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Home My WebLink About2003-03-19 AGENDAAGENDA COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 19, 2003 Agenda Updated: March 17, 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 ROLL CALL — City Clerk ADOPTION OF AGENDA APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. APPOINTMENTS: B. PRESENTATIONS: i. Retirement Presentation: Firefighters Dan Bigham and Wally Fritze. APPROVAL OF MINUTES **A. March 11, 2003 Special Meeting. "B. March 13, 2003 Special Meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Accept and Place on File the Following Minutes: i. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission of January 13, 2003. ii. Public Works Commission of February 10, 2003. iii. Planning Commission of December 23, 2003. B. Consider approving Change Order #1 for the Highland Hills Utility, Street and Street Lighting Improvement Project. Sta(/ Recommendation: Approve the change order, which includes changing the street construction process, addition of storm sewer, watermain oHsets, pumping of storm water and installation of irrigation service. C. Consider approving Change Order #2 for the Pine Summit 4� Addition Project. Staff Recommendation: Approve the change order, which includes street construction process change, increase in service lengths, construction of temporary erosion control spillway and repair of trunk watermain. MARCH 19, 2003 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council D. Consider rescinding Resolution No. 02-231, which approved the final plat for Pine Arbor 1st Addition. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution rescinding Resolution No. 02-231 and approving the revised final plat for Pine Arbor lst Addition. E. Consider approving the site plan review with variances for a freestanding Subway restaurant with retail space and a conditional use permit to allow a drive-through at 8455 East Point Douglas Road. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the site p/an review with variance and conditional use permit fora Subway restaurant with driveway and additional retail space. F. Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Transportation to perForm an engineering and traffic investigation to determine speed limits on 65th and 70th Streets. Sta(/ Recommendation: Adopt the resolution authorizing the engineering and traffic investigation to determine reasonable and safe speed limits on 65th and 70th Streets. G. Consider the appointment of Mr. David Thiede to serve a two-year term on the Public Works Commission. Staff Recommendation: Approve the appointment of Mr. David rhiede to serve a two-year term on the Public Works Commission. H. Consider adopting the Sign Request Policy for signs located within the public right-of- way. StaKRecommendation: Adoptthe policy. I. Consider authorizing issuance of a massage therapist permit renewal to Curt Zabel. Staff Recommendation: Authorize issuance of the permit renewal. During the required background investigation by the Public Safety Department, no facts were found that would constitute denial of the permit. J. Consider authorizing issuance of a massage therapist permit renewal to Jeannie Dukic. Sta(/ Recommendation: Authorize issuance of the permit renewal. During the required background investigation by the Public Safety Department, no facts were found that would constitute denial of the permit. K. Consider approval of the 2003 mining permit allowing Aggregate Industries to continue their mining operations on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the 2003 mining permit allowing Aggregate Industries to continue their mining operations on Lower Grey Cloud Island. L. Consider passing a motion to accept the quote from Superior Ford and authorize the purchase of one 2003 Ford Expedition 4x4, Special Service Vehicle in the amount of $25,610.00 plus equipment and squad set up fees for a total not to exceed $30,000.00. Staff Recommendation: Pass a motion to accept the quote to purchase one 2003 Ford Expedition 4x4, Specia/ Service Vehicle from Superior Ford at a cost of $25,610.00 plus the cost of needed equipment not to exceed $30,000.00. M. Consider passing a motion to accept the vehicle replacement schedule for the fire services to the funding options available for fire apparatus can be considered and discussed. Staf/ Recommendation: Pass a motion to accept the vehicle rep/acement schedule for the fire services so lunding options availab/e !or fire apparatus can be considered and discussed. N. Consider approving an interim conditional use permit to allow a temporary outdoor greenhouse in the parking lot at Cub Foods. Sta(f Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the interim conditional use permit allowing a temporary outdoor greenhouse in the Cub Foods parking lot. O. Consider directing staff to prepare a letter from the city acknowledging the review of and concurrence with the findings of the Lower Pool 2 Channel Management Study. Staff Recommendation.� Direct staff to prepare a letter from the city acknowledging the review of and concurrence with the study findings o( the Lower Pool 2 Channel Management Study. P. Consider approving the resolution adopting a Personnel Policy for the City of Cottage Grove, repealing Resolution No. 02-124. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. MARCH 19, 2003 AGENDA Coktage Grove City Council 'Q. 1. Approve the permit for MnDOT, which includes a temporary easement (May 1, 2003- April 30, 2008) over the 5.36-acre park and ride site. The permit shall be granted upon receipt of the $30,000 permit payment and contingent upon approval of a lease agreement with the Metropolitan Council. 2. Approve a lease agreement with the Metropolitan Council for a period of ten years, commencing May 1, 2008. Approval of the lease agreement is contingent upon receipt of payment in the amount of $45,550.62 from the Metropolitan Council, and upon approval of a permit for MnDOT. Staff Recommendation: 1. Approve the permit with MnDOr. 2. Approve the /ease agreement with the Metropolitan Council. R. Consider approving the request to encumber 2005 MSA funds. Staff Recommendation: Approve the request. `S. Consider approving the feasibility report for the West Draw Parallel Trunk Sanitary Sewer Pipe Utility Improvement Project. StaK Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the /easi6ility report, which examines the sanitary sewer implications of two proposed /and use changes in the upper reaches of the West Draw. "T. Consider adopting a 2003 Fee Scheduie including changes identified by staff. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. '*U. Consider approving the application of Mark and Margaret Brady for a Multiple Animal License. Staff Recommendation: Approve the application and authorize issuance of a Multip/e Animal License to Mark and Margaret Brady (or 2003 to maintain a total of five animals (4 dogs and 1 cat) at 7203 Janero Avenue South, subject to the live conditions listed in City C/erk Caron Stransky's memorandum dated March 14, 2003. '*V. 1. Consider approving the subdivision agreement between the City of Cottage Grove and Secure Properties, Inc. for Hidden Valley 11th Addition. 2. Consider ordering the preparation of plans and specifications for all public improvements within the Hidden Valley 11th Addition project. Staff Recommendation: 1. Approve the subdivision agreement between the City of Cottage Grove and Secure Properties. Inc. for Hidden Valley 11th Addition. 2. Adopt the resolution ordering the preparation of plans and specifications forall public improvements within the Hidden Valley llth Addition project. *'W. Consider approving the Mutual Police Assistance Agreement and authorize execution of the agreement between the City of Cottage Grove Department of Public Safety and Dakota County and authorize Chief John A. Mickelson to execute such an agreement on behalf of the Cottage Grove Police Department. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Mutual Police Assistance Agreement and authorize execution of the agreement between the City o! Cottage Grove Department of Public Safety and Dakota County and authorize Chief John A. Micke/son to execute such an agreement on beha/f of the Cottage Grove Police Department. '*X. Consider adopting a resolution directing staff to prepare reductions to certain programs. StaK Recommendation: Adopt the resolution implementing direction provided at council workshop. 5. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES A. Response to Council Regarding Snowmobiles. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS **A. Consider continuing the public hearing to the April 2, 2003 City Council meeting on the proposed vacation and discontinuance of portions of right-of-way, drainage and utility easements, and public park and open space relating to the Gateway North Redevelopment District. Staff Recommendation: Continue the public hearing to the April 2, 2003 City Council meeting. BID AWARDS MPRCH 19, 2003 AGENDA Cot?age Grove City Council UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS *A. Consider authorizing the transfer of title of a portion of parkland at Oakwood Park to facilitate development of Hardwood Avenue and Gateway North. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the transfer of tit/e o( a portion of parkland at Oakwood Park. B. Consider directing staff to send a letter to Washington County supporting the reconstruction of a portion of 70th Street in conjunction with the Highway 61 project, noting the city will support right-of-way acquisition with a cap on total costs to the city. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to send a letter to Washington County supporting the reconstruction of a portion of 70th Street in conjunction with the Highway 61 project, noting the city will support right-o(-way acquisition with a cap on total costs to the city. 9. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 11. PAY BILLS A. Approve payment of check numbers 128278 to 128462 in the amount of $689.344.21. 12. WORKSHOP SESSION — OPEN TO PUBLIC 13. WORKSHOP SESSION — CLOSED TO PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT * Contains Supplemental Information '* Agenda Item Submitted 3/17/03