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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19-99 ~" !" r Hastings, Minnesota January 19, 1999 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in regular meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmember Yandrasits, Simacek, Johnson, Hicks & Mayor Werner Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness and Moratzka (Moratzka arrived at 7:17p.m.) Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Don Latch, Fire Chief; Matt Weiland, Acting Community Development Director; John Grossman, HRA Director; Joyce P. Hottinger, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the regular meeting of January 4, 1999 and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented. (' Council Items to be Considered Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to add Utility Extension in Industrial Park as Item No. 12 to the Consent Agenda and to remove Item No. 10 from the Consent Agenda, Highway 55 Center Development EA W-Approve for Distribution, to be placed as Item No.2 under Community Development Director. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. (' Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, with the addition of Consent Item No. 12, Utility Extension in Industrial Park, and the removal of Consent Item No. 10, Highway 55 Center Development EA W- Approve for Distribution to be placed under Community Development Director as Item No.2. 1. Pay All Bills as Audited 2. 1999 Council Committee Appointments 3. Renew Inspection Agreement with State Fire Marshal's Division 4. Resolution No. 1-6-99 - Grant Agreement with Division of Emergency Management 5. 1998/1999 Fund Transfers and Budget Adjustments 6. Resolution No. 1- 7-99 - Final Payment, Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption System, Electrical Installation and Maintenance, $9,680.30 Pay Estimate #11, 1997 Improvement Program, Richard Knutson, Inc., $32,356.45 Pay Estimate #2, Booster Station and Well Pumphouse Improvements, M.C. Magney Construction, Inc., $113,631.40 7. 8. Hasön¡;s City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of January 12J222Jage 2 o{J (~' Appointments and Reappointments Industrial Park, Heritage Preservation Commission & Planning Commission 10. Moved to Item #2 Under Community Development Director 11. Knights of Columbus Hall Annual Renewal of Bottle Club License 12. Utility Extension in Industrial Park 5 Ayes; Nays, None. 9. Presentation: Dick Graham, DARTS Update Dick Graham and Cindy Woltzen provided a DARTS update including information on a grant application for Section 5310 funds and proposed service to Coates' residents. 3. 4. Three Rivers Manufactured Home Park-Site Plan Phase VI Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the Three Rivers Phase VI site plan subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed structure and accessory items including but not limited to streets, utilities and landscaping shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of the building, all uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to city code escrow requirements. In addition to the landscaping proposed along the southern property line the developer shall plant one "boulevard" tree per lot. These trees shall be at least 2 inches at the diameter at the base and the species of the tree should be on the list of approved trees created by the City Forester. This requirement is consistent with what the City has been requiring in other areas. The applicant/developer shall provide the City with as-built of Phase VI streets and utilities. The applicant shall incorporate the Public Works Directors' conditions as stated in his memo dated 1-8-99. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. 2. r Highway 55 Center Development EA W-Approve for Distribution Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the publication and distribution of the EA W for Hastings Center. Mayor Werner requested the developer notify the neighborhood during the open house meeting that the Hastings Center plan is only a concept plan and not a formally approved plan. At 7: 17 p. m. Councilmember Moratzka arrived. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Ambulance Billing Objection Mr. Charles Cadwell, 1908 Ridge Lane, read his letter of objection to an ambulance bill for May 5, 1998. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to deny Mr. Charles Cadwell's request for City payment of the ambulance bill incurred on May 5, 1998. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. r McAuliffe School Token Reduction Request Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve Christa McAuliffe Elementary School's request for 200 tokens at a reduced rate of $1.20, for the purpose of transporting students for the SOAR to Success Reading Program. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. ., . Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of January 19f 1999 Page 3 of 4 (' Vermillion River Watch Council Appointment This item was deferred WItil the February 1, 1999 City CoWIcil meeting to establish a list of candidates to serve as a City representative on the Vermillion River Watch Council. Local No. 49 Labor Agreement Amendment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve an amendment to the Local No. 49 Union Labor Agreement recognizing the position of Facilities Maintenance Operator in the Labor Union and the wage rates as outlined. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Police Captain Compensation Schedule Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve an adjustment by $150.00 per month in the compensation schedule for the Police Captain position, effective January 1, 1999. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. r-. ( M.I.S. Coordinator Position Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to establish the Management Information Services (M.I.S.) Coordinator position included in the 1999 Budget, with the following actions: 1. Approval of a job description for the M.I.S. Coordinator. 2. Approval the appointment of Stephanie Nornes to the position of M.I.S, Coordinator, effective January 25, 1999. Approval the setting of the annual salary at $48,127 effective 1-25-99 and $49,691 effective six months later, provided the six month probationary period is successfully completed. Authorize the Police Department to establish Mary Jo Anderson's current position to full- time status and "reassign" Mary Cofer from the front counter/receptionist position to the Support Staff Secretary position. 5. Authorize the hiring of a new full-time receptionist. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. 3. 4. r Requests for Proposals Concessions Aquatic Center & Civic Arena Mayor Werner requested the final proposal include references to the Civic Arena and Hastings Aquatic Center as well as the reference ownership rights related to the concession equipment owned at the arena. Councilmember Moratzka inquired about advertising bid propòsal. City Administrator Dave Osberg answered the proposal would be advertised in the Hastings Star Gazette and would be mailed out to various contacts Council and Staff have made with vendors. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the request for proposals for providing concessions at the Hastings Aquatic Center and Civic Arena, as amended, with the addition of references to the Civic Arena and the Hastings Aquatic Center as well as referencing ownership rights for existing concession equipment owned at the arena. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. r Comments from the Audience Mike Langenfield, 420 West 5th Street, stated concerns with enforcement of snow emergency routes with regard to an alley located next to his property. Mr. Langenfield was advised the issue would be reviewed at the next Operations Committee and for now, all vehicles should be removed from the alley until the issue is resolved at the Council level. New Business Councilmember Moratzka the County Board Railway Authority passed a Joint Powers Agreement with the Counties of Washington and Ramsey regarding the Red Rock Corridor and commuter rail. Councilmember Moratzka requested scheduling a meeting of the Park & Recreation Committee to discuss a grant available for greenways and trails. Councilmember Moratzka requested Legislators be invited to a Council meeting to hear concerns of the City regarding Highway 316/61 Corridor issues, commuter rail and the proposed landfill and truck traffic impacting Hastings. Mayor Werner requested City Councilmembers contact him with availability for a January or February afternoon meeting for the purpose of convening with Ms. Smith's Kennedy third grade class regarding bicycle helmet policies. r Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:19 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. ~~.- ATTEST ~~d-L.~ J44/:h~ City ClerK Mayor ('