Monticello Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Monticello held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 11 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 11 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 227% compared to April (132 activity items across 1 meeting).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Comprehensive Plan Amendment re-guiding four parcels in West Monticello

Approved.

Resolution 2026-46 amends the Monticello 2040 Vision Plus Plan (comp plan chapter 3) re-guiding four parcels (approx. 106 acres) in the orderly annexation area from Light Industrial Park to a mix of estate residential, low-density residential, and mixed neighborhood, retaining approx. 26 acres light industrial. Concept allows approx. 130-140 dwelling units on 68 gross acres. Applicant: City of Monticello. Passed unanimously by voice vote.

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Rezoning parcel from IBC to B4 Regional Business (Juan Lin restaurant)

Approved.

Recommended approval of Resolution PC 2026-17 amending the Monticello zoning map rezoning from Industrial and Business Campus District (IBC) to Regional Business District (B4) for a 2.7-acre parcel on 7th Street near I-94. Applicant Juan Lin, for a multi-tenant building including a ~6,000 sq ft sit-down Asian restaurant. Councilmember Christensen raised concern about depleting industrial stock. Passed unanimously.

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Comprehensive plan conformance finding for land acquisition (public works facility)

Approved.

Recommended adoption of Resolution PC 2026-21 finding that the City of Monticello's proposed acquisition of a ~0.71-acre portion of PID 155500153300 is consistent with the Monticello 2040 Vision Plan. Land supports extension of Redford Lane to serve the proposed public works facility and future development of the private parcel (guided mixed neighborhood). Passed unanimously; City Council will separately consider a purchase agreement.

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Contract award to Keekly Underground for Ditch 33 stormwater project

Approved.

Resolution 2026-48 accepts bids and awards contract to Keekly Underground Incorporated for the Monticello Ditch 33 project (new 48-inch stormwater outlet to Mississippi River near Tyler E subdivision along County Road 39) in the amount of $1,945,722.60. Received 11 bids; Keekly was low bid. Approx. $2.7 million grant funding (Protect/MnDOT, county water quality, MPCA). Construction to start July, complete this fall.

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Adoption of Ordinance 866 amending Chapter 36 fee schedule

Approved.

Ordinance 866 amends the 2026 fee schedule in four areas: a new $2,000/day rental fee for the MCC west parking lot; updated community development escrow fees for commercial/industrial/institutional projects based on acreage; a new $1,300 nonprofit/club on-sale liquor license fee (plus $200 Sunday fee, $1,500 total, affecting two establishments); and a new annexation fee equal to four times the last taxes payable per the orderly annexation agreement. Passed by voice vote.

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Comp Plan Amendment re-guiding four parcels from Light Industrial Park (Bertram Lakes area)

Approved.

Recommended approval of Resolution PC 2026-20 amending Monticello 2040 comprehensive plan Chapter 3 to re-guide four parcels currently guided Light Industrial Park to estate residential, low-density residential, mixed neighborhood, and light industrial park per Exhibit A. Site abuts Bertram Chain of Lakes Park, crossed by power transmission line corridor; Dalton Avenue extension to 90th Street discussed. Industrial developer Scannell Properties (Eric Anderson) opposed, urging denial and retention of light industrial. Passed.

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Amendment to preliminary plat of Meadowbrook

Approved.

Recommended approval of Resolution PC 2026-19 amending the preliminary plat of Meadowbrook, reducing lot count from eight to seven in the northeast corner to avoid gas line easement crossings, moving temporary cul-de-sac to permanent. Larger lot sizes. Applicant Lucinda Spanier. Passed unanimously; goes to City Council May 26.

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Comp Plan Amendment re-guiding Moon Motors parcel to Community Commercial

Approved.

Recommended approval of Resolution PC 2026-14 amending Monticello 2040 comprehensive plan Chapter 3 re-guiding a parcel from Light Industrial Park to Community Commercial for the Moon Motors expansion facility along Chelsea Road and I-94. Passed unanimously.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 11 recorded zoning decisions. See all Monticello meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change, approximately 106 acres at Four parcels in West Monticello orderly annexation area (near Bertram Chain of Lakes, Otter Creek Business Park) (City of Monticello)
• Zoning change, approximately 50-60 acres west of power line corridor (portion of four parcels) at Four parcels near Bertram Chain of Lakes Park / Dalton Avenue annexation area, Monticello
• IBC → B3 at Chelsea Road and I-94, Monticello (Moon Motors parcel)
• IBC → B4, 2.7 acres at 7th Street near I-94, Monticello (Juan Lin)

Top Keywords This Month

• industrial: 105 instances
• residential: 91 instances
• land use: 66 instances
• commercial: 27 instances
• zoning: 25 instances

What to Watch

• Industrial mentions were up 950% from April.
• Residential came up 1038% more often than April.
• Land use saw 843% more mentions month-over-month.
• Commercial is new this month with 27 mentions, not present in April.
• Zoning mentions were up 317% from April.

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