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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20080407 - Minutes 20080317Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes March 17, 2008 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4`~ Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councihnembers Alongi, Hazlet, Hollenbeck, Riveness, Schultz and Slavik Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Planning Director John Hinzman Public Works Director Tom Montgomery Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein Approval of Minutes: Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting on March 3, 2008. Councilmember Alongi corrected a statement regarding angled parking. The minutes were approved as corrected. Council Items to be Considered Mesko Lee requested that a resolution approving a gambling license renewal at the American Legion be added to the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to add the item to the consent agenda. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution-Approve 2008 Massage Establishment Licenses 3. Resolution-Approve Rescinding Miesville Lions' Lawful Gambling Premise Permit at RJ's Tavern 4. Resolution-Accept Donation from the Kiwanis Club to the Farks and Recreation Department 5. Resolution-Accept Donation from the HYAA to the Parks and Recreation Department 6. Resolution Accept Donation from Anonymous to the Police Department 7. Resolution-Accept Donation from Marlene Tix to the Police Deparhnent 8. Pay Estimate #9-2007-1 5~ Street Area Reconstruction Project: Arcon Construction ($112,613.12) 9. Budget Adjustment for Cable 10. Authorize Use of City Resources for Nick Clare Memorial Run (May 3, 2008) and Matthew Huberly Run (August 9, 2008) 11. Pay Estimate #1-Civic Arena Project: Rink Tech International ($37,572.00) 12. Certificate of Satisfaction-Westview Packaging 13. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Moratorium Ordinance: Adult Uses 14. Appointment of Dwight Smith NRRC Commissioner 15. Resolution-Approve Renewal of Gambling License Premises Permit at the American Legion City of Hastings March 17, 2008 City CouncB Minutes Page 2 of 3 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Copies of resolutions on file. Award Bid-Sewer Rodding Machine: Sreco ($38.739.38) Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councihnember Schultz to award the bid as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Public Hearing--City Code Amendment #2008-05: Home Occupations Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman provided a brief overview of the proposed amendments. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Second Reading--City Code Amendment #2008-05: Home Occupations Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment Relating to Length of Commission Terms Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee provided a brief overview of the proposed amendment, which would change the length of the NRRC and Planning Commission terms from 2 year to 3 years in length. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Second Reading-Ordinance Amendment Relating to Length of Commission Terms Mayor Hicks asked if the number of terms are proposed to be changed. Mesko Lee stated that the intent would be for the EDC, Planning Commission, NRRC, and HPC to all have consistent 3 year terms, with a maximum of three, full consecutive terms. Currently, NRRC and Planning Commission have two year terms. There was discussion on the overall length of the commission tenure remaining at 6 years. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to table the item for future discussion. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Approve Vermillion Walls Agreement Public Works Director Montgomery provided an overview of the proposed project and funding. The City's cost will be approximately $250,000, with additional funding through state and federal grants. Mayor Hieks stated appreciation for the maintenance of the historical walls. Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the agreement as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Order Feasibility Study for Downtown Watermain Project Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to order the study as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Historic Hydrants Project 2008-1: North Vermillion Area Improvements City of Hastings March 17, 20!18 City Council Minutes Page 3 of3 Public Works Director Montgomery stated that the Operations Committee has recommended use of the same hydrant used throughout the City. He stated that there is not a cost difference, and the City would not stock parts for a different hydrant style. Moved by Councihnember Hazlet, seconded by Slavik to support the Operations Committee recommendation to install the same hydrant used throughout the City. There was discussion about cost, impact on staff, and appearance of a different hydrant. Following discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to install the historic style hydrant as part of the North Vermillion Area Improvements. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Presentation-Comprehensive Plan: Draft Community Design Plan Planning Director Hinzman provided an overview of the draft design plan. The next Comprehensive Plan committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at 6:15 at the Fire Station. Hastings Overlook Project Amendment Parks & Recreation Director Bernstein outlined some proposed project deletions, due to cost. There was discussion of adding them in at a future date when funds allow. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the project amendments as proposed. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Comments from the Audience Kristie Nelson, 3300 Malcolm Avenue and owner of Tim's Repair Shop at 682 Commerce Drive, spoke out against adult uses being allowed in the Industrial Park. She urged additional public outreach and information on the topic. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Blueness to adjourn meeting at 8:07 p.m. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Paul J. Hicks Mayor Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk