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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 Spring/Summer94 • Plan this year to be a part of the Third Annual Cottage Grove Area Strawberry Festival. Planned activities include: June 11 -16 Carnival June 12 Little Miss Strawberry Shortcake Contest and Kiddie Parade at Park Grove Library June 14 Bingo, Food, Klondike Kate and the GT Stompers, Celebrity Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest June 15 Bingo, Food, Parade, BMX Races, Big Wheel Races, Talent Show, Blue Grass Festival, Arts and Crafts Fair June 16 Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social at Cedarhurst(An- tique Car Show, Carriage Rides, Inver Hills Jazz Band,Academy of Dance program, fun for the en- tire family) Persons who have street lights located on their side of the street are asked to call the Public Works Department, 458.0828, to find out where the street light wiring is located before placing a mailbox, sign or anything in the ground that could sever or damage the wires. FI RUTM Cottage Grove water customers are reminded that Cottage Grove main- tains a year -round restriction 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. Viola- tion of the ordinance is a petty misde- meanor and violators are subject to a fine of up to $100. If all residents observe this restric- tion, we expect no problems in main- taining an adequate water supply for all areas of the city. Carrier Route Presort Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. I Cottage Grove, MN 55016 �• m i n THURSDAY, JUNE 13 Kickoff: Enter World Beyond TODAY!!! Buttons, book drawing and more... PROGRAMS - Fridays - 2:00 p.m. June 14 Film: THE HOBBIT June 21 The Flyers: Children's concert June 28 Program on BMX bikes and racing July 5 Film: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG July 12 Babysitting Clinic, Part I July 19 Babysitting Clinic, Part It July 26 Film: ONE SMALL STEP Aug. 2 Bird Show: susan Bunn's live birds Aug. 9 Program to be announced Aug. 16 Film: BLOCKHEADS with Lauren & Hardy Aug. 23 Storyteller: Bob Gasch as "The Wizard" STORYTiMES • Preschool Tuesdays ........... 10:30a.m. Thursdays .......... 1:30 p.m. (Films to be shown first Tues. and Thur. each month) • School -Age Booktime Thursdays .......... 1:30 p.m June 20- August 29 PARK -GROVE BRANCH LIBRARY 7900 Hemingway Avenue South Cottage Grove 459 -2040 SPRINGISUMMER ISSUE, 1985 COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA Planned City improvements funded by the Bond Issue are on their way to becoming reality. Construction of Fire Stationk2 and the Police Garage has already begun and plans are being prepared for public works and parks con- struction. To minimize disruption of park use, park projects are planned in phases. Because estimates made over one year ago fell short of current costs, unallocated City funds will be used to supplement bond monies. No additional increase in tax burden is required for this project. Call City Hall with any ques- tions. Contractor breaks ground on new Fire Station. Completion expected by late fall, 1985. More area infants are traveling safer this year due to the success of the Cottage Grove Police Depart- ment's infant loan -a -seat program. Called Buckle Up Babies, the pro- gram was started in November of 1983 and has since increased the number of available seats from 20 to 55 due to donations from area organizations and churches. In compliance with Minnesota Statute 169.685, all children under the age of four must be in a federally approved, properly used child safety seat when riding with a parent or guardian upon Minnesota roadways. The Program is designed to make it easy for area parents to comply with the law. Infant seats are available for in- fants 0 -9 months. There is a $10 deposit and a $5 fee is required. These seats are in constant demand, so please try to call ahead and reserve yours. Anyone having questions regar- ding this program or concerning child safety seats, please call C.S.O. Julie A. Heimkes at 458 -2850. Start Estimated Bond issue Projects Construction Completion Lamar Ball Fields ................. 8 -1 -85 ............ 5 -1 -86 Hearthside Park .................. 8 -15 -85 .... ....... 11 -15 -85 Highland Park ....................8 -1 -85 ............5 -1 -86 Hamlet Park ..................... 8- 1- 86.... ........ 10 -1 -86 Police Garage. . ........ 5- 1- 85............11 -1 -85 Fire Station #2 .................... 5- 1- 85............11 -1 -85 Public Works ..................... 7 -1 -85 Est. .10-1-85 Est. Storage Bldg....... ............ .. . Contractor breaks ground on new Fire Station. Completion expected by late fall, 1985. More area infants are traveling safer this year due to the success of the Cottage Grove Police Depart- ment's infant loan -a -seat program. Called Buckle Up Babies, the pro- gram was started in November of 1983 and has since increased the number of available seats from 20 to 55 due to donations from area organizations and churches. In compliance with Minnesota Statute 169.685, all children under the age of four must be in a federally approved, properly used child safety seat when riding with a parent or guardian upon Minnesota roadways. The Program is designed to make it easy for area parents to comply with the law. Infant seats are available for in- fants 0 -9 months. There is a $10 deposit and a $5 fee is required. These seats are in constant demand, so please try to call ahead and reserve yours. Anyone having questions regar- ding this program or concerning child safety seats, please call C.S.O. Julie A. Heimkes at 458 -2850. • • • ,; 1 1 • • MY •, Parks, playgrounds, recreation pro- grams, urban forestry, nature conser- vancy, enviromental protection, reclamation, prairie restoration, ground water management, surface water quality, boat launches, swimm- ing pools, hockey rinks, historic preservation — the Parks, Recrea- tion, and Natural Resource Commis- sion is directly concerned with all of these, and more. A citizen advisory commission consisting of nine members appointed to three -year terms by the City Council, the Com- mission plays a significant role in municipal government. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some thoughts about the role of the commission in city government, and report briefly on some of our re- cent work in the area of historic preservation. Citizen advisory commissions are in many ways similar to the board of directors of a corporation. The Com- mission reviews policies, objectives, and programs relating to a wide range of city services. The City Coun- cil determines city policy based on the recommendations of its advisory commissions. The commission's recommendations may take the form of procedural changes, specific goals and objectives, ordinances, prioritiza- tion of budget items, or revisions to city plans or codes. Commissions monitor the implementation of policy, and if we feel that a particular policy is not being properly im- plemented, we may formulate a new policy. Of course, our role as ap- pointed officials prohibits commis- sioners from making city policy on Our own. As a rule, we do not involve ourselves in the day -to -day business of running city services — we stick to policy and let the public employees handle administration and finance, equipment procurement, and maintenance. This doesn't mean we don't know what is going on in the ice arena, the police station, or the public works garage: most of the commis- sioners I have known during my five years in Cottage Grove government were highly conscious of their duty to keep informed, and to know what was going on. In 1980 the City Council designated the Commission as the city's heritage preservation commis- sion and added to the commission's charter the responsibility for advis- ing city elected officials on all matters relating to historic preservation. The Commission drafted a series of or- dinances which form Chapter 13 -A of the City Code, establishing a City Register of Historic Sites and Land- marks and a process for creating local Historic Districts. A survey of com- munity cultural resources carried out under the auspices of the Commission has identifed more than forty locally significant historic sites and land- marks and more than a hundred pre -1920 buildings. By ordinance, the commission is required to develop a comprehensive cultural resource management plan for the city — a draft plan has been prepared and will be sent to the Planning Commission and City Council later this year. Two historic districts are planned: East Cottage Grove and Langdon. In 1983 the City's Historic preservation ordinances were approved by the federal government, so that property owners within Cottage Grove historic preservation ordinances were approv- ed by the federal government, so that property owners within Cottage Grove historic districts may be able to take advantage of certain building rehabilitation tax credits under the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981. Using a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society, in 1984 our survey team inventoried all of the buildings within the two proposed districts. We are now in the process of applying for Certified Local Government status, which requires certification of our local preservation program by the Secretary of the Interior. As a CLG, Cottage Grove will have access to Historic Preservation Fund financial aid for its survey and planning pro- grams. Robert C. Vogel, Chairman Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and City Historic Preservation Officer In April of this year, the City Council modified the City's hunting ordinance. The new ordinance provides for the safety of the community as well as the recreational values of living in Cottage Grove. Apphca- tions for a permit to hunt will be available through the Police Department beginning in July of this year. FIREARMS 1. The owner or tenant of land zones "Ag -1" or "Ag -2" consisting of eighty (80) contiguous acres or more or persons in possession of a permit of the owner or tenant of land zoned "Ag -1" or "Ag -2" of eighty (80) con- tiguous acres or more (if land is the residence of the owner of tenant) may upon the land of the owner of his tenant, discharge firearms in hun- ting wild game in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 100. 2. The owner of tenant of land zoned "Ag -1" or "Ag -2" consisting of eighty (80) contiguous acres or more or persons while accompanied by the owner or tenant of land zoned "Ag -1" or "Ag -2" of eighty (80) con- tiguous acres or more (if the land is not the residence of the owner or te- nant) may upon the land of the owner of his tenant, discharge firearms in hunting wild game in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 100. 3. The owner or tenant of any land zon- ed "Ag -1" or "Ag -2" of eighty (80) contiguous acres or more, in authorized zones, shall, prior to hun- ting wild game on his land secure a permit for hunting from the Director of Public Safety or his designee. The permit issued by the Director of Public Safety shall be valid for a period of one year. The permit is sub- ject to Revocation by the Director of Public Safety if the owner or tenant knowlingly violates any provision of this chapter. Said permit shall be carried at all times while hunting. 4. No person shall take any wild game with any firearms on any land zoned "Ag " or "Ag -2" of eighty (80) con- tiguous acres or more, or on any public right-of-way under the follow- ing circumstances: (a) In that portion of the City lying south and west of U.S. 61 and 10, hunting will be allowed in areas zoned "Ag -1" or "Ag -2" of eighty (80) contiguous acres or more. However, in no case will hunting be allowed north of a line running east and west along 100th Street South. In that portion of the City lying north and east of U.S. 61 and 10, hunting will be allowed in areas zoned "Ag -1" or "Ag -2" of eighty (80) contiguous acres or more. However, in no case will hunting be allowed between Hadly Avenue and Jamaica Avenue, or south of 80th Street between Jamaica Avenue and Kimbro Avenue. (b) Within 500 feet of any building occupied by any human or livestock. (c) Within 500 feet of any stockade or corral containing livestock. (d) Within 500 feet of any building occupied by human being on any land without the oral per- mission of the owner or occu- pant of said premises. (e) Within 500 feet of any highway or roadway. 5. All firearms used for the taking of wild game shall be limited to shotgun, 22 caliber rifle or long gun of less than 22 caliber. BOWIARROW 1. The owner or tenant of land zoned "Ag -1 11 , " Ag -2" or persons with the written permission of the owner or tenant of land zoned "Ag -1 ", "Ag -2" or "R -1" may upon the land of the owner or his tenant, discharge a bow and arrow in hunting wild game in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 100, and all subse- quent amendments and the or- dinances of Cottage Grove. 2. A person talking wild game with the use of bow and arrow shall secure written permission from the owner or tenant of the land to be hunted upon and shall present the written permission to the Director of Public Safety or his designee for the pur- pose of obtaining a permit to take wild game prior to entry upon the land. Said permit shall be carried at all times while hunting. 3. No person shall take any wild game with any bow and arrow on any land zoned "Ag -1 11 , " Ag -2" or'R -1 "or on any public right-of-way under the following circumstances: (a) Within 500 feet of any building occupied by any human being or livestock. N Within 500 feet of any stockade or corral containing livestock. (c) Within 500 feet of any building occupied by any human being on any land without the oral permission of the owner of occu- pant of said premises. (d) Within 500 feet of any highway or roadway. RODENT CONTROL 1. The Director of Public Safety or his designee upon the showing of need, may grant exceptions through a per- mit to this ordinance for the pur- poses of rodent control on land zoned Ag -1" "Ag -2" "11-1" and "R -2" (a) All weapons used in the control of rodents shall conform to regulations established in Sec- tion 2 (c) of this ordinance. Contact the Police Department for maps and further information - 458 -2850. The City of Cottage Grove recently completed construction of a boat launch site on Lower Grey Cloud Island. This launch site is the only public access site in Cottage Grove providing direct access to the Mississippi River. The back -water areas of the river located near the site provide cancers with a unique and en- joyable experience. This launch site is limited to small boats and canoes due to shallow waters. The facility is open from sunrise to sunset and no fee is required. For directions, or other information, call the Recreation office at 458 -2828. Keep cool this summer The Cottage Grove Ice Arena will re -open on Monday, June 17. Public Skating sessions will be on Sundays from 12:30 -2:30 p.m. Open hockey will be offered on Mondays and Fridays from 3:30.5:30 p.m. Skating lessons for all ages will be available this sum- mer. For a free brochure describing the lessons and practice times available, call the arena at 458 -2845. New Water Tower near Pinehill School now completed. :r r . The Cottage Grove Police Depart- ment in conjunction with the South Washington County Citizen's Crime Fund and the Cottage Grove V.F.W. will conduct a Bicycle Registration Program. Cottage Grove City Ordinance, chapter 5, section 2, requires all bicycles which are owned by persons who reside within the city to be licens- ed when used on any public way. The fee for the license is $6.00 and the V.F.W. will provide free Scot - chlighting for all bicycles registered. If you are unable to bring the bicycle for registration, you will need the following information in order to complete the registration application: a. Brand b. Wheel size c. Frame Type (boy's /girl's) d. Serial number e. Number of speeds f. Name of owner g. Address of owner h. Date of birth of owner Bicycle registration: 1. PA 81 4. 5. Provides more complete informa- tion on theft reports and allows the police to enter the stolen or recovered bicycle in the State and National computer system. This increases the chance of recovery and return of bicycles to their owners. Helps identify owners of bicycles recovered but not reported stolen. Aids in rapid identification of bicyclists, especially children who are injured and have no iden- tification on their person. Serves as a deterant to theft. Allows for computerized files and identification even if the license sticker has been removed. Help us protect your bicycle! ...REGISTER NOW! L 01M M EMMIM April 27th was a very busy day at Park Grove Library for over 400 children and their parents. Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. punch and cookies were served, fingerprinting was done, balloons were distributed, continuous films on child safety topics were shown and hundreds of free pam- phlets and posters were given out to children of all ages by the Police Departments of Cottage Grove, St. Paul Park and Newport. This event was co- sponsored by the police and So. Washington County Crime Fund. Officer Al Price creates "Prints -For- Parents" finger print record for local parents. Attention: Residents who live along park and open space areas in Cottage Grove are reminded that it is unlawful to make any permanent or temporary alterations to these properties without permission from the city. This includes gardening; plantings; playground equipment; storage of campers, trailers and firewood; or any permanent or portable structures. The Cottage Grove Parks and Recreation Department has pur- chased a 20' x 30' self - supporting canopy tent. This tent may be rented for use by community clubs and organizations. For more information call the Recreation Department at 458 -2800. • I Y • • June 14th, Todd Ehlenz graduates from St, Paul Ramsey Paramedic School. Todd has been a firefighter in Cottage Grove since 1973. This makes Cottage Grove's Emergency Medical Program one of the most uni- que programs in the country. The use of firefighters, Community Service Officers and Police Officers for delivery of emergency care max- imizes personnel use while maintain- ing the highest level of service within the bounds of City resources. • On April 9th, work was com- pleted on the remodeling project for the old library building. Fun- ding for this work was through the bond issue passed in the Fall of 1984. The city has agreed to allow the South Communities Counsel- ing Service, formerly the Youth Service Bureau, use of this space for its operations. SCYFCS provides a number of counseling services to residents of South Washington County. For in- formation call 458 -2847. Services provided include: 1. Family Counseling 2. Marriage Counseling 3. Individual Counseling 4. Group Counseling -Adult & Youth 5. Drug Education & Referral 6. Crisis Counseling 7. Information & Referral 8. Speaker's Bureau 9. Restitution Program of Washington County Your address is crucial not only for your friends to spot easily, but can also save your life! City code requires all homes to have reflectorized numbers that are large enough to be visible from the street. Protect yourself and your family! Post your address! The Public Works Department has reveived several inquiries concerning the use of fire hydrants for filling swimming pools. Unfortunately for pool owners, all requests to use fire hydrants must be denied. There are several reasons to deny such re- quests: 1. Only licensed Waterworks Operators may perform work on public water systems. 2. There is no way to measure (and bill) the water used. 3. Cross - connections between public water systems and private systems are strictly prohibited. 4. The cost of two workers, a vehicle and equipment would exceed $200 per pool. 5. Rusty or brown water may result. Tree care f Pl When planting a new tree, dig a hole larger than the tree's roots. Fill the hole with good soil. Make certain that 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 - in diameter, or is heavily branched, be sure to brace the tree. Bracing 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 up- per 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. Watering It pays to water deeply when watering new or existing trees. This will encourage deep root develop- ment, aiding the stability of the tree. The tree will also be less drought sen- sitive. 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. He is available from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Public Works Garage, phone 458 -2808. a�- liy 'r water trees The Public Works Department will plant about 200 boulevard replace- ment trees this spring. Although the trees are on public property, we urge homeowners to water and care for trees planted in front of their proper- ty. South Communities Counseling Service open for business in new office ad- jacent to City Hall. The May , r "! View By Roger Peterson • • • •' Guest Columnist - Richard Lewis Mr. Lewis is the City's Director of Community Development and Assistant Administrator. Cottage Grove has certainly been in the news in the past few months due to the Saturn Corporation pro - posal.The excitement that has been generated by this project has been phenomenal, and we have benefitted immensely from the publicity about our City alone. To date, no decision has yet been made on where the Saturn Corporation will build their new plant. City officials have been told that the Cottage Grove site com- petes very favorably with other sites throughout the nation. As I have talked with citizens and elected of- ficials, the following questions seem to be foremost on everyone's mind: Just what is this Saturn Corporation Anyway? Saturn Corporation will be a new subsidiary of General Motors Cor- poration. They intend to build and sell small cars by 1990 that would compete with the Japanese auto market. How many people would this plant employ? Approximately 6,000 employees. It must be noted, however, that many of these employees would probably be General Motors employees that are presently laid off or would transfer from other plants. The latest estimate was for approximately 1,000 to 2,000 new employees. Where is the proposed site? The site is bounded by Highway 10 & 61 on the north, Chemolite Road on the east, and extends south for ap- proximately 1 /z to 3 /4 mile. The now vacant Whirlpool building is near the center of the site. Access to the site would be on Jamaica Avenue. Highway 10 and 61 would provide the main access to the site from St. Paul. Can the city provide utilities to such a large operation? Additional utilities would have to be provided. It must be noted that the cost to provide the needed sewer, water, roads, and power to the site are part of the financial package that Governor Perpich has proposed to the State Legislature. Essentially, Ci- ty officials have been told that any costs incurred by Cottage Grove would be reimbursed. Why all the fuss about trying to get Saturn for Minnesota? The economic benefits of this type of industry will far outweigh any financial commitment the City and State would make in order to get Saturn to locate in Cottage Grove. It has been estimated that at least 14,000 new jobs would be created from related industries providing materials and services to the Saturn Corporation. How large a plant would be built? Very large. The Saturn Corporation Plant will require approximately 140 acres for buildings alone. Parking lots and other land to store vehicles would also be required. The Cottage Grove proposal indicates a site of 1200 acres. What impact would it have on the quality of life in Cottage Grove? It depends on how good a job we do in our planning. The site is located in an area where it would have minimal impact on residential areas. Excellent highway access is available; however, traffic will certainly increase on Highway 61. It may be necessary for City of SMIMM Mayor .... ........ Roger Peterson Council .. Glen Brown, Jack Denzer, Dick Hammero and Kevin Raun Administrator .........Carl Meissner Assistant Administrator .... Rick Lewis Police Chief ........... Dennis Cusick Fire Chief ............ Denis Erickson Public Works ........... David Teske Planning ............. Anne Hurlburt Parks, Recreation ...John Fredrickson Arena Manager .........Tim Johnson Building Official....... Evert Anderson Editor ................ Connie Jones the State to upgrade Highway 61 and eliminate on -grade crossings. Our residential growth would most likely increase. There would probably be a demand for more rental dwelling units and it's possible we would be faced with a "building boom" for a few years. Without a doubt, there would be increased activity in the business uses in the City. The com- mercially zoned land along Highway 10 and 61 and at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue would be prime pro- perty for commercial development. A proposal like Saturn usually comes only once in a lifetime. The Ci- ty has been working closely with the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development pro- viding accurate information as they present our site to General Motors. I personally have found it gratifying to know that our City was selected for the site and that our land use plann- ing has enabled us to maintain an in- dustrial area that is attractive for a project of this magnitude. If Saturn chooses Cottage Grove, we will make the best of it. If we are not chosen, we have an excellent opportunity to take advantage of the publicity and to con- centrate on finding other businesses and industry that would be interested in locating in Cottage Grove. The an- nouncement of the Saturn Corpora- tion's choice for a site is expected this summer. August 13, 1985 The South Washington County Citizen's Crime Fund in conjunction with the Cottage Grove Police Department, as part of the city's Neighborhood Crime Watch Pro- gram, will be participating in the 2nd Annual "National Night Out" on August 13, 1985, between 8 and 9 p.m. Coordinated by Neighborhood Watch leaders and Law Enforcement personnel, communities from across the United States will simultaneous- ly join forces on this night for a special coast to coast Crime Preven- tion event. All citizens of Cottage Grove are in- vited to spend the hour between 8 and 9 p.m. outside in front of their homes with all outside lights on. The primary objectives of the "National Night Out" are to: 1. Demonstrate the value and ef- fectiveness of Police- Community Crime Prevention programs. 2. Generate support for and par- ticipation in local Neighborhood Crime Watch programs. 3. Strengthen neighborhood spirit in the anti -crime effort. 4. Send a powerful message to the criminal community letting them know that all neighborhoods across the USA are organized and watching. Please join us in this program and let other communities know Cottage Grove is watching. Together we can keep Cottage Grove a safe place to live. Dennis S. Cusick Chief of Police @45 C W G -CRIME 45 -CRIME 45- CRIME45- TIPS you have any information about these or any other crimes, � A V If PLEASE CALL 45- CRIME, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE LA 41 FOR A REWARD! m W BURGLARY 8500 block of Keats Avenue . ...........................1 /85 Misc. electronic equipment BURGLARY n 9900 block of Manning Avenue ......................... 2/85 i Miscellaneous household & electronic Lin M' BURGLARY M W 6800 block of 90th Street .............................. 2/85 c Weapons � ® MONEY THEFT 8600 block of Greenway ............................... 2/85 r BURGLARY 7900 block of 71st Street ... ...........................3 /85 m TV and Stereo equipment W vb BURGLARY 4/85 Cn � ® Park Senior High School .............................. Computer equipment Ca BURGLARY ® 8000 block of 115th Street ............................. 5/85 ic ,q Misc. electronic equipment m -917 3 IH -9V WI -9b IU -9b John But, Assistant Ice Arena Manager receives Outstanding Employee Award from Mayor Roger Peterson. In 1984, John received the Assistant Manager of the Year Award from the Minnesota Ice Arena Manager's Associa- tion.