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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-00 L , Hastings,Minnesota April 17, 2000 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, April 17, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 41h 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; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner GIS Technician; Darbie Johnson, Aquatic Center Manager; Jim McGree, Civic Arena Manager; Bill Mesaros, Inspections & Code Enforcement Supervisor; John Grossman, HRA Director; Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney; 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 April 3, 2000 and hearing none approved the minutes as presented. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. 1. Pay All Bills As Audited 2. Resolution No. 4-10-2000-Establish School Speed Limit Zone-4th Street between River& Prairie Streets 3. Approve Metropolitan Council Environmental Partnership Grant Agreement 4. Approve Personnel Policy-Travel Expenses 5. Approve Personnel Policy-Probationary Period 6. Approve Personnel Policy-Insurance Continuation 7. Resolution No. 4-11-2000-Community Roadside Enhancement Partnership Program 8. Resolution No. 4-12-2000-Setting Annual Tobacco License Fee 9. Resolution No. 4-13-2000-Approving Application for Transfer of Liquor License at the County Pub (formerly McCabe's Pub) ,--- 10. Resolution No. 4-14-2000-Approving HRA Revenue Bond for Arbor Oaks 11. Resolution No. 4-15-2000-Declare Excess Property-Aquatic Center Vacuum i-- Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on April 17,2000 Page 2 of 4 Arena Roof Project 2000 Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to award contract to Interstate Roofing & WPT, Inc., to replace the roof on the east rink of the Civic Arena at a low bid of$649,750.00. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Water Tower Painting Design Public Works Director Tom Montgomery stated that staff had been requested to reconsider the lettering on the water tower on the west end of town. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to amend the previous motion for the water tower painting from the April 3rd Council meeting. 6 Ayes;Nays, Johnson Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the lettering of "Historic Hastings, Home of the Raiders"for the watertower. 6 Ayes;Nays, Johnson Vermillion River Watershed Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement Proposal Public Works Director Tom Montgomery stated that the VRWMO Subcommittee is recommending two changes to the Joint Powers Agreement: One, that the annual community appropriation be capped at $200,000; and Two, that an additional township board member and an additional large city board member be added to the VRWMO Board. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the funding mechanisms and the appropriation cap in the board membership as requested by the VRWMO Subcommittee. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Staff was requested to forward feedback to the subcommittee that the JPA have language added to the agreement allowing for Council review and approval prior to any budgetary changes and staff was also instructed to send a letter to the legislature recommending that the statute be changed to allow City Staff to serve on Water Management Organization Boards. Resolution-No Parking on Barker Street South of 3rd Street Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to table this item to the May 1St Council meeting because not all of the residents were properly notified. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on April 17,2000 Page 3 of 4 Spring Clean-Up Proposal Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the bid by Waste Management and the inventory item fees for the April 29 Spring Clean Up as presented by staff. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Arbor Oaks Preliminary/Final Plat Associate Planner Kris Jenson stated that the Planning Commission is recommending approval of the Arbor Oaks preliminary and final plats from their April 10th Planning Commission meeting with the conditions listed in the Planners report of April 12, 2000. Mayor Werner offered a friendly amendment to the conditions of the project, instructing staff to reevaluate the level of notification and participation of the Council and the public during development projects. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the Arbor Oaks preliminary and final plats as recommended by staff and the Planning Commission and with Mayor Werner's friendly amendment. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Staff was directed to reevaluate the participation and notification of both Council and the public in development projects and to come back to the Council with proposed changes to the process. First Reading and Schedule a Public Hearing-Zoning Code Amendments Associate Planner Kris Jenson stated that this code amendment is in response to requests by garden centers. Current code limits these events of temporary outdoor merchandising in commercial districts to sixty days a year. Both staff and the Planning Commission are recommending an amendment to the code to allow for garden centers, under special provisions, to operate for a maximum period of 120 days a year. The Council had discussions regarding the length of the zoning code amendments. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the First Reading and order the public hearing for May 1, 2000. Roll call vote was taken 5 Ayes;Nays, 2 (Councilmembers Simacek& Moratzka voting against). Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to consider an amendment for a total of ninety days for garden centers, not to be permitted past June 30th. Roll call vote was taken 5 Ayes; Nays, 2 (Councilmembers Simacek & Moratzka voting against). Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on April 17,2000 Page 4 of 4 Aquatic Center Usage by HAST Program Don& Cathy Keller were present to talk about HAST's use of the Aquatic Center facility. The Council Parks & Recreation Committee will meet with HAST on May 1, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. to try to coordinate a schedule for use of the Aquatic Center pool. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. -•---�._ ATTEST 00 Mayor Cit Clerk