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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-16 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL February 16, 2005 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. Mayor Shiely encouraged persons to limit their remarks to two (2) minutes per issue. Present: Mayor Sandy Shiely Council Member Myron Bailey Council Member Karla Bigham Council Member Mark Grossklaus Council Member Pat Rice Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Ron Hedberg, Finance and Administrative Services Director Howard Blin, Community Development Director Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer Mike Zurbey, Deputy Public Safety Director Les Burshten, Public Works Director Corrine Thomson, City Attorney th Rachel Neels, 7251 65 Street South, expressed concerns stating that rumors have been th circulating that the City is considering a walking path along 65 Street between Hinton & Hadley Avenues. Community Development Director Blin clarified that there is a water main project in that area. He th assured Ms. Neels that there would not be a walking path along 65 Street noting that the right- of-way is too narrow. Ms. Neels indicated that residents have not been notified, by mail, of any construction or projects in the area and asked if a notice would be sent to residents. City Engineer Levitt explained that the pre-construction meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2005. She stated that the City will know the contractor’s schedule at that time adding that notices would be sent informing the residents as soon as they have all of the details for the project. Ms. Neels asked if the pre-construction meeting would be open to the public. City Engineer Levitt confirmed that the pre-construction meeting is open to the public noting that the information they receive from this meeting would be included in the notice sent to the residents. Council Member Rice asked if the water main project would affect the area west of the school property along Hadley. City Engineer Levitt explained that the water main would connect at the school property to Hadley adding that the construction would affect residents west of the school. Regular Meeting – February 16, 2005 Cottage Grove City Council Page 2 She indicated that there would be detours and assured Council that the residents would be informed. Ms. Neel asked if there has been any further discussion concerning reducing the speed limit. City Administrator Schroeder stated that there have been no discussions and there are no plans to reduce the speed limit in this area. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota held a regular th meeting on Wednesday, February 16, 2005, at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80 Street South. Mayor Sandy Shiely called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Sandy Shiely Council Member Myron Bailey Council Member Karla Bigham Council Member Mark Grossklaus Council Member Pat Rice Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Ron Hedberg, Finance and Administrative Services Director Howard Blin, Community Development Director Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer Mike Zurbey, Deputy Public Safety Director Les Burshten, Public Works Director Corrine Thomson, City Attorney ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY BAILEY, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. PRESENTATIONS NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. January 19, 2005 Regular Meeting Mayor Shiely stated that the minutes stand approved as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR Regular Meeting – February 16, 2005 Cottage Grove City Council Page 3 Council Member Bigham asked to pull Item 4G for discussion. She stated that on behalf of the City Council she would like to thank Tennis Sanitation for their donation of waste removal services for the City of Cottage Grove facilities. Mayor Shiely asked to pull Items 4L and 4M for discussion. She stated that Item 4L is a request to consider approval of a rural subdivision to create two lots of 6.34 acres and 3 acres at 9016 Kimbro Avenue South. She referenced page 3, Grading/Drainage, stating that there are three existing metal sheds currently located within the proposed easement area. She clarified that the buildings would be allowed to remain in the easement, with the understanding that if the buildings should ever be damaged in excess of 50 percent of the reconstruction value that they would not be allowed to rebuild. Community Development Director Blin confirmed adding that the applicants would also be required to give the City an indemnification letter acknowledging that the City would not be held responsible for any damage that could occur to the structures or contents due to their location in the drainage easement. Mayor Shiely referenced Item 4M, receiving information on proposed zoning code amendments that the Planning Commission would be addressing in 2005 and referenced Item 8, Replacement of Nonconforming Structures and asked if the last sentence indicates that the zoning codes are in conflict with State law. Community Development Director Blin stated that he does not believe the zoning codes are in conflict with State law and explained that the City is requiring the easement for drainage purposes. He further explained that the City could have the buildings removed now adding that it is impractical and unlikely that the drainage would actually come up to the easement. He stated that the current buildings can remain but if destroyed the buildings could not be rebuilt. City Attorney Thomson further clarified that the City operates more as the owner of the easement property and this would be accomplished via an agreement that is recorded. She stated that the Owner has consent adding that the other operates as a government regulator not an owner, which is what makes them different. Mayor Shiely stated that Consent Agenda Items 4K, 4W, and 4X, have been moved to the Regular Agenda, Unfinished and New Business. Mayor Shiely stated that two items on the Consent Agenda call for public hearings. She referenced Item 4H, stating that the Washington County Assessor has scheduled a public hearing for the 2005 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization/Open Book Meetings. She stated that the public hearing will be held at the Cottage Grove City Hall on Thursday, April 7, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Shiely then referenced Item 4U stating that a public hearing on increases to the City’s utility area charges would be held at the March 16, 2005 Regular City Council meeting. MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY GROSSKLAUS, TO: A. ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-014, A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT FOR $18,863.52 TO VOLK SEWER AND WATER FOR THE GATEWAY UTILITY REHABILITATION PHASE 1 SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION PROJECT. C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-015 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE WORKPLACE ACCIDENT AND INJURY REDUCTION (AWAIR) PROGRAM EMPLOYEE SAFETY MANUAL. Regular Meeting – February 16, 2005 Cottage Grove City Council Page 4 D. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF LOFFLER DICTATION EQUIPMENT. E. APPROVE PURCHASE OF STUDIO RINK DASHER BOARDS FROM ATHLETICA, INC. FOR $45,990.00. F. APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR A STREET LIGHT TH AT THE CORNER OF HINTON AVENUE AND 65 STREET SOUTH. G. ACCEPT TENNIS SANITATION’S DONATION OF WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE FOR 2005. H. AUTHORIZE THE REQUEST OF WASHINGTON COUNTY ASSESSOR TO SCHEDULE REGIONAL 2005 BOARD OF APPEALS AND EQUALIZATION/OPEN BOOK MEETINGS. I. RECEIVE THE RESIGNATION OF EDDY WUORENMA FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION. J. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-016 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A FITNESS CENTER AT 8700 EAST POINT DOUGLAS ROAD SOUTH, DBA/ SNAP FITNESS CENTER. K. MOVED TO ITEM 8B. L. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-017 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A RURAL SUBDIVISION TO SUBDIVIDE A 9.34-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND INTO TWO PARCELS OF 6.34 ACRES AND 3 ACRES AT 9016 KIMBRO AVENUE SOUTH (KRIS/ELIZABETH MYHRE) M. RECEIVE INFORMATION ON PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL ADDRESS IN 2005. N. RECEIVE INFORMATION ON RESTAURANT PARKING REQUIREMENTS. O. APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS: 1. GLEN BROWN, NANETTE LACHAPELLE, FRANCES RATZLAFF, AND AARON ROLLOFF TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR TWO-YEAR TERMS OF MARCH 1, 2005 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2007. 2. JIM SHINN AND CHRISTIE THOMPSON TO HUMAN SERVICES/HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FOR TWO-YEAR TERMS OF MARCH 1, 2005 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2007. 3. TIM SIRIANNI TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM OF MARCH 1, 2005 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2007. 4. KEN BRITTAIN AND MANUEL RICART TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THREE-YEAR TERM OF MARCH 1, 2005 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2008 5. BRIAN HAGEN, JEFFERY ROTHECKER AND DAVID WICK TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM OF MARCH 1, 2005 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2007. 6. ROBERT DORNSBACH AND GARY KJELLBERG TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM OF MARCH 1, 2005 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2007. P. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE TORO WORKMAN 3200 UTILITY VEHICLE WITH BALL FIELD GROOMER FOR $16,991.73 FROM MTI DISTRIBUTING AFTER TRADE IN PLUS SALES TAX. Q. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE TORO GROUNDSMASTER 328D SIX-FOOT MOWER FOR $15,604.38 FROM MTI DISTRIBUTING, HOLDER OF THE MINNESOTA MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DIVISION CONTRACT, AFTER TRADE IN PLUS SALES TAX. Regular Meeting – February 16, 2005 Cottage Grove City Council Page 5 R. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE NEW HOLLAND TN705A TRACTOR FROM WERNER IMPLEMENT, HOLDER OF THE MINNESOTA MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DIVISION CONTRACT, AFTER TRADE IN PLUS SALES TAX. S. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO REDI-HAUL TRAILERS FROM CARLSON TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT FOR A TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF $15,793.43 AFTER TRADE IN PLUS SALES TAX. T. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE TORO WORKMAN 4200 WITH 200-GALLON SPRAYER FROM MTI DISTRIBUTING FOR $32,169.28 WITH SALES TAX. U. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-018, A RESOLUTION SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INCREASE TO UTILITY AREA CHARGES. V. APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION: 1. DAWN ANDERSON TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2006; 2. DAVID THIEDE TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2007; AND 3. SHANE BAUER FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2008. W. MOVED TO ITEM 8C. X. MOVED TO ITEM 8D. Y. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-019 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW OF AN ADDITION TO A BUILDING AT 11865 POINT DOUGLAS ROAD SOUTH AND A VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED 75-FOOT REAR YARD SETBACK FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO 48 FEET. Z. RECEIVE UPDATE ON CODE ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS. AA. RATIFY ACTION TAKEN AT THE JANUARY 17, 1996 CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY ALLOWING AN EXEMPTION TO THE COTTAGE GROVE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT GAMBLING IN MORE THAN TWO LOCATIONS. BB. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-020 A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION OF COTTAGE GROVE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FOR A PREMISES PERMIT TO CONDUCT LAWFUL PURPOSE GAMBLING AT 7240 EAST POINT DOUGLAS ROAD, COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Hold the Public Hearing and Consider Authorizing Issuance of a Massage Business License and Massage Therapist License to Catherine Mosites/DBA Breath of Fresh Air to th Operate a Massage Business in her Residence Located at 9742 – 85 Street South. Mayor Shiely opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Regular Meeting – February 16, 2005 Cottage Grove City Council Page 6 th John Brink, 9637 85 Street South, asked why the City is allowing a business to come into a residential area. He expressed concerns stating that this is already a very busy area. He stated that there are many small children in the neighborhood and asked if this would increase the level of traffic and impact parking. Pat Mosites explained that his wife, Catherine Mosites, would be the only massage therapist at this location. He stated that there would only be one customer per hour and that the car would be parked in the driveway. He assured Council that they do not expect a heavy traffic load. Mayor Shiely noted that the Staff report indicates that the City’s Building Official, Bob LaBrosse, conducted an on-site inspection of the premise and evaluated the site in regard to public safety, and found no visible safety hazards. She further stated that it was determined that the business is capable of being confined from the intended residential nature of the home and that the parking area meets all requirements. Community Development Director Blin confirmed stating that the maximum number of cars that can be present at any one time on the site is two. Council Member Bigham stated that the City reviews business license renewals on an annual basis adding that this license would be reviewed again and if there are any issues at that time the City would then address them. Mr. Brink clarified that no signs or advertising would be posted outside the home that would indicate a business. Mr. Mosites confirmed. th Doreen Barta, 9713 85 Street South, stated that she is in support of the business. She stated that she does not believe there would be an impact to the traffic noting that it would probably be less than daycare. th Marcia Roberts, 9758 85 Street Place, stated that she and her family have no problems with the business, as it would not generate more than two cars at a time adding that she believes it would be a good business. Mayor Shiely closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Council Member Rice asked how many businesses are currently located in the residential areas of Cottage Grove. Community Development Director Blin stated that currently the City has approximately 100 home based businesses located in residential areas. MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY BAILEY, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A MASSAGE BUSINESS LICENSE AND MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSE TO CATHERINE MOSITES/DBA, BREATH OF FRESH AIR, TO OPERATE A MASSAGE BUSINESS IN HER RESIDENCE TH LOCATED AT 9742 – 85 STREET SOUTH. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. BID AWARDS NONE Regular Meeting – February 16, 2005 Cottage Grove City Council Page 7 UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Approving an Increase of the Annual Base Urban Residential Stormwater Utility Fund Rate from $21.00 to $40.00 for 2005 and 2006 with an Additional Increase of $2.00 in 2007. Mayor Shiely explained that this was tabled from the last meeting to provide the Community with an opportunity to review the proposed storm water utility fund rate increase. MOTION BY GROSSKLAUS, SECONDED BY RICE, TO APPROVE AN INCREASE OF THE ANNUAL BASE URBAN RESIDENTIAL STORM WATER UTILITY FUND RATE FROM $21.00 TO $40.00 FOR 2005 AND 2006 WITH AN ADDITIONAL INCREASE OF $2.00 IN 2007, AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY FEE SCHEDULE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. B. Consider Approving a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review to Allow an Addition to Cottage Grove Junior High School, 9775 Indian Boulevard South. Community Development Director Blin explained that the proposed addition to the Cottage Grove Junior High School requires a conditional use permit. The School District is proposing a minor expansion of approximately 3,600 - 3,800 square feet to house a program for autistic children, currently located at Grey Cloud Elementary. Mayor Shiely stated that the proposed landscaping is an issue that has come up between the school district and the City before. She expressed concerns stating that the landscaping is sparse and does not meet the City ordinance requirements. Shiely stated that she does not understand how they could have a junior high school that does not meet the landscaping requirements, and asked if the landscaping was done prior to the City establishing landscaping requirements. Community Development Director Blin stated that he was not sure of the timing noting that he would clarify this for Council. Mayor Shiely stated that it is her hope that the school would work to bring their landscaping up to current standards. She asked if the ten trees would bring them up to standard. Community Development Director Blin stated that it would not bring the landscaping, as a whole, up to standards but it does bring the expansion up to standards. Mayor Shiely stated that the landscaping is something that should be discussed and asked that landscaping be included for discussion with the Planning Commission. Council Member Rice asked Public Works Director Burshten if they have any trees available from the reclamation project that could be included for the school. Public Works Director Burshten stated that it could be a possibility adding that he would verify and bring it back to Council for further discussion. MOTION BY BIGHAM, SECONDED BY BAILEY, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-021 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW AN ADDITION TO COTTAGE GROVE JUNIOR HIGH AT 9775 INDIAN BOULEVARD SOUTH. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Regular Meeting – February 16, 2005 Cottage Grove City Council Page 8 C. Consider Approving the 2005 Mining Permit to Allow Aggregate Industries to continue their Mining Operations on Lower Grey Cloud Island Community Development Director Blin stated that Aggregate Industries has submitted their annual mining permit application to continue mining and processing aggregate materials on Lower Grey Cloud Island. He stated that the City reviews the permit requests on an annual basis and reviewed the process with Council. He provided Council with a brief overview of the property and the access points from Cottage Grove. One of the conditions of the permit for this year is that the City is clarifying future mining areas. He further explained that this permit does not give them permission to mine in the proposed or future mining areas adding that the City is not granting them any rights to mine in future mining areas. Blin stated that interpretive signs would be allowed to provide information on the geology of Grey Cloud Island and the current mining operations adding that graphics showing a specific future development plan for the property would not be allowed. Council Member Grossklaus asked for clarification on the proposed landscaping plan. He asked if they would be planting trees that could eventually be removed or would they be planted along the berm area. Community Development Director Blin indicated that it could be possible that the trees could be removed. He explained that there is a reclamation plan stating that when the mining is done, the area would require re-grading and planting. Council Member Bigham referenced the proposed planting of 250 trees and asked if this is done every year. She asked if there is a process in place that shows Council the trees have actually been planted. Community Development Director Blin explained that the City has an arborist that reviews the area, confirms what has been planted, and whether the plantings survived the season. Council Member Bailey referenced the public boat access and asked if they are having any discussions with them that would bring them to an agreement for access. Community Development Director Blin confirmed that they have had discussions with Aggregate Industries for a boat launch. The discussions are ongoing and they are looking towards the possibility of County property for the boat launch. Patty Christensen, Assistant Property Manager, and Doug Wermerskirchen, Plant Manager, clarified the tree plantings. Ms. Christensen confirmed that 250 trees would be planted and assured the Council that an arborist would visit the area twice a year. She stated that Aggregate Industries is very willing to discuss and negotiate an agreement with the City for a boat launch. MOTION BY BAILEY, SECONDED BY GROSSKLAUS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-022 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2005 MINING PERMIT FOR AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES, INC. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. D. Consider Approving a Zoning Amendment to Modify the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Pine Grove of Cottage Grove, a Site Plan Review of an 11,021 Square Foot Multi- Tenant Retail Building and a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Drive-Through Window at 8800 East Point Douglas Road South. Regular Meeting – February 16, 2005 Cottage Grove City Council Page 9 Community Development Director Blin stated that this property is the last vacant parcel in a PUD approved by the City Council in December 2000. He explained that the PUD included the adjacent bank and retail buildings as well as the existing 124-unit town home development located north of the site. At the time of the PUD approval, the parcel was designated for restaurant development. An amendment to the PUD is necessary for the currently proposed multiple tenant retail building. Blin provided the Council with a brief overview of the conditional use permit, the site plan, access points, and parking. Council Member Bigham asked if the parking would be adequate for restaurants that would be open until 9-10 p.m. She expressed concerns that if they get a business that holds a lot of vehicles that the area could become too congested. Community Development Director Blin stated that generally the parking would be adequate noting that they would have to consider the type of restaurant and the size of the restaurant. If it is determined that there is not enough parking it would come back for further review. Council Member Bigham asked about the turning radius for delivery trucks and emergency vehicles. Community Development Director Blin stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the turning radius and found that it would be satisfactory for both emergency vehicles and delivery trucks. He stated that the Public Safety Commission has also reviewed this. Jay Fieder, Positive Companies, Inc., stated that this is their second development in Cottage Grove noting that they only have two vacant spaces left. He stated that they like to provide small spaces for local entrepreneurs and smaller tenants adding that they too are concerned with the parking, as it could become a problem for the businesses. He assured the Council that they would not place two restaurants of medium or larger size due to the parking. He referenced the turning radius stating that most of their centers do not have semis coming through noting that most small businesses utilize smaller delivery vehicles with front deliveries. Council Member Grossklaus asked if signage would be posted to ensure that people do not go the wrong way. He asked if they have signage size standards included with the PUD. Community Development Director Blin assured the Council that there would be directional signage for traffic adding that the size standards are included as a part of the PUD. Council Member Bailey asked if a monument sign is planned. Mr. Feider stated that they do not plan to install a monument sign as it is very close to the freeway and is very visible. Council Member Bailey asked if they would include irrigation requirements in the landscaping revisions. Community Development Director Blin confirmed that irrigation is required and would be included in the landscaping proposal. MOTION BY BAILEY, SECONDED BY RICE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 767 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 690, WHICH APPROVED A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT NAMED PINE GROVE OF COTTAGE GROVE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY BIGHAM TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 05-023 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW OF AN 11,021 SQUARE FOOT MULTI- Regular Meeting – February 16, 2005 Cottage Grove City Council Page 10 TENANT RETAIL BUILDING AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DRIVE- THROUGH LANE AT 8800 EAST POINT DOUGLAS ROAD SOUTH. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS NONE COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Council Member Grossklaus stated that the Recreation Department is putting on a Youth Expo February 17, 2005. Mayor Shiely stated that the Crossroads Church, Touch of Home Group, is having a concert to honor of our armed forces on March 12, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Council Member Bailey stated that he had the opportunity to sit in on a meeting with the Historic Preservation Committee. He stated that the Committee plans to put together a deck of cards that would commemorate the history of Cottage Grove. He stated that the plan is to gather information on local people, historic places, and area lore to include on each card within the deck. He stated that the Community, Council, and Commissions could contact John Burbank at City Hall with any ideas, suggestions or pictures for inclusion. He stated that it is their hope to have the deck of cards ready for the Strawberry Fest. Council Member Bigham referenced the water fees and unfunded mandates stating that Council had discussed the possibility of sending a letter to John Kline regarding the unfunded mandates and asked if the letter had been completed. She suggested meeting with County, State and Watershed representatives to discuss a more efficient way to deal with these issues. Mayor Shiely asked if she and Council Member Bailey would be interested in serving on this Committee. Council Member Bailey and Council Member Bigham agreed. Mayor Shiely asked if anyone has noticed the number of large car-carrying trucks traveling th through the City, specifically along Jamaica, Point Douglas and 90 Street. Council Member Grossklaus stated that he has seen them in the parking lot and also near Applebee’s. Council Member Bigham stated that she sees them driving through the area every morning. Mayor Shiely expressed concerns and asked if the roads are able to handle the traffic. Public Works Director Burshten stated that the City has discussed this with them in the past noting that their routes are not designated to go through town. He stated that he would discuss City concerns with them again. PAY BILLS MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY BIGHAM, TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF CHECK NUMBERS 138555 THROUGH 138809 TOTALING $439,520.20. (CHECKS 138555 – 138589 IN THE AMOUNT OF $118,179.20 ISSUED PRIOR TO COUNCIL APPROVAL.) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Regular Meeting – February 16, 2005 Cottage Grove City Council Page 11 WORKSHOP SESSION – OPEN NONE WORKSHOP SESSION – CLOSED NONE ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BIGHAM, SECONDED BY BAILEY, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:32 P.M. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Bonita Sullivan TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.