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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 Springnt Ic13,ri „Urr Progr n” 4 ' � ; r a ffv rte[ H 1L r r r.x`, NOU 1eIpi n A McGruff House is a home manned by a responsible resident adult providing a temporary haven for children who may face an emergency, whether it be a bully, kidnapper or a would -be molester. All you have to do to become a member of this program is be 21 years old, not convicted of any serious criminal offenses, and voluntarily submit to a law enforcement records check. After your application is reviewed and accepted you will be issued an 11 "x17" McGruff poster to be placed in your window. It is not necessary for you or your spouse to be home during school hours because a need for refuge is not just at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. problem. As a McGruff House member you would offer medical assistance only in extreme emergency, and in all cases you are asked to contact the Police Department. Members are asked to assist police by reporting suspicious persons and situations and are NOT asked to provide food or toilet facilities to children. Only in rare emergencies would you be asked to provide medical first aid. We most of all do not ask you to change your lifestyle. The Cottage Grove Department of Public Safety asks that you care by becoming a member of this program. Call 458 -2837 for information. Co , 13 ° % -" , sr" `3 / ?-"' t""a*=" C �.. �' � y' ti � �i p �' ¢ � h „d �'J I � k � � a �� it'. 0 ` ^ `^.._'d .il 'Pi 1.1. ± tl��. ,`/ C:..4 N ,^a W S ' va P F ° '3 A recent study just completed at the For information on how your University of Minnesota indicated that neighborhood can become organized, citizens feel law enforcement's primary call 458 -2850. concern should be the prevention of This is an opportunity for you to help residential burglaries. The answer is an Cottage Grove prevent crime. To- active Neighborhood Crime Watch gether we can keep Cottage Grove a Program, safe place to live. June 13, 1987 has been chosen for the First Annual McGruff Challenge certified 10 K race and Family Fun Run. Proceeds from the race and run will go to the South Washington County Citizens Crime fund to assist with Crime Prevention and Criminal Appre- hension activities within the communi- ties. Trophies, medals and prizes will be awarded during this day- long event which is being held in conjunction with the city's Strawberry Festival celebration. 10 a For information and registration, contact Connie Jones, 459 -5269. rx;- "'The McG Ch Can you accept the challenge? POSTAL PATRON Carrier Route Presort Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 1 Cottage Grove, MN 55016 LOCAL POSTAL PATRON As you know Cable TV is now available in most areas of Cottage Grove. The Cottage Grove Parks and Recreation Department provides up- to -date information for upcoming programs and events on the Govern- ment Access Channel. Please refer to it often. Know what's happening in your community. Open: 8:00 - 4:30 M -F ... 458 -2806 Police Non - Emergency ...458 -2811 Police Fire & Emergency .....911 Police Administration ...458 -2850 Building Inspections ...... 458 -2 Mayor .............Roger Peterson Council ... Glen Brown, Jack Denzer Dick Hammero and Kevin Raun Administrator ........ Carl Meissner Assistant ed in old building foundations, Administrator .......... Rick Lewis Police Chief ......... Dennis Cusick Fire Chief ........... Denis Erickson Public Works.......... record. Anyone who has found any curious objects or WLR's ( "wierd Planning ... ......... Anne Huriburt Parks and 459 -8768 and we'll do our best to Recreation... ..John Fredrickson Arena Manager....... Tim Johnson Building Official .. Everett Anderson Finance 6 Personnel Director ...........Jeanne Haapala Editor ...............Connie Jones M y' Arrowh,eads, Artifacts, and WL plowed fields or while digging in the yard. Archaeologists are also interest- ed in old building foundations, cisterns, and possible Indian mounds. If you have any artifacts found in the y y Cottage Grove area, we would like to see them and make a photographic ".; record. Anyone who has found any curious objects or WLR's ( "wierd �m��dlfi�i�il�9ilj�rr���� ,�lr;A�-, looking rocks ") should call Vogel at 459 -8768 and we'll do our best to d identify it for you. This spring, a team of archaeologists will begin a comprehensive survey of undeveloped lands in the city, looking for evidence of past cultures in the form of potsherds, chipped stone artifacts, and prehistoric earthworks. The survey, which is being funded in part by a $3,500 Certified Local Government grant -in -aid from the National Park Service, will cover several hundred acres this year and may take up to ten years to complete. Four prehistoric American Indian archaeological sites, which date as far back as about 500 B.C., have been identified within the city limits. Any sites found by the survey will be mapped and preserved for future investigation. Before going into the field, our archaeologists would like to hear from persons who might know about unrecorded archaeological sites. City Historic Preservation Officer Robert Vogel is asking city residents, particu- larly those living in the rural areas, to report any arrowheads, pottery frag- ments, or other artifacts which they might have found lying about in Loca l 6 A m r r "0 Cottage Grove will celebrate its heritage during the week of May 10 through 16 during the city's fifth annual Local History Week. As in the past, Local History Week will feature a public lecture on local history at the Park -Grove Branch of the Washington County Library, another installment of the "Not So Trivial Cottage Grove History Test," and a self - guided tour of historic houses. A highlight of this year's celebration will be an exhibition of archaeological excavation techniques presented by members of the city's cultural re- sources survey team. All programs are free and open to the public. Robert Vogel, City Historic Preserva- tion Officer, said the week has been planned to call attention to the Cottage Grove area's rich heritage and to promote local historic preservation efforts. For more information, call Vogel at 459 -8768. ,# • 's' r s 45 133 R e m ember rs M1 e � � is re r C ottage � S t r a. wbe Fest Juste 12, 13,14, 98 �. a e to j` n (3 lnI , e j,. March 28 & 29 "Ice Capers" Ice Arena April 27 -May 9 Spring Clean Up May 10 -May 16 Local History Week June 8 Municipal Pool Opens June 12 -14 Strawberry Festival June 13 McGruff Challenge 3 00 ¢ i p A a 2 S r-9 :..+ t ,o C o s %3 rove A new spirit of cooperation has been developing among the communities on the East Side of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. City staff people, elected officials, school board mem- bers, the development community, chambers of commerce and the press have all participated in the efforts that have come to be known as "Metro East ". U It started in 1985 when city planners from St. Paul and a number of surrounding suburbs lincluding Cot- tage Grovel got together to discuss common concerns about the Metropo- litan Council's proposed changes in its "Metropolitan Development Guide ". Metro Council's population and em- ployment projections showed that they expected most of the growth until 2000 to occur on the west side of the metropolitan area. The projections were in spite of the fact that availability of land and services (such _ =' as sewers and highways) is =- -� better on the East � ... side than in some of the western suburbs where more growth is expected. The planners group was able to put together >= a joint response to the e _ Metro Council, endorsed by many of their City Councils (including Cottage Grove). While the {� projections were not p�'` changed, the final �p )'T document that was adopted does recognize 11, t the importance of encouraging development in areas where services are already available- -such as much of the "Metro East" area. It became clear to the planners group that unless positive actions were taken, the Metro East area would not be getting its "fair share" of development between now and the year 2000. They enlisted the assistance of the University of Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. A planning team from the Institute was asked to recommend a strategy for accomplishing two goals: 1. Capturing a greater market share of economic development for the Metro East Area. 2. Creating a greater sense of a "community of interest" between St. Paul and other communities of the Metro East Area. In March of 1986, the Humphrey Institute released an extensive "Inven- tory- Profile" of the Metro East Area, a Joint Venture for Economic rist Development Promotion and a summary report titled "Metro East Strategic Options ". One of the key findings of the study was that if the area was to increase its share of development, an extensive marketing effort would be needed to overcome the lack of confidence and a lack of knowledge of the opportunitites avai- lable on the part of the development community. For several months fol- _ N a lowing the Humphrey Institute study, the East Metro planners presented the results of the study to many groups of elected officials, planning and econo- mic development commission mem- bers and chamber of commerce groups. Out of the sharing of information from the Humphrey Institute study grew the proposal for the "Saint Paul East Metro Economic Development Council ", a joint venture between the east metropolitan chambers of com- merce and municipalities for economic development promotion. Led by the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, the goal is to perform business development marketing for the greater East Metro community. This would include market planning, promotion, and handling development prospects. As of this writing, the joint venture is getting organized and is in the process of hiring a marketing consultant. A oumber of cities, including Cottage Grove, have pledged financial support. More cities and private industries are expected to participate after the marketing plan has been designed. The joint development council will not replace local marketing efforts. While we have many common concerns, each city within the Metro East Area has its own unique outlook about how it wishes to develop. The joint efforts will give us a tool to reach a broader audience and increase the visibility of opportunities available in the area. The "cooperative spirit" will not end with the marketing effort. The planners group continues to meet on a wide variety of issues of common concern, including Department of Transportation (MnDOT) plans, pipe- line safety issues, and continued monitoring of Metropolitan Council actions. For more information about the "Metro East" planning efforts, contact Anne W. Hurlburt, AICP, Director of Planning, at 458 -2827. W Nuo"TICE TO A 1 5ft wti Good water quality and customer service are primary goals of the City. Discolored and odorous water affects quality. To alleviate these problems, water mains must be flushed regularly. Flushing is accomplished by opening hydrants. The rapid flow of water removes mineral deposits that tend to accumulate in the lines. Opening of the hydrants creates a turbulence in lines and suspends the deposits in the water; however, this water is safe to drink. During the flushing period, check for signs of discoloration before using water for washing, particularly clothes. Our flushing schedule is mapped out. You may want to keep this schedule handy for future reference. Discolored and /or odorous water will be normal during flushing. It will clear up faster if you open all cold water taps in your home and let the water run for 15 -30 minutes. M No of 80th April 6 April 17 So. of 80th April 20 - May 8tv West of 61 May 4 May 22nd 1 % , `/h ,I ®® ®;i , �$e t ,p City of Cottage Grove Eb JOB ORpOOtimi I,ES The City is accepting applications for 1987 Summer Playground and Swim- ming Pool Staff positions. Applications can be picked up at the Personnel Department located in the South Communities Youth and Family Coun- seling Services Building adjacent tc City Hall. Application deadline is Aprii 1, 1987, The City is seeking persons interest- ed in teaching tennis, golf, archery, and aerobics. We are also seeking adult umpires for softball, football, volleyball, basketball, broomball, and hockey. If you are interested, please call the Recreation Office at 458 -2828. in Cottage Grove will take place April 27 through May 9. There will be no curbside pickup this year; however, a dropoff site will be provided at the Public Works Garage (8635 W. Pt. Douglas Road) for the following items: W il l Take There will be a monitor at the site. Furniture Please pay attention to the dropoff Appliances schedule when bringing your items in. Water heaters Saturdays (April 27 and May 9) W o n ' t �� 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (April 29 Anything smaller than a garbage bag through May 8) - 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 Manure p m Building /construction materials Non - domestic waste REMINDER! Brush, !eaves and Tires or batteries grass clippings may be brought to the Papers compost site located at 95th St. So. Mattresses and Jamaica. JOB ORpOOtimi I,ES The City is accepting applications for 1987 Summer Playground and Swim- ming Pool Staff positions. Applications can be picked up at the Personnel Department located in the South Communities Youth and Family Coun- seling Services Building adjacent tc City Hall. Application deadline is Aprii 1, 1987, The City is seeking persons interest- ed in teaching tennis, golf, archery, and aerobics. We are also seeking adult umpires for softball, football, volleyball, basketball, broomball, and hockey. If you are interested, please call the Recreation Office at 458 -2828. in Cottage Grove will take place April 27 through May 9. There will be no curbside pickup this year; however, a dropoff site will be provided at the Public Works Garage (8635 W. Pt. Douglas Road) for the following items: s r, • • ''T 3® A O Restricte Lan dscaping , Area Iz M "Beginning at the intersection of the projected curb lines of the two streets, (Point A on sketch) and extending 30 feet along both curb lines to points B and C, respectively. The restricted area is all land within this triangle, when points B and C are connected with a straight line. Inside this triangular area, landscap- ing may be installed. However, any type of obstruction over 30 inches tall is prohibited and may pose a serious traffic hazard. If a violation occurs on your lot, you will have three alternatives: • The structure or landscaping could be moved or transplanted to another location on the property. • The structure or landscaping could be altered or trimmed, so as to be shorter than 30 inches. • The structure or landscaping could be removed. If you have any further questions concerning setback regulations, con- tact the Planning Department at 458 -2800. L awn �� �1 Cottage Grove water customers are S wimming Pools r eminded that Cottage Grove main- The Public Works Department has Odd or E ven? tains a year -round restriction on lawn received several inquiries concerning and garden sprinkling. the use of fire hydrants for filling W ater The ordinance limits sprinkling to swimming pools. Unfortunately for even - numbered days for properties pool owners, any request to use fire R est ri ction with even - numbered addresses and hydrants must be denied. There are Odd-numbered days for properties with several reasons why: C onti n ue i odd - numbered addresses. Violation of • Only licensed Waterworks Opera - the ordinance is a petty misdemeanor tors may perform work on public Eff ect and violators are subject to a fine of up public water systems. to $100. • There is no way to measure (and If all residents observe this restric- bill) the water used. tion, we expect no problems in • Cross- connections between public maintaining an adequate water supply water systems and private systems for all areas of the city. are strictly prohibited. H W • The cost of two workers, a vehicle and equipment would exceed $200 ^• ' per pool. • Rusty or brown water may result. On corner lots, there is a setback regulation you need to be aware of if you are planning spring landscaping projects. This ordinance (Section 28 -23 of the Cottage Grove City Code) says that on a corner lot, no structure (fencing, decorative rocks, etc.) or planting taller than 30 inches is permitted within a triangular area described as follows: Eow The City of Cottage Grove is concerned about existing landfill space that will be used up in 3 or 4 years. We produce a lot of waste and are running out of places to put it. One way in which the City is helping with this problem is by making a compost site available on a city -wide scale. It is located at 95th Street So. Jamaica and is open 24 hours a day year - round. Residents have been bringing leaves and grass clippings to the site for the last two years and we now have compost material available for vege- table and flower gardens, lawns, around trees, or it can be used in potting soil mixtures. Compost is considered to be an excellent soil conditioner because it helps to build soil. Once buried, leaves, grass clippings, and weed trimmings have no value and merely take up precious space in our landfills. By utilizing the compost site, yard waste is not a waste but a resource! If you have questions concerning the compost site in Cottage Grove, please contact the Public Works Department (458- 2808). Further information can be obtained from the Washington County Community Health Services Depart- ment (430 -1400) or the Agricultural Extension Service (777- 4411). Publish Hi Preservati Plan Cottage Grove is one of the oldest settled places in Minnesota. Artifacts recovered from the several prehistoric archaeological sites in the city have been attributed to the Early Woodland culture, which flourished in the Upper Mississippi Valley twenty -five hundred years ago. While Minnesota was still a In September 1986 the city publish- ed its Comprehensive Cultural Resource Management Plan, the culmination of a program of research and planning begun in 1980. Publica- tion of the plan was funded in part by a $6,700 grant from the Minnesota Historical Society under the National Park Service's "certified local govern- ment" program. The 300 -page document was prepar- ed by a team of historians, archaeolo- gists, architects, and planners headed by Planning Director Anne Hurlburt and City Historic Preservation Officer Robert Vogel. Members of the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission and its Advisory Commit- tee on Historic Preservation also Historic Arthur H. Steen House, 7405 Lamar Avenue South. Queen Anne Style residence of country doctor, built in 1881. Territory, Yankee pioneers came to Cottage Grove and built a "New England of the West." East Cottage Grove was a flourishing inland town when Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860. The village of Langdon, built on the line of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, was platted in 1871. More than two hundred pre -1900 structures serve to remind us that the history of Cottage Grove did not begin with Orrin Thompson. volunteered many hours to work on the plan. "Cultural resource management is public policy that applies the conserva- tion ethic to the preservation, protec- tion, and use of historic buildings, structures, archaeological sites, ob- jects, and landmarks. When cultural resources are destroyed, our know- ledge and appreciation of our com- munity heritage is irreversibly diminish- ed. Therefore, the primary goal of Cottage Grove's cultural resource management program is to minimize the destruction of cultural resources through long -range planning, building and land use controls, and public education, while simultaneously mini- mizing the disruption of such neces- sary activities as urban and industrial development, agriculture, and con- struction of public works," explained City Historic Preservation Officer Robert Vogel in the Introduction to the CCRMP. The CCRMP's ten chapters and appendices presents the city's historic preservation goals, policies, and proce- dures, along with an inventory of properties eligible for nomination to the City Register of Historic Sites & Landmarks, along with more than one hundred pages of background informa- tion about Cottage Grove history. "The plan recognizes historic buildings and archaeological sites as a set of scarce, non - renewable community resources and was designed to integrate cultural resource manage- ment into planning for other govern- ment activities, such as economic development and public works," said Vogel. The plan is both authoritative and flexible and was designed in a loose -leaf binder format so that it can be periodically reviewed and updated in order to remain current and useful. Copies of the Comprehensive Cultural Resource Management Plan are available for public inspection at City Hall and the Washington County Library, Park -Grove Branch, 7900 Hemingway Avenue South. • :* , ! • IT The Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission and its Advis- ory Committee on Historic Preserva- tion have published a booklet on local architectural history, the first in its Perspectives in Cottage Grove History series. Written by City Historic Preservation Officer Robert Vogel, The Historic Houses of Cottage Grove: A Field Guide, is illustrated with photographs. Copies may be ob- tained at City Hall, 7516 80th Street South, for $2.95. Submitted by: Robert Vogel, CHPO r .i 1: Joan Hanson has been hired as a Community Service Officer/ Paramedic with the Cottage Grove Department of Public Safety. Ms. Hanson, a graduate of Osseo High School, currently attends Lakewood Community College, pursuing a degree in Law Enforcement. She is also a graduate of the Hennepin County Medical Center's Intensive Care /Paramedic programs and certified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. We welcome Joan to our team and look forward to a fullfilling career. Bonnie Schroeder ! 1 Semester Boniface "Bonnie" Schroeder, employee of the Semester, has been a dedicated employee of the City of Cottage Grove since 1971. He works primarily on park maintenance and during election time, is responsible for the programming, set -up and maintenance of voting machines. A well- rounded city employee and eager volunteer, this father of six children, aged 8 to 23, enjoys hunting, fishing and working on cars. Lyle Puppe Volunteer of the Semester Lyle Puppe, Volunteer of the Semester, has been a reserve police officer since January of 1975. He served five years on the Public Safety Commission and has been on the Planning Commission for three years serving one year as chairman. Lyle, father of three grown children, has worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 29 years and has been Postmaster at Cottage Grove for the past 6Y2 years. ® D Lynn ispatcher Wright, Lynn Wright, a resident of Cottage Grove, was hired as a Public Safety Dispatcher with the City of Cottage Grove on October 3, 1985. Mrs. Wright is a graduate of Murray High School and St. Paul's Technical Vocational Institute. Brian Wilson has been appointed as a Police Officer with the Cottage Grove Police Department. Mr. Wilson is a graduate of Evelith High School and the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Studies. We welcome Brian to our team as he begins his assignment within the Patrol Division. Public Safety Human Services 1 cos e. • • s The Cottage Grove City Council relies on six citizen advisory commis- sions to help govern the City. Each one of these commissions has 9 members and usually meet once a month to review issues and make their recomen- dations to the City Council. Membership on these commissions is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the community and to actively participate in the government- al decision making process. There are usually vacancies on the commissions, so if you are interested call 458 -2833 for an application. A brief outline of each commission's responsibilities fo- llows: Economic Development Com- mission - Advises the City Council and Planning Commission on mat- ters concerning economic develop- ment and recommends particular actions regarding industrial, com- mercial, and residential expansion. This commission also manages the Cottage Grove Star City Program, a program for promoting economic development in conjunction with the State of Minnesota. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission - Advises the City Council on the City's park and recreational needs as well as environmental and natural resource issues. The Commission also works closely with the City Staff to develop plans for new parks and the expansion of existing parks. Public Safety, Health and Wel- fare Commission - Advises the City Council on needs for police and fire protection. The Commission also makes recommendation for the utilization of present and future facilities. Public Works Commission - Studies and makes recommenda- tions to the City Council on needed equipment and facilities. They also recommend the utilization of present and future facilities and utilities. Planning and Zoning Commission Prepares and recommends to the Council long -range land use plans. It also reviews and recommends action on development issues such as new subdivisions, commercial buildings and site plans, conditional use permits, variances and various per- mits. Like the other commissions, it serves as an advisory body to the City Council; however, it is different in that its authority comes from Minnesota State Statutes. Human Services Commission - This commission was established to provide a contact agency within the City for individuals who may have been illegally discriminated against. The Commission is available to serve as a mediator in alleged cases of discrimination. "There are a lot of great kids in the world and they should be given the opportunity to experience themselves. They are the future." With this in mind, Steven McCarthy, manager of After the Gold Rush, offers special hours on Sunday evenings from 7 -11 p.m. and Saturday afternoons during summer months for young adults 16 to 21. The same sound and light show featured nightly in the club is offered during these special hours so teens can enjoy themselves in a controlled atmosphere. After paying a $5.00 cover charge, soft drinks are available for $.25. No liquor is visible or available and bar access is strictly controlled. The average Sunday attendance is over 700 young adults. Extensive effort is made to prevent the entrance of contraband into the club. All purses and garments are checked before entering and security maintains constant surveillance both within the building and outside in the parking lot. Anyone causing a problem or creating a potential problem is not allowed to stay. When the situation requires it, appropriate measures are taken either with parents or police officers. Parents with concerns are encouraged to come in free of charge to inspect the facilities.