City during phased development.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council Keeps Current Speed Limits

The City Council decided not to lower residential speed limits to 25 mph. Instead, it will consider traffic-calming measures and roadway improvements; a 25 mph rollout was estimated to cost $57,000 for residential areas or $85,000 including downtown.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Council weighs athletic park expansion

The City Council reviewed future development of the Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Athletic Park, including a $4.5 million first phase and options to use voter-approved sales tax bonding to accelerate construction. No final development or funding decision was made; staff will return with comparisons of phased construction and bonding impacts.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Council approves 96-unit Twin Pines housing project

The Council approved the Twin Pines First Addition, a 96-unit multifamily housing project, by a 4-1 vote. It also approved $68,200 in engineering services for the 2026 Street Improvement Project and awarded a $299,675.40 contract for improvements at the Monticello Public Library site.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Highway 25 Bridge Redecking Approved

The Council unanimously approved an agreement for redecking the Highway 25 bridge over I-94, scheduled for next summer, with a wider pedestrian sidewalk and an estimated four-month full bridge closure. Detours are planned via Broadway, Chelsea, Fallon, and Seventh Street.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council Adopts Industrial Development Review Plan

The City Council unanimously adopted an environmental review and mitigation plan for a 550-acre industrial study area that includes scenarios for light industry and a technology campus that could include a data center. The review is valid for five years and will guide future planning, zoning, and environmental review.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Officials Discuss Data Center Regulations

The City Council and Planning Commission reviewed a draft data center zoning ordinance but took no final action. Discussion focused on possible safeguards for noise, wetlands and watershed impacts, hazardous waste, emergency and fire services, and community communication.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council Advances Four-Parcel Land Use Review

The City Council unanimously directed the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on a possible comprehensive-plan change for four parcels near Bertram Chain of Lakes Park. The parcels are currently guided for light industrial park use; Councilmember Christianson proposed reviewing estate residential guidance, but no land-use change was approved.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Expanded Park Dedication Rules Considered

The City Council and advisory commissions discussed extending Monticello’s current 11% park dedication requirement to planned unit developments, including some projects that do not involve subdivision. The discussion was policy guidance for possible ordinance changes; no ordinance was adopted.

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