City Attorney Bob Long stated that you have given notice of public hearing to consider adverse action against both the 3.2 beer license and the dance permit. If there were a decision to try to suspend or impose a penalty, then he would recommend that Staff be directed to draft a resolution of findings. Council Member Shiely directed the Public Safety Director to do a statistical comparison of activity for all liquor establishments within Cottage Grove to determine if the number of contacts at the Majestic Ballroom were out of proportion to other establishments. Following discussion, Council directed Staff to continue to monitor and add freon to the system leaks, obtain quotes to repair the compressor and air exchange unit, and re-bid the project in the spring of 1999. Improvements Council reviewed Administrator Schroeder's recommendation that Council approve the Cooperative Agreement with Washington County, contingent upon City Attorney review and approval.
Staff believes it to be a fair and equitable proposal.
Council Members Shiely and Kohls briefly highlighted a number of sessions they attended at the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference. Council Member Kohls asked the Council what they would like to do with the CityVision Task Force final recommendations. She stated she would like to schedule a Council Workshop session to discuss the recommendations, and then meet with the Task Force members. Prior to the Council meeting, Kohls stated she would like to receive a list of recommendations from Staff. Community Development Director Kim Lindquist informed the Council that as a part of the Comprehensive Planning process, advisory commissions associated with the different sections of the Comprehensive Plan have been receiving the final recommendations of the CityVision Task Force.