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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-07 MINUTES� FINAL AGENDA COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL J U LY 7, 1999 Persons wishing to address the Council during this 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 Council Chambers. WORKSHOP — 6:30 P.M. REVIEW WATER TOWER ENGINEERING PROPOSALS (Additional materials will be presented at workshop.) 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 fo two (2) minufes. 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. Teen Center Presentation. B. Great Grove Get Together Committee Members Presentation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 19, 1999 Regular Meeting. B. June 2, 1999 Regular Meeting. C. June 16, 1999 Special Meeting. D. June 16, 1999 Regular Meeting. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Accept and Place on File the Following Minutes: B. Appoint Randy McAlister to regular full-time status. Staff Recommendation: Approve the appointment. �i • • JULY 7, 1999 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council 5. [� C. � E. F G. � J. K. L. M. *N Adopt resolution accepting donation from 3M Cottage Grove in the amount of $1,800 to be used for the Sixth Annual Youth Safety Camp. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Pass ordinance amending Chapter 27, Article V of the City Code relating to hunting. Staff Recommendation: Pass the ordinance. Adopt resolution approving final payment in the amount of $27,821.82 to Barbarossa & Sons, Inc. on the Andersen Renewal Project. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Approve impound contract between the City of Cottage Grove and Park Grove Pet Hospital. Staff Recommendation: Approve the contract. Adopt resolution authorizing installation of a stop sign on 72nd Street at Joliet Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Approve the stipulation of settlement with Katherine Weber for acquisition of right-of-way in fee simple absolute and permanent drainage and utility/ponding easements over certain real property for the extension of Hardwood Avenue and the installation of West Draw trunk utilities. Staff Recommendation: Approve the stipulation of settlement for $45,000 with Katherine Weber for property at 7862 Harkness Avenue South. Adopt resolution requesting extension of due date for the comprehensive plan update to December 31, 1999. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution. Pass ordinance making minor language changes to Chapter 17A of the City Code regarding permitted and prohibited activities on City park and open space properties. Staff Recommendation: Pass the ordinance. Approve contribution of $4,000 to the Cottage Grove Jaycees from the Gambling Contribution Fund for the annual fireworks display. Staff Recommendation: Approve the contribution. Receive information regarding the Watershed District timeline. Staff Recommendation: Receive information. Approve agreement with Washington County to develop and implement an individual sewage treatment system management program. Staff Recommendation: Approve the agreement. Authorize engineering to advertise for bids for two potable emergency generators. Staff Recommendation: Authorize advertisement for bid. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. BID AWARDS A. Award bid for West Draw Water Tower Project to selected engineering firm, and authorize engineering firm to proceed with plans and specifications. � JULY 7, 1999 AGENDA Cottage Grove City Council � Staff Recommendation: Award bid, and authorize engineering firm to proceed with plans and specifications. B. Consider awarding bid to Northfield Construction Company for the construction of a new clubhouse facility at River Oaks Golf Course in the amount of $957,123. Staff Recommendation: Award bid to Northfield Construction Company. *C. Adopt Resolution awarding bid for the construction of Kingsborough Woods Addition utility, street and street lighting improvement project, awarding bid to Danner, Inc. in the amount of $286,700.25 Staff Recommendation: Award bid to Danner, Inc. 8. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Consider annexation petition from Gordon Nesvig for land presently located in Grey Cloud Township. Staff Recommendation: Based on discussion. B. Approve supplemental agreement for the 80th Street Reconstruction Project. Staff Recommendation: Approve fhe supplemental agreement. 9. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS A. Receive response from Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Lower Pool 2 Placement Site Excavation on Grey Cloud Island. B. Receive response regarding alcohol and tobacco violation penalty comparison. • C. Receive response regarding snowmobile ordinance. *D. Review status update on the Cottage Grove Outdoor Municipal Pool 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS 11. PAY BILLS A. Approve payment of check numbers 108378 to 108910 in the amount of $723,373.96. 12. WORKSHOP SESSION — OPEN TO PUBLIC *A. Discuss request from Washington County HRA to waive Pilot payments. *B. Review concept of business plan for future staffing of Ice Arena. 13. WORKSHOP SESSION — CLOSED TO PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT � �__.� � � . • � SPECIAL MEETING COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL July 7, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota held a special meeting on Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80 Street South. Mayor Denzer called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor John Denzer Council Member Jim Wolcott Council Member Sandy Shiely Council Member Pat Rice Council Member Cheryl Kohls Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Caron Stransky, City Clerk Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer — BRAA Les Burshten, Public Works Director Harry Taylor, Utilities Foreman Mayor Denzer presided over the meeting. Council reviewed the proposals received from five (5) engineering firms for design specifications, contract management, and inspection services to build the one-million gallon West Draw water tower. Of the five proposals, four are competitive in price and all have tower construction experience. Proposal were received from the following firms: ■ Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) $75,000 ■ Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates (BRAA) $59,568 ■ Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc. (PCE) $57,370 ■ H. R. Green (HRG) $55,687 ■ Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates, Inc. (TKDA) $53,128 � Public Works Director Les Burshten recommended the proposal for engineering services be awarded to Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associations, Inc., or Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates. However, due to BRAA's knowledge, j ,i � -- - Special Meeting — July 7, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 2 of 2 • working relationship, and overall experience with the City's system, Burshten commented he was leaning toward awarding the bid to them. Burshten commented that comparing the BRAA proposal with the proposal submitted by TKDA, the low bidder, the cost difference was in inspections. There was considerable discussion of the differences between the proposal submitted by BRAA and TKDA, and the cost and method expected in inspection services. City Engineer Jerry Bourdon of BRAA presented a memo to the Council dated July 7, which outlined differences between their proposal and the proposal submitted by TKDA. The special meeting adjourned to the regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �.�m Caron M. Stransky City Clerk CMC � . ,. . REGULAR MEETING COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL July 7, 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 Jim Wolcott Council Member Sandy Shiely Council Member Pat Rice Council Member Cheryl Kohls Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Caron Stransky, City Clerk Elizabeth Johnson, Finance Director Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer - BRAA Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator • Kim Lindqtrts�, Community Development Director Bob Long, City Attorney — Kennedy & Graven Jim Kinsey, Public Safety Director Les Burshten, Public Works Director Gary K�ellberg, 7389 Inman Avenue South, complimented the Council regarding the 80 Street South Street Improvement Project. He expressed concern, however, about the considerable amount and type of paint being used by Media One to mark their utilities. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota held a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80 Street South. Mayor Denzer called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor John Denzer Council Member Jim Wolcott Council Member Sandy Shiely . Council Member Pat Rice Council Member Cheryl Kohls Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Regular Meeting — July 7, 1999 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL Page 2 of 9 • Caron Stransky, City Clerk Elizabeth Johnson, Finance Director Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer - BRAA Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director Bob Long, City Attorney — Kennedy & Graven Jim Kinsey, Public Safety Director Les Burshten, Public Works Director Mayor Denzer presided over the meeting. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mayor Denzer amended the agenda. Item 7.C, Kingsborough Woods Utility, Street and Street Lighting Bid Award was removed and Item 12.3, SoWashCo Ambulance Service, added. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO APPROVE THE FINAL AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. PRESENTATIONS • Don Pelton and Andy Maher representing a newly formed non-profit organization called "Common Group", informed the Council of their goal to bring a teen center to the Cottage Grove, St. Paul Park, and Newport area. The organization is modeled after a teen center in Stillwater called "Graffiti's". It was their goal to raise funds through state grants, corporations, and in the future they may ask for help from the cities with construction and/or the purchase of land. Mr. Pelton provided the Council with a copy of their business plan. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council reviewed and accepted the minutes of the May 19 regular meeting, June 16 special meeting and June 16 regular meeting, as presented. The June 2 regular meeting minutes were accepted as amended. On page 2, Mayor Pro- Tem Wolcott presided over the meeting, not Mayor Denzer. CONSENT CALENDAR Items C, M and N were pulled from the consent calendar for discussion purposes. Mayor Denzer acknowledged the donation of $1,800 from 3M Cottage Grove for . the Sixth Annual Youth Safety Camp. There was discussion on the agreement with Washington County to take over the City's individual sewage treatment system review and inspection program, and Regular Meeting — July 7, 1999 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL Page 3 of 9 • the request to authorize staff to advertise for bids to purchase two portable emergency generators. Items F and L were then pulled for discussion purposes. Staff was complimented on negotiating a contract with Park Grove Pet Hospital for impounding services and for providing an update regarding the Watershed District. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO: A. ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE FOLLOWING MEETING MINUTES — NONE. B. APPOINT OFFICER RANDY MCALISTER TO REGULAR STATUS AS A POLICE OFFICER/PARAMEDIC. C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-106, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION OF $1,800 FROM 3M COTTAGE GROVE FOR COTTAGE GROVE'S SIXTH ANNUAL YOUTH SAFETY CAMP. • D. PASS ORD/NANCE NO. 666, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA, AMENDfNG CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE V, OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO HUNTING. E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-107, A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT FOR $27,821.82 TO BARBAROSSA & SONS, INC., ON THE ANDERSEN RENEWAL PROJECT. F. APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE AND PARK GROVE PET HOSPITAL FOR IMPOUND SERVICES FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 1999 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004. AUTHORIZE MAYOR, CITY CLERK, AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. G. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-108, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A STOP SIGN ON 72 STREET AT JOLIET AVENUE SOUTH. H. APPROVE THE STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT FOR $45,000 WITH KATHERINE WEBER, 7862 HARKNESS AVENUE SOUTH, FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY IN FEE SIMPLE ABSOLUTE AND PERMANENT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY/PONDING EASEMENTS OVER • CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE EXTENSION OF HARDWOOD AVENUE AND THE INSTALLATION OF WEST DRAW TRUNK UTILITIES. Regular Meeting — July 7, 1999 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL Page 4 of 9 • I. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-109, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN EXTENSION OF THE DUE DATE TO DECEMBER 31, 1999, FOR REVIEW OF THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CONSISTENCY WITH AMENDED METROPOLITAN COUNCIL POLICY PLANS. J. PASS ORD/NANCE NO. 667, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CiTY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17A OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO PARKS. K. APPROVE CONTRIBUTION OF $4,000 TO THE COTTAGE GROVE JAYCEES FROM THE GAMBLING CONTRIBUTION FUND FOR THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY. L. RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR KIM LINDQUIST REGARDING THE WATERSHED DISTRICT TIME LINE. M. APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE AND WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE • TREATMENT SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. N. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF TWO (2) PORTABLE EMERGENCY GENERATORS AND SET A BID DATE FOR JULY 26, 1999 AT 11:00 A.M. MOTtON CARRIED. 5-0. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES — None. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None. BID AWARDS Engineering Services - West Draw Water Tower MOTION BY SHIELY TO AWARD THE WEST DRAW WATER TOWER ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO TOLTZ, KING, DUVALL, ANDERSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,638. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. � MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE, TO ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 99-�10, A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE WEST DRAW WATER TOWER ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, CONDITIONED ON THE REDUCTION OF Regular Meeting — July 7, 1999 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL Page 5 of 9 • INSPECTIONS TO 270 HOURS MAXIMUM, FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $49,780. MOTION CARRIED. 4-1 (COUNCIL MEMBER SHIELY VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION). Construction of Clubhouse Facilitv — River Oaks Golf Course MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY WOLCOTT, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-112, A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CLUBHOUSE FACILITY AT THE RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE TO NORTHFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR $957,123.00. MOTION CARRIED. 4-1 (COUNCIL MEMBER KOHLS VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Annexation Petition of Gordon Nesviq Council reviewed the petition of Mr. Gordon Nesvig requesting that the City of Cottage Grove annex property from Grey Cloud Township to the City of Cottage Grove. Two annexation options were presented: (1) a joint resolution adopted by both Grey Cloud Township and Cottage Grove; and (2) a resolution from only Cottage Grove in support of the petition. . The petitioner, Mr. Gordon Nesvig, was in attendance and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Bob Long recommended that the Council adopt the joint resolution with Grey Cloud Township. Shiely stated she was concerned that the property in questions was located outside the City's growth area, and would like to deal with the matter when development is eminent. She felt Mr. Nesvig should annex the property to the City of St. Paul Park. Kohls stated that the Metropolitan Council pushes for contiguous growth. She asked what it would cost to extend utilities to service the property. Lindquist responded that the City should be able to serve that property within the existing sewer capacity. Kohls stated that if the City were to annex the property, in six months the City woufd be pressured to provide services. For that reason, she was opposed to supporting the petition for annexation. . Nesvig commented that he understood he would have to pay for all infrastructure improvements. Regular Meeting — July 7, 1999 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNC/L Page 6 of 9 • MOTION BY SHIELY, SECONDED BY KOHLS, TO NOT SUPPORT THE ANNEXATION PETITION FILED BY GORDON NESVIG. MOTION FAILED. 2-3. (MAYOR DENZER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS RICE AND WOLCOTT VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION). MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-111, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE AND THE TOWNSHIP OF GREY CLOUD ISLAND DESIGNATING CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED LAND AS IN THE NEED OF ORDERLY ANNEXATION, CONFERRING JURISDICTION ON SAID LAND TO THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL BOARD, AND AGREEING TO IMMEDIATE ANNEXATION OF SAID LAND TO THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE. MOTION CARRIED. 3-2. (COUNCIL MEMBERS KOHLS AND SHIELY VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION). MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY DENZER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99 XXX, A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PETITION OF GORDON NESVIG FOR ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED ADJOINING PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE. MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION UNTIL AFTER GREY CLOUD TOWNSHIP HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO • CONSIDER THE PETITION. MOTfON CARRIED. 5-0. Su�plemental Agreement for the 80 Street Reconstruction Project Council reviewed the supplemental agreement for the 80 Street Reconstruction Project to relocate the existing 80' Street/East Point Douglas Road traffic signal control cabinet and to replace 14 existing traffic detector loops. The estimated cost of the improvements is $46,368.92. Engineer Bourdon stated the improvements would qualify for Minnesota State Aid funding. Rice asked for a status report regarding the condition of the retaining wall located at the northeast corner of the intersection. Bourdon reported the wall was deteriorating before the 80 Street improvement project began. The property owner has had a history of problems with the retaining walt. Bourdon further reported that it was his opinion that the City was not liable for the deteriorated condition of the wall. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE, TO APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 180-102-15 (8p • STREET IMPROVEMENTS) FOR IMPROVEMENTS TOTALING $46,368.92. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. j Regular Meeting - July 7, 1999 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL Page 7 of 9 • COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Response from Army Corps of En inc�eers Council received a response from Steve Tapp of the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the lower pool 2 placement site excavation on Grey Cloud Island. Wolcott stated he would like to receive periodic status reports from Mr. Tapp and that he would like a tour of the site during project operations. Response from Public Safety — Alcohol/Tobacco Violation Penalties Council discussed the response from Public Safety personnel regarding alcohol and tobacco violation penalties. Shiely stated she was concerned about our penalties in comparison to other cities. She stated she was mainly concerned about the high compliance check failure rate (77%) compared to other communities in the County. Kinsey stated the rate was based on their first compliance check conducted last fall. The most recent check resulted in five failures out of 14 checks. • Referencing the memorandum from Community Affairs Officer Greg Reibel, Shiely asked whether the City has to be at least as stringent as the State of Minnesota. Kinsey responded that the City can choose to either follow sfate statute or implement its own penalty clause, which is what we have done. Council directed the Public Safety Director to review the prospect of establishing a penalty timeline for liquor violations. Review of Snowmobile Ordinance Council reviewed the report from the Public Safety Director regarding the City's Snowmobile Ordinance. Shiely asked whether the trail adjacent to the new Andersen Window facility and along 100 Street South would still be used. Kinsey responded that he would contact the organization responsible for designating snowmobile trails. Outdoor Municipal Pool Council reviewed the update on the Outdoor Municipal Pool from Parks & Recreation Director John Fredrickson dated June 30, 1999. • Kohls commented that if the City were to decide to build a new facility it would take a substantial amount of land. She asked if there were any long-range plans and possible areas to locate a new facility. Regular Meeting — July 7, 1999 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL Page S of 9 . COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Kohls reported she received a request from citizens living along 90 Street South, near Woodridge Park, who were concerned about vehicular speed. As a result, she contacted the police department. She informed the Council the citizens were not comfortable with the department's recommendation that the speed limit not be changed. The citizens may come to a future City Council meeting. She asked the Public Safety Director to monitor the speed limit with her some afternoon. Wolcott suggested instalfing the speed radar unit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Kohls commented on the poor quality of surveillance cameras installed in businesses. Kohfs stated she would fike to discuss engineering services at a future Council meeting. Denzer urged citizens of the community to attend the City's Annual National • Night Out and Youth Safety Camp. Shiely stated that a couple of the wells in her neighborhood tested high in nitrates. She asked whether public works has the results of all the wells tested. Burshten stated that Washington County would provide a report to the City. Shiely thanked the prosecuting attorney, Joe Taylor for the report on court costs. She expressed a concern as to whether or not citizens have a problem with transportation to the City of Stillwater. Kinsey responded that there was no method of tracking this type of concern. PAY BILLS MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE, TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF CHECK NUMBERS 108378 TO 108910 TOTALING $723,373.96. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. WORKSHOP SESSION The Council temporarily adjourned the regular meeting to the conference room for a workshop session, open to the public. . Washington County HRA PILOT Payments Council reviewed the request of the Washington County Housing and Rehabilitation Authority to waive the payments in lieu of taxes (PfLOT) payments. � Regular Meeting - July 7, 1999 COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL Page 9 of 9 Foilowing discussion on this matter, the Council directed the City Administrator to send a letter to the Washington County HRA negotiating some type of financial exchange for the PILOT payments. The Council was unanimously in favor of not waiving the payments. Future Staffina of Ice Arena Assistant Administrator Michelle Wolfe gave a verbal presentation on a conceptual proposal to consolidate the ice arena and recreation divisions and relocate recreation personnel to the Ice Arena. Wolfe reviewed the current structure of both operations, the proposed consolidated structure, a comparison of personnel costs, the five-year budget outlook, and the advantages and disadvantages to consolidation. Following discussion, Council directed staff to provide them a copy of the overheads utilized during the presentation and to obtain feedback from the School District and Cottage Grove Athletic Association of current Ice Arena operations. It was also directed that Staff look at other options, including selling the arena to the School District, CGAA, or to a private entitly, or to hire a private management firm to operate the arena_ Council consensus was to discuss the � concept at a future Workshop Session. SoWashCo Ambulance Service Agreement Shiely verbally updated the Council regarding issues surrounding the contractual services being provided through the SoWashCo Ambulance Services. She reported that the Governance Board would be considering a proposal from the cities of St. Paul Park and Newport to contract with HealthEast on a three-month trial arrangement. Council expressed concern about the net loss of revenue during the trail period and the potential long-term effect to the ambulance services should the two communities cancel the contract. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING AT 11:23 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Respectfully submitted, �� � . Caron M. Stransky City Clerk CMC