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Mayor Myron Bailey opened Open Forum at 7:15 p.m., and stated Open Forum provides
a person the opportunity to inform the Council of a problem or to request information
related to City business not scheduled for Council action and not on the agenda. Mayor
Bailey warned those who speak to limit their remarks to two (2) minutes or less.
The following were present: Mayor Myron Bailey, Council Member Justin Olsen, Council
Member Mark Grossklaus, Council Member Pat Rice, and Council Member Jen
Peterson.
The following were absent: None.
Also present were: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator; Caron Stransky, City Clerk;
Robin Roland, Finance Director; Howard Blin, Community Development Director; Corrine
Heine, City Attorney- Kennedy & Graven; Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer; Greg Rinzel,
Deputy Public Safety Director, and Les Burshten, Public Works Director.
Mayor Bailey asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council on any
topic not on the agenda. There being none, Mayor Bailey closed Open Forum to the
Regular Meeting.
CALL TO ORDER — Regular Meeting
The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, held a
Regular Meeting on October 6, 2010, at the Cottage Grove City Hall located at 7516 80'
Street South. Mayor Myron Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bailey led the audience, staff, and Council Members in the pledge of allegiance to
the flag of the United States of America.
ROLL CALL
The following were present: Mayor Myron Bailey, Council Member Justin Olsen, Council
Member Mark Grossklaus, Council Member Pat Rice, and Council Member Jen
Peterson.
The following were absent: None.
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Also present were: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator; Caron Stransky, City Clerk;
Robin Roland, Finance Director; Howard Blin, Community Development Director; Corrine
Heine, City Attorney- Kennedy & Graven; Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer; Greg Rinzel,
Deputy Public Safety Director, and Les Burshten, Public Works Director.
Mayor Bailey presided over the meeting.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GROSSKLAUS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER PETERSON, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
MOTION CARRIED. 5 -0.
2. PRESENTATION — None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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There being no amendments to the minutes, Mayor Bailey stated the
minutes of the May 19, 2010 Special Meeting stand approved as
presented.
B. June 2, 2010 Regular Meeting
There being no amendments to the minutes, Mayor Bailey stated the
minutes of the June 2, 2010 Regular Meeting stand approved as
presented.
C. June 16 2010 Special and Regular Meeting
There being no amendments to the minutes, Mayor Bailey stated the
minutes of the June 16, 2010 Special and Regular Meeting stand approved
as presented.
D. June 24, 2010 Special Meeting
There being no amendments to the minutes, Mayor Bailey stated the
minutes of the June 24, 2010 Special Meeting stand approved as
presented.
Council Member Rice pulled item G, Councilmember Olsen pulled item M, and
Mayor Bailey pulled item H for discussion purposes.
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RICE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
OLSEN. TO:
A. ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
I. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING OF AUGUST
10, 2010;
II. PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION
MEETING OF AUGUST 24,2010;
III. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 2010
B. PASS ORDINANCE NO. 881 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF
COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA, REPEALING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 12
OF THE COTTAGE GROVE CITY CODE RELATING TO TATTOO AND
BODY PIERCING LICENSURE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011.
C. PASS ORDINANCE NO. 882 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF
COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA, AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 7 OF
THE COTTAGE GROVE CITY CODE RELATING TO ALARM SYSTEMS.
D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -149 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO APPLY FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SHIP
COMMUNITY PARTNER PROJECT "LIVING HEALTHY IN
WASHINGTON COUNTY' GRANT TOTALING $3,500 FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PERMANENT BICYCLE RACKS
AT COMMUNITY PARKS.
E. APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COTTAGE
GROVE AND WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR ASSESSMENT SERVICES
FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011.
F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -150 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
MODIFIED ASSESSMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE COTTAGE
GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) AND
PHS /COTTAGE GROVE, INC.
G. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT FOR VALUE ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH EDS
BUILDERS.
H. PASS ORDINANCE NO. 882 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF
COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA, AMENDING TITLE 5 -4 -2 AND 7 -3 -4
OF THE COTTAGE GROVE CITY CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL LEASH
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ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -151 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE
ABATEMENT OF CONDITIONS CREATING A NUISANCE AT 9166 91sT
STREET SOUTH, COTTAGE GROVE.
J. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -152 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE
ABATEMENT OF CONDITIONS CREATING A NUISANCE AT 9199 91
STREET SOUTH, COTTAGE GROVE.
K. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -153 A RESOLUTION AWARDING
QUOTE FOR THE GREY CLOUD ISLAND BRIDGE NO, L8159
IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGH FIVE ERECTORS, INC., FOR $16,100.00.
L. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A 10-
FOOT WIDE SHOULDER ON IDEAL AVENUE TO ACCOMMODATE
PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL FROM 110 STREET SOUTH TO 113 STREET
SOUTH.
M. APPROVE THE BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON ACTION PLAN
ASSEMBLED BY THE BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON COMMITTEE.
N. AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A SINGLE - OCCASION GAMBLING
PERMIT TO THE EAST RIDGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT
A RAFFLE AT RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE ON NOVEMBER 13. 2010.
O. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -154 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGE TRAINEES FOR THE
NOVEMBER 2, 2010 GENERAL ELECTION.
MOTION CARRIED. 5.0.
5. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES — None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Hold Public Hearing to Consider the Issuance of an On -Sale Intoxicating
Liquor License and Special Sunday Liquor License to Apple Minnesota
LLC, DBA/ Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill and to Authorize Staff to
Refund a Portion of the Liquor License Fee to Applebee's Restaurant North
LLC.
Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing to receive comments and /or
objections from those in the audience. There being none, Mayor Bailey
closed the public hearing.
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER PETERSON, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN ON
SALE INTOXICATING AND SPECIAL SUNDAY INTOXICATING LIQUOR
LICENSE TO APPLE MINNESOTA LLC, DBA APPLEBEE'S
NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILL, FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2010 AND
2011, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE REFUND OF $1,583.33 TO
APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT NORTH LLC. MOTION CARRIED. 5 -0.
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Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing to receive comments and /or
objections from those in the audience. There being none, Mayor Bailey
closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RICE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER GROSSKLAUS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -155 A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PINECLIFF
2 N ADDITION UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION
CARRIED. 5 -0.
C. Hold Public Hearing and Consider Adopting the Service Charges for
Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing to receive comments and /or
objections from those in the audience. There being none, Mayor Bailey
closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GROSSKLAUS, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER RICE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -156 A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SERVICE CHARGES FOR THE REMOVAL
OR ELIMINATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARDS FROM PRIVATE
PROPERTY OWNED BY MOUA XIONG AND LOCATED AT 8929 89'"
STREET COURT SOUTH, COTTAGE GROVE. MOTION CARRIED. 5 -0.
D. Hold Public Hearing and Consider Adopting the Service Charges for the
Removal of Public Safety Hazards from Private Property Owned by Joanne
Bader and Located at 8069 71 Street Court South, Cottage Grove.
Community Development Director Blin stated that the property owner,
Joanne Bader, would like this hearing continued to the October 20, 2010
regular meeting. He also requested that the City Council open the public
hearing and to continue the public hearing to the next Regular Meeting.
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Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing to receive comments and /or
objections from those in the audience.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER PETERSON, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE
OCTOBER 20, 2010 REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 -0.
E. Hold Public Hearing and Consider Adopting the Service Charges for the
Removal or Elimination of Public Safety Hazards from Property Owned by
John & Lisa Wolter and Located at 8542 Grospoint Avenue South, Cottage
G rove.
Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing to receive comment s and /or
objections from those in the audience. There being none, Mayor Bailey
closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RICE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER GROSSKLAUS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -157 A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SERVICE CHARGES FOR THE REMOVAL
OR ELIMINATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARDS FROM PRIVATE
PROPERTY OWNED BY JOHN & LISA WOLTER AND LOCATED AT
8542 GROSPOINT AVENUE SOUTH, COTTAGE GROVE. MOTION
CARRIED. 5 -0.
F. Hold Public Hearing and Consider Adopting the Assessment for the
Removal on Weeds on Private Property.
Finance Director Roland stated that the following three (3) property owners
have requested that their assessment be removed from the assessment roll
and that the assessment be considered at the October 20, 2010 City
Council meetings.
PID # 10.027.21.33.0089
Date Mowed: 07 -19 -2010
Property Owner: James Leas, 7860 Janero Ave. So.
Address Mowed: 7860 Janero Ave. So.
Amount of Assessment: $167.56
PID # 17.027.21.13.0012
Date Mowed: 06 -29 -2010
Property Owner: James K. Melton, 9676 84 St. Bay St.
Address Mowed: 8455 Heron Ave. So.
Amount of Assessment: $130.16
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III. PID # 17.027.21.13.0012
Date Mowed: 07 -31 -2010
Property Owner: James K. Melton, 9676 84 St. Bay St.
Address Mowed: 8455 Heron Ave. So.
Amount of Assessment: $180.16
Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing to receive comment s and /or
objections from those in the audience. There being none, Mayor Bailey
closed the public hearing for all on the assessment roll except for the public
hearing to consider the assessments to PID numbers 10.027.21.33.0089
and 17.027.21.13.0012 at the October 20, 2010 City Council meeting.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER GROSSKLAUS, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO
THE OCTOBER 20, 2010 REGULAR MEETING FOR PID NUMBERS
10.027.21.33.0089 AND 17.027.21.13.0012. MOTION CARRIED. 5 -0.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER GROSSKLAUS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 157.1 A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SERVICE CHARGES FOR THE REMOVAL
OF NOXIOUS WEEDS AND PLANTS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY,
EXCEPT FOR THE ASSESSMENTS TO PID NUMBERS
10.027.21.33.0089 AND 17.027.21.13.0012 TO BE CONSIDERED AT
THE OCTOBER 20, 2010 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 5 -0.
G. Hold Public Hearing and Consider the Assessment of Public Improvements
for the Lehigh and T.H. 95 Road Improvements
City Engineer Levitt briefly provided background information on the public
improvement project, the original scope of the project, the various options
considered, and the project selected and ordered for the TH 95 and Lehigh
Road Public Improvement Project.
City Engineer Levitt recommended that the City Council adopt the
assessment roll for the Lehigh Road and TH 95 Road Improvements
totaling $6,190.90.
Mayor Bailey asked if anyone on the City Council had any questions for the
City Engineer. There being none, Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing
to receive comments and /or objections from anyone in the audience.
Dennis Galloway, 10670 Lehigh Avenue, asked why he and his neighbor
were the only two (2) property owners being assessed for this project and
what the improvements were to his property and how he benefitted from it.
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City Engineer Levitt stated the City had a benefit appraisal completed on
December 31, 2007 for the two (2) parcels and according to the appraisal,
the parcel owned by Dennis and Maryann Galloway of 10670 Lehigh Ave
received an $8,000 benefit from the road improvement. The parcel owned
by Trent and Melissa Bernatz of 10847 Lehigh Road, received a $10,000
benefit from the road improvements. She stated the proposed assessment
for each parcel totals $3,095.45, which is in lieu of 45% of the cost, capped
at the benefitted appraisal.
Mr. Galloway stated that the public improvement project was not a benefit
to him and was opposed to the assessment.
There being no further comments or objections from the audience, Mayor
Bailey closed the public hearing.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GROSSKLAUS, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER OLSEN, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -158 A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LEHIGH AND
TH 95 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, MOTION CARRIED. 5 -0.
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8. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
A. Consider Approving the Concrete Girder Bridge Ravine Crossing Option
City Engineer Levitt stated that at the July 7, 2010 City Council meeting,
the Council authorized preparation of a feasibility report for the Ravine
Parkway Phase 2 extension to serve the proposed Public Safety /City Hall
facility. On August 6, 2010, the Council approved the feasibility report and
ordered the improvement project.
City Engineer Levitt stated the feasibility report outlined different structural
options to facilitate crossing the ravine and reviewed the three (3) bridge
design options, the pros and cons of each design, and the estimated costs.
City Engineer Levitt stated the sub - committee recommended proceeding
with the concrete girder bridge with the addition of the following
architectural treatments:
i. Provide an arched valance treatment to the structure to enhance the
aesthetic view of the bridge to trail users while not reducing the
views of the ravine.
ii. Provide a decorative rail, but keep it low to not detract from the
ravine views.
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iii. Provide for limestone texture finished concrete.
iv. Provide for parapets limestone entrance features.
v. Utilize the Ravine Parkway standard decorative lighting for bridge.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER PETERSON, TO APPROVE THE CONCRETE GIRDER
BRIDGE RAVINE CROSSING OPTION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
SUB - COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. 5 -0.
9. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND
REQUESTS - None.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Mayor Bailey stated that Cottage Grove has an off -leash dog park and that there
will be an open house on Saturday, October 16, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m., at 9475 Glendenning Road, Cottage Grove. For further information, go to
the City's website or Facebook.com/Wagfarmsdogpark At the open house, the
public will have an opportunity to tour the dog park, have Halloween photographs
taken with their dog, meet the City's police dog Blitz, and have dental checks and
nail clippings provided by Park Grove Pet Hospital.
Mayor Bailey stated that the Holiday Train event would be on Saturday,
December 11, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., located south of the Sieben
Bridge on 80 Street South.
Mayor Bailey stated that public tours of the Public Safety /City Hall facility are on
Saturday, October 16, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at 10:00
a.m., and on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. He stated that on
Thursday, October 28, 2010, there will be an Open House and the architect and
engineer will share information about the process.
Council Member Peterson stated that the Monster Bash is on Friday, October 29,
2010, at the VFW starting at 5:00 p.m., and the Halloween Parade is on Saturday,
October 30, 2010. She stated that the Cottage Grove Strawberry Fast Committee
sponsors both events.
Council Member Peterson stated that the next Beyond the Yellow Network
meeting is Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., at the National Guard Armory.
11. PAY BILLS
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THROUGH 169005 TOTALING $202,026.62 ISSUED PRIOR TO COUNCIL
APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED. 5 -0.
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A. Municipal Pool
The City Council moved to the Administrative Conference and at 8:30 p.m.
convened discussion on the municipal pool.
Recreation and Ice Arena Manager Dockter stated the purpose of this
workshop session was to discuss the municipal pool operations, usages,
and the financial impacts to the City. He stated that pool usage is going
down and operation and maintenance costs are going up. He stated there
are new trends in aquatic facilities such as splash pads, which may be a
different amenity suitable for our community.
Splash Pads vs. Pools
Recreation and Ice Arena Manager Dockter stated that within the South
Washington County area, there are several pools. The City of Cottage
Grove has one (1) outdoor municipal pool, and the South Washington
County area has an indoor pool at the Cottage Grove Middle School,
Oltman Middle School, Woodbury Middle School, Lake Middle School, and
at the Woodbury YMCA. He stated there are plenty of public indoor pools in
the Cottage Grove area.
Splash Pad
Recreation and Ice Arena Manager Dockter stated that splash pads are
essentially a concrete pad and are very similar to a playground except
there is water. There are nozzles, pipes, buckets that fill up, then turn, and
splash.
Recreation and Ice Arena Manager Dockter then reviewed what and where
some of the current facilities are located and noted that the areas
surrounding a splash pad will need a shelter for shade, picnic tables,
benches, restrooms, and a parking lot.
Current Municipal Pool Costs
Recreation and Ice Arena Manager Dockter stated that during the budget
discussion, he talked about the increasing costs of the pool, and the
decreasing usage. The annual cost to operate the pool is approximately
$86,500. He commented that for every person who enters the Municipal
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Pool, it cost the City $12.00 per person and for the prior year, it was $21.00
per person.
Estimated Cost for a Splash Pad
Recreation and Ice Arena Manager Dockter stated that the cost for a
moderate splash pad is approximately $200,000. However,
upgrading /building of supporting facilities such as a patio, shelter,
restrooms and other site modifications may total $200,000 or more.
Location Criteria
Recreation and Ice Arena Manager Dockter stated that if the City were to
consider a splash pad, typically they are centrally located within a
community park, where they have high visibility to maximum usage, and
where there is ample space for supporting activities, such as benches,
picnic tables, a shelter, shade, and wind breaks.
Request for Council Action
Recreation and Ice Arena Manager Dockter asked the City Council to:
i. Extending the agreement with the YMCA for service operations of
the municipal pool in 2011 and /or 2012.
ii. Close the pool with the following consideration:
(a) Recommendation to build or not build a splash pad.
(b) Recommendation for land and facility use of current pool
site.
Recreation and Ice Arena Manager Dockter stated the YMCA is interested
in operating the municipal pool for another year, with a 2.5% increase or
about $1,000.
Council Member Olsen suggested closing the Municipal Pool and asked
whether it would be possible to open a splash pad by July 2010 saving the
approximately $84,000 to operate the pool another year. Recreation and
Ice Arena Manager Dockter stated that he would re- invest the $84,000 intc
the cost of a splash pad.
Council Member Olsen stated he would support installing two (2) splash
pads within the City versus one (1) and suggested installing one (1) at
Hamlet Park near the ball fields, near the water; and another splash pad on
the other end of the City.
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Recreation and Ice Arena Manager Dockter stated that the two (2) areas
that stick out are Hamlet Park and Highlands Park. The downfall with
Highlands Park was the lack of parking, a play structure, restroom facilities,
or a picnic shelter. He commented that a downfall for Hamlet Park is the
location, visibility, and security after dark.
Following discussion, the City Council consented to keeping the Municipal
Pool open for one (1) additional year and only if the YMCA agrees to
operate the facility, and to authorize Staff to begin to master plan to
determine the appropriate location(s) to place a splash pad within the City.
13, WORKSHOP SESSION — CLOSED TO PUBLIC — None.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER OLSEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
PETERSON, TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING AT 9:32 P.M. MOTION
CARRIED. 5 -0.
Prepared by,
Caron M. Stransky
City Clerk