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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-17 MINUTESREGULAR MEETING COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL October 17, 2007 OPEN FORUM — 7:15 p.m. Open forum provides a person an opportunity to inform the Council of a problem or to request information related to City business not scheduled for Council action and on the Agenda. Present: Council Member Myron Bailey, Acting Mayor Council Member Mark Grossklaus Council Member Fred Luden Council Member Pat Rice Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Howard Blin, Community Development Director Les Burshten, Public Works Director Ron Hedberg, Finance Director Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer Mike Norton, City Attorney Craig Woolery, Public Safety Director Not Present: Mayor Sandy Shiely. Acting Mayor Bailey opened the Open Forum at 7:15 p.m. There being no speakers, Acting Mayor Bailey closed the Open Forum at 7:15 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, held a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80 Street South. Acting Mayor Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Myron Bailey, Acting Mayor Council Member Mark Grossklaus Council Member Fred Luden Council Member Pat Rice Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Howard Blin, Community Development Director Les Burshten, Public Works Director Regular Meeting — October 17, 2007 Cottage Grove City Council Page 2 Ron Hedberg, Finance Director Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer Mike Norton, City Attorney Craig Woolery, Public Safety Director Not Present: Mayor Sandy Shiely. ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY GROSSKLAUS, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. PRESENTATIONS A. Recreation Department Summer Volunteers Mark Schneider, on behalf of the Recreation Department, acknowledged and thanked this season's Rec Works Program volunteers: Christine Brown, Chelsea Butler, Terry Devine, Dustin Frisk, Shawn Gill, Dakota Holman, Becka Pavick, Zack Smith, Tyler Stewart, Megan Terry, Katie Van Heran, Jordan Vanselow. He then presented them with their stipend checks, provided through a grant from the Bailey Foundation. Acting Mayor Bailey thanked the group on the behalf of the Council and Community. B. Winter Parking Ban/Snowmobile Update Sergeant Mike Coffey presented an update regarding this year's snowmobile laws and winter parking ban. Snowmobilinq • Governed by: • State Statutes, Section 84 — 50 mph speed limit; current registration displayed; no driving on roadway, inside shoulder, or median of four-lane roadway; driver must be born after December 31, 1976, and have a safety certificate (www.dnr.state.mn.us). • City Code Title 6, Chapter 6— 30 mph or less on City streets, snowmobile must have a dead-man throttle, and driver must wear a helmet. Snowmobiles are allowed on designated trails (and going directly to/from them), private property (driver's personal property or landowner's permission), and extreme right-hand side of City roads. Snowmobiles are not allowed on Jamaica Avenue befinreen 70 and East Point Douglas, boulevards, parks (including Hamlet Park), schools, or areas posted "no snowmobiles." Hours permitted to operate a snowmobile: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, with only exceptions being a designated trail system or snow emergency declared by the Mayor. • Enforced by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Washington County Sheriff's DepartmenYs Lakes and Trails Unit, focal snow patrol and on-duty officers. 2 Regular Meeting — October 17, 2007 Cottage Grove City Council Page 3 Winter Parkinq Ban The winter parking ban prohibits parking on City streets 2-6 a.m., is governed by City Ordinance 6-2-1, and typically is in effect from October 1 through April 30, though beginning this year (for consistency) will continue throughout the year. Pre-enforcement will be through publications, the media, and snowmobile clubs. Informational flyers will be placed now on vehicles and will then escalate to written warrants and citations. Violators must remove their vehicles from the streets within 15 minutes of a City employee requesting them to do so. Towing is utilized when a vehicle has received multiple citations and interFeres with snow/ice mitigation and costs (to the violator) $79.88 tow charge (Southeast Towing in Inver Grove Heights, 7401 Dickman Trail, 651-451-9721), $20-per-day storage fee, $24 court fine (payable to Washington County Court Administration) for each tag. If special needs arise for on-street parking (such as for a one-night family gathering), residents can call the Cottage Grove Police Department, to discuss on a case-by-case basis. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Rice pulled Items I and N to acknowledge donations ($100 for the purchase of coffee and cookies) for the Jamaica Av Ceremony on October 16, 2007, and Wal-Mart ($50) and Kohl's ($500) Youth Safety Camp. MOTION BY LUDEN, SECONDED BY RICE, TO: made by Bonestroo enue Ribbon-Cutting for the 14 Annual A. ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: I. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2007. B. EXECUTE THE COST-SHARE ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH WASHINGTON WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR THE PINE TREE VALLEY PARK ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS TOTALING $11,215.40. C. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO REQUEST THAT THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONDUCT A SPEED STUDY FOR HADLEY AVENUE SOUTH BETWEEN 90 STREET SOUTH AND 103 STREET SOUTH. D. 1) ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 837 APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS ON THE EAST RAVINE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND TO BUILDING SETBACK REQUIREMENTS; AND 2) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-191 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE SUMMARY. E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-192 APPROVING 1) THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND THE VARIANCES TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 30-FOOT BY 3 Regular Meeting — October 17, 2007 Cottage Grove Cify Council Page 4 50-FOOT ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AT 8600 KIMBRO AVENUE SOUTH, 2) A VARIANCE TO ALLOW THREE ACCESSORY STRUCTURES WHEN TWO ARE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED, AND 3) A VARIANCE TO REAR AND SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-193 APPROVING THE VARIANCE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED IN FRONT OF THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE AT 8035 RIVER ACRES ROAD. G. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-194 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS FOR HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE COTTAGE GROVE, WHICH WOULD CREATE ONE COMMERCIAL LOT FOR THE EXISTING HOLIDAY STATION AT 8101 HADLEY AVENUE. H. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-195 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HAMLET PARK SOUTH, WHICH WILL BE LOCATED NORTH OF 95 STREET AND WEST OF HEMINGWAY AVENUE (THE WERNER ELECTRIC SITE), TO CREATE ONE INDUSTRIAL LOT AND THREE OUTLOTS. I. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-196 ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM BONESTROO FOR THE JAMAICA AVENUE RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY ON OCTOBER 16, 2007. J. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF BAILEY HILL FROM THE HUMAN SERVICES/HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND DECLARE A VACANCY. K. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-197 IN SUPPORT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT COMPLETION BY THE MINNESTOA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. L. RECEIVE NOTICE OF PAY EQUITY COMPLIANCE FOR 2007. M. PASS ORDINANCE NO. 828 AMENDING THE FEES FOR (1) WATER, SANITARY SEWER, AND STORMWATER USAGE, (2) GOLF COURSE, (3) ICE ARENA, (4) LAND USE DEVELOPMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008, AND (5) AMBULANCE SERVICE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2007, AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-198 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THESE FEES BY TITLE AND SUMMARY. N. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-199 ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR THE 14 ANNUAL SAFETY CAMP. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES None. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Conduct public hearinq and consider authorizinq issuance of an On-Sale Wine Liauor License (allowina for the sale of strong beer) and an On-Sale 3.2% Liquor License to Carbone's of Cottaqe Grove, Inc., 7155 Jorqensen Lane South. Staff recommendation is to hold the public hearing and authorize issuance of the liquor licenses for the remainder of 2007 and all of 2008, conditioned on compliance with the 4 Regular Meeting — October 17, 2007 Cottage Grove City Council Page 5 provisions of the Cottage Grove City Code and Minnesota Statutes relating to alcoholic beverages, compliance with the conditions outlined in Resolution No. 05-068 approving the conditional use permit, receipt of a certificate of liquor liability insurance, and payment of 2007 (prorated) and 2008 license fees. During the required background investigation, no facts were found that would constitute a basis for denial of the application. Acting Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. There being no speakers, Acting Mayor Bailey closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. MOTION BY GROSSKLAUS, SECONDED BY RICE, TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF AN ON-SALE WINE LIQUOR LICENSE (ALLOWING FOR THE SALE OF STRONG BEER) AND AN ON-SALE 3.2% LIQUOR LICENSE TO CARBONE'S OF COTTAGE GROVE, INC., 7155 JORGENSEN LANE SOUTH, FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2007 AND ALL OF 2008, CONDITIONED ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE COTTAGE GROVE CITY CODE AND MINNESOTA STATUTES RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN RESOLUTION NO. 05-068 APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, RECEIPT OF A CERTIFICATE OF LIQUOR LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND PAYMENT OF 2007 (PRORATED) AND 2008 LICENSE FEES. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. B. 1) Conduct public hearinq and consider assessment for the removal of weeds on private propertv and 2) Adopt a resolution adoptinp the assessments for the project The Finance Director described the process being used to contact and ask property owners to remove high weeds and reported that there were 22 such properties in 2007 who received letters, 12 of which had not paid as of yet. Acting Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. There being no speakers, Acting Mayor Bailey closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. MOTION BY LUDEN, SECONDED BY GROSSKLAUS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-200 ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR REMOVAL OF WEEDS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. C. 1) Conduct public hearinq and consider assessment of public improvements for the Highwav 61 Roundabout Project and 2) Adopt a resolution adoptinq the assessments for the project. The Finance Director described the assessment process for the roundabout project, which had been described in detail in previously-held Council meetings, and reported that the 5 Regular Meeting — October 17, 2007 Cottage Grove City Council Page 6 roadway opened on October 6, though landscaping and concrete work would not be complete until next spring. The project cost is $2,467,617, with funding of $4,186,332, including $96,000 in City and $1,929,182 in commercial property assessments. Property assessments are designated by tiers, based on benefit of parcel and proximity, trip generation, and area acreage. There is a credit of $108,000 taken off the assessed amounts, which is not included in the assessments, and no residential properties have been assessed. Assessment formula is acreage rate per tier (times) number of acres (equals) amount to be assessed, with assessments spread over 15 years (first year highest annual amount) at 7% interest (no interest accrued if pay within 30 days). 78 property owners are in the assessment area, with 36 less than $5,000, 17 $5,000-10,000, seven $10,000-20,000, and 18 over $20,000. The appeal process was noted by the Finance Director, who reported receipt of letters of objection from Mars II Inc, Peter Houser, Cottage Grove Marketplace LLC, Goodhue Adams, SuperValue Holdings Inc., EA 394 Associates LLC & Geller Properties, Darin Husaby, Pottinger Jones, Karnes Enterprise Inc., Jeff Bieter Real Estate LLC, Partners Prop & Inv LLC, Kiekhoefer Mgmt, and 3M Cottage Grove, plus an additional one turned in this evening. He stated that those wishing to appeal should provide an objection letter to the City that includes their name, address, property identification, and reason for objection. Acting Mayor Bailey opened the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. John Schmidt, 7319 Innsdale Avenue South, stated that he isn't a business owner but thinks the assessment is unfair and shouldn't be as much as it is for the businesses, because many of them won't benefit except perhaps during rush hour or if they do a lot of trucking. He said he is retired and doesn't commute through that area but thinks consumers should pay for it on a regular tax roll. Peter Houser, 8647 East Point Douglas Road, stated that he had submitted a letter of objection and has finro plots in the area of East Point Douglas Road. He believes the proposed assessment is unacceptable and commercial property owners are being assessed disproportionately for benefits received. He said the roundabout benefits all property owners in Cottage Grove and should be allocated equally among all property owners of the City. Mr. Houser also cited loss of business during the 2-1/2-month construction, which he said he will never make up. He said the City and businesses are splitting the assessment roughly 50% equally but, if compared on a per-square-foot basis, the picture is totally unfair. Mr. Houser thanked the Council for the opportunity to express his views and asked that they consider the assessment in a fair and equitable manner. There being no additional speakers, Acting Mayor Bailey closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY ACTING MAYOR BAILEY, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-201 ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HIGHWAY 61 ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. 0 Regular Meeting — October 17, 2007 Cottage Grove City Council Page 7 Council Member Luden stated that opportunity lost for businesses during construction cannot be a factor but he would like to see what the actual value increase will be for businesses because of the project. The Finance Director responded by stating that the assessment is based on policy for this type of project and that tiers were developed to determine the amounts (based on project cost and cap on value) and assessments cannot be based on values of properties. He cited the consulting appraiser's final opinion that one tier needed to be reduced and one significantly increased, based on per-acreage basis. The City Administrator added that the City has the obligation to satisfy the accordance (if assessment is appealed) that the project benefits the property equal to or greater than the assessment. He also reiterated that the City consulted with an appraiser about the project and it was his opinion that Tier 1 property assessments could double from what was proposed, that those properties would benefit in that amount. Council Member Grossklaus commented that he was disappointed in the whole assessment process and feels for the property owners in Tier 1, that it is a poor way of doing business to quote an assessment figure and then triple it, though it could have been higher. He stated, however, that he would be voting for the assessment. Council Member Rice agreed with Council Member Grossklaus. He said the project was necessary but acknowledged that the funding to accomplish it has been a hassle. He said he was disappointed that it got to the point of showing one card and bringing out another, which he feels terrible about, but said he would be voting for the assessment as well. Acting Mayor Bailey agreed with other Council Members and said he wished the process would have been different. He said that he hoped something would be learned from the appraisal process, that there was a lot of rushing to get through it, but said in the long run the roundabout is the right solution for the area and it will benefit all, perhaps attracting other businesses. He said he would also be voting in favor of the assessment. MOTION CARRIED 3-1 (LUDEN) BID AWARDS None. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Consider approvina the contractual agreement with RSP Architects for architectural services for the Ice Arena Expansion Proiect at $324,800 subiect to the Citv Attorney's approval. The City Engineer provided an update regarding the Ice Arena Expansion project, displaying drawings of the two levels of the arena as well as a schematic drawing. The requested revisions were to expand the warming area and circulating area befinreen the two rinks, which resulted in a reduction of the meeting room size and put a stairwell at the exterior of the building; rest rooms for use both in the existing and proposed facilities; and locker rooms Regular Meeting — October 17, 2007 Cottage Grove City Council Page 8 underneath seating area. The revisions, which provide for a$50,000 savings, include the reduction of the building to 2,400 square feet, creating a 16 x 30 lock room with removal of one single toilet, reduction of the meeting room size, and cost-saving modifications from the full concept entrance (scope of front entrance, removal of exterior lighting (not security) and windows, style of panels, landscaping, building reduction by two feet, and bid alternates for lobby, warm area expansion, meeting room finishes, figure skating room, and refrigeration system). She noted that the figure-skating facility was not furnished as part of the project. The City Administrator pointed out that the proposed project is $6.1 million, resources are under that amount, but there are opportunities to close the gap. He said he hoped that the architect and construction manager would identify additional cost savings or provide numbers in a conservative fashion. Council Member Grossklaus acknowledged the need to try to save money but expressed the importance of not skimping on the entryway, to accommodate volume. He said meeting rooms could be shelled and be improved as funding becomes available. Council Member Rice agreed. Acting Mayor Bailey asked if the City had received money of major consequence for the project. The City Administrator responded by stating that $2,200 had been received to date but hoped for more, noting that the ice arena manager is working with boosters to put together a fundraising campaign. Acting Mayor Bailey asked whether there would be opportunities for savings on the exterior lighting. The City Engineer responded by stating that the glass element could be removed and exterior lighting adjusted. Acting Mayor Bailey asked whether the seating capacity reduction from 600 would create a significant savings, and the City Engineer stated that it would not. Council Member Grossklaus cited the project's need for soil correction, and the City Engineer stated that it was more extensive in the center of the building but she is comfortable knowing that there will be no surprises with regard to that. MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY GROSSKLAUS, TO APPROVE THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RSP ARCHITECTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE ICE ARENA EXPANSION PROJECT AT $324,800 SUBJECT TO THE CITY ATTORNEY'S APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. B. 1) Consider adoptinq an ordinance amending the Citv Code to add lanquaqe requlating and licensinq Tattoo and Bodv Art establishments, 2) Consider adoptinq a resolution authorizinq publication of the ordinance bv title and summary, and 3) Consider adoptinq an ordinance establishing fees regardinq the licensinq of Tattoo and Body Art establishments. The Community Development Director reported that the proposed requirements deal with health and sanitary issues for Tattoo and Body Art establishments and model several in E:� Regular Meeting — October 17, 2007 Cottage Grove City Council Page 9 St. Paul. He stated that the Public Safety Commission reviewed the proposed regulations and provided two suggestions: first, that latex gloves not be allowed and, second, minors not be allowed to obtain tattoos even with parental consent, thus resulting in the only service these establishments could do for minors would be ear piercing. The City Administrator clarified that the Public Safety Commission recommended adoption of the ordinance as presented in the Council packets and the two suggestions were not voted on at the Commission. MOTION BY GROSSKLAUS, SECONDED BY RICE, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 829 AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD LANGUAGE REGULATING AND LICENSING TATTOO AND BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-202 AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF THE ORIDNANCE BY TITLE AND SUMMARY, AND TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 830 ESTABLISHING FEES REGARDING THE LICENSING OF TATTOO AND BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS None. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Council Member Grossklaus stated that the MNDOT sign for drivers going south on 61 and Jamaica into the roundabout is confusing, pointing left when drivers should go right. He asked whether the MNDOT Deputy Commissioner could attend the Council's next meeting and explain why the sign is being used. The City Administrator responded that the Deputy Commissioner would be invited to the next Council meeting. The City Engineer responded by stating that there is another type of arrow that could be used (fish hook type) that has a dot in the center and shows an arrow going around the circle, however, MNDOT did not have that sign in their manual and so is not approved to use for the roundabout. She stated that MNDOT said the City could pursue a federal test case for the fish hook, in this instance, but that they don't have the staff time to pursue an experimental study. The City Engineer added that the only concession made by MNDOT has been to allow a pavement marquee sign. She said they also don't support speed advisory signs upon entering the roundabout because it creates confusion in yielding conditions. The Public Works Director said there have been a number of complaints and Public Safety would like to see the arrows changed, it is ridiculous that the current MNDOT signs are being allowed, and his department will pursue a change aggressively. He said, otherwise, the roundabout has been working nicely with no backups, though added that City staff have observed a few drivers going the wrong way. Acting Mayor Bailey announced that the Strawberry Festival Committee would be conducting a fundraiser and information would be in the week's Bulletin and tickets available at the City � Regular Meeting — October 17, 2007 Cottage Grove City Council Page 10 Hali, with proceeds going to the 2008 event, to be held on Father's Day weekend. PAY BILLS MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY LUDEN, TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF CHECK NUMBERS 152307 TO 152533 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,696,505.88. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. WORKSHOP SESSION — OPEN A. Aqgregate Industries Mining Expansion Proposal. The Community Development Director provided a brief overview regarding the expansion proposal and stated that the environmental issues would be addressed in the environmental impact statement and that the process would likely take finro to three years to conclude. Bob Huber, 2915 Watersview, Eagan, provided additional background information and described the proposal. Aggregate Industries seeks to conduct, in approximately 229 acres of the 404 acre mining expansion area below the backwaters of the Mississippi River that was begun 11 years ago, a sand and gravel extraction process similar to the current mining operations on Lower Grey Cloud Island. He reported that several studies have been conducted such as hydrology, muscles and invertebrates, fishery and waterFowl, and the proposal is doable, with less significant impact. Mr. Huber stated that the environmental review process is long, stakeholders and neighbors of the mine have generated the scoping document, and the pros and cons have been discussed among his company, City staff, and the Army Corps of Engineers. He stated the Corps of Engineers is in "the driver's seat," as the proposal may trigger federal environmental statement thresholds, and the DNR has agreed that the City and Corps of Engineers are the appropriate Responsible Government Units (RGUs) for the process but they would like to be part of the technical advisory committee. The next steps going forward will be approval of a Memorandum of Understanding among the Army Corps, the City, and Aggregate Industries; approval of a payment and reimbursement agreement befinreen the City and Aggregate Industries; establish the technical advisory committee and have the committee review the draft scoping document and draft decision document and provide to Council for its review; and if Council agrees those documents are substantially complete, then start the public process. The public process includes 400 days and two public meetings, four press releases, and five notices in the State EQB Monitor. Mr. Huber also suggested meeting several times with the technical advisory committee, neighbors on the Island, and City staff members, as well as several other times with the DNR, Corps of Engineers, etc., so the process will be thoroughly publicly reviewed. He said the important thing is that the process be done right, though also noting that the company would like to see it begin as soon as possible. 10 Regular Meeting — Ocfober 17, 2007 Cottage Grove City Council Page 11 Mr. Huber stated that he will be meeting next Tuesday with the DNR Commission and extended an open invitation for City staff and Council to attend. The Community Development Director stated that there would be an attempt to minimize duplication of work among the various units and federal processes could dovetail, which would be detailed in the Memorandum of Understanding. He said it is expected that the document would come before the Council within a month for review, noting also that the City would lead the EIS process and hire the consulting team to perform the work but would be reimbursed by Aggregate Industries. He also emphasized that the DNR will play a major role in the project. Council Member Rice inquired as to who owns the property at the end of the island, and the Community Development Director stated that there were various property owners including a church. Council Member Rice asked that the City ensure that those owners are on board with the project before proceeding. The Community Development Director also stated that the City will want to investigate the economic impacts of the Island, what the proposal will mean for the City, and the reimbursement agreement. Acting Mayor Bailey also asked that consideration be given, and alert provided to those who may be impacted across the bay, river, or site lines. Council Member Grossklaus inquired about the gravel tax. Mr. Huber stated that Aggregate Industries pays seven cents per ton of gravel sold off the property and is supporting an increase to double that amount to 15 cents, with the difference going 100% to the host community. WORKSHOP SESSION — CLOSED None. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY LUDEN, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:11 P.M. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Mary Heintz TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 11