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Home My WebLink About06-21-99 .,; '" . Hastings, Minnesota June 21, 1999 r- The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, June 21, 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; Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director; Lori Webster, Finance Director; Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk r Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 1999. Councilmember Johnson noted Page 3, Proposed No Parking Zone on Maple Street to change one reference of Bailey Street to Maple. Minutes were approved as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Council Items to Be Considered City Administrator Dave Osberg requested that the Council add an Item #3 to the Awarding of the Contracts and Public Hearing, The Rezoning of Riverwood 7th Addition. Osberg also requested the addition of Item #7 under City Planner Report, a Resolution approving the Riverwood 7th Addition Final Plat. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the agenda as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. r Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to move Item #6 of the Consent Agenda, Prohibition of Truck Traffic on Bailey Street between 5th & 6th Streets Item #2 under Public Works Director Report. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay all Bills as Audited 2. Authorize blocking off road for neighborhood party 3. Civic Arena project change order, Fabcon (deduct) 4. Access agreement for Koch Refinery 5. Easement Vacation for County Crossroads (Oppidan Development) r 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. r Page 2 Resolution-Prohibit Truck Traffic on Bailey Street, between 5th & lOth Streets (Moved to Public Works Item #2) Resolution No. 6-6-99-Restrict Parking on West Side of Maple Street, between 9th & 10th Streets Pay Estimate #12---1997 Improvement Program, Richard Knutson, Richard Knutson, Inc. $28,703.63 Pay Estimate #8---1998 Improvement Program, Richard Knutson, Inc. $242,978.99 Pay Estimate #1---1999 Improvement Program, Richard Knutson, Inc. $252,658.70 Authorize Advertisement for Bid---1999 Sealcoat Program Authorize Advertisement for Bid---Hydropower Trashrack Cleaner Authorize Advertisement---Street Department LEO Position Resolution No. 6-10-99-Approval ofFTA Drug & Alcohol Use Policy Approval of 1999-2000 Liquor License Applications Pay Estimate #7, Booster Station & Well Pumphouse Improvements, M.C. Magney Construction, Inc.---$94,035.75 Fritsch Assessment Appeal Approval of Rivertown Days Parade Route Approve Job Description and Authorize Advertising for Assistant City Planner/GIS Technician First Reading and Call for Public Hearing---Ordinance Revision for Sprinkling Meters Report from John Conzemius, Metropolitan Council Representative As the new member of the Metropolitan Council, Mr. Conzemius introduced himself to the Council and offered any assistance he could provide with Metropolitan Council issues. Introduction of Colette Jurek, NSP Community & Local Government Affairs Manager Ms. Jurek introduced herself to the City Council and offered her assistance in community relations and other NSP related issues. Public Hearing-Lake Street Vacation The Public Hearing was opened at 7:10 p.m. The City Planner Matt Weiland explained that this street vacation is for drainage and utility easements. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m. Resolution No. 6-11-99-Street Vacation-Lake Street Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve Resolution No. 6-11-99, the vacation on Lake Street for drainage and utility easement for vacation of street right-of-way. Final Reading & Public Hearing for Riverwood 7th Addition to Rezone to R-3 The Public Hearing was opened at 7: 14 p.m. and hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7: 15 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the rezoning of Riverwood 7th to R-3. 6 Ayes; Nays, Hicks r r r r Page 3 Resolution-Prohibit Truck Traffic on Bailey Street, between 5tb & 10tb Streets Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to table until July 6, 1999 for Staff to take a vehicle inventory of Bailey Street. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Presentation by Dakota County Staff on Trail Connection There was a brief presentation regarding the planning and financing of this trail, which will extend from South St. Paul to Hastings. The draft plan is now available for public comments on the Dakota County Website and the Washington County Library and public comments are encouraged. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to direct Staff to prepare a resolution of support for this trail connection to be approved at the July 6, 1999 Council meeting. M&H Car Wash Was Removed Holst Gravel Pit (County Road 54 & 91) City Planner Matt Weiland recommended approval of this special use permit with several conditions as outlined in his planners report. Weiland did indicate that there has been concern from neighbors and surrounding property owners about the impact of this use regarding traffic, noise and several environmental concerns including water quality. Weiland also stated that the Council has the ability to request a discretionary environmental assessment worksheet, but that he felt after working with the applicant that the request and conditions as outlined in the special use permit will be appropriate to control and mitigate the environmental concerns. Weiland also stated that under current zoning this is an allowable use at this location; the Council needs to determine what and how many conditions to place on the applicant to insure that concerns are being addressed. City Attorney Moynihan stated that this special use permit would need six out of seven votes to be approved by the Council and a simple majority to deny. He also stated that if the Council chooses not to grant the special use permit at this meeting, they would need to extend the applicant's deadline 60 days per state statute. There was an extensive discussion by the Council regarding the concerns raised by surrounding residents as well as the environmental concerns for this type of use. Mark Johnson, attorney for Holst Excavating, was present and urged the Council to approve the special use permit with the conditions as outlined in the planners report. Johnson stated that requiring an EA W would take three to four months for completion and would therefore most likely shut the operation done for an entire season. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to table this application for 60 days. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to direct City Staff to prepare findings of facts regarding significant environmental affects of this operation. House Move at 601 Douglas Drive Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the house move at 601 Douglas Drive. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Page 4 r Parking Lot Setback Variance-Special Tees Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the parking lot setback variance for Special Tees. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Resolution No. 6-12-99-Minor Subdivision-6th Street East & Vermillion Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, Resolution No. 6- 12-99 approving a minor subdivision 6th Street East and Vermillion Street. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Riverwood 7th Addition Final Plat Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Moratzka, to approve the Riverwood 7th Addition Final Plat. 6 Ayes; Nays, Hicks EP A Risk Management Program---Presentation by Dave Gisch This item was postponed until July 6th Council meeting. r 1998 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report & 1998 Audit Management Report Ms. Jennifer Thiennes, Partner with Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd the City's auditors was present to present the 1998 Audit & Financial Report. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to accept the 1998 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report & the 1998 Audit Management Report. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Revised Pawn Shop Ordinance City Attorney Moynihan stated that he has been working with Police Investigator Scharfe to revise the Pawn Shop Ordinance to include certain reporting requirements and requested that the Council approve the 151 reading of the ordinance and schedule a public hearing for July 6, 1999 Council meeting. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to schedule the public hearing for July 6, 1999. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Land Acquisition Agreement City Administrator Dave Osberg explained that this agreement allows for grading for the new high school. The agreement is between the Conzemius Family, the School District and the City and Osberg recommended approval of the agreement. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the land acquisition agreement as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. r Reports from City Committees, Officers, Councilmembers City Administrator Dave Osberg suggested two weekends for a Council/Staff Retreat: Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11 th were the dates chosen by the Council. (""' - t'~ r Page 5 Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adjoum the meeting ATIEST~W Ity Clerk Mayor