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Home My WebLink About09-07-99 , ' "-' '",-- " >.. . Hastings, Minnesota September 7,1999 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 7, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 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; John Grossman, HRA Director; Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; Lori A. Webster, Finance Director; and Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked ifthere were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 1999 and hearing none approved the minutes as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Council Items to Be Considered The Mayor noted that there was one additional Amusement License to be considered under Item No.4 of the Consent Agenda and without objection recognized that addition. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. I. Pay all bills as audited 2. Cooperation Agreement - City of Hastings and Mississippi National River and Recreation Area/National Park Service Joint Powers Agreement - Red Rock Corridor Commission Approval of 1999-2000 Amusement Licenses Utility Bill-Requests for Waiver of Penalty Civic Arena Project - Final Payment to Roof Right Inc. for $8,449.95 MnDOT Traffic Signal Agreement - Hwy 55 & General Sieben Dr. Resolution No. 9-1-99 - South Pines Addition Stop Signs Resolution No. 9-2-99 - Final Payment, 1999 Sealcoat Program Resolution No. 9-3-99 - Final Payment, Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery Fence Pay Estimate #9, Booster Station and Well Pumphouse Improvements, M.C. Magney Construction, Inc., $22,058.32 12. Excess Property-Order Public Hearing (pleasant Valley Ponding Basin/Featherstone Ridge) 13. Interim Adjustment Due to Vacancy 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. . ' '- "- ~ City Council Minutes of RelPllar Meeting of September 7.1999 Pale 2 Joe Harris-Dakota County Commissioner Joe Harris, Dakota County Commissioner, presented a recycling plaque to the City in recognition often years of recycling within the Dakota County. Marty McNamara, Parks Director, noted that Waste Management plays a significant roll in the recycling program and thanked them for their participation. Mayor Werner, on behalf of the City Council, accepted the recycling plaque from Joe Harris. Veterans Home Annual Powwow - September 25, 1999 Andrew Vincent of the Veterans Home announced that the Hastings Veterans Home will be having its first annual PowWow to honor veterans and families on September 25, 1999 at the Minnesota Veterans Home and invited the public to join them. Mayor Werner read a proclamation supporting the PowWow. Public Hearing - Designation of properties as Heritage Preservation Sites The Public Hearing was opened at 7:13 p.m. and hearing no public comment the public hearing was closed at 7: 14 p.m. Designation of properties as Heritage Preservation Sites Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the designation of properties as Heritage Preservation Sites minus the Rail Depot. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing - Hwy 55 & General Sieben Drive Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements The Public Hearing was opened at 7: 15 p.m. Public Works Director Tom Montgomery stated that the cost of the improvements are $300,000, half of which will be paid by the Target Development and the other half which will be split equally among the School District, Dakota County, the vacant land west of the Dakota County Government Center, Conzemius property, and the City of Hastings. Hearing no additional public comment, the public hearing was closed at 7: 17 p.m. Resolution No. 9-4-99 Ordering Improvements, Hwy 55 & General Sieben Drive Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve Resolution No. 9-4-99 Ordering Improvements, Hwy 55 & General Sieben Drive traffic signal and intersection improvements. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Award Contract for Comprehensive Plan to Resource Strategies Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the contract for the Comprehensive Plan to Resource Strategies with the Staff to work with the Consultant to provide clear direction as to the City's transportation and land use cooperation needs. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Driveway Width Variance Request at 1530 Walnut Drive Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the driveway width variance request with direction to Staff to provide residents with city code requirements at the time permits are issued for work. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. '- \ '-' ~ City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting ofSe.J)tember 7,1999 PAW Neighborhood Comments on Target Development Jeff Milliren was present with concerns of the neighborhood with the development from the new Target Development site. Public Works Director Tom Montgomery stated that the ponding basin size has been reviewed and modeled by Barr Engineering and the City is assured that it will be able to handle the ponding needs of the development. Mr. Milliren also had questions about any fencing for the Target Development. City Planner Matt Weiland stated that currently there is no fencing planned with the Target Development. Council thanked Mr. Milliren for his comments. Resolution No. 9-6-99 Requesting Highway 55 Corridor Study from Co. Rd. #42 & #85 Intersection to Rosemount City Limits This item had been tabled on the August 9th Council meeting. Ms. Karen Bremer, Supervisor of the Nininger Township Board was present to discuss the township's desire to have this intersection controlled to prevent future accidents. Currently it is a State controlled road and MnDOT has no current plans to update Highway 55. The Supervisor also indicated that Vermillion Township, the Hastings Bus Company, John Conzemius, (the Met Council Representative), and Nininger Township have all supported this request. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve Resolution No. 9-6-99 supporting Highway 55 Corridor Study and Nininger Township request for lights. Consideration of parking restriction ordinance. Public Works Director Tom Montgomery said that this item had been placed on the agenda due to concerns by some residents of people parking their vehicles on street right-of-ways and in front of other people's homes with "For Sale" signs. He requested direction from Council as to the next step regarding these complaints. Council discussed what if any was appropriate action to take. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to refer this issue to the Planning Committee for discussion. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Ten Minute Recess Due to Inclement Weather Marina Lease Agreement Amendments City Administrator Dave Osberg stated that this was a standard agreement amendment and recommended approval. Councilmember Yandrasits expressed concern that the City may not know the true costs of a publically owned marina and requested that Staff research costs of other publically owned marinas. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the Marina Lease Agreement amendment as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Parking Lot Site Plan-Special Tees Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the parking lot site plan for Special Tees. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. . City Council Minutes of RelPllar Meeting of September 7.1999 Page 4 "-' Site Plan - Lazersharp Building Expansion Site Plan Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the Lazersharp building expansion site plan. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Resolution No. 9-7-99 - Final Plat-Featherstone Ridge Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve Resolution No. 9-7-99 approving the final plat of Featherstone Ridge. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Cat Ordinance Review Councilmember Riveness had prepared a memo requesting that Staff look into what other communities do to control the free roaming of cats within their neighborhoods. Staff was directed to bring information back to Council. Resolution No. 9-9-99 - Adopting a Proposed Year 2000 City Property Tax Levy Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve Resolution No. 9-9-99 adopting a Proposed Year 2000 City Property Tax Levy in the amount of $4,682,747. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. "'-- Resolution No. 9-10-99 - Approving a Proposed 2000 HRA Special Tax Levy Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve Resolution No. 9-10-99 approving a Proposed 2000 HRA Special Tax Levy in the amount of approximately $100,000. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution No. 9-11-99 - Adopting a Proposed Year 2000 City Budget Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve Resolution No. 9-11-99 a Proposed Year 2000 City Budget in the amount of approximately $15,447,616. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution file. Resolution No. 9-12-99 - Selecting Dates for the Year 2000 City Budget & Tax Levy Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Dates Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, approving Resolution No. 9-12-99 to set a Truth in Taxation initial hearing date for Monday, December 6, 1999 and the continuation hearing date for Monday, December 13, 1999. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy on file. ~ Comments From Audience Dwight Hunstad of 1357 Jackson Drive wanted to thank Council and Dave Osberg for their help with his issues with NSP. He appeared before Council earlier this summer with problems of power outages and getting a hold ofNSP. Mr. Hunstad then' invited the City Councilmembers to come out and look at his house and the development before the Featherstone project is begun. Mr. Hunstad had concerns about how the Featherstone Development would effect the surrounding areas. . , "'-- '-/ , \.... .. .. City Council Minutes of RelPllar Meeting of September 7, 1999 P~le 5 Reports from City Committees, Officers or Councilmembers A reminder that City Council and Staff Workshop is set for Friday, September 10th from 12:00 Noon until 4:30 p.m. at the Levee Cafe and on Saturday, September 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at City Hall. The Fire Department Booya will be held on Saturday, September 12, 1999. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~.~ ATTEST (~ City Clerk Mayor