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Home My WebLink About08-17-98 Hastings, Minnesota August 17, 1998 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, August 17, 1998 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; Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director; Lori Webster, Finance Director; Joyce P. Hottinger, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked whether there were corrections or additions to the regular meeting of August 3, 1998 and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Pay All Bills as Audited 2. Certification ofFTA Drug Testing Forms-TRAC 3. Amusement Device Licenses-1998/1999 Renewal 4. Appoint Election Judges for 1998 Primary/General Election 5. Resolution No. 8-4-98 & Resolution No. 8-5-98-TRAC-MNDoT/MetCouncil 1999 Preliminary Budget and Management Plan Authorization to Solicit Request for Proposals for Audit Services for the City Financial Audit and the Fire Relief Audit Budget Adjustment - 1998 NSP Power Lines - Outdoor Pool Accept Resignation for Assistant Building Inspector 1998 Street & Utility Improvements-Payment Request No.3, Richard Knutson, Inc.- $718,605.51 11. COPS Grant 7 Ayes, Nays, None. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Public Hearing: Ordinance Amending City Charter Chapter V Taxation and Finance Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed Ordinance Amendment. Mayor Werner asked if there were any public comments on the issue, and hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7 :02 p.m. HaIDnl:S Ci!L.Counci~egular Meeting of August 17, 1998 Page 2 of 4 Ordinance No. 437-2nd/Final Reading-An Ordinance Amending City Charter Chapter V Taxation and Finance Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 437, an Ordinance Amending City Charter Chapter V Taxation and Finance. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Variance Request-117 Adam Street-Yard Setback for Swimming Pool Community Development Director Mike Wozniak introduced the item. Councilmember Moratzka inquired if Staff has received any objection from neighbors on the variance request. Community Development Director Mike Wozniak indicated neighbors showed no objection to the request. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve a 5- foot front yard setback variance based on the findings that the applicant, David and Phyllis Dreis, have satisfied the variance criteria as follows: A. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. The literal interpretation of the City Code would deprive the applicants of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of Chapter 10. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from actions of the applicant. That granting a variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by Chapter 10 to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. NO non- conforming use of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings in the same district, and no permitted or nonconforming use of lands, or buildings in other districts shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. B. C. D. Resolution No. 8-6-98-Regina Memorial3rd Addition-Preliminary/Final Plat Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve Resolution No. 8-6-98 approving the Regina Memorial 3rd Addition Preliminary Plat and Final Plat. 6 Ayes; Nays, None Councilmember Moratzka abstained from the vote. Concept Site Plan-Regina Medical Office Expansion Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the concept plan for the Regina Medical Office Expansion subject to the following condition: 1. Submission of a final site plan is required for final approval and will be based on this plan. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Councilmember Moratzka abstained from the vote. Council Minutes for Re ular Meetin of Au ust 17 1998 Pa e 3 of 4 Site Plan-Residential Care Facility-1306 Lincoln Lane/Ruth Homes, Inc. Community Development Director Mike Wozniak introduced the item. Jane Hausman of Ruth Homes, Inc., clarified she anticipates no more than four staff people on site, and eleven parking spaces have been provided in the site plan. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the site plan of Ruth Homes, Inc., to expand its facility situated at 1306 Lincoln Lane from 3,952 square feet to 9,398 square feet, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all existing plant materials impacted by the construction be moved or replaced subject to approval of Community Development Division staff; That approval shall be subject to any utility modifications as may be determined necessary by the Public Works Director, prior to building permit issuance; That the applicant provide site grading information as may be deemed necessary by the Building Official prior to building permit issuance; That pursuant to City Code Section 10.27, Subd. 3, before any occupancy permit shall be issued, the applicant shall provide the city with a performance bond, cash escrow, letter of credit or other form of security, approved by the City, in the amount of 125% of the estimated cost of any uncompleted improvement. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 2. 3. 4. Prioritization for Fund-Raising for Outdoor Pool Amenities Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to authorize the Park & Recreation Director Marty McNamara to contact consultants to add the additional features to the outdoor swimming pool: 1. Drop Slide 2. Electrical Wiring and bases for the poles and fixtures to light the pool. The poles and fixtures would be added when funds become available. $26.000.00 TOTAL $58,870.00 Mayor Werner commended the Swimming Pool Committee for their success in fundraising, and encouraged the Committee to focus on landscaping in order for the project to meet the City's minimum standards. Councilmember Moratzka stated landscaping would be addressed in the future with the Pool Subcommittee. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. $32,870.00 Resolution No. 8-7-98 Tax Exempt Bond Policy-Regina Medical Complex Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve Resolution No. 8-7-98 regarding the issuance of Tax Exempt Revenue Bonds on behalf of Regina Medical Complex. Councilmember Yandrasits directed Staff to account for time during this process in order to assess appropriate fees for future issuance of Tax Exempt Revenue Bonds. Council vote on the motion: 7 Ayes; Nays, None. HWings CliLCounci~egular Meeting of August 17. 1998 Page 4 of 4 Audience Comments There were no comments from the audience. Reports City Administrator Dave Osberg announced the Special Council Meeting and Public Hearing on Monday, August 24, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. and indicated on November 15th an Open House for the new ice sheet will be scheduled. Councilmember Moratzka stated she had attended an Association of Minnesota Municipality Board meeting on August 13th, which had discussed legislative policy issues especially related to TIF Districts. Councilmember Moratzka stated Council may want to review the proposed legislative TIF District Policies in the future. Adj ournment Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adjourn the regular City Council meeting at 7 :29 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. t\..- L ~ -~ Mayor ATTEST ~~ /! ><hh4/7~ City Cler