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Home My WebLink About08-03-09Hastings, Minnesota City Council August 3, 2009 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday August 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4~' Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councihnembers Slavik, Alongi, Balsanek, Nelson, Elting Schultz and Hollenbeck. Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Planning Director John Hinzman Associate Planner Justin Fortney Public Works Director Tom Montgomery City Engineer Nick Egger Public Works Superintendent John Zgoda Park and Recreation Director Barry Bernstein Approval of Minutes Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on July 20, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Presentation--Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Dean Markusen spoke to the efforts being made by Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organizers to support those involved with military deployments. Mayor Hicks and the Council thanked Mr. Markusen for his work on this important issue. Consent Agenda Osberg requested that Item # 12 Accept Quotes and Authorize Work: 2009 Pavement Marking Program be removed from the agenda, as the quotes came back higher than the budget and staff is reviewing the project. Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 7 ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution-Accept $600 Donation from the Graduating Class of 1959 to the City's Parks & Recreation Department for Purchase of a Park Bench 3. Resolution- Accept Donation of a US Flag from the Hastings VFW to the City's Parks & Recreation Department for Use in a City Park 4. Resolution-Schedule Public Hearing for September 21, 2009 Regarding Highway #61 Bridget Project Municipal Consent 5. Resolution-Approving Raffle Permit Request for Regina Medical Center 6. Resolution-Approve Development Extension #2007-9: Crossroads Center East Final Plat 7. MnDOT Request for Temporary Mississippi River Flood Level Increase 8. C & G Homes Utility Agreement 9. Resolution-Approve Liquor License Amendment for the Green Mill to Allow an Outdoor Tent with Music and a Car Show on August 22, 2009 l0. Declare IT Items Excess Property and Authorize Sale or Disposal of Items i i. Approve Transfer of Funds From C. Simmons Trust to the LeDuc Mansion Operations Fund 12. Accept Quotes and Authorize Work - 2009 Pavement Marking Program Award Contract--2009 Industrial Park Street and Utility Reconstruction Project City Engineer Egger recommended the contract be awarded to Northwest Asphalt in the amount of $2,229,790.98 with alternative items as presented in the staff report. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to award the contract as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Award Contract 2009 Ground Storage Tank Repainting Public Works Director Montgomery recommended the contract be awarded to Atcon in the amount of $8S,8S0. Moved by Councihnember Elting Schultz, seconded by Councihnember Hollenbeek to award the contract as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Award Contract-2009 East Hastings Lift Station Replacement City Engineer Egger recommended the contract be awarded to Minger Construction in the amount of $160,506.25. Moved by Councihnember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to award the contract as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Award Contract 2009 Trail Maintenance Annual Program Parks & Recreation Iirector Bernstein recommended the contract be awarded to Asphalt Contractors, Inc in the amount of $28,939.98. Councilmember Nelson requested that the issue of grading the Sunny Acres trail portion be addressed at the end of the meeting. Moved by Councihnember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Elling Schultz to award the contract as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing--0rdinance Amendment #2009-0$: Keeping of Chickens Planning Director Hinzman introduced the item and stated the Planning Commission recommended approval on a S-2 vote. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. John Schutt, 1020 West 14~` Street, stated opposition to chickens being permitted in the residential zoning district, citing smell, enforcement and health concerns. Brian Jones, 1573 Stonegate Road, stated opposition to chickens being permitted in the residential zoning district, citing enforcement, smell, staff cost concerns. Mike Kilmer, 1189 Western Court, stated support to chickens being permitted in the residential zoning district, stating that the safeguards proposed in the ordinance would help prevent against some of the concerns expressed. Kihner stated that he would like the 3S0' notification requirement removed from the proposed ordinance. Tim I.,owing, 1187 Western Court, stated support to chickens being permitted in the residential zoning district. Mike Kelley, 1SS7 Stonegate Road, stated opposition to chickens being permitted in the residential zoning district, citing inappropriate use in this district and concerns with compliance. Vicky Pasch, S 10 West 3`d Street, stated support to chickens being permitted in the residential district, stating that she currently has chickens at another property and many of the concerns expressed would not occur with the current limitations in the proposed ordinance. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:SS p.m. Second Reading/Ordinanee Amendment #2009-08-Keeping of Chickens Councihnember Alongi stated support with the request for chickens in the PI District, which would allow the LeDuc Mansion to have them as part of an historical interpretation on the property. Alongi stated that he does not support chickens in the residential district, citing concerns with future requests for other farm animals and other long term maintenance and compliance issues. Councihnember Elling Schultz stated that she is not supportive of chickens in residential districts. She stated support for the request in the PI district. Councihnember Balsanek stated that he does not support chickens in the residential district. Balsanek expressed some concerns about permitting them in the PI district, citing a desire to have along-term proposal by the LeDuc Mansion for what type of other animal requests they may be requesting in the future. Councihnember Slavik stated that he would be supportive of chickens in the PI district to see how it will work. Slavik stated that LeDuc provided good information on their intentions with the site. Councihnember Nelson requested some information about notification, and some other procedural questions. Councihnember Hollenbeck stated support for chickens being permitted in the PI district, but not the residential district. Mayor Hicks stated that he would not support a request for chickens in the residential district. Hicks stated support for the ordinance amendment applying to the PI district to allow the LeDuc to be able to expand its educational initiatives. Moved by Councihnember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to reject the ordinance amendment as proposed. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Moved by Councihnember Alongi, seconded by Couneihnember Elling Schultz to direct staff to redraft the ordinance amendment to permit chickens only within the PI zoning district. Moved by Councihnember Balsanek to amend the motion to direct staff to look at all forms of farm livestock as part of their review. The motion was withdrawn. 6 Ayes; Nays, one. Councihnember Balsanek voting against. Accept Quotes - 2009 Parks and Public Works Departments Joint Purchase of Replacement Tanker/Flusher Truck Moved by Councihnember Slavik, seconded by Councihnember Hollenbeck to approve the quote as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Adopt Change Order Policy for 2009 Industrial Park Street and Utility Reconstruction Project Moved by Counciimember Elling Schultz, seconded by Councihnember Slavik to approve the policy amendment as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. New Business Councilmember Nelson requested that staff look into whether the Sunny Acres Trail could be completed in 2009 and report back at the August 17 Council meeting. Announcements • EDRA will hold a workshop on Thursday, August b from 1-4 p.m. at City Hall. • Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, August 6 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall Announcements • EDRA will hold a workshop on Thursday, August 6 from i-4 p.m. at City Hall. • Finance Committee will meet on Thursday, August b at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall • Councilmember Hollenbeck provided an update on the Red Rock Corridor project and advised that a presentation will likely occur at the August 17 Council meeting. The next committee meeting is August 27, 2009. • Mayor Hicks created an ad hoc Red Rock/Transportation Committee of the Council. Councihnember Hollenbeck will chair, and Elting Schultz and Alongi will also serve. • Tuesday, August 4 is Nite to Unite (National Night Out) • The VFW was thanked for their donation of a flag. Adjournment Moved by Councihnember Alongi, Seconded by Councihnember Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 p.m. l ~ % ~~~. Paul J. Hic s Mayor Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk