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Senior Planner Samantha Parrott told the council the site is zoned I‑1 (general industrial) and that the proposal meets setbacks, height, materials, landscaping and parking requirements. The applicant proposes a 24‑hour store expected to hire 25 to 30 employees and to be accessed via three driveways on 90th Street; Parrott said a right‑turn lane will be constructed to facilitate northbound traffic to Jamaica Avenue. The plan retains access through the site to the city's compost facility, which is operated by Rumpka; an access agreement for that use was included in the council packet.

The applicant requested a variance to allow a 0‑foot lot line setback for a 22‑foot‑wide, 300‑foot‑long parking/driving lane encroaching on city property to the east; the packet included an encroachment agreement and a note that three overhead light poles will be within the encroachment. Parrott explained the variance is driven by constrained buildable area and the need to accommodate larger truck access.

Councilmember Thiede moved to adopt Resolution 2025-543 approving the conditional use permit; Councilmember Claussen seconded. Councilmember Garza moved Resolution 2025-542 approving site plan review and the variance to the minimum side yard setback for a parking area and drive lanes; Councilmember Thiede seconded. Councilmember Claussen then moved to approve the development agreement with Kwik Trip, and Councilmember Olson seconded; all motions carried by voice votes.

Lisa Watson, representing Kwik Trip, told the council the company has not set a firm construction start date and will coordinate timing with city staff when the schedule is clearer. The development agreement and the access/encroachment agreements are part of the council packet and will be executed by the applicant and the city staff following final administrative steps.

The approvals allow the project to proceed toward permitting and construction sequencing, but the council did not set a specific groundbreaking date.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cottage Grove City Council Meeting 4-2-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a conditional use permit, site plan, 0‑lot‑line variance for an encroaching drive aisle and a development agreement allowing a Kwik Trip convenience store and fuel canopy; the applicant said construction timing is not yet set.","taxTitle","Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota","taxId",52786,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6091600,"Council approves $1.85 million mill-and‑overlay project with new Hardwood Court signal",664,2055000,2719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2859953-da563f5479545958ec4af2dbce088b06&start=2055&end=2719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2859953-da563f5479545958ec4af2dbce088b06/thumbnail_2055000.jpg","/articles/6091600/Cottage-Grove/Washington-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-185-million-mill-andoverlay-project-with-new-Hardwood-Court-signal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091600-c2070746ca39f2e61f1beeaed0f0af6d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139132&Signature=ZN2pZkSi4poMMZvqqc5Q-723jVnDMHHEtOQ4SZB7F1fJJCso5Ib32-8EX3AdFwxyuBng~2LeF2hJGhRCk4ht8EX-PaM4ZzKx3LFwUeB30mg8msphp2vfCO6gi-ddIOU4zl2I1b8b5KdVZ4AMCnkcqm9kpR0iCYNnwZHn14VjNPJNBonvh~MsRE9X7RlAsDxdOLN9BKURMGUVxdY6CX7gzxciFYnOV4yNGus2d0J6wdxPLvQmzLemNzUc5kRM0qFYtn4EtHTwDcb9sbQp26f~NljdQMFb530yby6p3J~MlmYAk0Kdj6R5ZKRqe4HXRfhxSQAQ4Iv7yczxAe5o~MWztQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cottage Grove City Council on April 2 approved a 2025 mill‑and‑overlay program and intersection improvements at Hardwood Court, awarding the contract to Northwest Asphalt Inc. for a base plus alternate total of $1,845,575.90.

Public Works Director Ryan Burfein said the project includes milling and overlay on Hardwood Avenue and work in the Timber Ridge neighborhood, with an alternate to add Pine Arbor if pricing allowed. The package also includes a new traffic signal at the Hardwood Court intersection; Burfein said signal justification included projected redevelopment and a higher local accident rate and that the city had tested timing to avoid creating queuing problems at adjacent signals.

Councilmembers asked about signal timing and schedule. Burfein said installation has lead time and could be into the fall; the intersection will operate as a side‑stop until the signal equipment is installed and the city will adjust timing annually as traffic patterns change. Councilmembers also asked about the visual and ride transition where a previously repaved segment near new apartments remains between sections scheduled for new milling; Burfein said the city required standards for transitions, and staff had the developer replace earlier substandard work.

Resident Rosie Nelson, speaking during public comment, praised the mill‑and‑overlay program and asked about neighborhood communication; Burfein said the city will send a two‑sided flyer with project and inspector contact information to affected addresses and noted the work is typically low‑impact and quick.

Councilmember Olson moved adoption of Resolution 2025-552 awarding the 2025 Mill and Overlay and Hardwood Court intersection improvements to Northwest Asphalt Inc. for $1,845,575.90; Councilmember Garza seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. Staff will publish project schedules and mail notices to affected residents.","The council awarded the 2025 mill-and-overlay contract including the Hardwood Court signal to Northwest Asphalt Inc. for $1,845,575.90 and approved alternate work to maximize roadway maintenance funding.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6091605,"Council awards $5.13 million contract for high‑zone raw water main",243,1793000,2036000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2859953-da563f5479545958ec4af2dbce088b06&start=1793&end=2036","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2859953-da563f5479545958ec4af2dbce088b06/thumbnail_1793000.jpg","/articles/6091605/Cottage-Grove/Washington-County/Minnesota/Council-awards-513-million-contract-for-highzone-raw-water-main","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091605-198a40fef5532e3158e9a0c77e6e3d9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139132&Signature=fzyoPbliJo6PFMmjTWIvzIxcp07zjWXoNHagnkf4d8l7p1Wi-5sYm9zEXjKwnDIXOAainmyZ-TozyrMqosfdhqPBdsvgxcgIwMhEgoAeHj02BnUPkFG4ZBupucgS60VWqu-Y-Jk5JMmZoqW~MWGlPez41Q0pyPXiCFxPcURwOK00aMfCj0KRx~C25UwDSthPgZ7sAS9lTASQcvu9PJYksVdupkxapV9m5yqW7p0pLy8FFDNsG24apwFord8D90ZB5tEWqlvF-B8nEtkPpewrZF5gacuYbNqy4~eqhWXwa~WG6fTTzSiAdF4uCT2THoydri4RRjT3cmOUuxyvxDytQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cottage Grove City Council on April 2 awarded a $5,134,648 contract to A1 Excavating LLC for a high‑zone raw water main that will connect Well 11 and Well 12 to the city’s planned intermediate water treatment plant.

Public Works Director Ryan Burfein said the nearly all‑underground project will install a 16‑inch untreated water main across the northern part of the city so untreated water from Wells 11 (Highlands Park) and 12 (Sunny Hill Park) can be routed to the new plant for treatment and then pumped back. \"It is nearly all funded through the 3M Settlement Project,\" Burfein said, and he identified small city costs for trail repair and other non‑eligible items.

Burfein told the council five contractors submitted bids and all were under the engineer’s estimate; the city recommended A1 Excavating based on price and local familiarity. He also said the city will bundle some sanitary‑sewer lining work while the contractor is on site to avoid additional mobilization charges; sanitary lining will be paid from the Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund. A minor over‑sizing to support a future well near the plant will be paid from the Water Area Fund.

Councilmember Garza moved adoption of Resolution 2025-539 awarding the high zone raw water main project to A1 Excavating LLC in the amount of $5,134,648; Councilmember Thiede seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. Burfein said staff had confidence in the low bidder and did not identify any scope omissions.

Construction will affect the Pine Tree Valley trail where the route crosses work areas; Burfein said neighborhood connector paths will be replaced and that the contractor schedule will determine specific timing. The council asked no substantive changes to the award; staff will return with contract documents and a construction schedule.","The city awarded a $5,134,648 contract to A1 Excavating LLC for a 16‑inch raw water main connecting Wells 11 and 12 to a new intermediate treatment plant, largely funded by the 3M settlement project.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6091610,"Council approves minor lot-line tweak and new drainage easements in Hawthorne Pines",82,1682000,1764000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2859953-da563f5479545958ec4af2dbce088b06&start=1682&end=1764","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2859953-da563f5479545958ec4af2dbce088b06/thumbnail_1682000.jpg","/articles/6091610/Cottage-Grove/Washington-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-minor-lot-line-tweak-and-new-drainage-easements-in-Hawthorne-Pines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6091610-39aadbd3926d849a784e24003f4c97a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139132&Signature=TT4khrgPwbcmpF9ivPPJ-sLLpHLG2~8UciS5FzaDE6uw2-HwXC7D~yTqCvXf1QHEV7smXmHkh3lWruFKLbWJsPwJHeoZmEKUPbUzaMPIQuusfZnl-BpW~EIItgu9yj4hqdKZrpC4obWkizYn9I9INvs-WKTKBeMfeQjMulVjQbQLx6Bq4xoo9dAFw9Y3JpCBqk-LnJLJ9-tdLjcTORSOl-doL3Psl~7oYM8Qc18yGIsDtwFh7kpVzQrTcNHBaDXy0Rfbepb5-qv-AEW6wFgELTBvJCiPE2N-KrDjS7nNmR43a8l83N7WgjNHrBLpTU~d-ji8MnOuwNu~kytTxf7Nzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cottage Grove City Council on April 2 approved a boundary line adjustment for Lots 3 and 4, Block 4, Hawthorne Pines Second Edition, and passed a companion resolution to vacate and reestablish drainage and utility easements.

The action, introduced by Community Development Director Emily Schmitz, will shift a lot line roughly 2.5 feet so the required 15 feet between buildings on adjacent lots is maintained and will replace the existing easements with new recorded drainage and utility easements tied to the revised property lines.

Schmitz told the council the change is technical and intended to ensure setbacks between buildings. \"The new lot line is shifted about 2 and a half feet,\" she said, and the city will record new paper easements that serve the same purpose as the prior easements. No members of the public spoke during the public hearing.

Councilmember Thiede moved approval of Resolution 2025-046, and Councilmember Garza seconded. Earlier in the meeting the council also adopted Resolution 2025-045 to vacate, rescind and terminate certain related easements before enacting the new placement.

The approvals were procedural steps to align recorded easements with the developer’s revised lot configuration; the council did not attach additional conditions or remap zoning for the lots. The city clerk recorded the resolutions and directed staff to complete the easement recordings.

For now, the adjustments apply only to Lots 3 and 4 in Block 4 of Hawthorne Pines Second Edition; no other development approvals were made as part of this action.","Cottage Grove council adopted resolutions to adjust a lot line by about 2.5 feet in the Hawthorne Pines subdivision and to vacate and reestablish related drainage and utility easements.","actionData","errors"]

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