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Home My WebLink About04-05-99 . -" " r Hastings, Minnesota April 5, 1999 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, AprilS, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka & Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; Matt Weiland, Acting Community Development Director; 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 March 15, 1999 and hearing none approved the minutes as presented. r Council Items to Be Considered Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve adding to the Consent Agenda a Consideration of a Proclamation Establishing Tammi Hays Days in the City of Hastings. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. r Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item No.2-Contracted Security Pay being removed in its entirety from the Council agenda, and Item No.5-Commuter Rail Joint Powers Agreement and Item No.8-Lake Isabelle Grant Application being a part of the City Administrator portion of the agenda. 1. Pay All Bills as Audited 2. Contracted Security Pay (Removed from Agenda) 3. Retirement Date Approval 4. Resolution No. 4-1-99, Charitable Gambling Permit Application-Outreach Six Acres Inc. at McCabe's Pub, Inc. Commuter Rail Joint Powers Agreement (Moved to City Administrator Section) Resolution No. 4-2-99, Application for Gambling Premise Permit-Hastings Country Club, 2015 Westview Dr. 7. Approve Change Orders #5 & #6-0utdoor Pool 8. Lake Isabelle Grant Application (Moved to City Administrator Section) 9. Resolution No. 4-3-99-Tyler Street, Post School Speed Limit 10. Appointment of Richard Darsow to be City Historian 11. Dave Carroll-Locust Street Vacation-Order Public Hearing 12. Request to Assess City WAC & SAC Charges for Redevelopment Project 13. Proclamation-Tammi Hays Day 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 5. 6. r r .f Hastin2s City Council Minutes for Reeular Meetin2 of April 5. 1999 Pa2e 2 of 4 Resolution No. 4-4-99, Approve Plans & Specs for the 1999 Street & Utility Improvement Program & Ordering Advertisement for Bids Public Works Director Tom Montgomery presented information on the proposed 1999 Public Improvement Programs. Based on discussions that Mr. Montgomery had with City Councilmembers Ed Riveness and Paul Hicks, the proposed alignment for Forest Street was changed to reflect adjustment of change in right-of-way realignment 2 feet to the west and 3 feet to east. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the Resolution Approving the plans and specifications for the 1999 Street & Utility Improvement Program and Ordering Advertisement for Bids, based on the proposed change in the Forest Street alignment. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Hastings Marketplace-Development Agreement Acting Community Development Director Matt Weiland presented information on the proposed Development Agreement with the Hastings Marketplace Development on Highway 55. Mayor Werner raised several questions and issues associated with the cost regarding the proposed traffic lights. After considerable discussion, Councilmember Moratzka moved and Councilmember Hicks seconded the motion to approve the Development Agreement for the Hastings Marketplace Project. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Garage Move Proposal-535 6th Street West Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to authorize issuance of moving and building permits to allow the garage included in a proposal from Patrick O'Connor and Brian Hanson to be moved to Lot 4, Block 42, Addition 13 to the City of Hastings subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with all applicable City Code requirements including, but not limited to: City Code Chapter 4 (Construction Regulations) and City Code Chapter 18 (Property Maintenance Ordinance) The applicants shall paint the garage the same color as the existing home. The applicants shall add a surfaced driveway. That all exterior site work on the structure and site be completed within 6 months from the date of permit issuance. 4. That the garage be sited in order to save as many trees as possible. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 2. 3. Charter Commission Amendment City Administrator Osberg presented information on a proposed change by the Charter Commission in Chapter III, Section 3.08 regarding the method in which interim investigation study and policy committees are established by the City Council. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the 1 st reading of an ordinance of the City of Hastings amending City Charter Chapter III, Section 3.08 UInterim Investigation, Study and Policy Committees" by changing the method in which interim investigations can be made and scheduling a public hearing for April 19, 1999. The proposed ordinance includes a change in the language that states UThe Council by a majority vote of the entire Council shall have the power to make interim investigations into all City affairs, to subpoena witnesses, to administer oaths, to compel the production of books and papers, and to demand reports from department heads on their respective departments' operations." 7 Ayes; Nays, None. . " r r r Hastin2s City Council Minutes for Reeular Meeting of April 5, 1999 Page 3 of 4 Hastings High School Locker Rooms at Civic Arena Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to grant preliminary concept approval for the possibility of having Hastings High School Locker Rooms constructed and attached to the Civic Arena by the Hastings Hockey Boosters, for use by the Hastings High School Boys and Girls Hockey Programs, with the following understandings: 1.) The City of Hastings will not be responsible for any costs associated with the construction of the locker rooms, or any other costs remotely or directly associated with the project, including construction administration. Any exterior infrastructure improvements, such as parking lot improvements, utility line relocations, parking lot lighting installation or relocation, etc., must be included in the construction costs and paid by others. The City of Hastings and the Hastings School District will enter into an agreement that memorializes the fact that the Hastings School District shall be responsible for the additional (incremental) cost associated with the operation, maintenance and all insurance costs associated with the locker rooms. The Hastings Hockey Boosters and/or the contractor (Graus Construction) will be responsible for providing to the City of Hastings, all necessary insurance, performance bonds and/or other indemnification associated with the construction of the locker rooms. Written evidences of approval of the project by the Hastings School District and the Hastings Hockey Boosters shall be provided to the City of Hastings prior to the start of construction. Prior to, or at completion, there shall be documentation that the locker rooms are a donation to the City, and shall be owned by the City. 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) City Councilmember expressed concern with the site for the new locker rooms and encouraged Staff to work with the Hockey Boosters and High School Officials to consider an alternative site. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Inspections and Code Enforcement Supervisor Appointment Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the appointment of Mr. Bill Mesaros to the position ofInspections and Code Enforcement Supervisor at a starting monthly salary of $46,000. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Warning Siren Location Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the location of the new severe weather warning siren at the intersection of Tuttle Drive and Red Wing Blvd.. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Commuter Rail Appointment Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the appointment of Mayor Werner as the City's member on the Commuter Rail Coordinating Committee and Paul Hicks as the Alternate. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. . .; r r r Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of April 5. 1999 Page 4 of 4 Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to table the consideration of the Red Rock Commuter Rail Coordinating Committee Joint Powers Agreement until clarification can be made in several items in the agreement. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Lake Isabelle Grant Application Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the request of the Lake Isabelle Association to ask the US Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a study under Section 206 of the Water Resource Restoration Act of 1996 to determine the feasibility of an aquatic eco systems restoration project at Lake Isabelle, with the understanding that a change in the application letter would be made before it is submitted. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~~- ATTEST 1 City Administrator Mayor