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Home My WebLink About2006-09-06 AGENDA. �: • , . �, � SEPTEMBER 6, 2006 Agenda Updated: September 6, 2006 '� •' �" . . • � �- •. : 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 otficial meeting minutes. t- �. • Persons may address the City Council on subjects that are not a part of the Regu/ar 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. ` . - � � CALL TO ORDER — Mayor ROLL CALL — City Clerk ADOPTION OF AGENDA PRESENTATIONS A. ITEM PULLED. B. ITEM PULLED. C. Welcome Presentation: Officer David Velasquez. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. July 19, 2006 Reguiar Meeting. B. August 9, 2006 Special Meeting. C. August 9, 2006 Regular Meeting. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Accept and Place on File the Following Minutes: i. Public Works Commission Meeting Minutes from June 12, 2006. ii. Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission Meeting Minutes from May 16, 2006 and June 20, 2006. iii. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from June 26, 2006. B. Receive memo from City Attorney regarding appeal of US Home Special Assessment. Staff Recommendatron: Receive memo. SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 AGENDA Cottage Grove Ciry Council C. Consider approving Change Order #2 for the East Point Douglas Road Sidewalk Project. Staff Recommendation: Approve the change order which provides for additional work needed in the East Point Douglas Road Sidewalk Project. D. Consider approving Change Order #1 for the CP Rail Expansion/Hemingway Avenue Project. Statf Recommendation: Approve the change order which provides for a time extension of the complefion dates in the original contract needed in the CP Rail Expansion/Hemingway Avenue Project. E. Consider approving Change Order #1 for the Silverwood 1 st and 2nd Additions Project. Staff Recommendation: Approve the change order which provides for additional work needed in the Silverwood 1st and 2nd Additions Project. F. Consider authorizing the sale of the Fire DepartmenYs 21-foot aluminum Monark steel work boat with an encBosed cabin. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the sale of the Fire Department's 21-foot aluminum Monark steel work boat with an enclosed cabin with no immediate plans of replacement. G. Consider adopting resolutions declaring costs and calling for public hearings on the proposed assessments. The eight projects are as foliows: Pine Arbor 3rd ($349,348.80), Pinecliff 2nd ($1,893,841.95), Timber Ridge 6th ($504,355.35), Pinecliff 1st ($267,383.74), Mississippi Dunes 2nd ($228,371.30), Homestead at Highland Hills ($521,102.96), Mississippi Dunes 1st Single Family ($297,133.32), Mississippi Dunes 1st Multi-Family ($433,222.00). Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolutrons. H. 1. Consider declaring costs to be assessed and ordering the preparation of the proposed assessment roll for the removal of public safety hazards at 6862 — 98th Street South. 2. Consider cailing a hearing for October 4, 2006 on the proposed assessment for the removal of public safety hazards at 6862 — 98th Street South. Staff Recommendation: 1. Adopt the resolution declaring costs to be assessed and ordering the preparation of the proposed assessment roll for the removal of public safety hazards at 6862 — 98th Street South. 2. Adopf the resolution calling a hearing for October 4, 2006, on the proposed assessment (or the removal of public safety hazards at 6862 — 98th Street South. I. Consider renewing the package policy with a$50,000/$100,000/$1,000 deductible, the volunteer accident plan, and the open meeting defense coverage for the 4/3/06 to 4!3/07 policy period for a cost of approximately $175,140. Staff Recommendation: Renew the policy. J. Consider approving the development agreement between Soo Line Railroad Company and the City of Cottage Grove for Canadian Pacific Railway Addition. Staff Recommendation: Approve the development agreement between Soo Line Railroad Company and the City of Cottage Grove for Canadian Pacific Railway Addition. SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council K. 1. Consider declaring costs to be assessed and ordering the preparation of the proposed assessment roll for the removal of noxious weeds and plants from private property. 2. Consider calling a hearing for October 4, 2006 on the proposed assessment for the removal of noxious we2ds and plants frcm private property. Sfaff Recommendation: 1. Adopt the reso�ution declaring costs to be assessed and ordering the preparation of the proposed assessment rol� for the removal of noxious weeds and plants irom private property. 2. Adopt the resolution calling a hearing for October 4, 2006 on the proposed assessmenf for the removal of noxious weeds and plants from private property. L. Consider ordering the abatement of nuisance conditions at 6398 — 83rd Street South. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution ordering the abatement of nuisance conditions at 6398 — 83rd Street South. M. Consider approving the 2006 — 2007 maps designating boundaries for discharge of firearms and archery equipment for hunting. Staff Recommendation.' Approve the 2006 — 2007 maps. N. Consider authorizing staff to submit an application for the Local Road Improvement Program—Routes of Regional Significance—requesting $500,000. Staff Recommendafion: Authorize staff to submit an application for the Local Road Improvement Program—Routes of Regional Significance—requesting $500, 000. 5. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS�Y RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Hold the public hearing and consider adopting a resolution relating to the issuance of revenue bonds for the PHM Cottage Grove, inc. project for senior housing. Staff Recommendation: Hold the public hearing and adopt the resolution. 7. BID AWARDS A. Consider authorization to order two new Mack Granite Tandem Axle Cab Chassis from Twin Cities Mack and Volvo for the purchase price of �182,951.98. Statf Recommendation: Approve placing the order for the two new Mack Granite Tandem Axle Cab Chassis from Twin Cifies Mack and Volvo for detivery in January 2007. 8. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Set date for the 2006/Payable 2007 Truth in Taxation Hearing. Staff Recommendation: Set date for the 2006/Payable 2007 Truth in Taxation Hearing. B. Consider passing an Ordinance relating to salaries of the Mayor and City Council Members. Staff Recommendation: Increase the salary of Mayor from $7, 800 to $9,216 per year and the salary of City Council Member from $6, 000 to $6, 780 per year effective January 1, 2007. A budget addition for increased Mayor and Council Member salaries is included in the proposed 2007 budget. C. Consider adopting the proposed 2007 budget and the proposed 2006 tax levy collectible in 2007 for the City of Cottage Grove as well as adopting Utility Rates for 2007. Staff Recommendation: Adopt resolutions as presented. SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS�Y RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 11. PAY BILLS A. Approve payment of check numbers 146344 to 146854 in the amount of $2.225 846.99. 12. WORKSHOP SESSION — OPEN TO PUBLIC 13. WORKSHOP SESSION — CLOSED TO PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT