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Home My WebLink About2003-06-18 AGENDA AGENDA COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18, 2003 Agenda Updated: June 18, 2003 Persons wishing to address the Council during this meeting are asked to sign the “Public Input Signup Sheet”, 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 1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2. PRESENTATIONS A. 2002 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 7, 2003 Special Meeting. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Accept and Place on File the Following Minutes: i. Economic Development Authority of May 13, 2003. ii. Public Works Commission of May 12, 2003. B. Consider authorizing solicitation of a grant in the amount of $2,500.00 to provide financial rewards for youth volunteers in the Recreation Department’s U-Lead and U/R programs. Staff Recommendation: Authorize solicitation of a grant in the amount of $2,500.00 to provide financial rewards for youth volunteers in the Recreation Department’s U-Lead and U/R programs. C. Consider authorizing issuance of a single-occasion gambling permit to South Washington County Schools Community Education/DBA South Washington Senior Center to conduct a raffle at 7362 East Point Douglas Road on October 10, 2003. Staff Recommendation: Authorize issuance of the single-occasion gambling permit. During the required background investigation, no facts were found that would constitute denial of the application. D. Consider authorizing issuance of an outdoor event permit to New Moon Restaurant, Inc./DBA New Moon Restaurant and Sports Bar to conduct an outdoor dance on July 12, 2003. Staff Recommendation: Authorize issuance of the outdoor event permit contingent on compliance with the conditions outlined in Public Safety Director John A. Mickelson, Jr.’s memo dated 6/4/03. JUNE 18, 2003 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council *E. Consider authorizing the conveyance of Gateway North development property. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the conveyance of property. The conveyance from the City to US Bank is a portion of Lot 2, Block 2, Gateway North First Addition with a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Gateway North First Addition to the EDA in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 465.035. F. Consider authorizing City Hall security measures as recommended by Public Safety in the estimated amount of $3,000 from the Building Replacement Fund. Staff Recommendation: Authorize City Hall security measures in the estimated amount of $3,000. The recommendations include addition of three security doors and a silent alarm system. G. Consider proclaiming August 15 to 17, 2003 as Great Lakes/Great Rocks Days in the City of Cottage Grove. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution proclaiming Great Lakes/Great Rocks Days in the City of Cottage Grove. H. Consider authorizing issuance of an Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor License to RBF Corporation of Wisconsin/DBA Rainbow Foods. Staff Recommendation: Authorize issuance of the license. During the required background investigation, no facts were found that would constitute denial of the application. I. Consider authorizing issuance of a Tobacco License to RBF Corporation of Wisconsin/DBA Rainbow Foods. Staff Recommendation: Authorize issuance of the license. During the required background investigation, no facts were found that would constitute denial of the application. J. Consider adoption of resolution approving final payment in the amount of $8,502.70 to S.R. Weidema, Inc. for the Kingsborough Woods 2nd Addition Project. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution and final payment. The contractor, S.R. Weidema, Inc., in accordance with the contract plans and specifications, has satisfactorily completed the work. K. Item moved to Presentations—Item 2.A. L. Consider proclaiming Tuesday, August 5, 2003 as National Night Out in the City of Cottage Grove and invite all citizens to join the members of the Police Department at Woodridge Park. Staff Recommendation: Proclaim Tuesday, August 5, 2003 as National Night Out in the City of Cottage Grove and invite all citizens to join the members of the Police Department at Woodridge Park, beginning at 5:00 p.m., for a community celebration and barbeque to say goodbye to crime and drugs within our community. M. Consider appointing Chad Thielman to the Human Services/Human Rights Commission to fill a vacant seat expiring 2/28/04. Staff Recommendation: Appoint Chad Thielman to the Human Services/Human Rights Commission. N. Accept the resignation of Al Boche from the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission, and declare a vacant seat with a term ending date of 2/28/04. Staff Recommendation: Accept the resignation. Mr. Boche has accepted a seat on the City’s Economic Development Authority. O. Consider approving a conditional use permit allowing the SouthEast Metro Amateur Radio Club (SEMARC) to install two antennas on the West Draw Water Tower. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the conditional use permit allowing SEMARC to install two antennas on the West Draw Water Tower. P. Consider approving a conditional use permit allowing the SouthEast Metro Amateur Radio Club (SEMARC) to install two antennas on the Inwood Avenue Water Tower. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the conditional use permit allowing SEMARC to install two antennas on the Inwood Avenue Water Tower. Q. Consider approving Change Order No. 5 for the hardwood Avenue Utility and Street and Lighting Improvements Project for relocating top soil and grading of Kohl’s site to the revised elevations provided by Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in the amount of $63,000.00. Staff Recommendation: Approve Change Order No. 5 for the Hardwood Avenue Utility and Street and Lighting Improvements Project in the amount of $63,000.00. JUNE 18, 2003 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council R. Consider adopting a resolution approving construction plans and specifications, and order Advertisement for Bids for the Mississippi Dunes 1st Addition—Utility, Street and Street Lighting Improvements. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving construction plans and specifications, and order Advertisement for Bids for the Mississippi Dunes 1st Addition—Utility, Street and Street Lighting Improvements. S. Consider approving the final plat for Pine Summit 7th Addition, which consists of 29 lots for unattached single family homes and five outlots. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the final plat for Pine Summit 7th Addition. T. Receive information regarding modification to the entrance to 3M Cottage Grove. Staff Recommendation: Receive information regarding modification to the entrance to 3M Cottage Grove. **U. Consider accepting donations in the amount of $1,050.00 on behalf of the Public Safety, Fire and Recreation Departments for the 10th Annual Youth Safety Camp. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution accepting donations in the amount of $1,050.00 on behalf of the Public Safety, Fire and Recreation Departments for the 10th Annual Youth Safety Camp. **V. Consider awarding the Highway 61 Storm Sewer Crossing Cleaning and Televising Project to Veit and Company. Staff Recommendation: Award the project to Veit and Company. Veit and Company submitted the lowest estimate of two estimates received. **W. Receive information on the Park Trust Fund Budget. Staff Recommendation: Receive information on the Park Trust Fund Budget. 5. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 1. Conduct the public hearing on the propose assessments for the removal of public safety hazards at 10876 Ideal Avenue South. 2. Consider adoption of the resolution assessing the service charges for the removal of public safety hazards from the property located at 10876 Ideal Avenue South. Staff Recommendation: 1. Conduct the public hearing on the proposed assessments for the removal of public safety hazards at 10876 Ideal Avenue South. 2. Adopt the resolution assessing the service charges for the removal of public safety hazards from the property located at 10876 Ideal Avenue South. 7. BID AWARDS A. Consider awarding the construction contract for Homestead at Highland Hills to Volk Sewer & Water, Inc. in the bid amount of $685,582.82. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution awarding the construction contract for Homestead at Highland Hills to Volk Sewer & Water, Inc., who submitted the lowest of seven bids received. 8. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS *A. Consider passing an ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 3 of the Cottage Grove City Code extending the closing time for on-sale liquor sales to 2:00 a.m. Staff Recommendation: Based on discussion. B. Consider appointing members to serve on the East Ravine Citizen’s Advisory Task Force. Staff Recommendation: Appoint members to serve on the East Ravine Citizen’s Advisory Task Force. *C. Receive update on nuisance complaint program and provide direction to staff regarding commercial and industrial trash container storage. Staff Recommendation: Receive update on nuisance complaint program and provide direction to staff regarding commercial and industrial trash container storage. JUNE 18, 2003 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council **D. 1. Consider approving the resolution supporting re-formation of the Lower St. Croix Valley Water Management Organization. 2. Review the Draft Joint Powers Agreement and provide comments to Nancy Hanzlik. 3. Assist with the appointment of residents to serve on the WMO Board of Commissioners. Staff Recommendation: 1. Approve the resolution supporting re-formation of the Lower St. Croix Valley Water Management Organization. 2. Review and comment on the Draft Joint Powers Agreement. 3. Appoint residents to serve on the WMO Board of Commissioners. **E. Item moved to Workshop – Open to Public—Item 12.B. 9. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 11. PAY BILLS A. Approve payment of check numbers 129531 to 129801 in the amount of $1,095,490.38. 12. WORKSHOP SESSION – OPEN TO PUBLIC A. Reductions to State Aids. **B. Hamlet Avenue Extension and Possible Future Development South of the Dead End on Hamlet Avenue by Hamlet Park. 13. WORKSHOP SESSION – CLOSED TO PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT * Contains Supplemental Information ** Packet Item Submitted 6/16/03