The City of Monticello is located along I-94 just minutes northwest of the metro area. Poised for the future, recent investments by the City include a solid transportation system, a second water tower, lift station, sanitary sewer lines, and the development of a City-owned, 120-acre industrial business park. Through good planning, new development, and increased market values; the City has maintained a constant property tax base and projects a decrease for 2006. With 1,400 housing units in development stage and 3,000 units in planning stage, an ample supply of workforce housing is available. Residents enjoy the benefits of 24 city parks, 14-miles of paved trails, new 600-seat ice arena, Community Center, 14-screen movie theater and numerous commercial/retail developments. The health care and educational systems continue to invest in technology and other capital improvements.