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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-08 AGENDAAGENDA COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 8, 2003 Agenda Updated: January 8, 2003 Persons wishing to address the Council during this meeting are asked to sign the "Public Input Signup SheeY; which is located on a clipboard near the Council Chamber entrance. This information will aid in the accurate publication of the official meeting minutes. OPEN FORUM - 7:15 P.M. Persons may address the City Council on subjects that are not a part of the Regular Meeting agenda, but must limit remarks to two (2) minutes. Open forum will adjourn to the Regular Meeting promptly at 7:30 p.m. Open Forum and a portion of the Regular Meeting are televised LIVE, airing on Government Channel 16. REGULAR MEETING — 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor SWEARING IN CEREMONY — Swearing In of Pat Rice and Mark P. Grossklaus as Council Members for four-year terms (2003 through 2006). ROLL CALL — City Clerk ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. APPOINTMENTS: B. PRESENTATIONS: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES "A. September 18, 2002 Regular Meeting "B. November 20, 2002 Regular Meeting 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Accept and Place on File the Following Minutes: i. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meetings of 1. August 12, 2002; 2. September 9, 2002; 3. October 16, 2002; 4. November 11, 2002. ii. Planning Commission of November 25, 2002. B. Consider adopting the resolution designating depositories and authorizing the investment of surplus City funds. Sta(f Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. C. Consider the request of the Washington County Assessor to schedule the City of Cottage Grove 2003 Board of Appeals and Equalization Open Book Meeting. Staff Recommendation: Schedule the open book meeting (o� Wednesday, April 9, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. JANUARY 8, 2003 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council D. Consider appointing Cheryl Kohls as Acting Mayor for 2003; and consider accepting the Mayor's Council Liaison Appointments to various commissions and committees for 2003. Staff Recommendation: Approve the appointments as outlined in Mayor Shiely's memo dated 12/19/02. E. Consider adoption of a resolution approving final payment in the amount of $22,238.89 to Hydrocon, Inc. for the Rose of Sharon Church/School District Sanitary Sewer Study. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution and final payment. The contractor, Hydrocon, Inc., in accordance with the contract plans and specifications, has satisfactorily completed the work. F. Consider adoption of a resolution approving final payment in the amount of $30,222.71 to Tower Asphalt, Inc. for the Ideal Ave./110th St./E. Pt. Douglas/Inwood Ave./90th St. Project. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution and final payment. The contractor, Tower Asphalt, Inc., in accordance with the contract plans and specifications, has satisfactorily completed the work. G. Consider designating the official newspaper and advertising rate for official notices for 2003. Staff Recommendation: Designate the South Washington County Bulletin as the ollicial newspaper, with an advertising rate of $8.45 per column inch. H. 1. Consider appointing Jon Mortrud to the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission to fill an unexpired term ending on February 28, 2003. 2. Consider appointing Tim Sirianni to the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission to fill an unexpired term ending on February 28, 2003. Staff Recommendation: 1. Appoint Jon Mortrud to the Parks Commission to fill an unexpired term ending on February 28, 2003. 2. Appoint Tim Sirianni to the Parks Commission to fill an unexpired term ending on February 28, 2003. I. Consider contracting Biff's, Inc. to provide portable restroom service for the City of Cottage Grove for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Staff Recommendation: Award the poRable restroom contract to BilPs, Inc. Upon review of quotes received, Biff's will provide the appropriate service for the City's needs. J. Consider amending Title Three, Chapter Four of the City Code relating to the regulation of peddlers and solicitors, and consider adopting the resolution related to authorizing the publication of said ordinance by title and summary. Staff Recommendation: Approve the proposed amendment and adopt the proposed resolution. K. Consider approval of a request to convey three tax-forfeited parcels from the State of Minnesota to the City of Cottage Grove and designating two tax-forfeited parcels for restricted sale. Staff Recommendation. Adopt the resolution conveying three tax-forfeited parcels from the State of Minnesota to the City o( Cottage Grove and designating two tax-forfeited parcels for restricted sale. "L. Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources—Enforcement, for a grant relating to snowmobile safety enforcement and authorize Chief John A. Mickelson to execute the agreement on behalf of the Cottage Grove Police Department. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution authorizing execution of the agreement and authorize Chief Mickelson to execute the agreement on beha/f fo the Cottage Grove Police Department. *`M. Consider amending the Cottage Grove City Code eliminating the registration requirements for "Potentially Dangerous Dogs." Staff Recommendation: Pass the ordinance amendment. '*N. Consider adopting a resolution revoking Hinton Avenue between 70th Street and 65th Street as a Municipal State Aid Street. StaKRecommendation: Adoptthe resolution. '*O. Receive the application submitted for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and consider approval of the resolution supporting the 2003 CDBG Grant application. Sfa(f Recommendation.� Receive the application and approve the resolution supporting the application. "P. Consider approving engineering rates for 2003. Stalf Recommendation: Approve the rates as outlined in the letter from Marvin L. Sorvala dated 12/27/02. JANUARY 8, 2003 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council "Q Consider authorizing purchase agreement for four condominium units at 7121 East Point Douglas Road. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the purchase agreement. The condominium units are being acqui�ed as part o! the Gateway redevelopment project. 5. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS BID AWARDS 8. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Hold hearings for businesses that failed the September 14, 2002 and November 22, 2002 alcohol compliance checks. Staff Recommendation: Hold the hearings for Boondocks Bar & Grill, Demon's Restaurant & Back Door Lounge, and G-Will Liquors. If licensee admits the violation, impose a$500 for the first violation in a 24- month penod; if licensee denies the violation, direct the City Attorney to request that an administrative law judge hold a contested case hearing. 9. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 11. PAY BILLS A. Approve payment of check numbers 127194 to 127424 in the amount of $1,159,213.90. 12. WORKSHOP SESSION — OPEN TO PUBLIC "A. Curb Damage. 13. WORKSHOP SESSION — CLOSED TO PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT ` Contains Supplemental Information *` Packet Item Submitted 1/6/02