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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-05 MINUTES% � FINAL AGENDA COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5, 1999 Persons wishing to address the Council during fhis meeting are asked to fill out a"Speaker Signup Form" and return the form to any Staff Member prior to the start of the meeting. Speaker Signup Forms are located on each audience chair in the Counci! Chambers. OPEN FORUM - 7:15 P.M. Persons may address the City Council on subjects that are not a part of the Regular Meeting agenda, but must limit remarks to two (2) minutes. Open forum will adjourn to the Regular Meeting promptly at 7:30 p.m. Open Forum and a portion of the Regular Meeting are televised LIVE, airing on Government Channel 12. REGULAR MEETING - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor � ROLL CALL — City Clerk ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2. PRESENTATIONS A. Proclaim May 9-15 as Preservation Week. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. April 14, 1999 Special Meeting. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Accept and Place on File the Following Minutes: *i Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission of April 12, 1999. B. Approve final payment to Swanson Plumbing and Heating in the amount of $15,892.42 on the Public Works Facility Expansion Project. Staff Recommendation: Approve final payment. C. Approve final payment to Listul Industries in the amount of $10,974.69 on the Public Works Facility Expansion Project. Staff Recommendation: Approve final payment. D. Adopt resolution accepting grant from Community Youth Connection and Community Education Advisory Council in the amount of $500 to assist in � covering expenses for the "Spring Celebration". Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. � MAY 5, 1999 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council . E. Accept resignation of Rodney Beyer from the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission. Staff Recommendation: Accept resignation. F. Receive funding status of Year 2000 related issues. Staff Recommendation: Receive funding status of Year 2000 related issues. G. Appoint Barbara Taylor to the Human Services Commission for a two-year term. Sfaff Recommendation: Approve the appointment. H. Appoint Rodney Beyer to the Human Services Commission for a two-year term. Staff Recommendation: Approve the appointment. I. Adopt resolution relating to the appeal by Roger's Auto & Truck Parts. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. J. Authorize placement of "No Parking—Resident Only During School Hours" signs on 78th Street Court off Inskip Trail and authorize Public Works to install the signs. Staff Recommendation: Authorize placement and installation of "No Parking" signs. K. Adopt resolution approving final plat for a 15-lot residential subdivision named Kingsborough Woods. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. L. Approve 1998 Annual Report of the Historic Preservation Program. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Annual Report. • M. Adopt resolution approving final plat for a 48-lot residential subdivision named Pine Glen 7th Addition. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. N. Approve subdivision agreement with U.S. Home-Thompson Land Division for development of a 57-lot residential subdivision named Pine Forest 5th Addition, adopt resolution approving plans and specifications for public improvement within Pine Forest 5th Addition, and set bid date for May 27, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. Staff Recommendation: Approve subdivision agreement, adopt resolution and set bid date. O. Adopt resolution accepting donations of cash for the Great Grove Get Together and the Cottage Grove Jaycees. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. P. Adopt resolution accepting donations of cash from Koch Petroleum Group for the Great Grove Get Together Celebration. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Q. Adopt resolution granting a variance to the parking lot setback requirements of Chapter 28 of the zoning ordinance, and approving a site plan review and a conditional use permit for construction of a KFC restaurant with drive-thu service at 8479 East Point Douglas Road. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. R. Receive information regarding conditional use permits. Staff Recommendation: Receive information regarding conditional use permits. . S. Adopt Resolution ordering preparation of feasibility report for 1999/2000 Street Rehabilitation Project. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. .,' . y MAY 5, 1999 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council . T. *U 5 �J . � 7. Review responses to questions raised about the completion of 80th Street. Staff Recommendation: Review responses to questions raised about the comp/etion of 80th Street. Adopt resolution abating delinquent utility certified in error for taxes payable 1999. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES PUBLIC HEARINGS BID AWARDS 8. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. .ferry Jufkowski is requesting a letter from the City stating the City's inability to provide sanitary sewer service to his property at 6225 — 85th Street South. Staff Recommendation: Instruct staff to prepare a written response to Mr. Julkowski concerning sanitary sewer service. B. Review the draft letter to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding the EAW for the South Washington County Wastewater Treatment Plant. Staff Recommendation: Review and modify the draft letter. C. Adopt resolutions approving site plan review to complete interior surface drainage improvements to the Cottage Grove Tank Farm and conditional use permit to allow storage of crude oil, refined oil, alcohol, and other liquids by Marathon Ashland Petroleum. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions. *D Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 79-68 granting a conditional use permit to Cecil Martin for expansion of a nonconforming use. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. � 10 RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 11. PAY BILLS A. Approve Payment of Check Numbers 107530 to 107722 in the Amount of $250,511.80. 12. WORKSHOP SESSIOfV — OPEN TO PUBLIC A. Discuss Fiscal Impact Analysis of residential and park development on Lower Grey Cloud Island. B. Discuss HDR's initial findings from the drainage study for the Cottage Grove Ravine Watershed. � 3. WORKSHOP SESSION — CLOSED TO PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT `Monday Packet Items � REGULAR MEETING C�TTAGE GROVE CITY CDUNCIL May 5, 1999 OPEN FORUM - 7:15 p.m. Open Forum provides persons an opportunity to inform the Council of a problem or to request information related to City business that has not been scheduled for Council action and does not appear on the Agenda. Mayor Denzer encouraged persons to limit their remarks to two (2) minutes per issue. Present: Mayor John Denzer Council Member Cheryl Kohis Council Member Pat Rice Council Member Sandy Shiely Council Member Jim Wolcott Absent: None Also present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer - BRAA � Les Burshten, Public Works Director Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director Jim Kinsey, Public Safety Director Bob Long, City Attorney — Kennedy & Graven Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota held a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80th Street South. Mayor Denzer called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor John Denzer Council Member Cheryl Kohls Council Member Pat Rice Council Member Sandy Shiely Council Member Jim Wolcott Absent: None � Regular Meeting — May 5, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 2 • Also present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer - BRAA Les Burshten, Public Works Director Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director Jim Kinsey, Public Safety Director Bob Long, City Attorney — Kennedy & Graven Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Mayor Denzer presided over the meeting. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Denzer added item 13A, Pending Litigation to the agenda. MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY WOLCOTT, TO APPROVE THE FINAL AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. PRESENTATIONS Proclaim May 9-15, 1999 as "Preservation Week" • On request of Mayor Denzer, Wolcott read aloud the proclamation declaring the week of May 9-15, 1999 as "Preservation Week." APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the April 14, 1999, Special City Council meetings were accepted as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR Shiely asked that items I and D be pulled. Wolcott pulled item T. Kohls pulled items L and Q. Mayor Denzer pulled item O. Denzer recognized the contributions that were made by the Community Youth Connection and Community Education Advisory Council for the Spring Celebration. He also acknowledged donations to the Cottage Grove Jaycees and the Great Grove Get Together Celebration. He accepted the donations on behalf of the Council. Shiely asked that item I be pulled from the Consent Calendar and voted on separately. She did not want to vote against the entire Consent Calendar for this one item. MOTION BY SHIELY, SECONDED BY RICE, TO PULL ITEM I FROM THE CONSENT . CALENDAR. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. Regular Meeting — May 5, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 3 . MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99- 60, A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE APPEAL BY ROGER'S AUTO & TRUCK PARTS, INC. OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DENIAL OF A BUILDING PERMIT. MOTION CARRIED: 4-1 (COUNCIL MEMBER SHIELY VOTING NAY). Robert Vogel, Historic Preservation Officer, gave an update on the Historic Preservation Committee. Mr. Vogel stated that at the end of 1998, there were a total of 43 historic buildings, sites, structures and districts within the city limits that have been evaluated as significant and worthy of consideration in community development planning. Following are some key highlights of the 1998 Annual Report: • No significant heritage resources were lost during 1998. • A yearlong comprehensive review of the city historic preservation program was done and a new Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan was produced and expected to be adopted by the City Council in 1999. • The City has maintained its status as a Certified Local Government and has had this designation since 1985. • 115 historic properties were reviewed against eligibility criteria in 1998. • Two properties were determined to have met the criteria. • • City was awarded a federal grant to complete an intensive survey of nine previously recorded historic properties. • Two historic properties were listed on in the City Register of Historic Sites: Hill- Gibson House and the Roberts House. • 100 Community Development projects were reviewed. • The Committee responded to over 93 requests for information on local historic sites. • The Cedarhurst lecture series held three new one-time courses in local history, architecture and preservation. • Workshop sessions were held with the Planning Commission, Public Works Commission, and the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission. • There were 17 public education presentations. Shiely commented that Cottage Grove is older than Stillwater and appears on maps from Henry David Thoreau's writings in the mid-1880's as Cottage Grove. Denzer recognized the significant length of service by the members of the Committee. Kohls recognized members by name and thanked them for their work. Finally, Mr. Vogel stated that in 1999 there will be a Historic House Tour and tours for • City Staff and high school students for the Historic Society Week and the Cedarhurst Lecture Series in September. Regular Meeting — May 5, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 4 • On Item Q, Kohls asked if the car stacking issue for Kentucky Fried Chicken had been resolved. According to Lindquist, the site plan, unchanged, reflects the best development design for this situation. Kohls also asked about the signage issues and Lindquist responded that they were working with the applicant and felt they could be resolved. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE TO: A. ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION OF APRIL 12, 1999. B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-73, A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT TO SWANSON PLUMBING AND HEATING IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,892.42 ON THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY EXPANSION PROJECT. C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-74, A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT TO LISTUL INDUSTRIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,974.69 ON THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY EXPANSION PROJECT. • D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-61, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FROM COMMUNITY YOUTH CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 TO ASSIST IN COVERING EXPENSES FOR THE "SPRING CELEBRATION." E. ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF RODNEY BEYER, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELFARE COMMISSION. F. RECEIVE REPORT FROM FINANCE DIRECTOR ELIZABETH JOHNSON REGARDING YEAR 2000 FUNDING ISSUES. G. APPOINT BARBARA TAYLOR TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR A TERM COMMENCING MAY 5, 1999 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2001. H. APPOINT RODNEY BEYER TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR A TERM COMMENCING MAY 5, 1999 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2001. J. AUTHORiZE PLACEMENT OF "NO PARKING - RESIDENT ONLY DURlNG SCHOOL HOURS" SIGNS ON 78 STREET COURT OFF INSKIP TRAIL AND . AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL THE SIGNS. Regular Meeting — May 5, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 5 � K. ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 99-62, A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR A FIFTEEN-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION NAMED KINGSBOROUGH WOODS. L. ACCEPT THE 1998 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM. M. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-63. A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR A 48-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION NAMED "PINE GLEN 7 ADDITION". N. APPROVE SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT WITH U.S. HOME - THOMPSON LAND DIVISION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 57-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION NAMED PINE FOREST 5 ADDITION, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-64, A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN PINE FOREST 5 ADDITION, AND SET A BID DATE FOR MAY 27, 1999 AT 11:00 A.M. • O. ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 99-65, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF CASH FOR THE GREAT GROVE GET TOGETHER AND THE COTTAGE GROVE JAYCEES. P. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-66, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF CASH FROM KOCH PETROLEUM GROUP FOR THE GREAT GROVE GET TOGETHER CELEBRATION. Q. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-67, A RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE PARKING LOT SETBACKS OF CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28- 30(b)(1) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE. ALSO, APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRCUTION OF A CLASS III RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE AT 8479 EAST POINT DOUGLAS ROAD. R. RECEIVE REPORT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR KIM LINDQUIST REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS. S. ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 99-68, A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR 1999/2000 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT. T. RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE CITY ENGINEER REGARDING THE 8p . STREET SOUTH COMPLETION SCHEDULE. Regular Meeting — May 5, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 6 U. ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 99-69, A RESOLUTION ABATING DELINQUENT UTILITY CERTIFIED IN ERROR FOR TAXES PAYABLE 1999. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES - None. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. BID AWARDS - None. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Jerry Julkowski is rec�uesting a letter from the City stating the City's inability to qrovide sanitarx sewer service to his property at 6225 — 85 Street South. Denzer asked the City Engineer to document their findings within the letter to Mr. Julkowski. MOTION BY WOLCOTT SECONDED BY KOHLS, TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A LETTER TO MR. JULKOWSKI, ADDRESSING THE CITY'S CONCERNS THAT HIS • PROPOSED GRAVITY FLOW SYSTEM INTO COTTAGE GROVE'S SANITARY SEWER IS NOT FEASIBLE BASED ON SURVEY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM MR. JULKOWSKI. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. Review Draft Letter to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding the EAW for the South Washington County Wastewater Treatment Plant. Council reviewed the draft letter prepared by Community Development Director Kim Lindquist, to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding the EAW for the South Washington County Wastewater Treatment Plant. Lindquist stated two changes were proposed by Craig Christianson, project manager for the pfant portion of the Treatment Plant expansion. MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO FORWARD THE LETTER TO THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY. MOTION CARRIED: 5-0. Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit - Marathon Ashland Petroleum. Council reviewed the applications of Marathon Ashland Petroleum for a site plan and conditional use permit. The site plan review would enable the completion of interior . surface drainage improvements to the Cottage Grove Tank Farm facility at 6259 85th Street South. The conditional use permit would allow for the existing use of storage of � crude oil, refined oil, alcohol, and other liquids in an I-3 zoning district. Regular Meeting — May 5, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 7 • MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY WOLCOTT, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99- 70, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN FOR THE COMPLETION OF INTERIOR SURFACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COTTAGE GROVE TANK FARM FACILITY AT 6249 85 STREET SOUTH. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-71, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE EXISTING USE OF STORAGE OF CRUDE OIL, REFINED OIL, ALCOHOL, AND OTHER LIQUIDS IN THE I-3 ZONING DISTRICT AT 6249 85 STREET SOUTH. Gary Pahr. 8956 Granada Avenue South Mr. Pahr stated he had a concern regarding the contamination that could be going into ground water. He also was concerned about the vandalism that he has seen on the property. Mr. Pahr stated that since there are no fences around the tanks, he sees people and kids lingering around them, throwing liter on the ground, dumping illegally, poaching of deer, kids smoking pot, and so forth. By adding an open storm water basin, he felt the problems would only increase. His other concern related to what this will do to property values. Pahr stated he was opposed to any improvements on the site. Shiely responded that she felt the proposed venting system of the tanks would prevent • any leakage. Lindquist stated that the purpose of the open pool area was for surface water drainage. Kohls stated that the improvements were also to ensure the citizens that leakage was contained and surrounding land was environmentally safe. Concerns were raised about what the company planned to do regarding the vandalism, however. Gary Glass, 6546 90 Street South Mr. Glass asked whether the City was giving approval for the company to store crude oil. Administrator Schroeder responded that the issue being corrected was surface water and drainage, and that there was no change to what is being stored there today. The conditional use permit was for the use as it currently exists. Glass asked if they could enclose the pond area. Administrator Schroeder responded that there may be other issues to be addressed, such as security. The issue at hand tonight was drainage. The applicant is meeting all the requirements for a storage facility with these improvements. Mr. Pahr asked about children playing in the area and asked how would they be kept away from the open ponds. He asked if there could be a fence installed. Community Development Director Kim Lindquist stated that just south of these tanks are the City garden plots. Marathon Ashland Petroleum is talking about adding a security gate to regulate access to the site. . Public Works Director Les Burshten stated that the garden plots that were above the pipes coming from the tanks have been removed. Regular Meeting — May 5, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 8 � Mayor Denzer also shared a concern regarding the accessibility of the area to the public. Herbie Olson, representing Marathon Ashland Petroleum, addressed the public and the Council. He stated that there would be a fence, which he believed would be nine-feet tall. Mr. Olson explained upgrades are required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. He stated that what they are doing will improve the soil and land in the area of the tanks. There are valves on the tanks that will be closed to prevent leakage and spill. The level of contamination will be measured before opening them to drain. Each tank has its own containment area around it. Mr. Olson stated they have worked with the City in plotting out the City garden plots to ensure there is no conflict with the surface water pipe. The soils will continue to be tested for any contaminants. Mr. Olson addressed the security issues and the gates and what Marathon was proposing to do. He stated that the gardens would have controlled access. Schroeder reiterated that the storm water pond was no different than any other in the City. He also stated that every manufacturing facility has contaminants to deal with, so this was not any different. He commented that actually, the process is more protected. The pool adds greater protection than is there currently to the City. • Mr. Pahr asked why this plan came out labeled as "natura! wetlands" and now it is a storm water pond. Lindquist stated that a portion of the pond is labeled as seasonal wetlands on Exhibit B. UPON VOTE BEING TAKEN, MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Conditional Use Permit — Cecil Martin MOTION BY KOHLS, SECONDED BY WOLCOTT, TO ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 99- 72, A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 79-68, A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CECIL MARTIN FOR EXPANSION OF A NON-CONFORMING USE ON PROPERTY COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS THE 7.5 ACRE TRACT NORTH OF A& F AUTO, 10876 IDEAL AVENUE SOUTH. MOTION CARRIED. 4-1 (VOTING NAY: SHIELY). RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS — None. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS — None. PAY BILLS . MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE, TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF CHECK NUMBERS 107530 TO 107722 IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,511.80. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Regular Meeting — May 5, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 9 � The Council temporarily adjourned the regular meeting at 8:25 p.m., for a workshop session, open to the public. WORKSHOP SESSION Discuss Fiscal Impact Anal�sis of Residential and Park Development on Lower Grev Cloud Island. Council reviewed the summary of results from Tischler & Associates, Inc., on the Grey Cloud Island Fiscal Analysis. Staff was seeking comments and direction from the Council regarding the analysis done for deve�opment on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Rice asked if either of the residential development scenarios used individual systems instead of a sewer system, how much could the island handle for septic systems. Lindquist responded that she did not know the answer. However, she would get this information from the Metropolitan Council. Lindquist stated that option C was developed to prompt pipe or sewer system • installation which allowed them to develop the cost factors and impact. Kohls also asked how many private systems could be set up. Again, that information has been requested of the Metropolitan Council. Shiely needed a"handle" on the potential economic impact (of a park) on the City of Cottage Grove. The response was that there was no direct impact to the City General Fund and, thus, was not included in the fiscal analysis. She asked if there was any way of assessing that cost from the experience in other municipalities. Schroeder stated that the DNR has some numbers and those were looked at, but they reflect rural parks, not metro ones. Shiely asked about Fort Snelling and whether an impact could be gathered from this area. Lindquist stated the information received from the DNR showed that the "day-trip visitors" accounted for the majority of the park visitors and had a greater impact on the economy than the campers. Schroeder said he would work with the DNR to try to get better numbers and economic impacts on the local city. It was noted the denser option with 300 homes had a negative impact on the park option. The DNR stated in March that they would not be interested in the undeveloped area for a park. . Regular Meeting — May 5, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 10 � Vogel stated there are minimum sizes to State Park grounds. The rules governing them are pretty specific to size, etc. He confirmed what Lindquist stated regarding "day-trip visitors." Wolcott had questions regarding maintenance of State Parks. He had a concern regarding the infrastructure in State Parks and wondered what the State was willing to pay/contribute to the maintenance and upkeep. It was discussed that the "park only" plan does not come out ahead economically. Wolcott felt the combination Park and development (homes} was the best option since they compliment each other and help cover the City's costs. Concern was that "we don't own the park and don't have control over it." Public money would still be needed to purchase the land. Kohls had a series of questions: 1. Where did the numbers on page 18, item E come from? There appears to be a discrepancy compared to the input numbers. Lindquist will check this out. 2. Where is the City with the DNR regarding their potential contribution to road infrastructure costs? Administrator Schroeder stated that at this point, discussions � have stopped until all the information is gathered and direction is given. 3. The study assumes the DNR pays for part of the roads. Kohls stated she wanted to know which roads. Lindquist pointed out that on page 18, the road segments are listed. 4. Kohls asked if there were houses put in, how would the road upgrading be paid. Lindquist responded that some money would come from MSA, the General Fund and other sources. All the plans treat the roads as needed and the numbers are reflected in them. 5. Kohls asked how the traffic trips were arrived at? Lindquist explained how the City calcuiated the peak daily trips versus the DNR using an average daily trip figure. Vogel stated that the State's intent is to increase the number of inetro parks, but there are very few locations with enough land. He suggested looking at Federaf Parks, many of which are in metro locations, to garner some additional information about economic impacts. Rice asked about the impact on the Police and Fire Department and if this could add costs to the City's budget. He believes that it would be more than the 25 calls per year used in the Study. Additional questions were asked on both sides—Council and Staff. Lindquist stated . she sees the narrative changing with the input given by the Council members tonight and with input from the partnering agencies. Regular Meeting — May 5, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 11 � Discuss HDR's initial findings from the drainage study,for Cottaqe Grove Ravine Watershed. Wolcott asked staff where the authority was to study a County Park. Rice stated that previously, the County had stated that the Ravine Park was off limits for surface water drainage. Tony Luft, HDR explained the study design parameters: no infiltration and full-residential development at urban densities Rice asked about the water quality. Tony Luft of HDR indicated that in RL1 and RL2, the ponds control the water quality leve{s. The ten year sediment capacity is designed on the 100 year system and spring melt event. Schroeder suggested this document should "sit" until they see what the Watershed District would do. Kohls asked for broad numbers to give to the citizens. She stated that this document could be used as bargaining with the Watershed District for cost sharing plans. The Council directed Staff not to authorize additional work to HDR. WORKSHOP SESSION - CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC • MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO CLOSE THE MEETING AT 10:30 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Those in attendance were Mayor John Denzer, Council Members Jim Wolcott, Cheryl Kohls, Pat Rice, and Sandy Shiely, City Administrator Ryan Schroeder, City Attorney Bob Long, and Assistant City Administrator Michelle Wolfe. Pursuant to the open meeting law, the City Council met in closed session to discuss potential {egal litigation relative to a personnel nature. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY KOHLS, TO ADJOURN THE CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE, TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING AT 10:55 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Respectfully submitted, • Deb Hawkinson Recording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.