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Hastings, Minnesota
February 16, 1999
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday,
February 17, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings,
Minnesota.
Members Present:
Councilmember Yandrasits, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka &
Mayor Werner
Members Absent:
Councilmember Riveness
Staff Members Present:
Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director;
Matt Weiland, Acting Community Development 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 minutes of the regular
meeting of February I, 1999 and the special meeting on February 10, 1999, and hearing none, approved
the minutes as presented.
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Council Items to Considered
City Administrator Dave Osberg noted Sarah Reed was not present for the Item Request for
Consideration of Section 5.71, Subd. 3B 1. Staff recommended tabling the item until Ms. Reed could
be present for the request.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay All Bills as Audited
2. 1999 Budget Adjustment-Water Fund
3. 1998/1999 Fund Transfers
4. Charter Commission Appointment
5. Pay Est. #3, Booster Station & Pumphouse Renovations, M.C. Magney Construction,
$44,426.75
6. Pay Est. #6, Industrial Park Water Tower, Pitt Des Moines, $103,645.00
7. Neighborhood Traffic Studies, 6th & Sibley and 17th & Spring
8. Authorization to Assess Engineering Costs-Pleasant Hill Addition
9. LMCIT Liability Coverage
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Preliminary Plat-Master Plan-Rezoning (R-l Low Density Residence to C-4 Regional Shopping
Center)-Hastings 55 Retail Center
Acting Community Development Director Matt Weiland introduced the item and indicated the
developers were present.
Mayor Wemer expressed concerns regarding the uncompleted studies in relation to conditions
for the rezoning, preliminary plat, and site plan review proposals.
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Public Works Director Tom Montgomery explained Barr Engineering is reviewing the capacity
ofponding basins in relation to the Target Project. Mr. Montgomery remove extra space clarified SEH
will be reviewing triggers for traffic signal placement related to plan development stages.
Councilmember Moratzka clarified Target is exceeding park dedication requirements with the
project, and inquired whether a berm could be added to the south side of the Target building. Acting
Community Development Matt Weiland suggested the City could discuss the issue with the developer,
but the area may be too tight with sidewalk installation. Councilmember Yandrasits requested
clarification on the time frame for completion of the feasibility studies. Public Works Director Tom
Montgomery suggested Barr Engineering should be completed with the drainage study within two
weeks, and the SEH traffic study will take longer.
Ed Terhaar, PE, Benshoof & Associates, Inc., explained the traffic analysis report, stating the
study focused on week day, evening, peak hour traffic.
Councilmember Yandrasits clarified the City in no way was bound to any use analysis within
the SEH Study. Public Works Director Tom Montgomery clarified the SEH study is meant to suggest
benefits and how other signals may be assessed. Mr. Montgomery clarified the development agreement
will include specifications on cost sharing for traffic lights.
Councilmember Yandrasits inquired about examples of the proposed black vinyl fencing in the
retail project. Public Works Director Tom Montgomery clarified such fencing is located on the County
Road 42 bike trail.
Councilmember Yandrasits clarified lighting issues to the south of the building and no signage
was proposed for the rear of the building. Councilmember Johnson clarified delivery times for the
Target Center. Acting Community Development Director Matt Weiland explained typical dock hours
are proposed between 8:00 a.m. to Noon weekdays.
Councilmember Hicks inquired about proposed signage for the Target Project. Representatives
from Target stated they anticipate a monument sign at the comer of Highway 55 and General Sieben
Drive, and a pylon sign at the northwestern comer for the grocery store with buildings listed below.
Acting Community Development Director Matt Weiland stated the pylon sign is limited per City
ordinance to a height of 20 feet, and the building height is approximately 30 feet.
Councilmember Hicks requested a copy of the Barr Engineering report to be distributed to
Council as soon as it is available.
Rezoning-R-l Low Density Residence to C-4 Regional Shopping Center (Hastings Retail Center)
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the first
reading and order a public hearing for March 15, 1999, for the rezoning of Parcels A+C (Title Survey)
from R-1, Low Density Residence, to C-4, Regional Shopping Center.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Preliminary Plat-Hastings Retail Center
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the
Hastings retail preliminary plat subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property is rezoned to C-4, Regional Shopping Center
2. That Parcel D on the title survey is reguided to V-III and rezoned to R-4, Medium Density
Residential.
That the utility and 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 modify the grading plan to reflect changes to the Bank site due to an
agreement with the Council about filling on their property.
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That the EA W (Environmental Assessment Worksheet) receives a negative declaration by the
City Council.
That the Developer shall incorporate MNIDOT's comments into the preliminary plat or site
plan.
That the MPCA, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency approves the ISP (Indirect Source
Permit).
That documentation shall be found that supports the park dedication has already been approved
prior to City release of final plat hardshells.
That the Developer shall construct a bituminous access trail over its sanitary line running to 14th
Street. Details of this trail shall be incorporated in the development agreement.
That the applicant shall pay a $300/lot Interceptor Sewer Fee-which would total $600 for the
proposed two lots prior to City release of final plat hardshells.
That the approval of the preliminary plat and site plan will be contingent upon the developer
incorporating any forthcoming recommendations or comments from SEH regarding the traffic
signals or any other traffic related concerns into the development plan and development
agreement. .
That the Developer and the City shall agree on cost and design of the traffic signals and traffic
improvements in a development agreement.
That the Developer shall obtain site plan approval from the City prior to issuance of any
building permit or any future developments on property.
That the Developer shall be required to replat outlots before they may be developed.
That the developer shall enter into a development agreement with the City to memorialize
conditions of preliminary plat approval and that the executed agreement shall be recorded
against the subject property prior to issuance of a grading and/or building permits.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Site Plan Review-Master Plan for Hastings Retail Center
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the
Hastings retail master site plan subject to the following conditions:
1. The approved Master Plan does not guarantee future site plan approvals. It will be used as a
guide to review future site plans.
The Master Plan must be modified to change Parcels H, J & G (Master Plan) to multiple family
housing sites.
Future uses proposed on the site shall be consistent with the Master Plan layout and size of uses.
Detailed site plans must be submitted for each phase of the project.
The Master Plan must be modified on the western part of the site to provide a more feasible
secondary access to the southern site of the site.
6. The Master Plan shall be modified to incorporate proposed trail connections.
7. Future landscape plans shall be consident with the approved Target/Bank office site plan.
8. The Master Plan must be modified to show any changes to the storm water ponding.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Site Plan Review-Target
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the
Target site plan subject to the following conditions:
1. That the property is rezoned to C-4, Regional Shopping Center.
2. That the storm water/utility plan is approved by Barr Engineering and Public Works Director
and that any comments from them is incorporated into the storm water and utility plan.
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That the EA W receives a negative declaration by the City Council.
That the Developer shall incorporate MN/DOT's comments into the preliminary plat or site
plan.
That the M.P.C.A., Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, approves the ISP (Indirect Source
Permit).
That the Developer modify the site plan to indicate the sidewalk connections to General Sieben
Drive and the South Frontage Road.
That the Developer modify the site plan to enclose trash compactor with screening.
That the Developer extend the accent banding around the back of the building using the same
materials and design.
That the proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to, the parking lot
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.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Inspections and Code Enforcement Supervisor Interview Process
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to establish the
following process for the interviewing and selection for the Inspections and Code Enforcement
Supervisor:
1. Authorize the City Administrator to select the top 7-8 candidates who will be asked to
participate in the first round of oral interviews.
Authorize the City Administrator to urecruit" three members of other local government
professions to serve as an interview panel for the initial round of oral interviews with the 7-8
candidates selected by the City Administrator as identified in point # 1 above. The panel will
refer the top three candidates for the final interviews.
Request and direct the Administrative Committee to conduct another oral interview with the
three finalists for the position, as recommended by the Oral interview panel, as outlined in point
#2 above.
The City Council will have the final selection authority since this is a Department Head
position.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Request for Consideration of Section 5.71 Subd. 3D 1
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to table this
request until Ms. Reed requests placing this item on a future agenda.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Resolution No. 2-3-99-Dike Helmet Incentive Program
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve
Resolution No. 2-3-99, Bike Helmet Incentive Program.
6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file.
Mayor Werner thanked City Council efforts with this resolution.
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Audience Comments
There were no comments from the audience.
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Unfinished Business
City Administrator Dave Osberg announced the Annual Community Education Joint Meeting
is scheduled for the evening of April 12, 1999. Councilmember Moratzka pointed out a tour of the new
Senior Center will preceed the meeting.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to adjourn the regular
meeting at 7:57 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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