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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-10 MINUTES� � _'� � Special Meeting COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, November 10, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, held a special meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 1998, 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 Cheryl Kohls Council Member Rod Hale Absent: Council Member Sandy Shiely Council Member Jim Wolcott (late) Also present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Caron Stransky, City Clerk i Liz Johnson, Finance Director Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director Myra Peterson, Washington County Commissioner Mayor Denzer presided over the meeting. Consider Application of Up North Plastics, Inc. -- Variance to Heiqht of Roof Section Council reviewed the application of Up North Plastics, Inc., for a variance to Section 28-64(A), Minimum Lot Area, Yard, and Bulk Requirements of the Zoning Code, to increase the height of a roof section. This is 62 feet above the 45-foot maximum building height requirement. The proposed tower is an 18-foot 8' x 68' addition on top of the existing building and will be 320 feet above the existing 30- foot high building. David Davenport and John Hill, representatives of Up North Plastic, were in attendance. Mr. Davenport distributed diagrams detailing the size, height, and location of the proposed tower. An aerial photograph of the existing facility was provided. Community Development Director Kim Lindquist highlighted the Planning � Commission's recommendation that the City Council approve the variance - application conditioned on compliance with five (5) conditions. Speciaf Meeting November 10, 1998 � Mr. Davenport reported on plans to construct an addition on the west side of the building. An application will be submitted in February 1999. MOTION BY HALE, SECONDED BY KOHLS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 98-207, A RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE TO SECTION 28-64(A), MINIMUM LOT AREA, YARD, AND BULK REQUIREMENTS, FOR PURPOSES OF ALLOWING A 62-FOOT TOWER TO EXCEED THE CITY'S 45-FOOT HEIGHT LIMITATION IN THE I-2, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY AT 9480 JAMAICA AVENUE SOUTH. MOTION CARRIED. 3-0. Authorize Appropriation of $40,000 for Purchase of New Aerial Photography and Topo.c�raphy Maps City Administrator Ryan Schroeder reviewed the request of the Community Development Director to accept a proposal of Martinez Corporation to purchase aerial photograph and topographic maps of the Watershed area and fill-in-area depicted on the map included in the Agenda packet. Council Member Wolcott arrived at 7:32 p.m. Schroeder explained that the maps will be helpful to the engineering consultant • the Council is interested in hiring to conduct a surface water management study of the eastern third of the City located in the South Washington Watershed District. There was discussion relative to the cost, direct benefits, and actual need. Lindquist explained that a portion of the cost could be recouped by charging landowners, developers, and consultants who purchase the information. Presently, topographic maps are sold for $10.00 per acre. MOTION BY HALE, SECONDED BY KOHLS, TO AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF $40,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT'S 1998 BUDGET TO PURCHASE NEW AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS FROM MARTINEZ CORPORATION, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT STAFF WILL CHARGE PARTIES INTERESTED IN OBTAINING COPIES OF THE AERIAL PHOTOS OR TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0. Public Safety Director Recruitment Schroeder provided an update on the Public Safety Director recruitment process. • Page 2 of 5 � Special Meeting November 10, 1998 • Review CITYVISION21 Task Force Final Report Councii reviewed a report from Finance Director Liz Johnson concerning affordable housing within the City. Kohls expressed concern that the City does not have affordable housing available for those residents who earn $10-$12 per hour or the senior population on a fixed income. Wolcott commented that the shortage of land available in Cottage Grove has driven up the cost of land. Washington County Commissioner Myra Peterson stated affordable housing is available in the cities of St. Paul Park and Newport. Kohls commented that as the population gets older, affordable housing would become an issue. She stated this topic needs to be addressed during discussion on the CITYVISION21 Task Force goals and recommendations. Mayor Denzer stated there are a number of issues that the CITYVISION21 Final Report does not address. One big issue is future infrastructure needs in Old • Cottage Grove, River Oaks, and the Countrywood areas. Somehow, this has to be planned for. Residents in Old Cottage Grove have onsite sewer systems and private wells. Hale stated a resident recently approached him about the possibility of extending water and sewer to the River Acres area. The property owner may petition for improvements. Wolcott commented that new roads, storm water, curbs, gutter, and water improvements are needed in Old Cottage Grove. Denzer asked the Council if they want to use the report as a guide, reference, or blueprint. He felt it could not be used as a blueprint because too much information was lacking. Council Member Wolcott felt the recommendations should be used as a guide for future planning. The Council then proceeded to discuss Land Use and Housing goals and recommendations 3, 4, and 5 on page 14 of the Report. There was some concern and disagreement over some of the wording. • Schroeder stated the input received in the Report would be utilized when the Comprehensive Plan is developed. Page 3 of 5 Special Meeting November 10, 1998 • Kohls stated that the Task Force recommendations should only be used as a guide in developing the Comprehensive Plan. She commented that she would not be comfortable re-wording the Task Force's document. Wolcott stated that a statement should be attached to the document indicating that the City Council reviewed and accepted the report and recommendations, but that the Council did not agree with a number of them. Hale stated he views this document no different from the West Draw Task Force report. Some of the ideas in that report were accepted, and some where not. Hale commented that when the Council accepted this report, they did not direct staff to implement all of the goals and recommendations. The report is only a recommendation from a group of citizens, which details what they would like to do. It was suggested and unanimously agreed by the City Council, that a statement be attached to the document indicating that: (1) the City Council appreciates the work of the Task Force; (2) that they have reviewed and discussed the report; and (3) that the Council will utilize their recommendations as a guide in preparation of the City's Comprehensive Plan. • The Council then proceeded to discuss the goals and recommendations for a community center and for economic development. Wolcott stated that before the Council could reach a decision on a community center, a full scale cost analysis would have to be completed. Kohls asked whether we would include a community center in the comprehensive plan. Lindquist responded that a note would be included in the Comprehensive Plan indicating that there has been strong interest in an athletic and community complex, but without specifying an exact location. Council then reviewed Economic Development goal and recommendation #4 on page. 22 of the report. Wolcott stated he was concerned that the only area specifically pinpointed in the Report for commercial development was along Highway 61. There has been discussion by the Economic Development Authority of designating the Co. Rd. 19 and Highway 61 area for commercial business. Co. Rd. 19 should be upgraded to a four-lane roadway north to Interstate 94. r� �J Page 4 of 5 � Special Meeting November 10, 1998 • It was suggested that the City ask Washington County to install a pathway along Co. Rd. 19. Hale suggested that Co. Rd. 19 be extended south to 100 Street. Wolcott expressed an interest in placing a Mississippi River crossing in the area of Co. Rd. 19 that would connect to Highway 55 in Inver Grove Heights. Peterson stated that if Grey Cloud becomes a regional park, there might be some rationale to connecting it to Spring Lake on the west side of the Mississippi River. It was suggested that the road going down to the Island be designated as a County Road. MOTION BY WOLCOTT, SECONDED BY DENZER, TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING AT 9:03 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. 4-0. Re ectfully subm�tted, � � Caron M. Stransky • City Clerk CMC � Page 5 of 5 .—, � � � r z 3 � s b � � � to -/�. 9 � � (,f � l�i� v�- 7"� � i< �� ��lr nr �.c. 1��� m� � aC.c � �/� � f� a/�a S,�; O k�u "r� r2 u r n o,J' � T 75 z �1 LG . P/�� "�ucc. r� a S� ��/'� c/� o ��r C y �..�✓£ /�r 4�E, / i�. )� � � /1 � W� �u f'P u' 2 7' J�f �" /".�.v ` J' - G C Z' ,�-t'•,! 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