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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 FallFinance ..... Ron Hedberg Fire Chief ::...... Dave Daily.... Golf Pro /Mgr ;.....Bruce Anders Public Safety (Aeting).MikeZur Public Works ....::Les Burshten Saturday, ®c 11:30 a.m. Parade route: District Program Center, south on East Point Douglas to the District Service Center Costume Judging (ages 12 and under - 10 a.m.) Float Judging District Program Center All ages welcome great fun - join the Parade! CG duds, mugs on sale at City Hall Clothing, caps, and coffee mugs sporting the CG logo are now available at City Hall. Baseball hats, sweatshirts, tank tops, and kids' t- shirts are for sale. They were introduced this summer at the Great Grove Get - Together. If you would like to purchase some CG gear, stop by City Hall or send in the order form on Page 5. Pictures of the merchandise are posted on the City's web - site: www.cottage- grove.org CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE Preliminary Census results show young, growing population in Cottage Grove We are 30,582 strong with a few more women than men. Two - thirds of our people are 18 years old or over, and our average age is 31.9. We are 93.5 percent white, and 6.3 percent Latino/ Hispanic, black, or Asian. We average 3.32 people perfamily and 3.07 people per household. Our homes and apartments are 99.1% occupied. We are the City of Cottage Grove, as reported in Census 2000. A preliminary report from the U.S. Census Bureau, Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: Census 2000, offers the first batch of information about Cottage Grove residents' age, race, household characteristics, housing types, and occupancy rates. The report shows that during the 2000 Census, Cottage Grove was home to 15,234 males and 15,348 female residents. Breakdowns by age groups are shown at lower right. The total population of 30,582 in 2000 compares to 22,935 in 1990, 18,994 in 1980, and 13,419 in 1970. Race: The Census 2000 profile shows that. 93.5 percent of Cottage Grove residents were white (28,606 residents); 2.5 percent Hispanic or Latino (775 residents); 2.4 percent black (720 residents); and 1.4 per- cent Asian (437 residents). The remaining residents were American Indian, Native Alaskan or Hawaiian, other Pacific Islander, or mixed race. In the 1990 census, 96.5% of City residents were white, and approximately one percent each were Black, Hispanic /Latino, or Asian. Household Characteristics: The 2000 Census reported 9,932 total households in Cottage Grove, including 8,464 families. There were 7,242 two - parent families and 874 single - parent families. Of the 1,468 non - family households, 265 were householders 65 years or over living alone, and the rest were persons under 65 living alone, or unrelated persons sharing a household. Average household sire (including single- person to households) was 3.07, down from 3.25 in 1990, and the average family size was 3.32, compared to 3.51 in 1990. The 2000 Census showed 5,139 households (51.7 % of the total) with children under 18 years old, and 1,060 (10.7 %) with persons 65 years old or over. Housing Occupancy: The housing occupancy rate at the time of the Census was 99.1 %. The City had 10,024 total housing units (homes or apartments), compared to 7,105 total units in 1990. Of the total, 9,932 units (99.1%) were occupied and 92 were vacant (with 14 of these 92 designated for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use). The City had 9,079 owner - occupied units, and 853 units occupied by renters. The Census Bureau will release more detailed information to states, counties, and cities this year. The data is available on the American FactFinder website: <http: / /factfinder.census.gov /> Everyone's waiting for the T- . Compost Bin Pickup Halloween, Parade CG Store:,,., .............. Kits :.b `..7 7 ..........7 8 8 How Old Are We? Age Results from the 2000 Census City of Cottage Grove Age Number % of Total Under 5 2,588 8.5 5 -9 2,885 9.4 10 -14 2,819 9.2 15 -19 2,556 8.4 20 -24 1,396 4.6 25 -34 4,760 15.6 35 -44 5,756 18.8 45 -54 4,144 13.6 55 -59 1,309 4.3 60 -64 879 2.9 65 -74 1,092 3.6 75 -84 342 1.1 85 & over 56 0.2 Total Population: 30,582 ® eontams a minimum or 10 / postconsumer waste 2 'Fire Extravaganza' to cap Fire Prevention Week 'The `First Annual Fire Extravaganza' will highlight Cottage Grove's celebration of National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7 -1.3. The Extravaganza will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Hamlet Park. It will replace Fire Station Open Houses held in previous years. PARADE, `EXTRAVAGANZA: The day will begin with a parade of Fire vehicles, which will leave from Crestview School at 10:30 a.m. and go down 80th Street, Hadley, and Hale to Hamlet Park. The `Fire Extravaganza' from 11 -4 at Hamlet Park will feature fire truck rides, an obstacle course for the kids, a. chance to explore City fire vehicles, and lots of food. Local vendors will sell smoke detec- tors, carbon monoxide detec- tors, and fire extinguishers. A company may be on hand to recharge home fire extinguish- ers for a small fee. The Extravaganza will also include the City's "Ist Annual Volleyball Tournament" with teams from local businesses and organizations, including a match between teams from the City's Police and Fire Departments. Local firms wishing to participate in the tournament should contact. Julie at the Fire Department, 458 -2809. POSTER CONTEST Children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade are invited to submit a poster to this year's Fire Prevention poster contest. Drawings must be done with crayons, markers, or brush paint on paper that is 12x18" or small- er. Posters must be submitted by Oct. 12. Prizes in each age category will be $15 plus a ride to school in a fire truck for the first place winner and five friends, and $10 for the second place winner. The contest theme and more details will be available in local elementary schools. SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS Local firefighters will be available throughout the month of October to visit ele- mentary classrooms and day care facilities. Teachers and day care providers should call the Fire Dept., 458 -2809, to schedule a presentation. Volunteers begin cleanup of historic Town Hall Fall water main flushing schedule set To protect the City's water supply, all Cottage Grove water mains will be flushed this fall. The process began during the week of Sept. 3 and will continue through the week of Sept. 24. Dates for each area of the City (see map at right) will be: Zone 1 week of Sept. 3; Zone 2 week of Sept. lo; Zone 3 week of Sept. 17; Zone 4 week of Sept. 24. Public Works Department employees flush the water mains twice a year by opening each of the 1,000 -plus fire hydrants in Cottage Grove. The sudden rush of water loosens and removes accumu- lated mineral deposits from the lines. This process often caus- es discoloration of your water. While the water is safe to drink, it could stain fabrics if you are washing clothes at the time the water mains are being flushed. You should check for signs of dis- coloration before using the water to wash clothes. The Public Works Dept. also suggests you flush out the taps in your home, as iron deposits tend to build up in residential lines. When weath- er permits and all the hydrants have been flushed in your neighborhood, open the outside faucets and run all the cold water taps in your home at full force. The water will start out clear, then become discolored. Leave the taps open until the water becomes clear again, usually in 10 to 30 minutes. If you have any questions about the flushing process, please call Public Works at 458 -2808. The City of Cottage Grove mailed the 2000 Annual Water Quality Report to all residents this summer to inform them of test- ing results on City water and to update them on the water distribution system. Tests were conducted on regulated contaminants (nitrate, fluoride, arsenic, thallium, mercury, radium, and others); lead and copper; and unregulated contaminants (nickel, sulfate, and sodium). In every case, Cottage Grove water was considerably purer than the levels allowed by state and federal regulations. "All drinking water, including bottled water, may be expected to contain at least small amounts of contaminants," the Report said. "Persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, persons with HIV /AIDS, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers." The publication also reported the completion of a new one - million gallon elevated storage tank in the West Draw area off 70th Street, bringing the City's total storage capacity to 7.15 million gallons. If you did not receive a Water Quality Report and would like to see it, please call Public Works at 458 -2808. 0 Parking ban to start Oct. 1 The Cottage Grove Police Department reminds all resi- dents and visitors of the On- Street Parking Ordinance, which will be in effect from Oct. 1, 2001, through April 30, 2002. Under the ordinance, no vehicle may be parked on any residential street between 2 and 6 a.m. Parking is permitted at other times as long as it does not obstruct the removal of snow and ice by City plows. Please help our Public Works Dept. employees in their efforts to clear the streets this winter, and park your vehicle in your garage or drive- way- Pick-up date Oct. b for compost bins If you ordered a backyard composting bin this summer from the Washington County Dept. of Public Health and Environment, the pickup date and location in Cottage Grove will be: Saturday, Oct. 6 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. CG Public Works Bldg, 8635 W. Pt. Douglas Rd. $15 payment will be accept- ed at the time of pickup. In a recent mailing to area homes, the bins were offered to County residents on a first come, first served basis. Because of the tremendous response from County resi- dents, a spokesperson said the composting bin offer may be repeated in the near future. If you have questions, please call Washington County at (651) 430 -6655. FALL WATER MAIN SCHEDULE MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION and other volunteers have begun to clean out, clean up, and fix up Cottage Grove's historic Town Hall, built in 1881. The Hall was used for Town Council meetings until the early 1960s. At right, two workers faced major repair challenges as they began cleaning up the building in early July. Above, part of the crew gathered in front of the Town Hall on Aug. 7. 0 City sponsors first photo contest -cash prizes, deadline Oct. 15 Tax breaks help owners of some historic buildings By Robert C. Vogel, City Historic Preservation Officer In 1993, the Minnesota Legislature created the state's "Phis Old House" program (Minnesota Statutes 273.11) that provides property tax relief for owners of historic homes and all homestead properties more than 45 years old. in a nutshell, the law keeps owners of older single family homes and duplexes from being hit with large prop- erty tax increases after making major improvements. The law provides that improvements adding at least $5,000 to the assessed valua- tion of a homesteaded property are excluded from the value of the property for tax purposes for ten years. There is a sliding scale for the size of the tax break, depending on the age of the home - the older the home, the greater the tax benefit (up to $50,000 for houses more than 70 years old). The only qualification for participation in the program is a building permit from the City. The "old house" valuation exclusion is automatically applied by the county assessor and is in effect for ten years, or until the building is sold, demolished, or re- classified as non - homesteaded property. Minnesota, unfortunately, is not one of the 18 states that provide income tax credits for historic preservation. However, the United States Tax Code does provide income tax incentives for the preserva- tion and rehabilitation of com- mercial, industrial, and rental properties in the form of a 20% investment tax credit. The credit does not apply to homesteaded properties. To qualify, the property must be listed in the National. Register of Historic Places. Commercial buildings listed in the Cottage Grove Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks may also qualify for the federal investment tax credit. A 10% tax credit is also available for investment in the rehabilitation of income -pro- ducing buildings that were constructed prior to 1936 but which are not considered his- torically significant. The improvements made to historic buildings must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and need to be certified by the State Historic Preservation Officer. The certification process is complex, with high processing fees and stringent IRS require- ments, and the 20% tax credit is usually only cost - effective when applied to large restora- tion projects. Like the Minnesota "Old House" prop- erty tax relief program, the Federal investment tax credit cannot be used for painting or other ordinary maintenance. Finally, owners of historic properties can deduct from their Federal income tax up to 10% of the value of historically important buildings and land areas donated to local units of government and other quali- fied recipients for conservation purposes. Donations of partial interests, such as easements, are also deductible. The conservation tax deduction applies only to properties that have been list- ed in or determined eligible for the National Register or the City Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks. Classroom Resource Kits explore local historic sites "CG History in Buildings and Sites" is available for K -12 teachers who want resources for teaching history and social studies using local historic sites. Teachers can contact Robert Vogel at rcvogel ©earthlink.net or 651- 604 -0175 for the materi- als. Since 1997, the Historic Preservation Division has pro- vided the Resource Kits to more than 100 educators and Scout leaders. The Kits contain more than 20 one- or two -page descriptions of individual sites important to local history, plus an eight -page textbook. Photographers who live or work in Cottage Grove are invited to submit photos for the City's first Photo Contest. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Cottage Grove Landmarks, Cottage Grove People, and Cottage Grove Nature. All photos must be 4x6" and must be taken in Cottage Grove. First prize in each category will be $75, and second prize will be $50. Multiple entries are acceptable. All photo entries become the property of the City of Cottage Grove. The winning photos will be featured in the Cottage Grove Reports, other City publica- tions, and the City website. Photos from this contest also will appear in the 2003 Cottage Grove Calendar. Please attach a completed form (at right) to your photo and submit it to City Hall: Ann. Dave Heng, 7516 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Entry forms also are available on the City's website or can be requested by mail or ---------------------------------------------------- CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE , PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY FORM , Name: picked up at City Hall. Entries must be received by 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2001, at City Hall. Address: ZIP: ; Phone: ; Caption for photo, including location where photo was taken: , , , , , I agree to allow the City of Cottage Grove to use my photo in City publications and on the City website. Signature Date Return form with photo(s) to Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80th St. S. Deadline: Monday, Oct. 15, 2001, 4:30 p.m. Hunters must observe archery -only areas near 100th Street Just a reminder that with hunting season upon us, there were changes several years ago to the City's hunting ordi- nance. Two sections of land which once were approved for hunting with firearms and archery are now approved for archery only. The areas affected are: - West of Hadley Ave. and north of 100th St. and the area south of 100th St.; - South of 100th St., north of 110th St., and east of Ideal. The use of firearms for hunting is prohibited in all parts of Cottage Grove: - Within 500 feet of any building occupied by any human or livestock; -Within 500 feet of any cor- ral containing livestock; -Within 500 feet of any building occupied by any human being on any land without the oral permis- sion of the owner or occu- pant of such premises; - Within 500 feet of any highway or roadway. If you wish to bow hunt in Cottage Grove, you must first apply for a City hunting permit which will need to include written authorization from the land owner in the approved area you wish to hunt. Once the permit is approved by the Chief of Police, you must have the per- mit in your possession at all times while hunting. For those wishing to hunt with a forearm in Cottage Grove, the land owner must apply for a given number of hunting permits. If approved by the Chief of Police, the land owner then may issue those hunting per- mits to persons of his /her choosing. Whether you hunt with a bow or firearm, in all cases you must be in posses- sion of a Minnesota hunting license. Those who choose to hunt outside the scope of state law and City ordinance could face serious consequences. So please know your state laws and City ordinances before you hunt. And please be safe! Permits to hunt and hunt- ing area maps are available at City Hall or the Police Dept., both 7516 80th St. S. 4 POLICE NEWS 2001 HELMET AWARENESS CAMPAIGN Throughout this fall, Cottage Grove Police Officers who see young people wearing a helmet while bicycling, rollerblading, or skateboard- ing may reward them with a coupon good for a free ice cream cone at Latte'dah Coffee House. Children are asked not to flag down or approach officers to get a certificate, since the officer may be busy with other duties. The program is co- sponsored by the Cottage Grove Jaycees and Latte'dah. FREE BIKE REGISTRATION Cottage Grove residents may register their bikes FREE at any time by stopping in to the Cottage Grove Police Dept., lower level of City Hall, 7516 80th St. S. To register your bike, you will need its make, model, color, and serial number. Bicycle registrants receive free of charge a reflective non - peelable numbered sticker which is placed on the frame of the bike. A registra- tion form is also completed and kept on file at the Police Department. A recovered lost or stolen bicycle is identified by its registration num- ber and quickly returned to its owner. `YOUR PUBLIC SAFETY' IS 10 YEARS OLD! The CG Dept. of Public Safety's award - winning cable TV show, "Your Public Safety," will celebrate its 10th straight year of programming this November. "Your Public Safety" focus- es on interviews and news updates produced and pre- sented by members of the City's Police and Fire Departments in cooperation with South Washington County Cable Television. It airs seven days a week on local government channel 16. The show was created to inform, educate, and increase awareness among Cottage Grove citizens in all areas of public safety and to address areas of public safety concern. POLICE DEPT. ON -LINE Find out more about Police Dept. news and activi- ties at the City's web address, www.cottage- grove.org NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Volunteer Block Captains are needed for the Cottage Grove Neighborhood Watch program. Neighborhood Watch mem- bers are instructed by the Police Dept. on how to identify suspicious activity in their neighborhoods, and report that activity to the Police. If you're interested in being a Block Captain for 10 -18 homes, or in joining Neighborhood Watch, please contact Community Affairs Officer Greg Reibel, 458 -6025. During the 2001 -02 school year, the Cottage Grove Police Department will continue to serve District 833 students enrolled in all five elementary schools, Oltman and Cottage Grove Junior Highs, and Park Senior High School. Officers Mary McGuire and Peter Koerner will again serve as School Resource Officers at Park Senior High and Cottage Grove Junior High. Officers Greg Reibel and Mike Coffey will join McGuire and Koerner in teaching the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program at all five elementary schools. Officers Reibel, McGuire, and Koerner will also continue to pres- ent the D.A.R.E. and G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) junior high programs. MCGRUFF HOUSE HOMEOWNERS NEEDED _ Homeowners who would like to participate in the F"4 McGruff House Program are urged to contact Community Affairs Officer Greg Reibel at 458 -6025. McGruff House is a nationally recognized pro - " gram offering a temporary safe haven to children who find themselves in emergency or otherwise frightening situations which require immediate help. Homeowners simply place a McGruff placard in a front window, then contact the Police Dept. if their home is ever used as a McGruff House by a child. Children are taught about the McGruff House Program in elemen- tary school by their D.A.R.E. officers. 5 Crime Prevention ;---------- - - - - -- --------------------------------------------------- Advisory Bd. seeks `CO STORE' ORDER FORM Please enter the number of items you wish to order: new members ; _ COFFEE MUG (cobalt blue with City logo) $3.00 The CG Crime Prevention _ BASEBALL HAT (tan with blue brim) $10.00 ; Advisory Board is looking for new members who are willing to volunteer at least one hour of their time per month. The Board is made up of local citi- zens concerned with the reduction of crime and the promotion of crime prevention in Cottage Grove. It works cooperatively with the Police Dept, but is independent of city government. Board meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Fire Station #2. If you want addi- tional information or would like to apply to the Board, please contact Community Affairs Officer Greg Refbel at 458 -6025. Police Reserve officers sought ro � 1' The Cottage Grove Police Dept. is seeking new candidates for the Police Reserve. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have a valid driver's license, and possess high standards and strong moral character. Members of the Reserve assist Police Officers with a variety of activities and tasks during the year, including crime scene security, surveil- lance, service calls, Summer Safety Camp, National Night Out, festivals, local parades, and Neighborhood Watch. Applicants attend a 10- week Reserve Academy. Application forms are available at City Hall or the Police Dept. Please contact Officer Greg Reibel, 458 -6025, for more information. CHILDREN'S T- SHIRTS $9.00 Color Size Pink _ x -small _ small _ medium _ large Aqua _ x -small _ small _ medium _ large Orange _ x -small _ small _ medium _ large ADULT TANK TOPS $10.00 Color Size Lime _ medium _ large Orange _ large _ x -large Aqua _ medium _ large _ x -large ADULT SWEAT SHIRTS $22.00 Color Size Pink _ x -large _ 2 -x -large Orange _ large _ x -large _ 2 -x -large Lime _ large _ x -large _ 2 -x -large Putty _ x -large _ 2 -x -large Please send orders to: Dave Heng, City of Cottage Grove, 7516 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016 ; (Make checks payable to the City of Cottage Grove.) Coming Soon! 2003 Cottage Grove Calendar 100s beat heat at National Night Out