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Home My WebLink About05-19-03City Council Minutes Hastings, Minnesota May 19, 2003 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday May 19, 2003 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101, E. 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Moratzka, Riveness, Hazlet, Yandrasits and Hicks. Members Absent: City Councilmember Schultz Staff Members Present: City Forester, Kevin Smith Park and Recreation Director, Marry McNamara Public Works Director, Tom Montgomery Planning Director, John Hinzman City Attorney, Shawn Moynihan City Administrator, Dave Osberg Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked for additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of May 5, 2003. Hearing none, the Mayor declared the minutes correct as presented. Council Items to Be Considered Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to add to the agenda, Lawful Gambling Permit; Miesville Lions Club at Dugarels. Ayes: All Nays: None Hastings City Council Minutes May 19, 2003 Page Two Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, Seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the Consent Agenda, with items #3; Reschedule 2nd Council meeting in June and #15 removed from the Consent Agenda. 1. Pay all Bills as Audited 2. Request partial payment on WAN-ATSR 3. REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA 4. Commercial Haulers License-Suburban Disposal 5. Resolution No. 5/8/03-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Dance; Temporary On-Sale Liquor License and Lawful Gambling Permit 6. Resolution No. 5/9/03-Lawful Gambling Permit, Dugaral's; Miesville Lions Club 7. 4th of July Celebration 8. 2003 Rivertown Days Parade 9. Accept Planning Commissioner Resignation (Michno)-Authorize Advertisement for position. 10. Approve Deferment of SAC and WAC Charges; 118 2na Street East 11. Resolution No. 5/10/03-Approve Plans and Authorize Advertisement for Bids; 10th Street and Highway #61 Intersection Improvements 12. Pay Estimate # 1;A1 Excavating; 2003 General Sieben Drive Extension; $138,956.54 13. Pay Estimate #4, McNamara Contracting, 2002 General Sieben Drive Reconstruction; $51,292.93 14. Change Order #1,2002 General Sieben Drive Reconstruction 15. REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA 16. MnDOT #316 Easement Request Youth Recycling Program Park and Recreation Director Marty McNamara and Randy Triplett from Waste Management introduced the most recent youth group involved in the youth recycling program, Hastings Town and Country 4H and presented their check. In addition, the MOM'S Club representatives were introduced as the next group who will be involved in the recycling program. Riverfront Reforestation Program City Forester Kevin Smith introduced Tom Lewanksi from the Friends of the Mississippi and Joe Beattie from the Hastings High School, who both presented information on the Mississippi Riverfront Reforestation program. Hastings City Council Minutes May 19, 2003 Page Three Public Hearing: Vacation of Alley and Right-of-Way #2003-35; 500 2ND Street West- Rick Ries Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:23 PM, and Planning Director John Hinzman presented information on the proposed vacations of the alley and Right-of- Way of Forest Street. Planning Director advised that a letter had been submitted by the neighbors expressing opposition to the proposed vacations. Rick Ries, the applicant addressed the City Council on the reasons for his request of the vacations. Jackie Boler, 402 W. 7th Street presented comments on the need to retain alleys in the City. Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:34 PM Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve Resolution No. 5/11/03, denying the vacation of the alley and right-of-way of Forest Street, based on the following findings of facts: 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) Loss of access to a public water. Loss of access to adjacent City property behind the alley. Vacation of alleys and rights-of-way are discouraged under the Downtown Master Plan. Existence of City utilities in the Forest Street right-of-way Ayes: Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Hicks, Moratzka, Riveness and Hazlet Nays: Councilmember Yandrasits Public Hearing: Vacation of Easement (Trail) South Pines 5th Addition Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:45 PM, and Planning Director John Hinzman presented information on the proposed trail easement vacation. No one spoke at the public hearing, and Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:46 PM. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to Approve a Resolution authorizing the vacation of the trail easement in the South Pines 5th Addition. Ayes: Councilmembers Yandrasits, Riveness and Hicks Nays: Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Moaratzka and Hazlet The Resolution is not approved. Hastings City Council Minutes May 19, 2003 Page Four Amend Riverdale Park Grading Plan Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to table this item, and direct the Natural Resources and Recreation Commission to conduct a neighborhood meeting on this project. Ayes: All Nays: None Ordering 2003 Riverwood and South Oaks Street and Utility Improvements Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve Resolution No. 5/6/03 Ordering the Improvements for 2003 Riverwood and South Oaks Developments Street and Utility Improvements Ayes: All Nays: None Approving Plans and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for 2003 Riverwood and South Oaks Street and Utility Improvements Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve Resolution No. 5/7/03 Approving Plans and Specifications for 2003 Riverwood and South Oaks Developments Street and Utility Improvements and Ordering Advertisement for Bids. Ayes: All Nays: None Hastings City Council Minutes May 19, 2003 Page Five Administrative Committee Recommendations-Public Works Personnel Planning Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the following recommendations of the Administrative Committee: a.) b.) c.) d.) Order Staff to develop an "early out" retirement incentive and seek Council approval of the incentive prior to the preparation of the 2004 Budget Reorganize the Public Works Department; combining Streets and Utilities into one Department upon retirement of at least two of the four existing supervisors. Authorize the Public Works Director to relocate to the Public Works Garage in late summer/early fall of 2003. Authorize the City to contract with TKDA for the design of renovated and expanded office space at the Public Works Garage to house the Engineering Department. Ayes: All Nays: None Resolution Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Central Commons Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve Resolution No. 5/4/03 Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Central Commons a One Lot Commercial Subdivision Located at 925 Highway #55, Hastings, MN. Ayes: All Nays: None Resolution Approving the Site Plan for Central Commons Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the Resolution No. 5/12/03-Approving the Site Plan of Central Commons Located at 925 Highway # 55, Hastings, MN; with the understanding that the Resolution will include a requirement that the Developer acquire the necessary drainage easement from the School District #200, prior to issuance of a building permit. Ayes: All Nays: None Hastings City Council Minutes May 19, 2003 Page Six Development Agreement for Central Commons Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the Development Agreement for Central Commons with the understanding that the Development Agreement will include the requirement that the Developer acquire the necessary drainage easement from the School District #200, prior the issuance of a building permit. Ayes: All Nays: None 1st Reading-Ordinance Amendment Chapter 10.23-24, Industrial Park Uses Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to table this item to allow for further research and discussion on the proposed changes and the impact on industrial properties that are currently not located in the Industrial Park. Ayes: All Nays: None Second City Council Meeting in June Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to retain Monday June 16, 2003 as the meeting date for the second City Council meeting in June, 2003. Ayes: All Nays: None Hastings City Council Minutes May 19, 2003 Page Seven Resolution Denying the Vacation of Easement #2003-36, South Pines 5th Addition (Trail) Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Mayor Werner to approve Resolution No. 5/5/03-Denying the Vacation of Easement #2003-36, South Pines 5th Addition (Trail), based on the following findings of fact: 1.) 2.) 3.) Request is premature, as homes have not been constructed. May need the full easement for future trail construction. Unknown costs to the City for future right-of-way acquisition if vacation occurs. Ayes: Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Moratzka, Riveness and Hazlet Nays: Councilmembers Yandrsits and Hicks The motion was approved. Unfinished/New Business Councilmember Hazlet asked that the Planning Committee schedule a meeting to discuss the Williams Addition Development proposal, and Development Agreement Councilmember Hazlet announced the meeting of the Grand Excursion at the Hastings City Hall on June 11, 2003 Councilmember Hicks updated the City Council on the legislative activity relating to Hastings' request for additional liquor license, and the impact of the new law relating to 2:00 AM Bar closing Councilmember Yandrasits reminded all of the Ward 1 Neighborhood meeting scheduled for Tuesday May 20, 2003 at the National Guard Armory. City Administrator Dave Osberg reminded the City Council of the special meeting scheduled for Tuesday May 27 2003 to discuss the contents of the downtown master plan redevelopment Request for Proposals. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 PM. Ayes: All Michael D. Werner Mayor David M. Osberxq,.-' Deputy City