HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-16 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL
August 16, 2000
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
Denzer encouraged persons to limit their remarks to two (2) minutes per issue.
Present: Acting Mayor Cheryl Kohls
Council Member Pat Rice
Council Member Sandy Shiely
Council Member Jim Wolcott
Absent: Mayor Denzer
Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator
James Kinsey, Director of Public Safety
Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer, BRAA
There were no open forum items.
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota held a regular meeting
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on Wednesday, August 16, 2000, at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80 Street South. Acting
Mayor Kohls called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Acting Mayor Cheryl Kohls
Council Member Pat Rice
Council Member Sandy Shiely
Council Member Jim Wolcott
Absent: Mayor Denzer
Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
James Kinsey, Director of Public Safety
Corrine Thomson, City Attorney, Kennedy & Graven
Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator
Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer, BRAA
Kim Lindquist, Director of Community Development
Elizabeth Johnson, Director of Finance
Les Burshten, Public Works Director
Acting Mayor Kohls presided over the meeting.
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO APPROVE THE FINAL AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED. 4-0.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Minnesota Chiefs of Police Educational Foundation Scholarship Award to Danielle Saver
Chief Kinsey presented Ms. Saver with a scholarship check in the amount of $750 toward her law
enforcement education. He described the circumstances surrounding the award and wished her
the best of luck in completing her education. He explained that Ms. Saver started employment as
a Community Service Officer with the City on Monday.
B. Minnesota Disc Golf Association Update on Oakwood Disc Golf Course by Chuck Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy, Director of Course Development for the Frisbee Association, and John
Frederickson, Director of Parks, updated Council on the plans for the Oakwood Disc Golf Course.
Mr. Kennedy described the course itself and the current and future activities planned for it. He also
informed the Council of pending items.
Council Member Rice inquired whether baskets would be removed in the winter. Mr. Kennedy
replied that disc golf continues in winter, but cross-country skiing has also been considered for the
course during the winter months in order to maximize usage of the park.
Council Member Shiely inquired about fees for usage. Mr. Kennedy explained that the course
does not charge a fee, and that only one local course does so. He offered that perhaps fees are a
wave of the future. He described the difficulty in policing the situation with so many access points
and lack of fencing.
Council Member Shiely explained that she wasn’t advocating revenue, but instead was voicing a
concern regarding misuse of the course, incurred costs for clean-up, and complaints from
neighbors. She mentioned alcohol use, noting that alcohol was allowed in Oakwood Park, and
noted that misuse could become a nuisance if golfers were unsupervised. Mr. Kennedy replied
that disc golf wasn’t a passive sport, and yet wasn’t as active as baseball. He described disc golf
as more environmentally friendly and less conducive to vandalism and misuse of facilities than
other organized sports. He explained that a comparable course in Roseville is in equal proximity to
a developed area and the adjacent neighborhood hasn’t experienced an excess of problems with
golfers.
Council Member Shiely pointed out that a neighborhood meeting wasn’t held prior to course
development and apologized to the viewing audience for that lack of foresight on the part of
Council.
Mr. Kennedy announced that the 2001 Pro World Championships are considering Oakwood as a
potential site. He described this event as a one-week international tournament, and he stated that
the City would benefit from the international exposure and commerce generated from the event.
Council Member Wolcott stated that the existing problems would be made worse if the park hosted
an international event. Council Member Shiely concurred.
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Acting Mayor Kohls stated that litter is a problem in the park, but more so around the picnic areas
than the golf areas. She stated that with or without disc golf, the litter problem would probably still
exist. She asked Mr. Frederickson if there were plans to remove pruned tree limbs and brush piles
in the corridors of the course. Mr. Frederickson replied that the issue was being addressed with
Public Works.
City Administrator Schroeder suggested that the subject of the tournament be raised at the next
Council meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the June 7, 2000 Regular Council Meeting were approved as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE, TO:
A. ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
i. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF JULY 11, 2000.
ii. PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION OF MAY 9, 2000.
B. APPROVE THE THIRD QUARTER SUPPORT PAYMENT FOR THE YOUTH SERVICE
BUREAU.
C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-139, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION
JUDGES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 12 PRIMARY ELECTION AND NOVEMBER 7 GENERAL
ELECTION.
D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-140, APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$16,358 TO COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION ON THE ICE ARENA FLOOR
REPLACEMENT AND MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
E. REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 00-136 (FEE RESOLUTION) AND READOPT RESOLUTION
NO. 00-141 CONTAINING TALL WEED ABATEMENT FEES.
F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-142, APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES TO INSTALL CELLULAR PANEL ANTENNAS ON
THE WEST DRAW WATER TOWER.
Council Member Shiely asked that Item F be pulled from the consent agenda. She asked Community
Development Director Lindquist to explain why this situation was different from others and no
accessory building was required. Ms. Lindquist explained that the equipment was going inside the
water tower. City Administrator Schroeder described the revenue generated by the lease agreement
involved in the project.
G. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 00-686, ADDING TWO PROPERTIES TO THE RURAL TAXING
SERVICE DISTRICT.
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H. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-143, APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
EXPANSION OF THE SCHOOL USE AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
AN ADDITION TO ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
I. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-144, APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
EXPANSION OF THE SCHOOL USE AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
AN ADDITION TO PINE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
J. ITEM TABLED REGARDING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DENSITY IN FUTURE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS AND RESULTANT MUSA EXPANSION FOR THE
EAST RAVINE.
Acting Mayor Kohls described the area addressed in the item. She expressed her concern that the
wording of the resolution seems committing and specific.
Community Development Director Lindquist explained how staff had arrived at the two density
standards listed in the resolution. She explained that the Metropolitan Council asked staff to project
goals that Cottage Grove is striving to meet. She stated that the three-units-per-acre figure is based
on what could occur in the East Ravine area based on the number of units the City can contain. She
explained that the figures don’t constitute a commitment, but rather are just a projection or forecast.
She said the resolution commits to address Met Council goals in the future Plan amendments.
City Administrator Schroeder further explained that the MUSA requests constitute a comfortable
compromise. He reiterated that the City is not committing to anything with this resolution.
Council Member Kohls expressed concern over making a commitment in the East Ravine prior to
completion of the neighborhood planning process currently underway. Ms. Lindquist stated that
neighborhood planning will be more detailed than just density-per-acre figures, although the land use
designations found in the Plan should not change. It will include relating development with topography
and other essential elements.
Council Member Kohls suggested pulling the item from the consent agenda for a separate vote.
Council Member Shiely concurred, stating that she would prefer discussing items of this weight.
City Attorney Thomson agreed that the item doesn’t commit Council to any particular density, but she
explained that it was Council’s discretion as to what they preferred to address on the consent agenda.
Ms. Lindquist emphasized that the item was not a product of staff.
MOVED BY KOHLS, SECONDED BY SHIELY TO DENY THE RESOLUTION. SHIELY WITHDREW
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2, KOHLS WITHDREW MOTION.
Council Member Wolcott stated that he would like to table the item, examine the repercussions of a
denial, and bring it back before Council in two weeks.
MOVED BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION. MOTION CARRIED
4-0.
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K. APPROVE THE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR HIDDEN VALLEY 9 ADDITION.
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L. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, COMBINING THE HIDDEN VALLEY 9 ADDITION
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UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WITH THE PINE SUMMIT 1
ADDITION UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
M. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-145, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE LODGES AT
ST
PINE SUMMIT 1 ADDITION.
N. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NO. 00-146 THROUGH 00-157, DECLARING COSTS AND
CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ASSESSMENT PROJECTS.
O. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A SINGLE-OCCASION GAMBLING PERMIT TO DUCKS
UNLIMITED FOR A RAFFLE TO BE CONDUCTED ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2000,
CONDITIONED ON COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
P. APPOINT GREG BRYSKY TO REGULAR STATUS.
Q. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-158, AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A STOP SIGN
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ON JOHANSEN AVENUE AT 85 STREET SOUTH.
R. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-159, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
SETTING A BID DATE OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 FOR THE HILLSIDE SCHOOL STORM
SEWER REHABILITATION.
S. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-160, RESCHEDULING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT FOR THE NORTHWEST ROADWAY WITHIN THE
INDUSTRIAL PARK TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2000, AND SETTING A NEW BID OPENING DATE
OF OCTOBER 12, 2000.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-0.
RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Modification of development of District No. 1 and establishment of tax increment financing
District 1-11, and approving the TIF Program and Plan for District 1-11.
Acting Mayor Kohls opened the public hearing at 8:25. As there was no public comment, Acting Mayor
Kohls closed the public hearing at 8:25.
City Administrator Schroeder described the issue at hand. He explained that it was a funding
opportunity for road improvements and that some roads are being completed this year, creating fiscal
disparities. He explained that the parcel has a longer statutory time line in order to recover funding.
Council Member Shiely inquired about what exactly is being redeveloped. City Administrator
Schroeder replied that an unused or underutilized railyard is being redeveloped, creating a buffer
between the marshaling yard and adjacent properties. He explained that the significant elevation
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difference between the areas would vastly improve the buffer. He added that under the law, the
marshaling yard could be expanded without additional approvals.
Council Member Shiely stated that she understood several positive things about the project,
mentioning the buffer and the types of businesses coming in, creating greater revenue for the City.
She added that it was unfortunate that these kinds of incentives are necessary to lure businesses.
Acting Mayor Kohls asked how many acres are developable in the industrial park and how many are
in the TIF district. City Administrator Schroeder replied that about 270 acres are developable. He
added that if this item passes, the bulk of the land is already in the TIF district. Acting Mayor Kohls
asked how the $2.5-$3 million investment would affect the bond rating and figure into the debt load.
City Administrator Schroeder explained that the general obligation tax fund is not subject to net debt
limitation, and that while it may affect the bond rating, it wouldn’t have negative impact as the City will
show revenues in support of bond.
Acting Mayor Kohls clarified that the project involves $55 million over 26 years, and that the public
needs to understand that it is a major undertaking. She voiced her concern about documentation for
the TIF district, noting that any year the capacity declines, no value will be captured. City
Administrator Schroeder explained that expenditures are not incurred without development
agreements and assessment agreements.
Council discussed the potential employment opportunities that this development would bring to
Cottage Grove and explored ways in which to maximize the benefit to Cottage Grove citizens. City
Administrator Schroeder explained that businesses often move in with an employee population intact,
but noted that new jobs are often created as well.
Acting Mayor Kohls noted that 150 jobs could potentially be created. She asked if the development
agreement could include a guarantee that a number of those jobs go to Cottage Grove residents. City
Administrator Schroeder explained that they couldn’t discriminate in that fashion. Council Member
Rice agreed that Council couldn’t guarantee that Cottage Grove residents are even qualified for the
types of businesses that come in.
City Administrator Schroeder explained that projects would work similarly to how others have, with
current employees relocating with the business, but that new jobs are often created as well. He
explained that the City is not spending $55 million, but the project would be a $55 million development
if it were completed as its potential suggests. He noted that projects like this are required to provide
budgets, and this one may project $30 million instead if it is amended downwards. He emphasized
that Council cannot later increase the budget to reflect a more expensive project.
MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-161,
APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF TIF DISTRICT 1-11, AND APPROVING THE PROGRAM AND PLAN FOR
DISTRICT 1-11. MOTION CARRIED 3-1 (Kohls nay).
B. Business subsidies relating to the Cushman & Wakefield Project.
Acting Mayor Kohls opened the public hearing at 9:01. As there was no comment, Acting Mayor Kohls
closed the public hearing at 9:01.
Assistant City Administrator Wolfe addressed Council regarding circumstances surrounding the
project. She described the purpose of the subsidies as affirming that the proposed project would meet
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the criteria established by the EDA. She stated that this item relates to the previous item, as it
addresses use of TIF related to projects in the industrial park.
MOTION BY SHIELY, SECONDED BY WOLCOTT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-162,
APPROVING BUSINESS SUBSIDIES FOR THE CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD PROJECT. MOTION
CARRIED 3-1 (Kohls nay).
BID AWARDS
A. Replacement of athletic courts at Hearthside Park
MOTION BY SHIELY, SECONDED BY WOLCOTT TO AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR PAVING
AND FENCING THE ATHLETIC COURTS AT HEARTHSIDE PARK TO FRATTALONE PAVING
INC., IN THE BID AMOUNT OF $24,850. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
A. Allow representatives from businesses that failed the June 29, 2000 tobacco compliance
checks an opportunity to admit or deny the allegations, and impose fines or schedule contested case
hearings accordingly
Public Safety Director Kinsey described the compliance check process. He stated that of the 20
businesses on the compliance checklist, 19 were actually checked. Of those, two didn’t sell tobacco
and one was closed. Of the remaining 17, four did complete a sale to a 16-year-old.
He added that of the four failures, two were experiencing their first failures within the past 24 months.
He noted that Snyder Drug had accumulated four failures within 24 months.
Dean Bernardin, Store Manager, Snyder Drug, addressed Council and stated that he didn’t deny his
store’s failure to comply with the tobacco ordinance. He emphasized that Snyder Drug takes these
failures very seriously. He explained that the store has a policy that each new employee must sign,
and that while management cannot always watch each cashier, he accepts full responsibility for the
failures. He said that the store has instigated a new policy stating that a member of management will
complete all tobacco sales, and that hopefully this will resolve all problems. He asked Council to
reconsider the license suspension.
Angie Kodluboy, representing Grange Amoco, did not deny the failure to comply. She stated that
Grange Amoco has policies and provides training for compliance, but cannot always have a manager
near the register to monitor employees.
Acting Mayor Kohls asked Ms. Kodluboy how the business intended to address this issue. The
manager replied that the store policy is thorough and takes these matters seriously.
Council Member Shiely inquired about internal consequences for violations. The Grange Amoco
representative advised that on a first offense, implicated employees are written up but not terminated.
She noted that termination is instigated if an employee incurs a second offense in one year.
Council Member Shiely stated that she feels that someone who can’t legally use tobacco shouldn’t be
allowed to sell tobacco, although non-compliance is not necessarily age-determined. The Amoco
Manager explained that each offending employee pays the fine personally, and it currently costs
$75.00, which provides a further impetus to check IDs.
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Council Member Rice stated that the same failures occur with alcohol sales, and businesses are
obliged to take responsibility and endure the consequences.
Chief Kinsey advised Council that a revised suspension schedule, scaled down in severity, is in the
works, but not yet before Council. Council Member Shiely suggested retaining the current
recommended fines since that is the current ordinance.
MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY SHIELY TO UPHOLD RECOMMENDED FINES. MOTION
CARRIED 4-0.
Break at 9:18 PM
Reconvene at 9:31 PM
B. Approve a mining permit to CAMAS Minnesota
Council discussed the institution of late fees, considering the chronic lateness of this annual item, in
order to force compliance with the application process. City Administrator Schroeder stated that staff
will explore a penalty schedule to enforce a timely application.
MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-163,
APPROVING THE MINING PERMIT APPLICATION FROM CAMAS MINNESOTA TO CONTINUE
MINING OPERATIONS ON LOWER GREY CLOUD ISLAND. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
C. Approve a simple lot division subdividing a 5-acre parcel into two parcels of 2.5 acres each at
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7901 – 110 Street South and a variance from the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area
Overlay District lot size standards (Section 28-73(b)) to allow 2.5-acre lots when 3 acres are
required and for the density exceeding 4 units per quarter-quarter.
Community Development Director Lindquist described the area involved in the lot division. She
explained that unequal treatment occurs if regulations are now enforced, where other neighbors
benefited from lot divisions. She noted that lesser restrictions are in force further away from the river.
She said that staff recommends approval, as did the Planning Commission.
Council Member Shiely discussed the importance of consistency of treatment in this circumstance.
Council Member Kohls pointed out that a precedent is being set, and that every parcel could be
divided in the same manner. She said that she is not prepared to approve the precedent.
MOTION BY SHIELY, SECONDED BY RICE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-164, APPROVING
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THE SIMPLE LOT DIVISION AND VARIANCE TO SECTION 28-73(B) AT 7901 – 110 STREET
SOUTH. MOTION CARRIED 3-1 (Kohls nay).
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D. Approve preliminary plat for Kingsborough Woods 2 Addition, which consists of 27 lots for
single-family homes, and variances for accessory structure setback, lot width for one lot, and
to allow the cul-de-sac length to exceed 600 feet.
Community Development Director Lindquist described the area and circumstances involved in the
plat. She said that with work on the pond and several other minor items, she is comfortable with the
proposal before Council, and staff is recommending approval.
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Council Member Shiely stated that there is an advantage when the City is dealing with builders they
know. She said that her concern is for the trees. She said that she is confident that this builder will
work with staff to preserve as many trees as possible, which also increases the value of lots.
Acting Mayor Kohls inquired as to the plans for the historic building. Steve Morris of KJ Development
answered that there had been little discussion on fate of the building. He said that if an opportunity
arose to move it as opposed to razing it, he would consider it, although it may not be feasible to move
it, as it is very old. He said that someone interested in the material from the building approached him,
and he was working to reuse it in a historically preserving manner. Regarding the trees, he said he
was more than happy to find a solution to save trees, as the name of the development reflects a
wooded area and it would behoove them to save as many trees as possible.
MOTION BY SHIELY, SECONDED BY WOLCOTT TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 00-165,
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APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT AND VARIANCES FOR KINGSBOROUGH WOODS 2
ADDITION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
None.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
None.
PAY BILLS
MOTION BY SHIELY, SECONDED BY WOLCOTT, TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF CHECK
NUMBERS 114469 TO 114680 TOTALING $849,455.70. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0.
WORKSHOP SESSION – OPEN 10:05 PM
A. Hinton/Tower
City Administrator Schroeder explained that he was seeking preliminary direction to take back to the
County for an agreement that would be drafted in the next few weeks. He noted that the project would
cost $644,000 for road improvements with a total outlay of $487,000.
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Council Member Shiely voiced her concern for the impact on 65 Street.
Council concurred that the turnback of 65th Street was not something they wanted.
B. Kingston Park Building Usage
Acting Mayor Kohls explained that the Kingston Park Pavilion had been reserved by the Lions, but
was found in unusable condition on the day of the event.
Charlie Anderson from Lions Club addressed Council and further described the circumstances. He
stated that the Lions Club had reserved the building for the Great Grove Get-Together, intending to
use it to sell concessions, but on the morning of the event, club members found the building filled with
equipment, making it unusable for their purposes.
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Park and Recreation Director John Frederickson explained that a soccer tournament had been held
there, and while the Athletic Association was notified to remove their equipment, they hadn’t done it.
He added that the equipment may have been left over from a tournament or prep equipment for the
Great Grove Get Together, but it should have been cleaned for use regardless. He said that the
Athletic Association President had insisted that equipment wasn’t theirs.
Council Member Wolcott stated that the Lions had paid a lot of money to construct the building, but
now they couldn’t use it. He added that it shouldn’t be used for storage, period.
Acting Mayor Kohls expressed her embarrassment at the situation and stated that it should not have
happened.
Council Member Rice suggested requiring a deposit from the Athletic Association to cover cleaning.
Parks Director Frederickson explained by way of background that the facility is available to any
organization all year long, and that the Parks Department accommodates everyone requesting its use.
He said that the City is not turning away civic groups. He described the size of the area used for
storage and stated that enough room remained for other uses. He explained that the building isn’t
health code compliant for concessions, and consequently concessions are not legally allowed. He
said that only Lamar Park is licensed and appropriately equipped for concessions.
Council Member Shiely stated that she assumed that the Lions and other civic organizations could
use park buildings for concessions, and that she didn’t realize that legal limitations existed.
Lions members concurred that the problem was primarily one of communication.
C. Utility Service Disconnection Procedure
Elizabeth Johnson, Director of Finance, presented the procedure to Council. She asked for approval
to implement the procedure. She explained that one residence has a history of using thousands of
gallons to water the lawn and that they haven’t paid their utility bill for three quarters. She said that the
amount had been added to their taxes previously.
Council Member Shiely suggested finding out if the resident had paid his/her taxes. She noted that the
purpose is not to disconnect water, but to contact the resident in order to work with them. Ms.
Johnson explained that this particular resident is non-responsive. Council Member Shiely advised that
if the resident doesn’t work with Public Works to reduce the bill, staff should send a notice to
disconnect their service.
Council discussed the timeframe of the procedure. Council concurred that following ample notification,
water should be shut off, and that as a policy, staff should send a bill, send a reminder, send a shut-
off notice, and then shut off the water.
WORKSHOP SESSION - CLOSED
A. HRA Settlement Agreement
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ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING AT
11:25 P.M. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Caron M. Stransky
City Clerk
Lori Amundson
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.