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Home My WebLink About1989 Summer%; s- 1 39= Thursday, June 1; Friday, June 2 All Day Jaycees Carnival Grove Plaza Saturday, June 3 All Day Jaycees Carnival Grove Plaza I p.m. Parade Down 80th Street 8:30 p.m. "Live At Night" District Stadium, Park Sr. High ' 8 p.m. Festival Dance with Pearl Brothers Cottage Square Mall All Day Jaycees Carnival Grove Plaza Noon -5 p.m. Old Fashioned Strawberry New location for Social. Sundae Social: famous ice Old Cottage Grove Commu- cream sundaes, food, games, nity Hall (off Lamar Ave. S.) face painting. Fun for all ages! Noon Celebrity Strawberry Shortcake Eating contest 1 P.M. Magician (All events at Old Cottage 2 p.m. Lawn Games, all ages Grove Community Hall) 3 p.m. Little Miss Strawberry Festival drawing 4 p.m. Realty World Talent Show 5 P.M. Prize Drawing Bright lights, super sound, a 5000 foot stage, and top professional enter- tainment will fill District Stadium at Park Senior High School when "Live at Night" makes its first annual appearance during the Cottage Grove Strawberry Festival. The 2 -1/2 hour spectacular is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3. Performers will include the Park High School Band; the Mt. Olivet Baptist Choir, Minneapolis; singers Debbie Duncan and Lucia Newell; the D.A.E. Gymnastics Team of St. Paul Park; 80 dancers from the School of Performing Arts; the four -man TJ's Bike & Sport Ground Patrol Trick Team; and Park High's "80th Street Review." The feature act will star soloists Debbie Duncan and Lucia Newell, joined by bassist Gary Raynor and his band. Duncan is "a terrific entertainer... a superb singer — probably the finest in an area that boasts some excellent female vocalists," according to St. Paul Pioneer Press- Dispatch critic Bob Protzman. Newell has sung throughout the United States and in South America, and is known for her delivery and range. The program's finale will be a series of Gospel and popular songs presented by the choir and soloists, followed by a spectacular "Realty World Sky of Lights" fireworks display. Tickets, at $5.50 for adults and $3 for children, are available from Cottage Grove service stations. More than 1,000 tickets have already been sold. The show is made possible through the support of 3M Chemolite and the 3M Foundation. Producer /director of the show is Cottage Grove resident Jerry Masker. Special effects will be produced by Rich Ratan; other crew chiefs are Dave Lynch, Russ Miller, and Teresa Santerri. Gopher Stage Lighting and Southern Thunder Sound will be responsible for the lighting and sound. POSTAL PATRON Carrier Route Presort Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 1 Cottage Grove, MN 55016 City Mall: open 8:00 - 4:30 M -F ......... ............................... 458-2800 Police Non - Emergency.... 458 -2811 Police, Fire, & Emergency ........ 911 Public Works, Parks ........458 -2808 Building Inspections .... .... 458 -2804 Mayor ................ Richard Pederson City Council ......Jack Denzer, Lyle Puppe, Kevin Raun, Jill Seacrist Acting City Administrator ............ ....... ......................... Dennis Cusick Arena Manager ......... Tim Johnson Building Official Everett Anderson Finance ................... David DuBord Fire Chief ............... Denis Erickson Parks and Recreation . ...........................John Fredrickson Acting Police Chief James Kinsey Public Works ............ Les Burshten Editor ........................Margo Doten ,Ao Ao Ap AAFAI& Household hazardous waste coHecfion day coming June Washington County's first house- hold hazardous waste collection day will be held in Cottage Grove from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 10. All Cottage Grove residents can take listed materials to the Cottage Grove Public Works Garage, 8635 W. Pt Douglas Rd., for disposal free of charge. The collection will be co- sponsored by the city, county, and 3M Chemolite Center. Basic categories of household hazardous waste that will be handled at the collection point are: • painting, building chemicals • garden pest and weed killers • auto supplies ® hobby and craft chemicals. Public Works Director Les Burshten said the event will give Cottage Grove residents an opportunity to take advan- tage of environmentally sound hazardous waste disposal methods. According to the Minnesota Pollu- tion Control Agency (MCPA), the disposal of household chemicals in sanitary landfills over the years has been responsible for groundwater comamina- t m in several Minnesota communities. The MCPA cited as an example the Washington County city of Lakeland, where disposal of household hazardous wastes into septic systems has proven a • •• Fm •^ = 9 5 myn, 1 W� /,, P NHOP Cottage Grove will celebrate its favorite locally -grown produce at the city -wide 7th annual Strawberry Festival next week. The festival will be held from Thursday, June 1, through Sunday, June 4, and will feature the Jaycees Carnival at Grove Plaza; a Festival Parade down 80th Street, a dance at Cottage Square, and a soundtlight spectacular — new to the festival — at District Stadium. A full schedule of family events will be held Sunday at a new location: Old Cottage Grove Community Hall (off Lamar Ave. S.) from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday events will include an ice cream social, a celebrity strawberry shortcake eating contest, lawn games, the Little Miss Strawberry Festival drawing, Realty World Talent Show, and prizes. New this year is a sound/light spectacular, "Live At Night," which will be performed at 8:30 p.m. Saturday evening at District Stadium, Park Senior High School. The spectacular, sponsored by 3M Chemolite Center and the 3M Foundation, will feature local and regional performers along with state -of- the -art sound and light technology. It will be followed by the "Realty World Sky of Lights" fireworks display. More information on "Live At Night" and a schedule of Festival events is printed on page 8 of this newsletter. significant contributor to groundwater contamination. One - seventh of Lakeland's well - owners now receive bottled water from the MCPA. In addition to causing environmental contamination, household chemicals threaten the safety of trash handlers, including garbage collectors and resource recovery plant operators, said Tom Dellenbach, Washington County coordinator of household hazardous waste collection programs. "Chemicals found in the home tend to be the very same chemicals used by private industry, but in industrial use these chemicals are strictly regulated," Dellenbach said. He emphasized, however, that knowledge of the products and use of proper disposal techniques dramatically reduce the hazards posed by improper handling or disposal of household chemicals. See the Washington County flyer in this issue of Cottage Grove Reports for full details on the hazardous waste collection. See story on page 3 for special drop -off points for automotive oil and batteries, and recommenda tions for other methods of disposal for household hazardous wastes. Corner: Mayor's Tax legislation: is metro area paying more for less? ( "This information from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities may help shed a little light on the current tax dilemma." — Mayor Dick Pederson) Q: The Legislature has made a number of changes over the past two years to the state's property tax system. I also understand the Legisla- ture has changed the formula for aid to schools and cities. What impact will these changes have on the average household? A: Unfortunately, the combined effect of all the changes made by the Legislature will increase property taxes for most homeowners in the metropolitan area. Q: If the state does not spend our local property tax dollars then how can these changes end up costing us more money? A: Local governments get most of their money from property taxes and state aid. State aid is a partial return of money generated through state sales and income tax. Sales taxes were initially approved to reduce local property taxes. Most cities and schools in the metro area are receiving less, or at best, only slightly more aid than they received in past years. Therefore, in order to maintain the same level of services and education, they must raise property taxes to make up for the loss in state aid. Q: Let me get this straight. Even though we will be paying more property taxes, we will not necessarily receive proportionally more in services by our city and school dis- trict? A: No. Not if you live in the metro area. Q: Are you saying that if my property taxes increase 10 percent, that my city and school will not receive 10 percent more in revenue to spend on services? A: That's right. Cities and schools frequently must increase taxes to balance the loss of state aids. Q: I know I am paying more in income tax, and the cost of goods I am buying is going up, so sales tax revenues must also be increasing. If cities and schools are not receiving this money, where is it going? A: A larger percentage of state aid is being sent to non -metro communities, which leaves a smaller percentage within the metropolitan area. In 1986, . 64 percent of state sales and income tax revenue was generated within the metro area, yet we received only 46 percent back in aid, creating an 18 percent aid gap. In 1987, this disparity increased about 20 percent, and 1988 is projected to be even more. Q: Why is so much more money going to non -metro communities? A: The formula for aid to cities and school districts is largely dependent upon property values. The lower property values in non -metro triggers more aid to cities and school districts there. Q: How much of my sales and income tax dollar stays within our metropoli- tan area? A: In 1987, only 65 cents of every dollar stayed within the metro area. Q: What can be done to correct this problem? A:The legislature must recognize the need to develop a more equitable tax system. Call or write your legislators. (Prepared by the Assn. of Metropolitan Municipalities, 183 University Ave. E., St. Paul, MN 55101, [612] 2274008). See p- 5 for comparative tax data for area suburbs. David DuBord A new job; four kids, including a brand new baby; and baseball/softball coaching and playing have added up to a busy spring for Cottage Grove's new finance director. David DuBord even had to postpone his starting date with the city for a few days while awaiting the birth of his youngest child, Katherine, on March 26. DuBord joined the city after seven years as controller at the League of Minnesota Cities. Prior to that he worked in the Internal Audit Department of the Minnesota Department of Finance, and with the Legislative Auditor's depart- ment. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Business Administration, and has taken graduate courses in taxation. He was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in 1979. DuBord said Cottage Grove has , 'very competent people" in the finance department and he sees few changes in departmental procedures in the immedi- ate future. He said he plans to condense the budget document to make it a more useful tool, something that was in the planning stage before he got here. The city's finances have been well managed, he said, and there are good fund balance policies in place. Like all cities, he said, Cottage Grove is "subject to federal and state legislation, and is dependent on local government aid and property taxes. The city's ability to finance growth is constrained by legislative action." The challenge, he said, is "to plan for additional services in the light of declining resources." DuBord and his wife Barbara have four children: David, 8; Andrew, 3; Emily, 20 months; and two - month -old Katherine. Ice Arena With the new arena roof recently completed, the arena staff is now planning the replacement of the rink dasher boards. When the rink reopens in June there will be a new set of steel and plastic dasher boards around the main rink, replacing wooden boards. The new boards will be erected by R &R Special- ties of Minneapolis. Other repair projects planned for the spring include the complete cleaning of the building, repair of the Zamboni, the furnace, and the compressors as well as painting the walls inside the main rink. Hopefully the arena will look brand new when it opens once again on June 26. Reflectorized signs needed for safety To help fire and police officers find correct addresses quickly at night, reflectorized address numbers that are at least four inches high are required on all homes and other buildings in Cottage Grove. In addition, two- inch -high numbers must be displayed on mail boxes in Zoning Districts AG -1, AG -2, R -1, and R -2. Street light wires Persons who have street lights located on thew side of the street are asked to call the Public Works Depart- ment, 458 -2808, to find out where the street light wiring is located before they place a mailbox, sign, or anything in the ground that could sever or damage the wires. Water restrictions continue in effect Cottage Grove water customers are reminded of the city's year -round restric- tion on lawn and garden sprinkling. The ordinance limits sprinkling to even - numbered days for properties with even - numbered addresses and odd - numbered days for properties with odd - numbered addresses. Violation of the ordinance is a petty misdemeanor and violators are subject to a fine up to $100. If all residents observe this restric- tion, we expect no problems in maintain- ing an adequate water supply for all areas of the city. lw ■ R7! %aA tAjJ• V__kvX t m g,iiiiiiiiiiii , 1 1 Tree care tips When planting a new tree, dig a hole larger than the tree's roots. Fill the hole with good soil. Make certain there are no air pockets around the roots. Water the new tree slowly, making certain the soil takes all it can. If the tree is over 1 -3/4 inches in diameter or is heavily branched, be sure to brace the tree. When bracing a new or existing tree, be certain that the rope or wire does not touch the tree directly. The tree will grow around the wire and cause a weak spot or choke the upper area of the tree. Pass the wire or rope through a piece of old hose or use an old nylon sock around the tree. Even these can grow into a tree, so check them during the growing season. It pays in water deeply when watering new or existing trees. This will encourage deep root development, aiding the stability of the tree. The tree will also be less drought sensitive. Deep watering is easiest with a root feeding attachment on the hose. Running a hose or soaker at low volume for several hours will also work. Too much water can be as bad for a tree as no water at all. Watering daily will cause the roots to die. Heavy soils shouldn't be watered more often than once a week. Trees in sandy soils can be watered twice a week. Residents who have questions about elm in their wood piles or who have sick - looking elm trees should contact the forester, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Public Works Department, 458 -2808. Please water trees The Public Works Department is planting several boulevard replacement trees this spring. Although the trees are on public property, homeowners are urged to water and care for trees planted in front of their property. Parkland If you live adjacent to city park and open space property, please do not plant gardens, install playground equipment, store firewood, store boats and campers, plants trees and shrubs without city consent, or install fencing materials to extend your yard into those areas. All these activities violate city and state laws concerning trespassing on public property. It is also unlawful to leave a vehicle or other personal property on park land. Such property shall be removed by the city on 10 days written notice to the owner, if ascertainable, and all costs incurred for removal and storage shall be at the property owner's expense. It is also unlawful to dig trenches, holes, or other excavations and/or to introduce natural resources in the park without permission. Please be advised that the city will be making efforts to see that this ordinance is followed. THE BITE: City Forester John Klinkham- mer prunes a tree in the early spring. L ooking •! # i is ^ • • by Robert C. Vogel City historic Preservation Officer (Seventh in a series of articles about Cottage Grove's historic sites and landmarks.) Arthur H. Steen was bom in Oakfield, Fond du Lac County, Wiscon- sin, in 1850. After taking his M.D. at Rush College, a medical diploma mill in Chicago, the young Dr. Steen established a practice in Cottage Grove in 1875, in a small office above Samuel W. Furber's mercantile. He prospered, and in 1881 moved into new quarters on Main Street, building on a wooded four -acre lot a splended new house which he called "Forest Home." To the historic house spotter, the old Steen home at 7405 Lamar Avenue is readily identifiable as a specimen of Victorian architecture, specifically the Queen Anne Style, which was popular nationwide between 1875 and 1910. The Queen Anne was a fairly common type of dwelling for members of the middle and upper classes, and was built in large numbers in cities and rural areas. Forest Home is one of several surviving examples in Cottage Grove. The distinguishing Queen Anne architectural characteristic embodied in Forest Home is its picturesque massing of shapes in an asymmetrical composi- tion. The intent of the original design was to provide spacious living areas filled with nooks and crannies, so the house is teeming with gables, bays, dormers, and porches, so that to a large extent the architect's focus on interior design determined the exterior configu- ration of Dr. Steen's house. The most conspicuous detail is the round, two -story turret that emerges from the front parlor and the second floor master bedroom in the northwest comer of the house. The rectangular ground plan was further "pushed out' with porches and bays. A steeply pitched gable roof covers the main body of the house; perpendicular to it is an intersect- ing gable roof with a high pitch that makes the front of the house seem to literally soar skyward. Other significant features of Forest Home include the elaborate front porch, the second -floor bay overlooking the recessed front entry, and the two - story porches on the southern facade. The large front porch is an American classic: open and extending the full width of the street facade, its pedimented and gabled roof is supported by turned wooden Tuscan columns. The large, two - story side bay originally enclosed screened sleeping porches, a precious amenity in the days before air condition- ing. At Forest Home, the dictates of the Queen Anne style produced a very habitable dwelling. The interior of the house boasts ornate butternut woodwork, coved ceilings with plate rails, maple flooring, and a ceramic fireplace with mirrored mantel. There are three floors of living area, not including the lime- stone walled basement, which originally contained storage areas for foodstuffs and coal. The living room, parlor, foyer, music room, formal dining room, butler's pantry, and kitchen are located on the ground floor. At the top of the second floor landing is a large sitting room, through which one gains access to the four bedrooms and what was once a small dressing room. The third floor, one -half story in height, was reserved for servants' quarters. Dr. and Mrs. Steen (the former Eva Perkins of Denmark Township) were the pillars of the Cottage Grove community. The occupation of country doctor was socially important in rural Cottage Grove, because the late - nineteenth century revolutions in medicine led to a significantly improved quality of life. Prior to Dr. Steen's arrival, the health care needs of Cottage Grove's 600 -odd inhabitants were met largely through folk medicine practiced by family members and neighborhood midwives, supplemented by the bottles of Kickapoo Snake Oil and other cure - alls purchased at medicine shows. Well read in the sciences, Dr. Steen reputedly owned one of the most comprehensive medical libraries in the county. He farmed, too, and was an ardent supporter of the Minnesota State Fair. For 54 years, until his sudden death in 1928, the good doctor held office hours for patients in a little two -room building (long since removed) next to the street in front of his house. Well into the automobile age, he made house calls on horseback. The Steens were not wealthy, in a financial sense, but this was not noticeable to their neighbors, and they lived comfortably, surrounded by friends and visitors. They entertained frequently, and Mrs. Steen had a special affection for children, and liked to hold parties for them on the lawn at Forest Home. Forest Home has been carefully restored by its present owners, Tom and Linda Nathan. The property was placed on the City Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks in 1983. 91 In preparation for the Hazardous Waste Collection Day coming to Cottage Grove June 10, Tom Dellen- bach, Washington County coordinator of hazardous household waste collec- tions, made the following recommen- dations to homeowners: Understand what you are buying: read the hazard label and look for less hazardous alternatives; Buy only the amount youneed; • Give away what you don't use to someone who will use it; Dispose of chemicals in environmentally acceptable ways: dry out paint and throw it in the trash; flush old drugs, anti- freeze, liquid house cleaners, and photographic chemicals down the toilet (do NOT throw in toilet if you have a septic system!); throw solid house cleaners in the trash; and recycle used motor oil and car batteries at drop -off locations (see listing at right). • Bring the household chemicals you cannot safely dispose by other means to the household hazardous waste collection day June 10. Because hazardous waste col- lections are very expensive, please bring to the Public Works Garage only those items you cannot safely dispose of using the suggestions above. Fire safety tips for Cottage Grove homeowners Each year thousands of wildfires bum throughout Minnesota. Many of these fires bum or threaten homes and other buildings, in part because the landscaping was not designed for fire safety. Use this list to help make YOUR home and yard more fire - resistant. Homeowner checklist Yes No Are evergreen trees and shrubs located at least 25 feet from buildings? Is the grass mowed short and kept watered for 100 feet around buildings? Do you have an exterior water supply? Is your driveway wide enough for firefighting equipment? Are firewood and other flammable materials piled at least 25 feet from buildings? Are basic firefighting tools kept handy? (100 feet of hose, ladder, shovels, extinguishers ?) Are your shingles fire resistant? Does your chimney have a spark arrestor? Do you know the local binning laws? Do you know how to report a wildfire? Any no answer to these questions could mean an unsafe condition. Contact the Cottage Grove Fire Department, 458 -2809, for more information. - ---------- - Recycle used car oil I ! and batteries! ! These Cottage Grove businesses have generously volunteered to be ! drop -off sites for residents wishing to ! recycle household quantitites of used motor oil and/or batteries. Each business has listed what items it will I accept, its hours, and the maximum ! I amount of used oil it will accept per ! visit. If you have questions about household hazardous waste disposal of any kind, contact Washington � County's trained hazardous waste staff at 779 -5445. (Key: "O "= Oil accepted; ! `B "= Batteries accepted; "O &B" =011 and batteries accepted) ! Cottage Grove Tire & Auto Center 0 8085 Grange Blvd., 459 -5031 ! O &B (4 gal. oil limit) ! M -F 7a.m: 9 p.m., Sat 7 a.m. -6 p.m. ! Sun 9 a.m. -5 p.m. � Crown Auto ! ! 8118 Hadley Ave. S., 459 -9747 � O &B (5 gal. oil limit) ! M -F 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. -5 p.m., 0 � Sun 10 a.m. -5 p.m. ! ! Jack's Union 76 ! 8101 Hadley Ave. S., 459 -9030 ! O &B (3 gal. oil limit) ! ! M -Sat 8 a.m. -7 p.m. ! ! K -Mart Auto Center ! 7282 Pt. Douglas Dr. S., 459 -9240 B M -Sat 8 a.m. -6 p.m. ! Muffler Doctor, Inc. ! 7375 E. Pt. Douglas Rd., 459 -7244 O &B (2 gal. oil limit) ! M -F 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. -I p.m. ! Tires Plus ! ! 7199 E. Pt. Douglas Rd., 458 -1812 ! ! O &B (1.5 gal. oil limit) M -F 7 a.m. -9 p.m., Sat -Sun 10 a.m. -4 � P.M. ! CG Public Works Garage 8635 Pt. Douglas Drive 1 L O (no limit) — — — — — — — — — — — TWO LOCAL CHARITIES received checks totaling $1,800 from the proceeds of the Mayor's Charity Ball March 11, plus a generous gift from the Cottage Grove VFW Post 8752. Above, Shirley Nelson, right, and Marie Wing, second from right, receive a check for the South Washington County Food Shelf from Sue Bargsten, left, co- coordinator of the Ball, and Mayor Dick Pederson. Another check was given from Ball proceeds to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. members, Including Post 8752 Commander Marty Ventrone, r, were at a recent City Council meeting to present a check for I to augment the proceeds of the Mayor's Charity Ball. AMERICAN LEGION Commander Jim Swedainski, left, gives Mayor Dick Pederson a check for $5,000, dedicated to park and recrea- tion needs. The check represented proceeds from charitable gambing activities. AT THE FAIR: Tim Rogers, left, executive director of the Metro East Development Partnership and a new resident of Cottage Grove, met with city representatives at the Cottage Grove booth at the recent Metro East Development Fair. With him are, from left, Mayor Dick Pederson; Barbara Blaeser of the Economic Development Commission; Acting City Adminis- trator Dennis Cusick; and Jeff Rageth, Commission Chair. man. Cit of +1 a f ie Gr M A packet of information on 3M Chemolite Center, located in Cottage Grove, has been produced by 3M Com- pany, and is available free to Cottage Grove residents. The packet includes a brochure, "Get To Know Us," which answers fre- quently -asked questions about Chemolite's operations. According to Clair Murphy, site director, "The packet of materials has been prepared to let Cottage Grove residents know just how serious we are about protecting the long -term safety and health of the community in which we live and work." The bochure "outlines our experi- ence over time in upgrading our facility," according to Robert Ferderer, 3M Public Relations Department. Ferderer said the brochure will be ready for distribution by June 1. Resi- dents can request a copy by calling 458- 2000 or 458 -2012. Volunteer of the Semester is Gary Kjellberg, who has been a member of the Cottage Grove Police Re- serves since 9976. He has put in many hours per week In behalf of the city, and has volunteered for many special projects, including McGruff the Crime Dog, and Prints for Parents. Employee of the Semester is John McCool of the Planning Department. He was nominated by several city employees for the work he has done during a particularly difficult and stressful period. "McCool has put in numerous hours of overtime trying to do the work of three people, and has done his job with unflagging loyalty and excellence." Comparative assessed values of metropolitan suburbs (Because of space limitations, this is a partial listing.) City Assessed 9988 "Assessed City Assessed 9988 "Assessed Value Population Value Value Population Value Per Capita Per Capita 1. Edina 775,009,761 46,095 16,813 25. Lakeville 129,348,249 20,500 6,310 2. Eden Prairie 510,911,137 32,955 15,503 28. Apple Valley 192,588,011 31,674 6,080 3. Golden Valley 324,506,406 21,317 15,223 33. White Bear Lake 134,194,495 23,140 5,799 4. Minnetonka 646,741,741 43,742 14,785 36. Hastings 79,132,757 14,493 5,460 5. Bloomington 1,140,289,581 85,299 13,368 37. South St. Paul 109,139,374 20,361 5,360 6. Plymouth 536,820,358 45,809 11,719 39. Oakdale 82,104,388 16,025 5,124 7. Shakopee 134,318,846 11,733 11,448 40, North St. Paul 60,966,510 12,259 4,973 8. Roseville 386,814,147 34,785 11,120 41. Cottage Grove 106,205,642 21,800 4,872 9. St. Louis Park 469,051,266 43,700 10,733 42. Mounds View 61,405,899 13,025 4,714 10. Hopkins 155,549,189 14,850 10,475 43. Andover 60,605,381 13,085 4,632 11. Maplewood 294,478,242 29,305 10,049 44. Ramsey 54,369,476 12,181. 4,463 12. Burnsville 454,858,298 46,686 9,743 45. Champlin 63,247,135 14,500 4,362 13. Eagan 384,914,387 42,555 9,045 17. West St. Paul 145,914,356 18,591 7,849 * Information prepared by the MN Dept. of Revenue as reported in 18. Woodbury 142,913,403 18,500 7,725 the October, 1988, issue of Minnesota Cities, published by the 19. Shoreview 180,581,123 23,897 7,557 League of Minnesota Cities. 20, New Brighton 159,938,918 23,343 6,852 21. Richfield 251,151,021 36,760 6,832 ** Population tables reported by the Metropolitan Council as of 22. Inv. Grove Hts. 139,955,511 21,476 6,517 April, 1988, and reported in the October, 1988, issue of Minnesota 24. Stillwater 85,805,730 13,485 6,363 Cities. 4o- �� {., How do I register for a program? You can mail your registration: Complete the Cottage Grove registration form provide in this brochure, or write the necessary information on a piece of paper, and • include program fee. Checks should be payable to City of Cottage (prove. Or, stop by City Hall and register in person. H ow can ge , . re 4 A minimum number of registrations is required for each program. If the number is not met, full refunds will be, issued. If a program is cancelled by the Recreation Depart- ment, you will receive a full refund. If you decide to cancel your registration, there will be a $5 service charge but the rest of your fee will be refunded. If the course fee is less than $5, the service charge will be the total fee. _ _ _ — — REGISTRATION FOR COTTAGE (GROVE CITY PROGRAMS ONLY — _ _ — ® _ NAME -- -- ADDRESS I I PHONE H _— — W { I I I Please check type(s) of program(s) you are registering for: — Recreation Activities Swimming Membership: __ Individual — Family __Swimming Lessons Participant's Name Age Class/Program _ -- - -_ -- Time . I I { Session Location _ -__ Program Fee I I Participants's Name Age Class/Program . --- --- �__ - -- Time I I I Session Location —_ Program Fee I I I WAIVER AGREEMENT I agree to participate, or to allow my child to participate, in the program sponsored by the City of Cottage Grove I understand that I participation in the program is completely voluntary and that the program is being offered as an optional activity for the benefit of 1 the participants and that there is no requirement to participate in the program. LIABILrr E OF ACCIDENTS I agree that all activities undertaken by me or my child as part of the program are undertaken by me or my child at my or his/her sole I risk. and that the City of Cottage Grove shall not be liable for any claim, demands, injuries, damages, actions, or causes of action whatsoever to myself or my child or my property or my child's property due to the passive or active, negligence of the City of I Cottage Grove, its agents, or employees arising out of or connected with my child's participation in or use or operation of equipment in this program and that I expressly forever release and discharge the City of Cottage Grove, its agents, or employees, from all such claims, demands, injuries, damages, actions, or causes of actions whatsoever. I I I I understand that my signature is required before my, or my child's participation in this program is allowed. I have read this Agreement carefully and know and understand its contents. I I Signatru o Date L _®.._.. v.._...._..._..M®......®.---._._.__ ..® ®._...._.._......v..v._..... -- --- ®. -- -- - - - --J Parks 8 Visit one of our park facilities and join in the fun! Remember —park fun is FREE! Playground supervisors plan and supervise daily activities throughout the summer. Some of these activities include art and craft projects, games, sport contests, and special events. Park facilities open for the summer on Monday, June 12, and close for the summer on Friday, Aug. 11. Days open: Monday through Friday Times: 9:30 a.m. to Noon; 12:30 to 4 p.m. Parks .................................. ....... ........... .. ..... .... Addresses .....,...,.. ........ >...................... ».........Call Us! HamletPark ............................... ...........................8883 89th St. S. ........ .................................... 459 -1281 Hearthside Park ......................... ...........................8245 Hearthside Rd. S.— .................... _........459 -6256 Highlands Park .......................... ...........................6975 Idsen Ave. S. ......................... ......... ..... 459 -1295 Pinetree Valley Park .................. ...........................8431 Indian Blvd. 5. .............................. ....... 459 -1552 Woodridge Park ......................... ...........................9000 90th St. S... .......................................... 459 -7037 These special events are held at all parks listed above Cost: 25 cents to offset the cost of prizes. On Tuesday, June 20, 1:30 -3:30 We are having "Table Tournaments" On Tuesday, June 27, 1:30 -3:30 Join in the "Annual Treasure Hunt Activities" On Tuesday, July 11, 1:30 -3:30 Participate in our `Wacky Wecords Competition" On Tuesday, July 18,1:30 -3:30 It's "Game Show Madness" Come on over to the park and try our Thursday morning Arts and Crafts program. Each week the kids will be involved in a new project. Thursday Arts: 10a.m. -Noon Dates: June 22 - Aug. 4 Cost: Varies from 25 to 50 cents depending on the project Call the nearest park facility for more information On Tuesday, July 25,1:30-3:30 Have fun at our "Christmas in July" party On Tuesday, Aug. 1,1:303:30 Cool off during our "Water Fest" activities For more information on these activities, call the nearest park building. Parks I Special Events Friday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Woodridge Park, 9000 90th St. Win a prize every time! Test your luck at the fish pond, visit the fortune teller, stroll around the cupcake walk, or make a spin art design! There will be lots of fun games mid activities waiting for you. Ticket prices: 20 cents per game, Fool Carnival Friday, Aug. 11, 1-4 p.m., Outdoor Municipal Pool. Have fun with the penny pitch, sponge throw, fish pond, watermelon relay, and much, much more! Ticket prices: 50 cents admission, 10 cents per game. Pu Cam I-Pro gram Monday, Aug. 14 to Friday, Aug. 18,9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Woodridge Park, 9000 90th St. For youth 7 and over Preregistration is required for this program. Registra- tion deadline: Aug. 7, Campers will spend each day participating in veriety of fun and exciting games and activities, including cooking, firebtulding, hiking, craft projects, and much more. Participants must provide their own transportation to and from Woodridge Park. Program fee: $20 for the week (includes lunches) L w—ednesday's Tennis Club Tennis, anyone? Youth aree, invited to get involved in our tennis program. Each Wednesday morning, we will be on the courts teaching youth tennis. Come on over to the playground and let's play tennis together! Wednesday Tennis Club: 10 a.m. to Norm Dates: June 21 to July 26 Cost: Free Contact the nearest park facility for more information. r -------------------------------------------- I Kids in Mays I Lights! Camera! Action! Youth participating in this program will be involved in the production and Performance of a theater play. Each of the playgrounds will be working on its own production. Theater performances will be held at the Park Grove Library: uz= 1 1 , Contact the nearest park facility to sign up or to get more information. 'this program is co-sponsored by the Park Grove Library and the Recreation Department. Eiib:::r:�ary �Corn�er�� Library Kids have tons or run! Free programs for children of all ages: June 1-15 Sign tip for Reading Marathon June IS Reading Marathon .......................... !one 15 African Follstales 7 p.m. June 20 Amateur Radio Club 10:30asrr July 13 Mimc,Linlc Big Event 7 prrt_ July 18 Dave Dahl on Weather 10:30 a.m. Aug. I Cinderella 10:30 a.m Aug, 9 Kids in Plays Prox1itc dons 10:30 a.m. Aug. 10 Kids in Plays Productions 1:30 p.m, Aug. 1'7 Tinker "Coy Building Display ......................1111. Tuesday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Thursday Story'rime 1:30 p. m. 3rd Thursday Story Time, 7 p.m. For more information on any of these, programs, call the Park Grove Library, 459-2040. [_�GA�_Soccer Division Soccer Division Officers President Don Leslie, 459-6461 Vice President ...................... .Jackie Menne, 459-0762 Secretary Sherry Rickard, 459-3003 Treasurer Mary Radatz, 459-0300 Coaches & Referees...... Day, 459-1436 Fields & Equipment ................._... ............11.......,.....,11. UEEMMN�� Tournaments & Special Events .......... Bob Resch, 459-0195 Dates To Remember May 26 __ ..................... Membership Mecting June 3 . ........... ............. Picture, Day at Kingston Park July 17 .............. LcagucTournament begins July 27 ................ membership mecting, For more infirtmation contact Jackie Mvnne at 459.. 0761 Picture Day On that sunny day, June 3, we will take team picturcs while we host the fourth.Fankily Soccer Day at K ingston Fields. Pie P4 turc� will cost $4.`0, and will include team and individual pictutcs and a button, CGAA Baseball/Softball Division M 1 June, 13 ... ...... .....Base,/Softball Board meeting .......................... ........__...............1.8:30 fear, City Hall June 24-25........ .................CG Jr. Girls Traveling Team ............ .................. Lamar softball complex June 24-25 ............. 1.....111.............._....... All-Players Day ...................... ................._....... baseball complex July 9-9 _ ... .............._............. Girls Traveling Team ....... ..1...........1......11........ Tri-County Tournament, Lamar July .......... ....... Base./Softball Board meeting ......................1111. ........................_..8:30 pair,, City Hall July 22-23 ............................ Boys Pee Wee Tournament ................. ............................... Hamlet baseball complex Aug. 8 ..................... Base/Softball Annual Election ...... ....... ___ ........................7:30 p.m., City Hall For more information contact Wayne Koerner, 458- 0930. Parks 2 Parks 7 Lesson Fees: First child in family ............ ........ 2nd child in family ............ ......._.................... Each additional child ....... ............................... $12 How to register for lessons You can register for swimming lessons at Cottage Grove City Hall through June 9. Beginning June 10, registrations will be accepted at the outdoor pool between I and 8 p.m. **Special Notices** Prior to May 1, swimming lesson registrations are available to Cottage Grove residents only, After May 1, lesson registrations are available to everyone. Prior to June 10, persons may register each family member for only floe swimming class. Swim Lesson Pre-requisites Water Baby ..................... ...........................6 -18 months, ..... ............................... accompanied by adult Toddler ........ .............................18 . months - 3 years, ............... ..................... accompanied by adult Tiny Tot ...................... .................... -5 years old Beginner I ..... ... years old or 4 ft tall Beginner 11 2nd attempt at Beg, I Basic Rescue ... ....... ........ __ I I years or older Adv. Lifesaving.. ........................._. years or older Normal Class Progression: Tiny 'rot, Beginner [/Begoarcr 11, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Swimmer, Basic Rescue, Advance Lifesaving. **Special Notices" Water Baby, Toddler, Tiny Tot classes are 25 minutes long Tiny'rot classes are firnited to 4 persons All other classes are limited in 9 per- sons Rescue courses need Minimum of 6 persons registered []I:or :Y:o:ur_:1_nfssrmatiorJ ...... The Recreation Department is working hard to keep you informed of recreational opportunities for you and your family. For current recreational information after 4:30 P.m. Monday through Friday, dial 458 - 2834. The recorded message will inform you of new programs, bus pick -up times, program or event changes, and other special activi- ties, Recreational information is also available on Cable TV, Channel t2. Parks 6 The Pool's Cool! My e r.. The outdoor swimming pool is a great place to host a memorable birthday party. And it can be even more special because now you can reserve the picnic shelter installed in the pool area last yea. If you or someone you knew is having a birthday this summer, call 458-2834 for details. The pool's cool! Rental times: Weekdays 9-11 p.m. Weekends 8- noose, 9.11 pan. Rental fees- $35 per hour (tritimmurn of one hour) This includes 2 lifeguards which provides for up to 40 participants. Groups in excess of 40 participants require addi- tional guards at the rate of one guard Per 20 partici- pants. Additional guard: $10 per hour. In case of bad weather, the pool manager has the authority to cancel all parties. For more information on pool rental, call 458-2834. I Indoor Ice Arena TCM Summer Hockey League The Ice, Arena will again be offering its Summer Hockey League for Squirt and PeeWee aged youngsters. It is a non- teaching, non-competitive type league designed to keep the skaters on the ice in an organized manner during the summer. Teams will be formed in June and league games will be played in July and August. Information and registration blank can be obtained from the Arena (458- 2845) after May 1, June 26........... ......................... reopens for year F _nrhlo�y T ent Opportunities ____ We need you if _ ...you are an adult interested in earning some extra cash. 11w Recreation Department is kicking for: adults interested in instructing golf, tennis, tumbling, karate, dance, aerobics, art, or other classes and program% adults interested in officiating basketball, broombali, softball, soccer, and volleyball. Call 459-2834 for more information, Tennis Lessons Get into the swing of things: learn to play tennis! Babe Tunde Abe, a well-known tennis pro from the area, will reach each class. Students must bring their own racquets and marked tennis balls. All classes are held at Hamlet Tennis Courts. Cost: $15 Class minimum 8; maximum 16 Session L Mondays, June 12, 19, 26, July 10 Youth Beginner........ .........................5:30 -7 p.m. Adult Beginner ...... ........ ..........................._..7 -8:30 p.m. Registration deadline: June 2 Session 11: Wednesdays, June 14, 21, 28, July 12 Youth Intermediate . .............. .........................5:30 -7 p.m. Adult Intermediate......... ..............................7 -8:30 p.m. Registration deadline: June 2 Session Ill: Mondays, July 17, 24, 31, Aug.7 Youth Intermediate. ....... ....... .........................5:30 -7 p.m. Adult Intermerfirite .......... ..............................7 -8:30 p.m. Registration deadline: July 10 Session IV: Wednesdays, July 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9 Youth Advanced.. ................ .........................5:30 -7 p.m. Adult Advanced.. ........... ......_.......................7 -8:30 p.m. Registration deadline: July 10 Lessons Do you want to learn how to play golf? Or do you need to sharpen your golfing skills? Either way, the Recreation Department has just the class for you. The beginner class will provide you with the skill and information needed to get you out on the golf course, while the intermediate class will work on refining your golf skills. (Note: the Saturday class will be held at George's driving range.) Cost: $15. Class minimum 6; maximum 10. Session 1: June 5, 7, 12,14 (behind Ice Arena); June 17 (George's driving range) Youth Beginner .. ..............._..............- .....5:30 -6.20 p.m, Adult Beginner ............ ................_..........6:30 -7:20 p.m. Y/A Intermediate ................... ..................7:30 -8:20 p.m. Registration deadline: May 29 Session 11: June 19, 21, 26, 28 (behind Ice Arena); July I (George's driving range) Adult Beginner ................... ......... -6:20 p.m. Y/A Intermediate .............. ......................6:30 -7:20 p.m. Y/A Intermediate . ............... ......................7:30 -8:20 p.m. Registration deadline: June 9 Session Ill: July 17,19,24,26 (behind Ice Arena); July 29 (George's driving range) Youth Beginner... ............ ..............................6 -6:50 p.m. Adult Beginner .............. ......_.......................7 -7:50 p.m. Registration deadline: July 7 * Bring along a 7, 8, or 9 iron and a package of perfiarated plastic balls to the first class. ** Each golfer is responsible for range fee and transporta- tion on Saturday. =I= Leagues, Launch L`all Adult Leagues Fall Softball Leagues (Aug. 21- Sept. 29) Women's League . .......................Tuesday, Lamar Fields Men's League .....Monday & Wednesday, Lamar Fields League fee not determined at time of printing. 3 -Man Basketball League (Aug. 21- Sept. 29) Men's L.eague.... ........ Thursday nights, Woodridge Park League Fee: .............. __ ...... _ .......... ....... ...$10 per team Sand Volleyball Leagues (Aug. 21- Sept. 29) Location: Hamlet Park Women's League ........... .........................Monday nights Men's League ................. ........................Tuesday nights Co -Ed League .............. ...................... Wednesday nights League fee not determined at time of printing. Fail Tennis Leagues (Aug. 21- Sept. 29) Men's and women's leagues available. Fee: $10 per person. Registration Procedures To register for any of these leagues, complete the registra- tion form provided in this brochure and mail it to City Hall, or stop in at City Hall and register in person. Registration deadline for all fall adult leagues: Aug. IL Call Diane, 458 -2834, with any questions or concerns. Grey Cloud oat aunch The launch site is the only public access point in Cottage Grove which provides direct access to the Mississippi River. The backwater areas of the river located near the site provide cancers with a unique and enjoyable experience. The launch site is limited to small boats and canoes due w shallow waters. The facility is open from sunrise to sunset April 1 to Nov. 1. No access fee is required. For directions or other information, call the Recreation office at 458 -2808. P�1°}c l+'a�llty 12�s�rrvaticatls There are a number of city facilities available for use by residents of Cottage Grove for little or no fee. They include picnic shelters, park buildings, softball fields, basketball courts, and the outdoor swimming pool. To reserve a park facility, you must complete a facility request form, which is available at City Hall. Your request will then be reviewed by the Recreation Department. If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call at458 -2834. e:aso l�Me ersl�ltas �lltdoor Sw►x; ming Pool The Cottage Grove Municipal Pool will be open for the season on Saturday, June 10. The Recreation Department strives to maintain a safe, economical, and enjoyable swimming facility. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call 458 -2834. When can you swim? The pool is open seven days a week. Session 1 ....... ......... 1- 2 :45 ........................Open Swim Session 2 ._ .............3- 4:45.. „.....................Open Swim Session 3 ....... ...... ....5- 6:45 ..... .... .... _.Adult 6& Familv Session 4 .................7.8:45 ........................Open Swim Why would the pool be closed? temperature of 60 degrees or colder rein and/or lightning insufficient number of swimmers mechanical or chemical problems We are song for any inconvenience that this may cause, How much does it cost? Daily admission fee (per session): Main Pool .............................$1 (Non- members)* .......... ...........................Free (Pool members) Baby Pool .....................50 cents (Non - members* ....... ...........................Free (Pool members) *Once swimmers leave the pool facility, they must pay to re- enter, or display a season membership patch. Season membership plans are available for families and individuals. The season membership patches are non- transferable. Any violation, misrepresentation, or falsifica- tion will result in forfeiture. Family Membership.. . $50 includes: parents and family members under the age of 18 unlimited swimming during regular swim session in main and baby pools June 10 through Aug. 27 Season membership patch for each individual, to be, sewn on left corner of swim suit. Individual Membership ... $20 includes: individual only unlimited swimming during regular swim sessions in main and baby pools June 10 through Aug. 27 season membership patch for individual, to be sewn on left corner of swim stilt Flow to register for memberships Membership plans can be purchased at Cottage Grove City Hall through June 9. Beginning June 10, registrations will be taken at the outdoor pool from 1 to 8 p.m. Y/