HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-03-16 MINUTES (SPECIAL MEETING)COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL
City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Special Meeting
March 16, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, held a
Special Meeting on March 16, 2011 at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80 Street
South. Mayor Myron Bailey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following were present: Mayor Myron Bailey, Council Member Jen Peterson, Council
Member Dave Thiede, and Council Member Justin Olsen.
The following were absent: Council Member Derrick Lehrke (Late— Arrived at 6:08 p.m.).
Also present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator; Caron Stransky, City Clerk; Craig
Woolery, Public Safety Director, and Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer.
PUBLIC SAFETY /CITY HALL FACILITY
John McNamara and Jodi Nelson of Wold Architect and Engineering provided an update
to the City Council on the new Public Safety /City Hall facility design development,
specifically the material and finishes for the building's interior.
McNamara stated they met with the site subcommittee, there were a couple of questions
on how the outdoor spaces were going to work, and they have realigned the trail and
added some bicycle racks in the front of the building. There has been some desire to get a
water feature and a flagpole. They are still reserving space on the site for a veteran's
memorial and there has been some interest in getting the community involved. He stated
that they also reconfigured the parking lot to get the parking, which then allows them to get
some storm water management on the site. There was an area added on the site for mail
drop off.
McNamara reviewed examples of the amphitheater space and stated they were looking at
using natural stones, such as the limestone that would be on the building but in bigger
blocks to create an informal amphitheater space with grass in between the rocks and the
stone. The amphitheater space was for an outdoor theater or musical events for the arts.
McNamara reviewed the entry/plaza area of the building noting that some of the things
going on internally in the public spaces would also support the outdoor space. He stated
they were still working on the council chamber and lobby area, they have pretty much
finalized the administration, public safety, and the shared spaces based on the user
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meetings that they have had. They have enhanced the counter so that it extends into the
lobby and are starting to incorporate an area for displays.
McNamara then reviewed the floor plans for community development, finance, and
administration offices, public safety administration /patrol, and the floor plan for the lower
level of the building.
Nelson stated the material /finishes subcommittee met and had positive comments on the
direction of the materials selected. The general direction for the materials is to select
durable, yet stylish materials that are easy to maintain. The color pallets would be neutrals
with earthy tones to reflect the natural setting of the building in the park. The use of
regional and sustainable materials was a goal. Nelson then presented samples of brick for
the outside of the building and the carpeting, tiles, and wall coverings for inside of the
building.
Council Member Thiede stated that he definitely believes in durability, but at the same
time, we do not need anything that is too fancy.
Council Member Lehrke commented that short of asking for prices, from his own
endeavors, many of the things that look nice are actually becoming standard and that he
was not worried.
McNamara noted that most of the carpet were squares so if an area is damaged or worn, it
would be replaceable.
McNamara that after the City Council tours on Saturday, March 19 at the cities of Apple
Valley, Farmington, and Prior Lake, they will want to meet with the City Council in a
special workshop session.
McNamara stated that they are sending the plan to their estimator on Friday of this week
to obtain the first formal detailed estimate for the project.
McNamara stated that an Open House would be held on Tuesday, March 29 and they
would be asking for design development approval at the April 6 Regular Meeting.
The special meeting adjourned to the regular meeting at 6:42 p.m.
Prepared by
Caron M. Stransky
City Clerk