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July 21, 2003
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting
on Monday July 21, 2003 at 5:30 PM, in the Volunteer Room at the Hastings City
Hall, 101 East 4th, Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Mike Werner, City Councilmembers Hazlet, Hicks,
Riveness, Moratzka, Schultz, Yandrasits
Members Absent:
None
Staff Members Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg;
Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Melanie Mesko Lee;
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan;
Planning Director John Hinzman;
Finance Director Lori Webster;
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Parks & Recreation Director Marty McNamara
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes
of the regular meeting of July 7, 2003. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet, to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Pay Bills As Audited
Resolution--School House Square Livable Communities Grant
Approve Point Structure and Pay Range for Part-Time IT Position
Approve Off-Sale Liquor License for DuGarel's Bar & Grill, 3745 Vermillion
Street
First Reading & Order Public Hearing for Code Amendment for Chapter 9
Relating to Keeping of Dogs and Cats
Resolution--Offering Commendation and Congratulations to Sharon Avent,
Recipient of the City of Hope "Spirit of Life Award
Resolutions and Recommendations for the Issuance of $5,520,000 GO
Improvement Bonds, Series 2003A
2003 Budget Adjustments
First Reading & Order Public Hearing for August 4, 2003--Code Amendment
to Approve Park Dedication Fees Increase
Declare Excess Equipment--Civic Arena LP Gas System
Amend Development Agreement--River Valley Clinic
12. Order Public Hearing--Disposition of City Property: South Oaks and Addition
(Lawcon Property on Bohlken Drive)
13. Authorize Request of Quotes for Wayside Panels
14. Pay Estimate #6--2002 General Sieben Drive Reconstruction: McNamara
Contracting ($143,481.17)
15. Pay Estimate #2--General Sieben Drive Extension: A-1 Excavating
($443,395.01)
16. Resolution--Final Payment: Louis Lane Ponding Basin Trail: Pember
Excavating ($15,085.82)
17. Approve On-Sale Liquor License Application for Westside Bar & Grill (formerly
County Pub)
18. Resolution--Authorizing Execution of LeDuc Mansion Grant Agreement
Copy of resolutions on file.
Resolution--Award Contract: City Hall Roof
City Administrator Osberg recommended awarding the contract to John A.
Dalsin in the amount of $191,139.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness
to approve the resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution--Award Contract: Wallin Hockey Rink
Parks & Recreation Director McNamara recommended awarding the contract
to Spiral Fence in the amount of $61,700.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Authorize Test Drilling for New Municipal Well
Public Works Director Montgomery requested authorization to drill a small
diameter test well on the west side of Pleasant Drive between 23rd Street and
Northridge Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
authorize staff to test drill for a new municipal well.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution--Variance #2003-51: Addition to Non-Conforming Structure--Dan
Miller (1986 Oak Street)
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka
to approve the resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
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Resolution--Site Plan #2003-47: Regina Medical Center Parking Lot (1175
Nininger Road)
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission
recommended approval with a 28' street width, but the Fire Marshal recommended a
32' road width.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits
approve the site plan, with an amendment to Condition #6 for a minimum 32' road
width, as per the Fire Marshal's recommendation.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution--Preliminary Plat #2003-48: Glendale Heights--Tom Ryan
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the formal action before the Council is a
request to subdivide three outlots for future development and dedication of the Spiral
BOulevard and 31st Street rights-of-way through the property. This action would not
create any buildable lots. Council is also being asked to consider a review of the
development's conceptual plan. The Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat. The Planning Commission also
reviewed the Concept Plan and provided general support for the layout.
The Council discussed the length and width of a proposed cul-de-sac on the
south end of the proposed development, the proposed density of the project, and the
need for a public safety siren. The Planning Committee of the Council will review
options for the 31st Street alignment.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
approve the preliminary plat as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution--Site Plan #2003-50: Chiropractic Clinic--Dr. Chad Petterson (SE
Corner of South Frontage Road & Bahls Drive)
Council discussed the parking needs for the building; 39 spaces are proposed.
Dr. Petterson stated that he needs only 29 spaces.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the site plan with an amendment to Condition #13, limiting the number of
parking spaces to 29.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution--Site Plan #2003-44: 30-Unit Condo Building--John Wesley
Investments (Lot 1, Block 1, Williams Addition)
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the site plan for a three story, 30-unit condominium
building with 22 conditions. Approval to construct 30 units was approved as part of a
1986 rezoning, planned residential development and plat approval.
Council discussed issues with buffering and traffic impacts. They discussed
the density and the ability to provide a "sunset" clause for future approvals so there
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isn't a similar development delay. Hinzman stated that site plan approvals have a
sunset clause; but that would not apply in this case because the property was
rezoned and guided as Urban Residential at 4-8 units per acre, which this plan
complies with.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to
approve the site plan with the 22 conditions as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays: one, Councilmember Hicks voting against.
Copy of resolution on file.
Concept Plan Review--Schoolhouse Square: Camegaran, LLC
Planning Director Hinzman stated that no formal action is requested at this
time; the applicant would like some Council feedback on the concept plan. Council
discussed issues related to vehicle stacking, height of the proposed condominium
building, and parking.
Second Reading--Ordinance Amendment: Chapter 10.23-.24~lndustrial Park
Uses
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
approve the ordinance amendment as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to
adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Mayor City Clerk