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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-20-99 . .,.., /- lIasôngs,~innesota September 20, 1999 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, September 20, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street, East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Simacek, Johnson, Hicks, Moratzka & Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney; Matt Weiland, City Planner; Bill Mesaros, Inspections & Code Enforcement Supervisor; Jim Heusser, Utilities Superintendent; Rolf Peterson, Code Enforcement Inspector; Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk (' Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of September 7, 1999. Councilmember Hicks requested that Council approval of the Nininger Township lighting request also be added to page 3 of the minutes. With that change Mayor approved the minutes as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Council Items to Be Considered City Administrator Osberg requested that Item No.2 of the City Administrator Report, Expand the City Ordinance to include regulation of "Race cars" to be referenced in Chapter 18, Subd. 4, be removed to be discussed at a future undetermined date. Councilmember Yandrasits requested that Item No.7 on the Consent Agenda, Resolution- Authorization to Enter into Agreement with the State of Minnesota to Provide Public Transportation Service, be removed and put under Item No.5 of City Administrator Report. Councilmember Riveness requested that Item No. 12 of the Consent Agenda, Authorization for Consultant to Visit Trash Rack Sites in Scotland, be moved to Item No.2 of the Public Works Director Reports. r Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay all bills as audited 2. Approve 2000 Dakota county Landfill Abatement Funding Application 3. Authorize the Solicitation of Bids for Improvements to the outside support arches at Civic Arena Call for Public Hearing - General Levy 4. Page 1 .> 5. 1"'- 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Resolution No. 9-13-99-Notice of Public Auction of Abandoned Property on Wednesday, October 6, 1999 Authorization of Amusement License for 1999-2000 Resolution-Authorization to enter into agreement with State of Minnesota to Provide Public Transportation Service (Item was moved to City Administrator Item No.5) Approval of Gambling Permit for Hastings Hockey Boosters for the dates of November 18, 1999 to February 15,2000 Resolution No. 9-14-99-0rdering Feasibility Study, 33rd St. Traffic Signals Resolution No. 9-15-99-Accepting Feasibility Study and Ordering Public Hearing, 33rd Street Traffic Signals Resolution No. 9-16-99-Stop Signs, 4th and Ash & 3rd and Ash Authorization for Consultant to Visit Trash Rack Sites in Scotland (Item was moved to Public Works Director Item No.2) Pay Estimate #4, 1999 Improvement Program, Richard Knutson, Inc.-$215,639.70 Order Public Hearing-Request to vacate Lea St. and 4th St. ROW adjacent to S Y2 of Block 123, Town of Hastings Public Hearing-Disposal of Real Property (pleasant Valley Ponding Basin) Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m. City Planner Matt Weiland stated this was a trade of property and Staff recommended the approval. Hearing no public comments the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Disposal of Real Property (pleasant Valley Ponding Basin) Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the resolution for the disposal of real property in Pleasant Valley Ponding Basin. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. r Resolution No. 9-17-99-No Parking 11th St. West of Pine Street Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve Resolution No. 9-17-99 for no parking on 11th Street West of Pine Street. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. r Authorization for Consultant to Visit Trash Rack Sites in Scotland Councilmember Riveness had a question about the availability of parts and service for these products. Utilities Superintendent Jim Heusser stated that both companies that had submitted bids for the trash have offices in the United States and would be able to provide both parts and service to the City. Heusser also noted that this would be an improvement over the current system because the trash rack can be used while the hydro plant is still operating. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the authorization for the consultant to visit trash rack sites in Scotland. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Final Plat-Rivertown Commons City Planner Matt Weiland presented information regarding the final plat for Rivertown Commons part of the County Crossroads Development. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Final Plat at their September 13th Planning Commission meeting subject to conditions listed in the Planner's Report. Page 2 . . r- (' ~ Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the Final Plat of Rivertown Commons with the conditions listed below: 1. That the storm water plan is approved by Barr Engineering and the Public Works Director. The Developer shall be required to incorporate into the development plans any comments from BARR Engineering or the Public Works Director. That the Developer shall grant an access easement through their property to serve the properties to the south. This access agreement will be worked out in the Development agreement. This easement must be legally described. That the developer will grant a trail access easement over the 15 ft utility easement connecting to the trail south of the property. This easement shall be legally described. That the final plat is modified to show bearings and distance of Lot 2, Block 1, Rivertown Commons. The developer shall pay $4,860.00 interceptor sewer fees. This fee is for the 2.73 acre OUTLOT C (County Crossroads Center Addition) that is now being platted. The fee is based on 6 interceptor units per acre of developable land. Sewer Interceptor fees will be required from Outlot B when it is platted. Prior to City release of final plat hardshells. Sewer Interceptor fees will be required from Outlot B when it is platted. That the developer shall work with the City to create a four way intersection at the HWY 61 Access. This will be agreed to upon in the development agreement. That the Developer shall be required to replat outlots before they may be developed. That the Developer shall be required to submit site plans for any proposed new development on vacant lots. That the Developer shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City to memorialize conditions of final plat and site plan approval and that the executed Agreement shall be recorded against the subject property prior to issuance of a grading permits. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Setback Variance-1300 E. 3rd St. City Planner Matt Weiland recommended approval of the setback variance the request fulfilled the variance criteria established by City Code. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of the setback variance at the September 13th Planning Commission meeting. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the setback variance at 1300 East 3rd St. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing-Minor Subdivision (130413th St. W.) City Planner Matt Weiland stated that this request is to subdivide a property on a comer lot into to separate lots with a twin home located on the property. The lot line would go between the middle of the townhomes to create two owner-occupied lots. The Planning Commission recommended approval of a minor subdivision at their September 13, 1999 Planning Commission meeting subject to the conditions outlined in the Planners report. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the minor subdivision at 1304 13th Street West with the conditions as listed in the Planner's Report: 1. Approval of a resolution waving platting requirements. 2. The resolution waving platting requirements and a certificate of survey shall be recorded with the County. A copy of the certificate of survey shall also be filed with the City. Page 3 . ... (' 3. The applicant shall pay $850.00 in park dedication fees. 4. The applicant shall pay $300.00 in sewer interceptor charges for the creation of an additional lot. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ( Preliminary Plat/Site Plan Review (K&K Addition) City Planner Matt Weiland stated that this request is for a six lot subdivision consisting of a three unit townhome, a two unit townhome, & a common space open lot. Weiland indicated that there was much discussion at the Planning Commission meeting from the neighbors. He also noted that the property is zoned R-3 and it meets the zoning requirements of the City. The Planning Commission did not recommend approval of the project as suggested. Planning Commission recommended approval of the K&K Preliminary Plat/Site Plan with four units rather than five units. Weiland noted that four units may be developed into three bedroom units which would give a total of twelve bedrooms while the five units would only have two bedrooms which would result in a total of ten bedrooms. Residents of 1927 Eddy Street had several concerns regarding frontage along Eddy and the cost of assessments as well as the impact this project could have on mature trees in the area. Sherry Demand of 1937 Ashland Street expressed concerns with the compatibility of this project with the surrounding neighborhood. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the preliminary plat with Staff s recommendation and the addition of condition #9 that the formulas for assessments on Eddy Street will be part of the developers agreement. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the site plan review of K&K Addition. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Outside Storage Area- W estview Mall City Planner Matt Weiland stated that part of the original Developers Agreement, outside storage was not allowed at Westview Mall. There are currently issues with the amount of storage inside; the proposal calls for a screened and landscaped area for outside garbage disposal & storage. Martha Anderson of Westview Mall was present and said that inside storage was not adequate any more that if the plan is approved they will use both the inside and the outside storage. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the outside storage area at Westview Mall. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Draft Development Agreement-Featherstone Ridge Final Plat Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the draft Development Agreement for the Featherstone Ridge Final Plat. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~ Authorization to Solicit RFP's for Golf Course Feasibility and Market Study Larry Lundine of Colbert, Bums & McDonnell was present to provide background to the Council and the audience about the possibility of constructing a golf course on land in the Industrial Park. After Mr. Lundine's presentation, there were several comments from the audience. Page 4 'c , r r r--- John Lorenz of 1498 Westview Drive stated that he felt that this was not a City project due to its cost and that the City should not be competing with the private market place. George May, 2104 Sibley Street was appearing as a representative on behalf of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The Board of Directors questioned the appropriateness of this type of project and urged the City to instead provide incentives for private businesses at the Industrial Park rather than golf course development. John Augustine from the Afton Alps Golf & Ski Course had concerns about the appropriateness of this project. Dick Lemke, also of Afton Alps Golf & Ski Course as well as a board member of the Minnesota Golf Course Owners Association stated that the NGCOA has held a strong stand against any more municipal courses and he argued that feasibility studies aren't accurate. He then presented the Council with the position paper from the National Golf Course Association regarding new courses. Tom Furlong of 14080 Furlong Trail felt that this was not an appropriate project for the City. Councilmember Hicks stated that the issue before the Council is whether to authorize the solicitation ofRFP's for feasibility and market study. The City would not be expending any costs at this time and Councilmember Hicks felt that this information is needed to make an informed decision on whether or not to proceed further. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the authorization to solicit RFP's for golf course feasibility and market study and for the request to be published in Construction Bulletin. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. City Code Enforcement Ordinance Amendment Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to pass the first reading of City Code 9.95, Subdivision 2. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Adjourn to Closed Door Session-Lawsuit Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to adjourn to closed door session at 8:47 p.m. to discuss a lawsuit. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to adjourn from the closed door session at 9:30 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to adjourn at 9:31 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~- 1L ~- Mayor ATTES~ City Clerk Page 5