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Home My WebLink About2000-02-02 MINUTES� � � � COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL Feb�uary 2, 2000 OPEN FORUM — 7:15 p.m. Open forum provides a person an opportunity to inform the Council of a problem or to request information related to City business not scheduled for Council action and o� the Agenda. Mayor Denzer encouraged persons to limit their remarks to two (2) minutes per issue. Present: Mayor John Denzer Gouncil MemberPat Rice Gouncil Member Cheryi Koh�s Council Member Sandy Shiely Council Member Jim Wolcott Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Caron Stransky, City Clerk Jim Kinsey, Public Safety Director Corrine Thomson, Acting City Attorney, Kennedy & Graven Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer, BRAA Les Burshten, Public Works Director Michelle Wolfe, Asst. City Administrator John Fredrickson, Asst. Public Works/Parks & Recreation Director There were no open forum issues. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County Minnesota, held a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 2, 2000, at the Gottage Grove City Haii, 7516 80` Street South. Mayor Denzer calied the meeting to orderat 730 p.m. ROLL CAL� Present: Mayor John Denzer Councii Member Pat Rice Counc�l Member Cheryl Kohis Council Member Sandy Shiely Council Member Jim Woicott Also Present; Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Caron Stransky, City Clerk Jim Kinsey, PublicSafetyDirector Gorrine Thomson, Acting Gity Attomey, Kennedy & Graven Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer, BRAA Les Burshte�, Public Works Director Michelle Wolfe, Asst. City Administrator John Fredrickson, Asst. Public Works/Parks & Recreatiort Director John McCooi, Senior Planner Regular Meeting — February 2 2000 Cottage Grove City Council Page 2 Mayor Denzer presided over the meeting. ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO APPROVE THE FINAL AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. PRESENTATIONS West Draw Meadows Bill Pritchard, representing U.S. Homes, presented a proposal for West Draw Meadows, a potential development. Possible housing types, number of units, berming, landscaping, and parkiand dedication were discussed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council accepted the minutes of the January 5 regular meeting as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR Council pulled Item B to amend the resolutio� to add, following the "therefore" clause, an additional ciause that reads, "Be it further resolved, that the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Min�esota, supports additionai funding to School District 833." MOTION BY WOLCOI�i', SECONDED BY RICE, TO AMEND RESOLUTION 00-18, EXCESS LEVY REFERENDUM, TO INCLUDE THE ADDITIONA� CLAUSE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY WOLCOTT, TO: A. ACCEPT AND P�ACE ON FILE THE FOLLOWWG MEETING MINUTES: i. PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION OF JANUARY 1Q 2000; AND ii. PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 1999; AND iii. PLANNING COMMISSION OF DECEMBER 20, 1999. B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO: 00-18, A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE FEBRUARY 2000 SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM. C. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF A STERLING LT7500 TANDEM CAB/CHASSIS TRUCK FROM BOYER TRUCKS FOR $65,668, EXGLUDING TAX AND TRADE-IN ALLOWANCES. D. ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 00-19 APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 TO TOWER ASPHALT ON THE 1996 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - DISTRICT E26. E. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON METROPOLITAN COUNCIL LETTER REGARDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Regular Meeting - February 2 2000 Cottage Grove City Council Page 3 F. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL SINGLE-OCCASION GAMBLING PERMIT TO CAPITOL CITY STRUTTERS TO CONDUCT RAFFLE AT THE VFW RED BARN, 9260 EAST POINT DOUGLAS ROAD, ON APRIL 6, 2000. G. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO_ 00-20 APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,347 TO COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS ON THE ICE ARENA RENOVATION PROJECT. H. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF SINGLE-OCCASION GAMBLWG PERMIT TO ARMSTRONG PTA TO CONDUCT RAFFLE AT ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON FEBRUARY 25, 2000. I. ADOPT RESOLtJTION NO. 00-21, ACCEPTWG $50 DONATION FROM CHERYL KOHLS TO THE COTTAGE GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NON-BUDGETED THERMAN IMAGWG MASK. MOTION CARRfED. 5-0. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES PUBLIC HEARINGS BID AWARDS UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Grey Cloud Island City Administrator Schroeder discussed Council's objective to set up a wark group to administer the Grey Cloud Island project. He suggested that Council Members KoMs and Rice be appointed to the work group, with Council Members Shiely and Wolcott as altemates. Mr. Schroeder stated that meetings are already scheduled on February 24, March 9, and March 23 from 8:30 AM to10:00 AM with the Bili Morrissey, State Parks Director and Steve Morse, Assistant Commissioner of the DNR to work on the issues in the memorandum. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY KOHLS, TO RATIFY THE VERBAGE IN THE MEMORANDUM PROVIDED BY CITY ADMWiSTRATOR SCHROEDER. MOTION' GARRIED 5-0. MOTION BY SHIELY, SECONDED BY RICE TO APPOINT COUNGIL MEMBER5 KOHLS AND RICE TO THE GREY CLOUD ISLAND PROJECT WORK GROUP, WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS SHIELY AND WO�COTT AS ALTERNATES. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. CCE Technologies, Inc. City Administrator Schroeder presented a contract for private development by and between the EDA and CCE Technologies, Ina City Administrator Schroeder discussed details of the agceement. Expected closing date is April 15, 2000, with construction to be undertaken on June 15, 2000 with completion expected by December 31, 2000. Council discussed concerns regarding market value, job and wage growth, and tax impact. Regular Meeting — February 2 2000 Cottage Grove City Councii Page 4 MOTION BY' RICE, SECONDED BY WOLCOTi', TO RATIFY THE AGREEMENT TO ALLOW' CITY ADMINISTRATOR SCHROEDER AND THE GITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATION CHANGES IN ?HE AGREEMENT FOR PRlVATE DEVELOPMENT BY AND BET�NEEN THE GOTTAGE GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND CCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. City Administrator Schroeder called attention to the news release drafted, a future procedure initiated in order to become more proactive in the City's relationship with the media. Council Contingenc F� MOTION BYWOLCOI"I', SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO ALLOCATE $2Q500 TO FIRE DIVISION PERSONAL SERVICES EXPENSE, $18,000 MATCHING FUNDS FOR FIRE FIGHTER THERMAL IMAGING EQUIPMENT, AND $35,000 TOWARD A PUBLIC SAFETY DRUG OFFICER. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Council Member Kohls asked that Council authorize the Fire Department to purchase thermaF imaging equipment immediately following approval of funds. City Administrator Schroeder recommended that staff bitl the equipment first. MOTION BY KOHLS, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO AUTNORIZE STAFF TO SO�ICIT BIDS TO PURCHASE THERMAL IMAGING EQUIPMENT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Council Member Wolcott discussed the fundraising goif tournament tapped for Tuesday, June 13, 2000. He explained that businesses may sponsor holes, anyone may participate, and non-golfers may attend the dinner aftenvard. He announced tee off time as 11:30-noon. Mayor Denzer chalienged Council to organize teams and boost donations. Kohls passed out brochures on thermal imaging equipment. Mayor Denzer questioned the propriety of fund-raising techniques (biock parties, asking neighbors, etc.) to ensure protection from legal implications for the City. Public Safety Director Kinsey thanked Council for support on current Public Safety department issues. Moving Minnesota Initiative MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY KOHLS TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-22, IN SUPPORT OF GOVERNOR JESSE VENTURA'S MOVING MINNESOTA INITIATIVE. MOTION CAftRIED 5-0. City Administrator Schroeder handed out a presentation of the govemor's Movi�g Minnesota initiative. He called attention to severai specific points: advantages to transit, bottleneck removal, and cortidor connections. He aiso distributed a bili that was presented by Senator Price which requests that $48 million be appropriated by Transportation Fund toward compietion of the Wakota Bridge project. Council Member Wolcott recommended that Congressman Luther's Office receive a copy of the resolution. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Regular Meeting — February 2 2000 Cottage Grove Cify Council Page 5 Cou�cil received the reports from City Cierk Caron Stransky regarding the 2000 Get-Together and from Public Works Director Les Burshten on flagging/identification requirements for speed limit changes. No action taken. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Councii Member Wolcott led Council in wishing Council Member Rice a Happy "40` Birthday. PAY BILLS MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY SHIE�Y, TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF CHECK NUMBERS 111508 TO 111701 TOTALING $575,006.41. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. WORKSHOP SESSION Nesvig Annexation Discussion City Administrator Schroeder reported on February 24, 2000, the third of three meetipgs will be held. He suggested that if Council had any changes or recommendations to add to the discussion, they should inform the Mayor at this time so that he may take their co�cerns back for discussion. City Administrator Schroeder clarified that the current question before Council is whether the annexation should proceed as presented or whether some elements should be changed. Council Member Kohls asked for clarification regarding specific areas being discussed i.e., amount of land underwater, and location of the marine. Mr. Nesvig clarified for Gouncil with a map and explained the intention of the annexatio�. Some discussion ensued. Council Member Kohis expressed concern that "we are accommodating to our neighbors". Mayor Denzer stated that Mr. Nesvig and Grey Cloud Township had dominated the majority of the discussion. Council Member Shiely asked for clarification of the City's position. City Administrator Schroeder stated thatthe City is listening, not competing or participating, and that Cottage Grove has not stated an opinion in any direction or made any decision. Mayor Denzer stated that the issue is out of the hands of Cottage Grove once the three meetings are concluded and the issue goes to the State Planning Agency. He emphasized that now is the time to provide direction if any is desired. Council Member Kohis reiterated her concern that the City is accommodating St. Paul Park and her support for the town board's desire and direction. Mayor Denzer stated that he would not object to Mr. Nesvig's boundaries and emphasized that Cottage Grove has little say in the matter, as the issue is not before the Council for action, merely for input. Councii conse�sus was to let the issue go to the planning agency as it is presented and aliow the township to negotiate with Mr. Nesvig. Councii's acfion stands. Regular Meefing — February 2 2000 Cottage Grove Cify Council Page 6 Planninq Commission Terms City Admiristrator Schroeder discussed the implication of terms and presented three possibilities fcr Council to consider: 2-year terms with 6 years total served, 3-year terms with 9 years total served, or 3-year terms with 6 years total served. Foilowing some discussio�, Mayor Denzer stated the Council would take action at the next Council meeting to adopt 3-year terms with a 6-year term limit. Staff was directed to draft an ordinance amendment. CLOSED SESSION MOTION BY KOHLS, SECONDED BY RICE TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE THE REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Present: Mayor John Denzer Gouncil Member Jim Wolcott Councii Member Gheryi Kohis Council Member Pat Rice Council Member Cheryl Kohis Also: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Corrine Thomson, Acting City Attorney, Kennedy & Graven Pursuant to the open meeting law, the Councii held a closed session to discuss the pay plan fornon- represented employees for 2000. A tape recording of the discussion is on flle in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION BY KOHLS, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO ADJOURN THE CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY KOHLS, SECONDED BY RICE, TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING AT 10:45 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Caron M. Stransky City Cierk Lori Amundson TimeSavers Off-Site Secretarial