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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-06 MINUTESr a REGULAR MEETING � COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL October 6, 1999 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: Mayor John Denzer Council Member Cheryl Kohls Council Member Sandy Shiely Council Member Jim Wolcott Council Member Pat Rice Also Present: Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Caron Stransky, City Clerk Elizabeth Johnson, Finance Director Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer, BRAA Bob Long, City Attorney, Kennedy & Graven Les Burshten, Public Works Director . Richard King, 10855 68' Street South asked if there were any long-range plans to construct a new municipal pool within the City of Cottage Grove. Mayor Denzer asked staff to prepare follow-up report in response to Mr. King's inquiry. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota held a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 6, 1999, at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80 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 Sandy Shiely Council Member Jim Wolcott Council Member Pat Rice Also Present: Michelle Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Caron Stransky, City Clerk Elizabeth Johnson, Finance Director Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer, BRAA � Bob Long, City Attorney, Kennedy & Graven Les Burshten, Public Works Director Jim Kinsey, Public Safety Director Regular Meeting — October 6, 1999 Cottage Grove Cify Council Page 2 of 8 , Mayor Denzer presided over the meeting. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Council removed Item 8.C. from the Agenda. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO APPROVE THE FINAL AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. PRESENTATIONS Historic Preservation Officer Robert Vogef and the Council recognized and presented Mr. Hugh Gibson the "Preservationist of the Year" Award. The Mayor and City Council acknowledged the volunteer hours of the U-Lead and U/R participants in attendance and presented each individual plaques of appreciation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Council accepted the minutes of the August 11 and September 1 regular meetings as presented by the City Clerk. CONSENT CALENDAR � Council pulled Items D and O for discussion purposes. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE, TO: A. ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE MINUTES OF THE: i. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING OF AUGUST 10, 1999. ii. PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 1999. iii. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 9, 1999. iv. PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 10, 1999. v. HUMAN SERVICE/HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETINGS OF MAY 26, 1999 AND JULY 28, 1999. vi. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS OF JULY 26, 1999, AUGUST 23, 1999, AND AUGUST 30, 1999. B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-172, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CASH DONATIONS TOTALING $125.00 FROM ED'S TROPHIES, INC., AND MARATHON ASHLAND PETROLEUM LLC, FOR COTTAGE GROVE'S SIXTH ANNUAL YOUTH SAFETY CAMP. C. APPROVE THE JOINT COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) SYSTEM PURCHASE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,000 FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT'S COMMUNICATIONS CENTER. . D. ACCEPT RECEIPT OF THE PROPOSAL FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE COTTAGE - GROVE TOWN HALL AT 9540 ISLAY AVENUE SOUTH. Regular Meeting — October 6, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 3 of 8 i E. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF A TELEX EH123 MONO 3 COPY CASSETTE DUPLICATOR FROM ENGARDE, INC., FOR $1,140 FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. F. PASS ORDINANCE NO. 670, AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA, DELETING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE V, RELATING TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS, FROM THE CITY CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY. G. ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 99-173, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR HEARING ON OCTOBER 16, 1999 AT 7:30 P.M., TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING YEAR 2000 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECTS: • 110 STREET FROM IDEAL AVENUE TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 2,600 FEET EASTERLY THEREOF; AND • IDEAL AVENUE FROM 100 STREET TO 110 STREET. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-174, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR HEARING ON OCTOBER 6, 1999 AT 7:30 P.M., TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING YEAR 200- PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: • 100 STREET FROM GLENDENNING ROAD TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET WESTERLY OF IDEAL AVENUE; • JAMAICA AVENUE FROM 95 STREET TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET NORTH OF 90 STREET; � • EAST POINT DOUGLAS ROAD FROM APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET WEST OF JAMAICA AVENUE TO 90 STREET; • 90 STREET FROM INWOOD AVENUE TO JAMAICA AVENUE; AND • INWOOD AVENUE FROM EAST POINT DOUGLAS ROAD TO 90 STREET. H. APPROVE THE SETTLEMENT OFFER BETWEEN THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE AND MR. GONYEA FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR HARDWOOD AVENUE. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-175, A RESOLUTION DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN EIGHT-FOOT WIDE PATHWAY WITHIN A TRAIL EASEMENT BE CONSTRUCTED ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 2, PINE FOREST 4 ADDITION AND ADDING A REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEVELOPER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF CONSTRUCTING A SIX-FOOT WIDE CONCRETE SIDEWALK ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 4, EAST PARKVIEW 6 ADDITION. J. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-176, A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR EXPANSION OF RETAIL SALES WITHIN THE OPERATION OF AN ACTIVE, CROP-PRODUCING FARM OF 40 ACRES OR MORE BY THE ADDITION OF A 7,470 SQUARE-FOOT GREEN HOUSE AT 10900 POINT DOUGLAS ROAD. K. AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF PAY REQUEST NO. 11 FOR THE 80 STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO TOWER ASPHALT, INC., FOR $132,756.30. � L. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR REMODELING OF THE EXISTING CLUBHOUSE FACILITY WITH NORTHFIELD CONSTRUCTION. Regular Meeting — October 6, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 4 of 8 • M. MOVED TO 8.B. N. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-177, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $250 CASH DONATION FROM BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PARK TRUST FUND. O. AUTHORiZE SALE OF FORFEITED VEHICLES ACCORDING TO MINNESOTA STATUTE §169.1217 AND 609.531. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1999 Tax Levv Mayor Denzer announced the purpose of the public hearing was to consider an increase in the 1999 tax levy collectible in 2000. The legal notice of hearing was published in accordance to applicable law. Mayor Denzer opened the public hearing to hear comments and/or objection from the audience. There being none, Denzer closed the public hearing. MOTION BY SHIELY, SECONDED BY KOHLS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-178, A • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TAX LEVY INCREASE FOR THE 1999 TAX LEVY, COLLECTIBLE IN 2000. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. 1999 Pavement Management Proiect Mayor Denzer announced the purpose of the public hearing was to consider adoption of the proposed assessments for the 1999 Pavement Management Project. The legal notice of hearing was published in accordance to applicable law. Mayor Denzer opened the public hearing to hear comments and/or objections from the audience. There being none, Denzer closed the public hearing. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-179, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1999 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0-1. (COUNCIL MEMBER RICE ABSTAINED) Pine Forest 4 th Addition Mayor Denzer announced the purpose of the public hearing was to consider adoption of the proposed assessments for the Pine Forest 4' Addition street and utility improvements. The legal notice of hearing was published in accordance to applicable law. Mayor Denzer opened the public hearing to hear comments and/or objections from the audience. There being none, Mayor Denzer closed the public hearing. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-180, A RESOLUTION ADOPTfNG ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PINE FOREST 4 ADDITION STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Regular Meeting — October 6, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 5 of 8 . Pine Forest 5 Addition Mayor Denzer announced the purpose of the public hearing was to consider adoption of the proposed assessments for the Pine Forest 5 Addition street and utility improvements. The legal notice of hearing was published in accordance to applicable law. Mayor Denzer opened the public hearing to hear comments and/or objections from the audience. There being none, Mayor Denzer closed the public hearing. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-181, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PINE FOREST 5 ADDITION STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Pine Glen 7' Addition Mayor Denzer announced the purpose of the public hearing was to consider adoption of the proposed assessments for the Pine Glen 7` Addition street and utility improvements. The legal notice of hearing was published in accordance to applicable law. Mayor Denzer opened the public hearing to hear comments and/or objections from the audience. There being none, Mayor Denzer closed the public hearing. MOTION BY SHIELY, SECONDED BY RICE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-182, A • RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PINE GLEN 7 ADDITION STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Kinasborough Woods Mayor Denzer announced the purpose of the public hearing was to consider adoption of the proposed assessments for the Kingsborough Woods street and utility improvements. Mayor Denzer opened the public hearing to hear comments and/or objections from the audience. There being none, Mayor Denzer closed the public hearing. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-183, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE KINGSBOROUGH WOODS STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. BID AWARDS River Oaks Clubhouse Expansion — Caterinq/Bar/Grill Equipment MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO AWARD BID FOR THE RIVER OAKS CLUBHOUSE EXPANSION CATERING AND BARlGRILL EQUIPMENT BID TO NEILSEN'S EQUIPMENT AND DESIGNS, FOR $84,469.00 PLUS TAX OR A TOTAL OF $89,460.09. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. � UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Regular Meeting — October 6, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 6 of 8 � Annexation of Property — Gordon Nesvig Council reviewed the request of R. Gordon Nesvig to adopt a resolution to annex property owned by him into the City of Cottage Grove. Community Development Director Kim Lindquist presented a revised resolution in support of the petition. The draft resolution included the following condition: "The signing of this Resolution by the City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, shall not be construed as an express or implied agreement to provide sewer, water or other services to the land to be annexed herein. It is acknowledged by both Nesvig and the City of Cottage Grove that the sewer and water facilities currently serving the City of Cottage Grove are insufficient to provide such services to the annexed land. It is also acknowledged by both Nesvig and the City of Cottage Grove that it is uncertain at this time when, if ever, such services may be provided to the annexed property. Both Nesvig and the City of Cottage Grove agree that, if an when such services are provided in the future, they shall be provided at the sole discretion of the City of Cottage Grove." Mr. Nesvig requested that the Council adopt the original resolution included in the Agenda Packet. He stated he would agree to sign a"memorandum of understanding" of the conditions proposed. � Shiely stated she did not see a need to annex the property. She expressed concern about future pressures to extend services to the property. Kohls commented she was opposed to the request. Lynn Clancy, 8063 113' Street South, stated she was opposed to the request. Richard King, 10855 68 Street South, asked what right does the City Council have to dictate what a person does with his property. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY DENZER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 99-184, A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PETITION OF R. GORDON NESVIG FOR ANNEXATION, CONDITIONED ON MR. NESVIG SIGNING A"MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING" RELATING TO THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED ABOVE. MOTION CARRIED. 3-2. (COUNCIL MEMBERS KOHLS AND SHIELY VOTED NAY) South Washinqton County Telecommunications Commission - 2000 Budget Council briefly reviewed the South Washington County Telecommunications Commission's 2000 Budget. Wayne Schmidt and Bob Newby of the Commission responded to Counci{ questions relative to the budget and the franchise agreement. � Mr. Newby informed Council of a recent NATOA award the Commission received for the show "Rec Connection". Regular Meeting — October 6, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 7 of 8 � MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY RICE, TO ACCEPT THE SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION'S 2000 BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED. 5- 0. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Pine Forest 3� Addition - Response to Assessment Question Council received the follow-up information from Finance Director Elizabeth Johnson in response to assessment questions raised at the September 1 public hearing. No action taken. Jack Sherer - Driveway Concrete Work Council received the follow-up information from Public Works Technician Allan Larson relating to concerns expressed by Jack Sherer about the concrete work done to his driveway as a part of the 80` Street improvement project. An inspection of the work revealed the driveway meets the project specification. Staff recommended that no compensation be awarded to Mr. Sherer re�qarding the appearance or structural integrity of the work performed and completed at 8368 80 h Street South. Mr. Sherer, in attendance, stated he was disappointed with the outcome of this matter. There was discussion concerning the longevity of the concrete and the cost to reseal the • driveway. No Council action taken on this matter. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Denzer announced that it was National Fire Prevention Week and an open house would be held on October 9 at Fire Station No. 2. Denzer invited the public to attend. Wolcott invited the public to attend a pancake breakfast hosted by the Fire Department Auxiliary. Wolcott invited the public to attend the Wakota Bridge meeting scheduled for October 18 at the St. Paul Park City Hall. The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. PAY BILLS MOTION BY SHIELY, SECONDED BY RICE, TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF CHECK NUMBERS 109894 TO 110181 TOTALING $508,518.36. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Mayor Denzer temporarily adjourned the regular meeting to the conference room for a workshop session. He noted the workshop session was open to the public. WORKSHOP SESSION Great Grove Get Together � Great Grove Get Together Committee Members Sheryl McMahon, Ralph Marquardt, and Roger �- Peterson informed the Council a number of last year's members have resigned, leaving only a Regular Meeting — October 6, 1999 Cottage Grove City Council Page 8 of 8 • handful of current volunteers to plan and organize the 2000 festival. The members stated more volunteers were needed. The Committee invited the Council to attend an informational meeting to be held October 13 at the Washington County Library. Council asked staff to attend the meeting. There was discussion of approaching civic organizations, the business community and U-lead and U/R for volunteers. Mayor Denzer reconvened the regular meeting. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY KOHLS, TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING AT 9:45 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Respectfully submitted, ����kJ � Caron M. Stransky City Clerk CMC • .