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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes i� ��tJV� �ri°t � y � ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... �� ri e ar�d PC�� t MINUTES COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL March 1, 2017 COUNCIL CHAMBER 12800 RAVINE PARKWAY SOUTH REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, held a regular meeting on March 1, 2017, at Cottage Grove City Hall, 12800 Ravine Parkway. Mayor Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The audience, staff, Mayor, and City Council Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL The following were present: Mayor Myron Bailey, Council Member Steve Dennis, Council Member Wayne Johnson, and Council Member La Rae Mills. Council Member Dave Thiede was not present. Also present were: Charlene Stevens, City Administrator; Korine Land, City Attorney- LeVander, Gillen & Miller, PA; John Burbank, Senior Planner; Zac Dockter, Parks and Recreation Director; Jennifer Levitt, Community Development Director/City Engineer; Robin Roland, Finance Director; Molly Pietruszewski, Recreation Supervisor. 4. OPEN FORUM Mayor Bailey asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Council on any item that was not on the agenda. As no one wished to address the Council, Mayor Bailey closed the open forum. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Council Member Mills, second by Council Member Dennis, to adopt the agenda. Motion carried: 4-0. 6. PRESENTATIONS — None. 7. CONSENT AGENDA CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE • 12800 Ravine Parkway • Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 www.cottage-grove.org • 651-458-2800 • Fax 651-458-2897 • Equal Opportunity Employer City Council Meeting Minutes March 1, 2017 Page 2 A. Approve the February 1, 2017 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. B. Approve the February 1, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. C. Receive and place on file the approved minutes for the Arts Commission meeting on January 3, 2017. D. Appoint Joe Filipovich to a term on the Arts Commission effective March 2, 2017, and ending February 28, 2019. Appoint Joe Kovarik to fill the vacant seat on the Arts Commission, effective March 2, 2017, and ending February 28, 2018. E. Pass Ordinance 977 amending City fees by adding new liquor and mobile food unit license categories and fees. F. Adopt Resolution 2017-024 calling a Public Hearing for host approval of PHS/Cottage Grove Revenue Bonds. G. 1) Adopt Resolution 2017-025 approving the plans and specifications and establishing a March 30, 2017, bid date for the East Point Douglas Road Right Turn Lane & Signal Modifications. 2. Approve the Assessment Appeal Waiver Agreement with 7180 Point Douglas, LLC. 3. Approve the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with 7180 Point Douglas, LLC. 4. Approve the Purchase Agreement to purchase approximately 2,549 square feet at 7180 East Point Douglas Road South. H. Adopt Resolution 2017-026 approving the plans and specifications and authorizing the City to acquire bids through state contract for the Woodridge Park Inclusive Playground. Council Member Mills wished to pull Item D for further comment and/or discussion. Council Member Mills stated it's exciting to see there some new appointees to the Arts Commission, Joe Filipovich and Joe Kovarik. If approved by the Council this evening, they will be joining the Arts Commission next week. Motion by Council Member Dennis to approve the Consent Agenda, second by Council Member Johnson. Motion carried: 4-0. 8. APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS A. Approve payment of check numbers 199925 to 200084 in the amount of $506,589.92 and EFT Payment of$290,062.67. Motion to approve disbursements by Council Member Johnson, second by Council Member Mills. Motion carried: 4-0. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None. 10. BID AWARDS — None. 11. REGULAR AGENDA— None. City Council Meeting Minutes March 1, 2017 Page 3 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Council Member Dennis stated people in the community are complaining about outages from Comcast; as Comcast is the primary provider in the City and it's affecting so many people, he asked if the staff could contact Comcast as to what's been going on and perhaps put that information on the City's website and/or Facebook page. Council Member Dennis stated at the Planning Commission Meeting on February 27, there were some issues with rezoning properties. Council Member Dennis stated he wanted to find a way to get property information out to people; people are empowered when they know current zoning areas and what the Comprehensive Plan is for those areas. If a method can be found to get the information out before any proceedings, he felt that would be important to people who are making a choice to invest in a property. He asked if we could create something similar to the Truth in Housing process, as is used by some cities. We don't have to do that, but perhaps could find another similar education process to use; he stated he'd appreciate it if the staff could work on that. Administrator Charlene Stevens stated they'd be happy to work on that. Council Member Johnson asked Council Member Dennis if he was referring to developers or to individuals buying homes. Council Member Dennis stated if you look at a currently open area with developable land and people are moving into that area, it would be nice if they could initially be given some information regarding the future of that particular area. That information could be disseminated in various ways (developers, realtors, private sellers, etc.); that information could be created and put into the City Code. It's similar to a business prospectus; it would initially be providing people with information so they'd be aware of what the future might hold. Council Member Johnson stated it would also be nice for subsequent buyers of that house, who might not have the information that the original owners did; they might have purchased that home not realizing what was going to happen in their neighborhood. He asked if something could be done to require that information also be provided to subsequent buyers, so they, too, could make informed decisions. Council Member Dennis stated he agreed, and it was just an idea at this point, and they could look at it as a team to figure out how that could be implemented. Information would potentially make it easier for developments to occur, maybe eliminate potential lawsuits, and it generally provides a better feeling for people in the community because they're informed about what's going on. Mayor Bailey stated there seemed to be some confusion even at the Planning Commission with what current land use is versus guided, as changes to zoning amendments or a Comprehensive Plan can also change land use. Council Member Johnson stated the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon meeting is normally the 3rd Thursday or every month; however, in March, it will be held on the 2nd Thursday. Mayor Bailey stated at the last Council Meeting, a performance review was done on Administrator Stevens. The law states that at the subsequent Council Meeting, the Mayor has to give a brief update on that review. Administrator Stevens received a City Council Meeting Minutes March 1, 2017 Page 4 strong performance rating across the board, and they're looking forward to working with her for many years. Mayor Bailey stated that the Friday night Fish Fry takes place at River Oaks, the Eagles Bar & Grill, every Friday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., through April 14, and he encouraged everyone to stop in, enjoy the food, and see the remodeling that's taken place at the Event Center. Carbone's Pizzeria, 7155 Jorgensen Lane, has expanded their restaurant, and Mayor Bailey stated that will be a great addition to the community. They will have an official ribbon cutting on Monday, March 6, and he encouraged everyone to stop in and support their business expansion, which now includes a full bar. Mayor Bailey stated on Wednesday, March 15, just before the next Council Meeting, he will give the first Mayor's "State of the City" address in the Council Chambers; it will also be streamed live on cable, as well as on KDWA Radio. He hopes all who are able will attend. 13. WORKSHOPS — OPEN TO PUBLIC — NONE. 14. WORKSHOPS — CLOSED TO PUBLIC — NONE. 15. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Johnson, second by Council Member Mills, to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion carried: 4-0. Minutes prepared by Judy Graf and reviewed by Joe Fischbach, HR Manager/City Clerk.