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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-03 City Council Minutes Hastings, Minnesota March 17, 2003 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, March 17,2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmembers Hazlet, Hicks, Moratzka, Riveness, Schultz, and Yandrasits Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: David Osberg, City Administrator; Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney; Melanie Mesko Lee, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; John Hinzman, Planning Director; John Grossman, HRA Director Lori Webster, Finance Director; Bill Mesaros, Supervisor of Inspections & Code Enforcement Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 2003. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Councilmember Hicks requested that Item #13 be moved to Item #4 under City Administrator. Councilmember Moratzka requested that Item #12 be moved to Item #5 under Planning. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills As Audited 2. Resolution-Approve One-Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church: September 21,2003 3. Resolution-Approve One-Day Raffle Permit for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church: September 21,2003 4. Resolution-Approve Tobacco License: Vermillion Bottle Shop 5. Resolution-Approve Tobacco License: Riley's Express Mart 6. 2003 Budget Adjustments 7. Request for Budget Transfer Request-Water Fund 8. Set/Increase Utility Fees Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting of March 17, 2003 Page 2 of 4 9. Resolution-In Support of Continued Express Bus Service 10. First Reading/Schedule Public Hearing-Vacation of Right-of-Way: Oak Street 11. First Reading/Schedule Public Hearing-Rezoning Property from 1-1 to C-3: 515 East 3rd Street (Christs Family Church) 12. Resolution-Reauthorize Final Plat Approval: Riverwood ih Addition (moved to Item #5 under Planner) 13. Resolution-Supporting Legislation to Provide Improved Funding Options for City Street Improvements (moved to Item #4 under Administrator) 14. Approve Agreement-Cottage Grove Police Department Use of Police Pistol Range 15. Approve Agreement-Top Dog Animal Control 16. Approve Contract Renewals-City Hall & Police Department Cleaning Contracts 17. Transfer of Funds-Creating Internal Service Fund 18. Request for Partial Payment-Venture Computer Systems Copy of resolutions on file. Public Hearing-Vacation of Right-of-Way: Portion of 21st Street East, Adjacent to 2007 Vermillion Street (Jeff Langenfeld) Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman provided a brief background on the proposed project. Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m. Second Reading-Vacation of Right-of-Way: Portion of 21st Street East, Adjacent to 2007 Vermillion Street (Jeff Langenfeld) Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the vacation of right-of-way as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Variance & Site Plan: Jeff Langenfeld (Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts)-2007 Vermillion Street Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the shoreland variance as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the site plan as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Side Yard Setback and Wall Height-613 West 6th Street (Pontzer) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the setback variance on a 6-1 vote and voted unanimously to approve the sidewall height variance. Staff is recommending denial of both variances; the proposed Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting of March 17,2003 Page 3 of 4 garage would be located on the property line and the proposed design with second story storage in the garage, is not permitted per the building code. Moved by Council member Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the variance if the garage is moved so that the eaves do not cross the property line. Supervisor of Inspections and Code Enforcement Mesaros stated that the building code as written does not allow him to legally issue a building permit for the project, even if the Council approves a variance to the side yard setback. The building code prohibits two story detached garages; as designed, the proposed garage is considered to be two stories. Mesaros stated that modifications could be made to meet the code requirements. The Council discussed the aesthetic design of the garage, which complements the neighborhood. Mayor Werner stated that the applicant has options in designing the garage so that it complies with building codes. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to table the issue until the April 7, 2003 Council meeting to give the applicant and staff time to work together on a possible solution. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Special Use Permit: Tech-1 Automotive (671A East 31st Street) Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the special use permit as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Reauthorize Final Plat Approval: Riverwood 7th Addition Councilmember Moratzka requested that sidewalk/trail issues be addressed in the final plat. Planning Director Hinzman stated that he would make those changes to the resolution. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the final plat as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Discussion-Dakota County Historical Society Lease Agreement: LeDuc Mansion Mayor Werner noted that the City is not expending any City funds for this proposal; there is grant and endowment funds that are allocated for this project. Schedule Special Meeting-LeDuc Agreement Approvals Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to set a Special City Council Meeting for Monday, March 24, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 17,2003 Page 4 of 4 First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Hastings Land LLC Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the first reading and order a public hearing for April 21, 2003. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Supporting Legislation to Provide Improved Funding Options for City Street Improvements Councilmember Hicks stated that he did not support language regarding the use of impact fees. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the resolution as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, one-Councilmember Hicks voting against. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~ ATTESTjLwouw-~tD~ Mayor City Clerk City Council Minutes Hastings, Minnesota March 17, 2003 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, March 17, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmembers Hazlet, Hicks, Moratzka, Riveness, Schultz, and Yandrasits Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: David Osberg, City Administrator; Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney; Melanie Mesko Lee, Administrative AssistanUCity Clerk; John Hinzman, Planning Director; John Grossman, HRA Director Lori Webster, Finance Director; Bill Mesaros, Supervisor of Inspections & Code Enforcement Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of March 3, 2003. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Council member Hicks requested that Item #13 be moved to Item #4 under City Administrator. Councilmember Moratzka requested that Item #12 be moved to Item #5 under Planning. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills As Audited 2. Resolution-Approve One-Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for S1. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church: September 21, 2003 3. Resolution-Approve One-Day Raffle Permit for S1. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church: September 21, 2003 4. Resolution-Approve Tobacco License: Vermillion Bottle Shop 5. Resolution-Approve Tobacco License: Riley's Express Mart 6. 2003 Budget Adjustments 7. Request for Budget Transfer Request-Water Fund 8. SeUlncrease Utility Fees Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 17, 2003 Page 2 of 4 9. Resolution-In Support of Continued Express Bus Service 10. First Reading/Schedule Public Hearing-Vacation of Right-of-Way: Oak Street 11. First Reading/Schedule Public Hearing-Rezoning Property from 1-1 to C-3: 515 East 3'd Street (Christs Family Church) 12. Resolution-Reauthorize Final Plat Approval: Riverwood ih Addition (moved to Item #5 under Planner) 13. Resolution-Supporting Legislation to Provide Improved Funding Options for City Street Improvements (moved to Item #4 under Administrator) 14. Approve Agreement-Cottage Grove Police Department Use of Police Pistol Range 15. Approve Agreement-Top Dog Animal Control 16. Approve Contract Renewals-City Hall & Police Department Cleaning Contracts 17. Transfer of Funds-Creating Internal Service Fund 18. Request for Partial Payment-Venture Computer Systems Copy of resolutions on file. Public Hearing-Vacation of Right-of-Way: Portion of 21 st Street East, Adjacent to 2007 Vermillion Street (Jeff Langenfeld) Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman provided a brief background on the proposed project. Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:03 p.m. Second Reading-Vacation of Right-of-Way: Portion of 21st Street East, Adjacent to 2007 Vermillion Street (Jeff Langenfeld) Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Council member Hazlet to approve the vacation of right-of-way as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Variance & Site Plan: Jeff Langenfeld (Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts)-2007 Vermillion Street Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Council member Moratzka to approve the shoreland variance as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the site plan as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-5ide Yard Setback and Wall Height-613 West 6th Street (Pontzer) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the setback variance on a 6-1 vote and voted unanimously to approve the sidewall height variance. Staff is recommending denial of both variances; the proposed Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 17, 2003 Page 3 of 4 garage would be located on the property line and the proposed design with second story storage in the garage, is not permitted per the building code. Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the variance if the garage is moved so that the eaves do not cross the property line. Supervisor of Inspections and Code Enforcement Mesaros stated that the building code as written does not allow him to legally issue a building permit for the project, even if the Council approves a variance to the side yard setback. The building code prohibits two story detached garages; as designed, the proposed garage is considered to be two stories. Mesaros stated that modifications could be made to meet the code requirements. The Council discussed the aesthetic design of the garage, which complements the neighborhood. Mayor Werner stated that the applicant has options in designing the garage so that it complies with building codes. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to table the issue until the April 7, 2003 Council meeting to give the applicant and staff time to work together on a possible solution. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Special Use Permit: Tech-1 Automotive (671A East 31st Street) Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the special use permit as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Reauthorize Final Plat Approval: Riverwood 7th Addition Councilmember Moratzka requested that sidewalk/trail issues be addressed in the final plat. Planning Director Hinzman stated that he would make those changes to the resolution. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the final plat as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Discussion-Dakota County Historical Society Lease Agreement: LeDuc Mansion Mayor Werner noted that the City is not expending any City funds for this proposal; there is grant and endowment funds that are allocated for this project. Schedule Special Meeting-LeDuc Agreement Approvals Moved by Council member Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to set a Special City Council Meeting for Monday, March 24, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 17,2003 Page 4 of 4 First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Hastings Land LLC Moved by Council member Yandrasits, seconded by Council member Riveness to approve the first reading and order a public hearing for April 21, 2003. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Supporting Legislation to Provide Improved Funding Options for City Street Improvements Council member Hicks stated that he did not support language regarding the use of impact fees. Moved by Council member Moratzka, seconded by Council member Yandrasits to approve the resolution as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, one-Councilmember Hicks voting against. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Council member Hazlet to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~ ATTEST 'fM. Mayor City Clerk