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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-17 AGENDAAGENDA COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 17, 2004 Agenda Updated: November 16, 2004 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 2. PRESENTATIONS A. Recognize U-Lead and U/R Volunteers. `B. Xcel Energy. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. September 1, 2004 Regular Meeting. B. September 15, 2004 Regular Meeting. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Accept and Place on File the Following Minutes: B. Receive information regarding penalties for not receiving a building permit. Staff Recommendation. Receive information. 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 meefing minutes. NO�'EMBER 17, 2004 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council C. Consider approving a conditional use permit to allow a restaurant with liquor, Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, to be located in the Shoppes at Gateway, 7750 Harkness Avenue South. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the conditional use permit to allow a restaurant with liquor, Las Margaritas, to located in the Shoppes at Gateway retail development. D. Consider approving an amendment to a conditional use permit for a horse boarding facility to allow a 60-foot by 80-foot addition for an indoor horse training arena at 11050 Manning Avenue South. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the amendment to a conditional use permit for a horse boarding facility to allow a 60-foot by 80-foot addition for an indoor horse training arena at 11050 Manning Avenue South. E. Receive information regarding local elementary school field trips to City Hall. Staff Recommendation: Receive information. F. Consider appointing James Litton to the Human Services/Human Rights Commission. Staff Recommendation. Appoint Mr. Litton to the Human Services/Human Rights Commission. G. Receive information regarding the Thompson Grove Traffic Control Analysis. Staff Recommendation: Receive information regarding the Thompson Grove Traffic Control Ana/ysis. H. Consider renewal of a two-year contract between the City of Cottage Grove and Biff's, Inc. Portabie Restrooms Rental and Service. Staff Recommendation: Renew the contract between the Ciry of Cottage Grove and Biff's. Biff's has consistently provided excellent service and will provide units at the current price for the next hvo years. I. Consider adopting a resolution adopting assessments for the off-site ponding fee for the Subway Development on East Point Douglas Road. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution as presented. No public hearing is required for this assessment under Minnesota Statutes 429 and 444 because the property owner has signed the petition and waiver agreement. J. Receive update on code enforcement activities in the City. Staff Recommendation: Receive update. K. Consider adopting a 2005 pay plan for non-represented employees. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution adopting a 2005 pay plan for non-represented emp/oyees. L. Receive information on the property tax impacts of additional financing for future facilities. Staff Recommendation: Receive information. M. Consider approving the 2005 — 2007 Prosecution Contract. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to enter into a new prosecution contract on behalf of the City with Joseph Taylor. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. BID AWARDS 'NOV"EMBER 17, 2004 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Give representative from Cottage Grove VFW Post 8752 an opportunity to admit to or deny the allegation that their business failed the alcohol compliance check on May 12, 2004 by selling alcohol to an underage buyer. This item was tabled from the July 7, 2004 and September 1, 2004 City Council meetings. Staff Recommendation: Should the representative admit to the violation or fail to attend the meeting, impose a$500 fine for their first violation in a 24-month period. Shou/d representative deny the violation, authorize scheduling a contested-case hearing before an administrative law judge. B. Give representatives from Mississippi Dunes Golf Course and River Oaks Golf Course an opportunity to admit to or deny the allegation that their businesses failed the alcohol compliance check on October 11, 2004 by selling alcohol to underage buyers. Staff Recommendation: Should representative admit to the violation or fail to attend the meeting, impose a$500 fine for their first violation in a 24-month period. Should representative deny the vio/ation, authorize scheduling a contested-case hearing before an administrative law judge. C. Consider an amendment to the City Code allowing a fourth licensed residential trash hauler for the City of Cottage Grove. Staff Recommendation Per the recommendation of the Public Works Commission on June 14, 2004, do not amend the City Code by adding a fourth licensed residential trash hauler. D. Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the appointment of directors to the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission. Staff Recommendation: Per discussion. Staff recommendation is to be consistent with appointments to other commissions by either an amendment to the City Code or via a separate policy. 'E. Consider approving the 2005 — 2009 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). Staff Recommendation: Approve the 2005 — 2009 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). "F. Consider approval of a development agreement between the City of Cottage Grove and Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living concerning distribution of 2004 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Staff Recommendation: Approve the deve/opment agreement behveen the City and Presbyterian Homes concerning distribution of 2004 CDBG funds. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 11. PAY BILLS A. Approve payment of check numbers 137382 to 137574 in the amount of $558,677.72. 12. WORKSHOP SESSION — OPEN TO PUBLIC 13. WORKSHOP SESSION — CLOSED TO PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT ' Agenda Item Submitted 11/15/04 "Agenda Item Submitted 11/16/04