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Home My WebLink About1998-11-18 PACKET 03.C., . .: � , •� • .. .. ,. � ..,, CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, fNinnesota, 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: Councii Member Sandy Shiely Council Member Jim Wolcott (late} Also present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator Caron Stransky, City Clerk �iz Johnson, Finance Director Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director Nlyra Peterson, Washington County Commissioner Mayor Denzer presided over the meeting. Consider Ftpplication of Up North Piastics Inc -- Variance to Height of Roof Section Councif reviewed the application of i1p North PiasEics, inc., for a variance ta Section 28-64(A), Minimum Lof 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 wiiB 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 disYributed diagrams detailing fihe size, height, and locatian caf the propased tower. P�n aerial photograph of the existi�g facility was provided. Comr;�u��➢ty DeveEapment L�irector Kim Lindquist highlighted th� �'lanning Gommission's recommendatian that the Cify Council approve the variance appfication conditioned on compliance vvitF� fiue (5) conditions. Special Meeting November 10, 1998 Mr. Davenport reported on pians 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 ftESOLtlTPOPI NO. 98-207, R RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANGE TO SECTION 28-64(A), MINIMUM LOT AREA, YARD, AND BULK REQUIREMENTS, FOR PURPQSES 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 Purcnase of New Aeriai Photographv and Topoqra�hy 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 fiil-in-area depicted on the map included in the Agenda packet. Council Member Woicott arrived at 7:32 p.m. Schroeder explained that the maps wiil 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, topagraphic maps are sold for $10.00 per acre. • • : � • I1 t : • • � ' •• ,.•'�•' . • • , •1111 '� � � •' �:�sai. � �•�� . � :� r �. , � ��. + �. • � �. .•�r� .. • � �� .w � •� . .� �. � . •. . � � , �.�►�'� ��. � � � � � � ♦ ' �. ♦. . ♦i • - - r •- � �, , , ; , + - ••• -�- ,- •-- � - � Pubiic Safety Directar Recruitment . . � Special P�ieeting IVovember 10, 1998 Review CITYVISION21 Task Force Final Re�ort Council 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 comrnented 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 availabie 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 welis. 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, a�d water improvemen#s are needed in C7Id Cottage Grove. Denzer asked the Councii if they want ta use the report as a guide, reference, or blueprint. He fielt it could not be used as a blueprint because too much information was lacking. Cauncil I�ember Wolcott felt the recommendations should be used as a guide for future pfanning. The Cauncil then proceeded to discuss Land Use and Housing goais arrd recommendatians 3, 4, and 5 an page 14 of the Report. There was sorne concern and disagreernerrt over some of ihe wording. Schroeder stated the input received in the Repart would be u4ilized �uhen the Camprehenslve Plan is developed. Special Meeting November 10, 1998 Kohis stated that the Task Force recommendafions should only be used as a guide in developing the Comprehensive Plan. She commented that she would not be comfortable re-wording tne 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 alI of the goals and recommendations. The report is oniy 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 4o 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. Walcott stated that before the Council couid reach a decision on a community center, a full scale cost analysis would have to be completed. Kohts asked whether we wouid include a community center in the comprehensive plan. Li�dquist 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 loca4ion. Gounci( then reviewed Econamic Development goal and recammendation #4 on page 22 of the report. Wolcatt stated he was concerned that the only area specificaUy pinpointed in the F2eport for comrrrercial development was along Highway 61. There has been discussion by the Econorreic Development Authority of designating the Co. F2d. 19 and Highway 61 area for comrrrerciaf business. �o. Rd. 19 shauld be upgraded tcs a faur-lane raadvvay narth to interstate 94. ,, Special Meeting Navember 10, 1998 It was suggested that the City ask Washington County to install a pathway along Go. Rd. 19. Hale suggested that Co. Rd. 19 be extended south to 100` Street. Wolcott expressed an interest in placing e 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 becornes a regional park, there might be some rationale to connecting it to Spring Lake on the west side of the Mississippi F2iver. 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. Respectfully submitted, Caron M. Stransky City Clerk CMC �