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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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