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November 17, 2003
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting
on Monday November 17, 2003 at 7:00 PM, in the City Hall Council Chambers at the
Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th, Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Mike Werner, City Councilmembers, Hicks
Moratzka, Riveness, Yandrasits, and Schultz
Members Absent:
Councilmember Hazlet
Staff Members Present:
City Administrator David Osberg;
Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Melanie Mesko Lee;
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan;
Parks & Recreation Director Marry McNamara;
Planning Director John Hinzman;
HRA Director John Grossman;
Finance Director Lori Webster
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes
of the regular meeting of November 3, 2003. Hearing none, the minutes were
approved as presented.
Presentation--Recycling Drop-Off Program
Parks & Recreation Director McNamara and Randy Triplett from Waste
Management presented a check for $632.45 to Brownie Troop #2821. Girl Scout
Troop #1582 will be in charge of the recycling for the next quarter. Triplett presented
a recycling rebate check to the City for $10,042.92.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Hicks requested that Item #16: Resolution--Metropolitan
Council Regional Development Framework, be moved to Item #3 under Planning
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Pay Bills As Audited
City Hall Roof Repair Change Order
October C.O. 1
November C.O. 2
Approve Dakota County Domestic Preparedness Committee Appointment
Approve Grand Excursion Agreements
Stillwater Trolley
Sammy Lien Entertainment
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c. Route #3~An American Musical Journey
5. Approve Street Closing--Gobble Gait 2003
6. Pay Estimate #7--Project 2003-6: General Sieben Drive & Bridge
Construction: A-1 Excavating ($208,493.77)
7. Pay Estimate #3--Project 2003, 4, 5: Contractor's Edge ($480,614.15)
8. Pay Estimate #1--Spiral Boulevard & 31st Street Extension: Ryan Contracting
($45,201.50)
9. Pay Estimate #1--1ce Arena Fire Lane: Pember Companies ($36,300.93)
10. 2003 Budget Adjustments
11. Request to Waive Late Utility Billing Fee
12. 2003 Transfers for Compensated Absences Fund
13. Agreement--MnDOT Tree Planting Partnership along Highway 55
14. Approve Development Agreement--Glendale Heights 2n°Addition
15. Item was removed from agenda
16. Resolution--Metropolitan Council Regional DeveLopment Framework-moved
to Item #3 under Planning
17. Joint Powers Agreement--2004 Drug Task Force
18. Resolution--Adopt Marketplace West Assessment for the 2002 Improvements
19. Approve 2002 Improvement Assessment Abatements
20. Resolution--Authorizing the Sale of $1,595,000 GO Improvement Bonds
21. Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement for CDBG Funds
22. Approve Position Description: Part-Time HPC/Planning Assistant
Copy of resolutions on file.
Public Hearing--Vacation of Right of Way #2003-74: Lake Street South of East
4th Street (Kenneth Holtz)
Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Planning Director Hinzman provided a brief overview of the requested
vacation.
Janet Saari, property owner, stated that she opposed the vacation, as it would
eliminate her access to the Vermillion Slough.
Victoria Majeski, 1614 East 4th Street, stated that she opposed the vacation.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Resolution--Vacation of Right of Way #2003-74: Lake Street South of East 4th
Street (Kenneth Holtz)
Councilmember Hicks stated that he was uncomfortable with approving more
vacations that would limit access to Lake Isabel and which could impact its
renovation.
Councilmember Yandrasits expressed concern that vacation requests are tied
to development proposals. She stated that she felt that development in that area
should be limited.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to
deny the vacation.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Vacation request denied.
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Public Hearing--Ordinance Amendment #2003-72: City Code Section '10.28 -
Architectural Appearance Standards
Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Planning Director Hinzman provided a brief overview of the requested code
changes.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:17
p.m.
Second Reading--Ordinance Amendment #2003-72: City Code Section 10.28 -
Architectural Appearance Standards
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the ordinance amendment as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Resolution--Metropolitan Council Regional Development Framework
Councilmember Hicks requested that the phrase, "the Red Rock Corridor rail
project" be added under #2 of the resolution.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
approve the resolution as amended.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on file.
Downtown RFP Developer Selection
Mayor Werner stated that anyone wishing to speak would have two minutes
for their comments. He also stated that the two final developer candidates would
also each have two minutes for comments.
Ron Craft, 216 East 2nd Street, "gave" his two minutes to Christine Viken.
Pam Holzem, 114 East 4th Street, stated that she did not want residential
between Sibley and Ramsey Streets and urged the Council to table this issue.
Christine Viken, stated that the riverfront should be public space, not
residential. She also questioned the tax impact of putting residential vs. commercial
development.
Scott Sydor, 520 Ramsey, "gave" his two minutes to Jackie Boler
Jackie Boler, 402 West 7th Street, stated that if the downtown business owners
want Amcon, the Council should approve Amcon as the developer. She also stated
that she felt that if residential must be a part of this development, that Amcon would
use quality woodwork and that she would support fewer units at a higher cost.
Dan Greif, 705 Vermillion Street, stated that he felt it important that the City
work on creating a draw to the community for visitors and that riverfront development
should be a part of that.
Bill Sylvander, 200 West 6th Street, said that the riverfront should remain
accessible to the residents.
Loren Abraham, 901 East 2nd Street, stated support for the plan that
recognizes the downtown master plan, not residential.
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Loren Brueggemann of Sherman Associates, thanked the public for the
respectful dialogue. He clarified that the proposal includes 1OO,OOO square feet of
commercial space, not 20,000. He also stated that Sherman is known as a mixed
use developer.
Kevin Maas of Amcon thanked the public for the respectful dialogue. He
stated that whichever developer was selected would be good for Hastings and that
they would be willing to work with Sherman, should that be desirable.
Mayor Werner thanked the public and the developers for their comments and
thoughts on the issue.
Councilmember Yandrasits stated that she has received a lot of feedback on
this issue, as the Ward 1 Councilmember. She stated that she has not been
contacted by anyone in support of Sherman Associates and that without the business
owners' support, the project won't succeed. She stated support for Amcon.
Councilmember Schultz stated that she is concerned with the varying levels of
assumed risk the City may be faced with and the amount of public funds that may
need to be invested in this project.
Councilmember Moratzka also stated concerns with the financial risks
associated with the Amcon proposal. She stated support for Sherman Associates.
Councilmember Hicks stated that this plan impacts the entire city, not just
downtown business owners. He stated that a commercial/residential mix is
appropriate. He also stated a concern with the amount of TIF proposed in the Amcon
development. He stated support for Sherman Associates.
Councilmember Riveness stated that downtown needs a hotel. He also stated
that he is generally opposed to TIF districts, except when it will be used to make
downtown more attractive. He also stated his support for the river to remain as a
focus and be used as parkland.
Mayor Werner stated that he did not support an expansion of the TIF district.
He also stated that there are a lot of unknowns, from both developers, with this
project. Regardless of who is selected, the City still needs to work out the details and
retain the ability to back out of the project if necessary. He also stated support for the
successful developer to meet with the downtown business owners to discuss
possible compromises.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness
to select Amcon as the developer.
2 ayes; Nays, four. Motion failed.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to
select Sherman Associates as the developer.
4 ayes; Nays, two. Motion passed.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
draft a preliminary agreement with the following conditions:
· Sherman Associates will obtain a market study to determine if a destination
use such as a hotel/restaurant/banquet facility is feasible;
· If feasible, such a destination use be incorporated in an early phase of the
development;
· If incorporated, that the location be appropriate for the use;
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· That Sherman Associates meet with the downtown business owners within
60 days to discuss development opportunities, concerns and needs, and
cohesiveness with the downtown master plan;
· That staff prepare exit strategies as part of the agreement to protect the
City should funding and/or agreement with the downtown master plan not
work.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Mayor
ATTEST
City Clerk