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Home My WebLink About1998-05-06 PACKET 03.A.� � �_ . .. # * •'# � ... ..; ' � �,� i The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota heid re�qular meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 1998, at the Cottage Grove City Hali, 7516 80 h Street South. Mayor Denzer cailed the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. �� , Present: fVlayor John Denzer Council Member Cheryl Kohls Council IViember Sandy Shiely Council Member Rod Hale Council [Vlember Jim Wolcott Staff Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Caron nfl. Stransky, City C(erk Liz Johnson, Acting Finance Director Michelie Wolfe, Assistant City Administrator Bob Long, City Attorney — Kennedy & Graven Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer — BRAA Dennis Cusick, Public Safety Director Les Burshten, Public Works Director Mayor Denzer presided over the meeting. .�*. ,� � , �. i • : s • � r r: . �.... , , ', . • ... . � . . , �, . � • a�rti� �� , 'fher� being na correcticrns the minutes of the March 4 and March 18 regular Cify Council meetings, prepared by the City CEerk, vrere accepted. , Item F, Lease Purehase A re� eement for C7ictatian Svsfem, was remaved fram the agend�. Ftegular Meeting — 4/1/98 Cottage Grove City Council There was brief discussion of Item J, Hardwood Road Improvements. .,,. Mayor Denzer acknowiedged fhe retiremenf of Director of Public Safety Dennis Cusick, and thanked him for his past service to the community. . �. i� • . y �� a . . : �. � . � � i.. . . . � � � ��. * A. ACCEPT AND P�ACE ON FILE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 9, 1998 PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURA� RESOURCES CONiMiSSION NIEETING. B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 98-36, A RESOLUTIOIV AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM, AND DESIGNATE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY DENNIS CUSICK AND/OR POLICE SERGEANT JOHN MICKELSON AS THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY AND POLICE DEPARTMENT. C. AUTHORIZE THE PURCNASE OF A 1998 fV10DE� OLDSMOBILE INTRIGE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM WAL�Y MCCARTHY'S O�DSMOBILE IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,800, P�US $4,100 FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS, RADIO, AND MP5, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $22,900. ALSO, AUTHORIZE THE TRADE IN OF TFiE 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CIERA. D. ADOPT RESOLU710N NO. 98-37, A RESOLUTION AUTNORIZING A SUBDIV{SION WAIVER; AUTHORIZING RECONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFElTED LANDS TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA; REGOMMENDING TkiAT LANDS BE SOLQ TO ADJOINING LAND OWNER, JAY AND TERRI JANNETTO. 8498 JEFFERY AVENUE SOUTH. � Y l l � . . � � ♦ � , `. , � ♦ , • .. � � � .• . � ..... . : � •1 .! �. � ♦ � � . � �.. � � � � � � .. � � � ' ♦ � . � ♦ . •. �. . . � �. � � � � � ... , ` . . � � . - � � 4 � � ! i ..� . � � • �.. � � y�. -' ��r � ,.: �. « �.;* a.� . • y r � . ..� � • rt�� ,... 1 � i � ♦ � � i. � '� ' � � �. � •• i �* , !� • �,�e i i..� • �, • � � 4 • 1:' .. �.i � ! �� ; � ,�� 1 .. , � .. f2egular Nlesting — 4!1/98 Cnttage Grove City Councif :.•- �� yi �� : � � � .� � �.,�� .� � . � • • • : � � • s � -• - �-�r • �; � s. , *- • � ,� -• •- • � .. . � •-� � • r - • � • e � • � � . .� ACCEPT TNE RETIREMENT OF DENNIS CUSICK AS THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY EFFECTIVE APRIL 10. 1998. !1 �-• • ' -• �• �. � .. ••; • •-r �•. � . �. .-� •�r .�,� K. F2ECEIVE THE UPDATE FROM F. JOSEPH TAYLOR DATED MARCH 23, 1998 REGARDING PROSECUTION SERVICES. L. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF LiGHT FIXTURES FOR OVER THE MAIN ICE SHEET AT THE COTTAGE GROVE ICE ARENA FROM DEBRA YOUNG ENTERPF215ES IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,920.00. iVl. AUTHORIZE IMSTALLATION OF LIGHT FIXTURES FOR OVER THE MAIN ICE SHEET AT THE COT GROVE ICE ARENA FROM MLD ELECTRIC INC., ItV THE AMOUNT OF $12,040.00. Pd. ADOPT' F2ESOLUTION NO. 98-39, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF CURRENT PRINCIPAL ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS (g0 STREET STORM SEWER) FOR PAYAB�E YEAR 1998, FOR THE FOLLOWING PRRCE� S: 16-d27-21-43-6006 10,526.58 21-027-21-12-0025 10, 526. 58 21-027-21-12-0005 10, 526. 58 y�1�• • »• . . . � . . �.. , * •.* �• 4 .��. � � �� :� �s�• r �� ' � i � � � � } .. � • 1. � l • � R � , r � � � � . 1R' li�• •�'� !'�� }1 )M� IF �. � : 4 � � 1 ♦ FTegular tvteeting — 4/1/98 Cnttage Grove City Council •. ; t. . •..- � Eileen Weber, 8450 Indian Blvd South, addressed the Council regarding the Niississippi Dunes Pr�irie Preserve. She infarmed the Council that articles ir� the St. Paul Pianeer Press and Washington County Bulletin gave difFering reports on whether agreemen4 had been reached with the Minnesota Department of Naturai F2esources on acquisition of property in the City for a prairie preserve. Weber asked the Council for a firm commitment in support of the DNR proposal. Following discussion, Mayor Denzer informed Ms. Weber that the City Council was on record with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in support of their proposal to acquire property within the City for a prairie preserve. Henry Mattaini Jr., 7459 Ivystone Avenue South and member of the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Plant Advisory Gommittee reported the Committee foured the Cottage Grove Treatment Plant. Mattaini commented that a representative of 3M should attend the Plant Advisory Committee meetings. 80 Street Imarovements MOTlON BY SHIE�Y, SECONDED BY KOH�S, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 98- 41, A F2ESOlUTION AWARDING BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ORNAMENTAI STREET LIGHTING FROM CARLO LACHMANSINGH SALES, INC., IN THE ANiOUNT OF $110,413.88, PLUS THE ADDITIONAL COST TO INSTALL LIGHTS FROM BDEAL TO JAMAICA AVENUE. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. t � : • � � .� � c • • ��- - • � • •i � � �. ��. �' � �r� �� i � �.� . i� �►�� w...� . , �� ..� � � ♦. n..♦ a� �:�... �. • r y� •. ' :..:� �.�..... y � �! � , � 1998 Pavement Manaqement Proiect �..��I � , R.' ��. ..�� . . �,. � � � .. y.�. � :�� ... � . � ,. .� ,..:� ��: � � � � . .� � � � . � � �.1 ♦• • �' ♦� ♦ P1� ..�1R � � .� �.. ' ! .�.� f � � .. . �. . . � . �:�. �. . � � ♦ �., �. � . � � .a. �. �. + �. / / �. . . ♦.. �. � . . , . .. �, � Ftegular Meeting — 4/1/9� Coftage Grove City Gouncil ! � : + •' i � '. '. . . _'* : � � i ••• � t UNFlNISNED AND NEW BUSItJESS � . «- •, • ' �C : i i' '": � ..., . .. Desiqnation of Municipal State Aid (MSA) Hiqhway MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY HALE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 98-43, A RESOLUTIOiV ESTABLISHING IDEAL AVENUE SOUTH FROM 95 STREET SOUTH TO 100 STREET SOUTH AS A MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAY. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Pine Forest 3` Addition MOTION BY HALE, SECON�ED BY SHIELY, TO APPROVE 7HE DEVELOPMENT AGREEfviENT BETWEEN ORRIR! THOMPSON HOMES AND THE CBTY OF COTTAGE GROVE FOR PINE FOREST 3 ADDITION, AND AUTHORIZE TF9E MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE C ITY. BiII Pritchard of Orrin Thompson Homes requested that Section 4.3 of the Deve(opment Agreement be amended. The Agreement requires the Developer 4o pay for the street light utility costs for three years. Because Orrin Thompson historically builds out a development in 1.5 years, the City would collect the utility cost twice — once from the Developer and once from the new resident. Pritchard suggested two options. Collect the street light energy costs from Orrin Thompson for the three years and not bill the new resident; or require Orrin Thempson to pay the costs until fhe new resident moved in. At which time, the resident would pay 4he bilB. City Administrator F2yan Schroeder cammented that some lots do not seli within a reasonable periad of time. There were 14 subdivisions developed between 1986 and 1996, or 451 lofs. Fifty-six (56) of tl�ose lats are still vacant. Therefore, City is still paying for the streeY Iight energy cnsts for those 56 lots. ` . �' - • M t • r r w r• ♦ �- • � Couneil discussed the request �nd directed s4efi to re-eveluate the method ofi c�llectir7g strest fight �nerc�y costs. Regular Meeting — 4/�/98 Cottage Grove City Council y r�' ^ • Pritchard requested that the Councii approve the Agreement as written, with the understanding that Section 4.3 may be amended. ,� � � . � •-• � � r � • r • r r : • a ��• • � • a •; .. . - • • •.�, . ..� , � � . .. .._. � » . . . � . . � �. . •- '' �� • _ • • �-- • � Goal Settinq and Team Buildinq Workshop Councii scheduled a Workshop Session for Saturday, April 18, 1998, to meet with the City Administrator to discuss goals. Alcohol Ban in Citv Park and Open Sqaces Administrator Ryan Schroeder stated a group of adult softball players were in attendance to ask the Council to reconsider the Ordinance prohibiting the possession and consumption of alcohol in city park and open spaces. He informed the Council that a motion to reconsider must be made by one of the individuals who originally voted on the prevailing side. Council heard testimony from the following individuals in opposition to ihe alcohol ban, specifically at the Lamar BaII Fields: ➢ Gene Schowalter, 9312 Hallmark Avenue South : Jim Pyle, 7625 Inski� Traii South � Dick King, ? 0855 �8 h Strset Scuth � Steve Morse, 11381 Kingsborough Traii South � Ken Meidlinger, 3717 Oakgreen, Afton a April Paul, 8480 Jeffery Avenue South, It was suggested that Lamar Park be treated the same as the River C3aks Galf Gourse, which is city-owned, exempt from 4he aicoho! ban. The Gouncil was asked to �mend the ordinance to e�clude the Lamar Adult Softball complex frpm Yhe alcohol ban. Alsn, that voters be asked relative to the ban an the Generai Electinn ballof. AI � ! �': � f � �. � � ► .: � .. t • ' '. 4 i ��. . � l�! � ,... • • y. ; � y f�ayor C3enzer directed the City Attarney ta determine whether it wauid be p�rmissible for th� City fc inifiate a q��estion ar� the Rlovember general balBot, askir�g Regular Meeting — 4/1 /9� Cottage Grove City Council citizens whetner aicohol should be permitted in city perks. A report and recommendatiorr will be on thre Aprii 15 agenda. COUNCIL COMI�ENTS AND REQUESTS .,,r_ Council Member Wolcott stated he received a call from an individual regarding the civil defense siren that was moved from the Pine Hill School area. Pubiic Safety Director Dennis Cusick commented the siren was originally located at Pine Hill SchooE. With the recent construction of a new fire station in the industrial park, the siren was moved to 100� and Hadley. It provides warning alerting to fhe goif caurse, as weil as to the new residential homes in and along that area. Council Member Hale suggested amending the contract with SKB Inc., if necessary, to give the City the flexibility to change the site of the composY facility if it is in the besfi interest of the City to do so. l.ong suggested that the Council reconsider ltem 4.E, Three-vear Contract with SKB Inc., for the compost faciiity. MOTION BY HALE, SECONDED BY SHIELY, TO RECONSIDER ITEM 4.E., TNREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH SKB, INC., FOR THE COMPOST FACI�ITY. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Council directed the City Attomey to review the language in the contract and to table the contract to the April 15, 1998 Agenda. Council Member Hale stated he was opposed to issuing an Off-Sale license within the same site as an existing off-sale liquor store (Cottage Grove Liquors}. He stated he would only be willing to consider the application of Cherakee Liquors if the ca.�rrent licensee surrenders his license. Hale requested that Staff inform the app�icant of his feeling and that it was his intent to amend our ordinance addressing the issue of saturation. Gouncii directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amendment establishing a distance requirement for the issuance of aff-sale liquor licenses. Kahls cangratulated Devid Wick and IVfatthew Watson wha recently received their Eagle 5cout Award this past Saturday. Regular Meetirrg — 4!1 /98 Cottage Grave Ci4y Council i ♦ � . �_ . MOTION BY WOLCOTI', SECONDED BY HAl E, TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF CHECK PJUMBERS 101793 TO 102003 IN THE AMOUNT OF $364,619.98. iUiC�Ti�N Cf�RRitD. 5-0. At 9:30 p.m., the Council temporarily adjourned the regular meeting to workshop session. The workshop session was open to the public. 1 n I�I :7 :( .9 : L� 7:�.� 3.Y c 7 L�]� 1 Debt Levv Council reviewed the information prepared by Acting Finance Director Liz Johnson on the debY levy. There was discussion regarding the 1998 proposed General Obligation Bond Issue which wiil finance the Pine Forest, 80 Street, and 1998 Pavement Management projects. Mayor Denzer suggested that the City's financial advisor, Steve Apfelbacher of Ehlers and Associates, be invited to the Team Building Workshop to discuss arbitrage. Cottaqe Grove Ice Arena Council reviewed the staff recommendation that the Council endorse Option A at an estimated cost of $202,000. Option A Improvements would inciude: ➢ Recor�s4ruc4io�r of 4he existing rink d Instaliation of protective glass around fhe rink Y F2epairs to the exterior of the buiiding ➢ ADA modifications to the bathrooms and new drinking fountains i Ftepiacement of exterior doors and daor frames v Mechanical room upgrades and repiacement of one compressor. Discussion foilowed on utilizing the Park Trust Fund fia fund the recammended improv�ments, increasing rental rates, and future expansion of the studia rink. •. . � . < . M.. ,. s s. .' "��.� �.! � ,♦' ■ �, •- � ♦. � �..� ,� . �.i ! •� � �' •., �. � • �� • : i.. � # - � � f Regular tVleeting — 4/1/98 Cottage Grove City Council _•- • Mlembers of the Cottage Grave Hockey Rssociation were in attendance. There was brief discussion v✓ith regard to future expansion of tF�e studio rink. Park Trust Fund Council reviewed the breakdown and summary of planned improvements to be funded by the 1998 Park Trust Fund Budget. The overflow parking Bot improvements estimated at $16,000 at the Lamar Fields was deleted. The Frisbee Disc Golf Facility at Oakwood Park was reduced from $10,000 to $5,000. No further modifications were made to the budget. Public Safetv Department City Administrator Ryan Schroeder reported that in the interim of hiring a new Public Safety Director, Police Cap4ain James Kinsey would be assigned as Acting Public Safety Director and John Mickelson as Acting Police Captain. At 11:15 p.m., the regular m2eting reconvened. .� � MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY HALE, TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING AT 11:15 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Respectfully submitted, i.8iai1 Mr. sifdiisky City Cierk CMC