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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-99 ~ ." r Hastings, Minnesota .July 6, 1999 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th St., E., 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, Tom Montgomery; Bill Mesaros, Inspections & Code Enforcement Supervisor; and 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 June 21, 1999 or to the minutes of the special Council meeting of June 22, 1999. Hearing no corrections the minutes for the regular meeting of June 21, 1999 and minutes of the special Council meeting of June 22, 1999 were approved as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Council Items To Be Considered City Administrator Osberg noted that a request had come in on Thursday, July 1st for Council to consider a No Wake Zone along the Mississippi River. Mr. Osberg noted that per City Charter a motion and a second would be needed along with unanimous Council consent to add this item to the Council Agenda. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, the motion died for a lack of a second, to add discussion of a No Wake Zone on the Mississippi River to the Council Agenda. City Attorney Shawn Moynihan requested that Item C-6; under Reports From City Staff, a Resolution Setting Pawn Shop License Fee, be pulled off the agenda and sent to the Administrative Committee for review. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to remove consideration of the Pawn Shop License Fee and send it to the Administrative Committee for discussion. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. (' Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay all Bills as Audited 2. Approve Denn CR #42 Assessment Appeal Proposed Settlement 3. Declare Utility Department Telemetry System Excess 4. Rivertown Days Agreement - r r r Page 2 Consent Agenda (Continued) 5. Resolution No. 7-1-99-Support-Dakota County Trail System 6. Resolution No. 7-2-99-Extension of Comprehensive Plan deadline to December, 1999 7. Consultant for Riverfront Project 8. Request for extension of compensatory time 9. Land Acquisition Agreement Award Contract-1999 Sealcoat Program Public Works Director Tom Montgomery recommended approval of the 1999 Sealcoat Program Bid in the amount of$34,126.70. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the sealcoat bid as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing-WAC Fees for Common Irrigation Systems Ordinance Revision The Public Hearing was opened at 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Werner. Public Works Director Montgomery explained that this Water Access Charge would be assessed each time a new connection is made to the water system. Skip Soleim of Skip's Sprinkler System objected that the extra costs are not fair. Kevin Ferrol, 1500 Wyndham Hills Drive, questioned the cost of the WAC fee. Montgomery stated that the WAC fee is around $1,100. That fee would be charged per connection; therefore the irrigation system connection that the ordinance is referring to would apply to multiple housing units such as townhome and condominium associations. There would be one flat fee per association, not per household. The WAC charge would be divided among the number of property owners who will be benefitting from that connection. Hearing no additional public comment, the public hearing was closed at 7: 12 p.m. Council discussed alternative to establishing this ordinance revision. Adopt Ordinance Revision-WAC Fees for Common Irrigation Systems Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the ordinance revision for WAC fees for common irrigation systems. 5 Ayes; Nays, Riveness & Mayor Werner. Public Hearing-Pawn Shop Ordinance Amendment The Public Hearing was opened at 7:29 p.m. by Mayor Werner. Hearing no public comment the public hearing was closed at 7:30 p.m. Approve 2nd Reading and Pawn Shop Ordinance Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, moved to approve the 2nd Reading and the Pawn Shop Ordinance as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. City of Minneapolis Pawn Shop System Contract Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the City of Minneapolis Pawn Shop System Contract. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. " Page 3 (' Resolution No. 7-3-99-Easement Vacations for County Crossroads Center Addition (Rivertown Commons) The Public Hearing was opened at 7:32 p.m. by Mayor Werner. Hearing no public comment the public hearing was closed at 7:33 p.m. Approve Easement Vacations for County Crossroads Center Addition (Rivertown Commons) Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the easement vacations for County Crossroad Center Addition. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Resolution No. 7-4-99 Award Sale of $910,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds, Series 1999A Sharon Klumpp, Vice-President with Springsted, Inc., was on hand topresent the bids received and to answer any questions the Council may have regarding this bond sale. She did note that the bonds were now at a low rate of 4.8816% and that the City's A2 rating from Moody's had been confirmed that afternoon. (' Presentation by Tim Gremmer-Hastings Family Aquatic Center Parks and Recreation Director Marty McNamara said that Tim Gremmer, the City's Engineer for the Aquatic Center, was unable to attend but would be at a future meeting to answer any questions the Council may have. Darbie Johnson, the Hastings Aquatic Center Manager, gave a brief report to the Council; notably that sales of season passes have far exceeded expectations. The initial goal for the City was to sell 1,500 season passes as of July 6th the total sold was 2,518. Mayor Werner on behalf of the Council commended Darbie and the rest of the Aquatic Center Staff for their hard work and effort that has gone into making this a successful first season. Preliminary Plat, Master Plan, Site Plan-Rivertown Commons City Planner Weiland presented information regarding this project which will include a grocery store and several smaller stores as well as a proposal for a completely self-serve gas station facility. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the preliminary plat for Rivertown Commons. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the master plan for Rivertown Commons. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the site plan for Rivertown Commons. . 7 Ayes; Nays, None. r Special Use Permit-Rivertown Commons Self Service Gas Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the special use permit to allow for a self service gas station in the Rivertown Commons development. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. (' Page 4 Accept Rivertown Commons Traffic Signal Engineering Proposal from SEH Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to accept the traffic signal engineering proposal from SEH for the Rivertown Commons Development. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Resolution No. 7-5-99-Preliminary/Final Plat for Featherstone Ridge City Planner Weiland stated that there have been concerns from the neighborhood and from the Planning Commission about the viability of this project and its impact on the neighboring hillside. Bob Schommer, 1347 Jackson Drive, shared his concerns with the Council about the proposed road, maintenance issues, and staging of the project. City Planner Weiland and Public Works Director Montgomery explained the issues as raised by Mr. Schommer. One, that the trail will be built and paid for by the applicant but then the trail will be turned back to the City. Two, it will be built to city standards such as it would be able to accommodate emergency vehicles should the need arise. There was also clarification that the request in front of the Council this evening is to prove the general lot and road layout this is not a final approval. Councilmember Moratzka expressed her concern in trying to preserve as much of the hill as possible. Weiland again stated that the Planning Commission had recommended denial. However, Staff recommended approval. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the preliminary plat of Featherstone Ridge with the conditions as outlined in the Planners Report: 1. That the applicant provide evidence that the private evidence street will be maintained by a homeowner's association and not by the City; That the homes fronting on Featherstone Road shall be required to have turn around driveways installed. That the applicant place a conservation easement over Outlot B. That the grading and utility plans are modified according to the following Public Works Director's comments: A. The radius of the cul-de-sac does not meet City standards. Although this is a private road, the proposed cul-de-sac is too small for fire trucks to turn around. A minimum radius of 40 feet should be used, which is still less than the 50 ft. City standard. City ordinances do not allow overland runoff on streets to exceed 500 feet. Additional catch basins will have to be installed along the private access road serving the town homes. A sump area and catch basin or FES should be constructed on the south side of the private access road at Outlot C to catch flow from the existing drainage way. Outlot C should be graded as a swale to provide an emergency overflow for storm drainage at the low point in the private access road. A trail connection to the private access road should be constructed through Outlot C. This trail connection can serve as an emergency access to the private access road should this road become blocked. The trail shown should connect to both Pleasant Drive and Jefferson Drive. The hydrant spacing shown does not meet the City's standard of a maximum distance of 500 ft. Between hydrants. The road access on Featherstone Road should be removed and curb and gutter and sidewalk constructed through the existing opening. There are three services stubbed into Lot 6 off of Featherstone Road. Unused services should be tied together to provide a combined service to the home that will be built on Lot 6, making the homeowner responsible for these services should they ever fail. r 2. 3. 4. B. r C. D. E. F. r 5. 6. 7. 8. (" 9. r Page 5 Swales must be created between the lots on Featherstone Road to prevent drainage from the higher lots flowing onto the lower lots. The swales should direct runoff to the backyards. Swales will also be required on both sides of the three unit town home proposed for the west end of the access road to properly channel storm runoff around these units. The Developer shall minimize loss of existing trees, shrubs and native grass by clearly demarcating on each Certificate of Survey prepared for building permit issuance the extent of lot area to be disturbed during building construction. The extent of vegetation which may be cleared on an individual home site shall be determined through consultation between the developer and Community Development Division staff. Furthermore, all existing vegetation to be retained shall be protected from construction activities by fencing or other means as approved by the City Planning Department. That the Developer shall pay the required per residential interceptor sewer fee prior to release of final plat hardshells; That approval the preliminary plat and any final plat shall be subject to park/public land dedication requirements as recommended by the City of Hastings Natural Resources and Recreation Commission and approved by the Hastings City Council. That the applicant will build a trail on City property from Featherstone Road to Jefferson Street. This trail will run over the development's sanitary line and behind the town homes. The cost and design of this trail shall be agreed to upon in a development agreement. That the applicants and the City will agree to conditions of a land trade for Outlot A in a development agreement. That the applicant shall provide a grading plan for the area the applicant is grading in the ponding basin. This grading plan will be subject to approval of the Public Works Director. The developer shall plant one "boulevard" tree and one front yard tree per lot. These trees shall be at least two inches in diameter at the base and the species of the tree should be on the list of approved trees created by the City Forester. An escrow is required for any unplanted trees before a certificate of occupancy is issued for any units without trees is allowed. The Developer shall enter into a development agreement with the City of Hastings documenting conditions of approval for Featherstone Ridge. The Development agreement shall be signed prior to the City releasing the final plat hard shells. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. G. 10. 11. 12. House Move-H2O 4th Street West Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the house move with the conditions as presented. 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.) That the applicant shall be required to have the city forester or other qualified professional give an opinion on the impact of the tree caused by the house move. If the impact is great enough to possibly damage or destroy the tree, then the tree should be removed or the house should be moved to a different location on the lot. That the yard area is seeded or sodded to establish a lawn. That 2 deciduous shade tree (minimum 2.5 inch diameter) be planted in the front yard prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. That a paved driveway is installed. 2. 3. 4. 5. Page 6 (' 6. 7. That the home is placed on a full perimeter foundation. That all exterior site work on the structure and site be completed within 6 months from the date of permit issuance. 7 Ayes; Nays, None House Move-13th Street & Pine Street Councilmember Riveness stated that he had concerns about some problems the neighborhood had been having with the rental housing units. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the house move 13th Street & Pine Street. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. EP A Risk Management Program-Presentation by Dave Gisch Mr. Gisch was present to explain briefly to the Council the purpose of the EPA Risk Management Program and offer any assistance he could. (' Resolution No. 7-6-99-Retirement Health Insurance Benefit City Administrator Osberg stated that it is Police Chief Nick Wasylik's request to retire January 1, 2000, and to pay his health benefits in full through his 55th birthday (in April, 2000). At that point, ChiefWasylik would be eligible for retirement health package. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the request for retirement health insurance benefits for Police ChiefWasylik. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Policy-Block Party Requests Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Melanie Mesko explained to the Council that Staff is recommending that this process be done administratively rather than through the Council and would therefore save applicants time. There were two suggestions on the application: 1. That the notice requirement to surrounding neighbors be the date the application is made to the City. That the Council is notified prior to the parties. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the Administrative Block Party Request Policy. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 2. (' Comments from Audience There were several people in attendance wishing to speak to the Council about establishing a no wake zone on the Mississippi River. Although not an item on the agenda, Council also agreed to listen to the members in attendance: Pat Loesch owner of Hub's Marina, 6 North Highway 61, Box 21 and Phil Murphy, 841 Hamshire Avenue, Minneapolis were both present to appeal to the Council to pass a resolution supporting a no wake zone by Hub's Marina. Mayor Werner indicated that because this was a short notice and because the Council has not had an adequate opportunity to discuss this issue, they were not prepared to pass any type of resolution at this meeting. The Council also suggested that these group of people approach Dakota County with this request, because Dakota County will be the body doing the enforcing of the no wakes on the river. . . Page 7 ,--- Unfinished Business Councilmember Riveness noted that a memo he had submitted with the rest of the Hastings Aquatic Center information had not been discussed at that time and he requested discussion on his suggestions for safety and lighting concerns by the Aquatic Center. The Council directed these issues to the Parks & Recreation Committee for consideration and recommendation. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~~- City Clerk Mayor r- .,--.