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Hastings, Minnesota
June 16, 2003
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, June 16, 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
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of
the regular meeting of June 2, 2003. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Moratzka requested that Item #9 be moved to Planning for
discussion.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Pay Bills As Audited
ResolutionmExempt Gambling Permit: Hastings Family Service on September 20, 2003
Approve Renewal of Elevator Maintenance Contract
Authorize Advertisement for BidM2003 Sealcoat Program
Authorize Assessment of Sewer Repair--203 15th Street West
Pay Estimate #5--2002 General Sieben Drive Reconstruction: McNamara Construction
($468,7'i 1.88)
Pay Estimate #2--2003 General Sieben Drive Extension: A-1 Excavating ($499,459.40)
Pay Estimate #8--2002 Improvement Program: Three Rivers Construction ($93,698.83)
Pay Estimate #4--Louis Lane Ponding Basin: Pember Construction ($3,567.75)mmoved
to Planning
2003 Budget Adjustments
Main Street Festival Road Closing
Authorize Advertisement for Wallin Park Hockey Rink
Approve 2003/2004 Liquor License Renewals
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2003 Page 2 of 4
14. Resolution--Approve On-Sale Liquor License: The Red Feather Restaurant
Copy of resolutions on file.
Award Contract--Highway 61 and 10th Street Improvements
Staff requested that this item be tabled until the Special City Council Meeting on
Monday, June 23, 2003.
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
table this item until June 23, 2003.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
ResolutionB$ite Plan #2003-28: 30-Unit Condo Building: 875 Bahls Drive
(Lawrence Builders)
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
approve the resolution with the 16 conditions as presented in the planner's staff report.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution-.Variance #203-40:1009 East 3rd Street (Haas)
Staff recommended denial of the variance because staff does not feel that the
applicant has demonstrated sufficient hardship to warrant approval. If the variance is
approved, the house will become a legal, non-conforming structure. The Planning
Commission recommended denial of the variance, citing lack of hardship.
Councilmember Yandrasits stated that she felt that the applicant does meet the
standards for a setback variance. She stated that special circumstances exist, which
can be used as a finding of fact in the granting of a variance.
r~loved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to
approve the mcluest for a setback variance and deny the request for a variance from the
City's shoreland ordinance.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution--Variance #2003-43:502 West 7th Street (Mancino)
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the applicant is seeking a variance to build
an attached garage on the site. Staff is recommending approval of the variance. The
Planning Commission considered this request and recommended approval of the
variance. Hinzman also stated that this property is under consideration by the HPC to
be added to the local Heritage Preservation List. A public hearing has been ordered for
July 7, 2003 to consider that application.
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
approve the variance request as approved by the Planning Commission.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Minutes of the Rec~ular Meeting of June 16, 2003 Page 3 of 4
First Reading--City Code Amendment #2003-38: Downtown Master Plan Zoning
Staff detailed the item before the Council for action at the meeting. The City
Council is being asked to consider ordinance amendments for rezoning districts. Any
requests for rezoning specific parcels of property would be considered by the Council at
a future date. No action is being requested at this meeting except to order the public
hearing for Ju!y 7, 2003 to receive comments.
Bess Freeman, 522 Lea Street, read a statement signed by some of the
homeow..qers expressing their opposition to any rezoning proposals.
Clarence Chapman, 623 East 3rd Street, expressed opposition to any proposal
that would close a 3rd Street access. He requested that "East Hastings" be removed
from the redevelopment plan.
Councilmember Hicks stated support for some of the proposed changes. He also
stated that the Council is not required to make any decisions following the public hearing
on July 7; they can wait for more information or more discussion as is deemed
warranted.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
approve the first reading and order the public hearing for July 7, 2003.
7 Ayes~ Nays,, none.
Authorization for Request for Proposals--Riverfront Redevelopment
HRA Director John Grossman'introduced Jessica Cook of Ehlers and Associates
to provide a brief background on the draft RFP that has been prepared. Cook discussed
the goals that'have been established, the description of the sites, and other details of the
RFP. The Council discussed some language changes that they would like incorporated
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
authorize the publication and distribution of the RFP, with the changes as discussed.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
-Pay Estimate #4--Louis Lane Ponding Basin: Pember Construction ($3,567.75)
Counciimember Moratzka requested clarification on whether the overlay has been
completed. Staff will resolve any outstanding issues prior to final payment.
Moved'by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to
approve the pay estimate as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Approw Plans & Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids--City Hall
Roof Repair
Moved by Councilmember Riv~ness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the action as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Annual License Renewal--Old Mill Pawn Shop License
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by
approve the license renewal as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Councilmember Schultz to
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2003 Page 4 of 4
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Riveness,
adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
seconded by Councilmember Hicks to
Mayor
ATTEST
City Clerk
