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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-15-00 - ¡' - Hastings, Minnesota May 15, 2000 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 15, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 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; Mike McMenomy, Police Chief; Mark Holmes, Assistant Fire Chief; 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 May 1, 2000 and hearing none approved the minutes as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. r- Council Items to be Considered City Administrator Osberg requested that a resolution designating a supervisor for Building Official Merlin Wilbur be added as Item #5 under City Administrator. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay All Bills As Audited 2. Approve Joint Powers Budget 2000/2001 for School District 200 3. Resolution No. 5-4-00-Supporting the Planning for the Grand Excursion 2004 4. Approval to Advertise for Victim Service Coordinator Position 5. Sprint Antenna Lease Agreement-4th S1. Water Tower r-- Hearing-Temporary Liquor License Suspension Mayor Werner opened the Hearing at 7:05 p.m. City Attorney Shawn Moynihan stated that Council has two determinations to make; One: whether an illegal sale took place as alleged at the Liquor Locker and, if so, what kind of penalty shall be imposed on the Liquor Locker for said violation. Landis Iverson, owner of the Liquor Locker was present; he stated that this was an unfortunate incident but as a local businessman for eighteen years in the City of Hastings, he requested lenience from the Council. Hearing no further comment, the hearing was closed at 7: 10 p.m. J\'Iinu~he Reeular Meetine of May 15. 2000 Paee 2 of 4 --- Temporary Liquor License Suspension Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to impose a two-day suspension on the Liquor Locker from selling alcoholic beverages. The dates to be Monday, May 22od and Tuesday, May 23, 2000. Staff was also directed to research the possibility of establishing a standardized penalty progression for liquor license violations. 6 Ayes; Nays, Councilmember Johnson voting against. Public Hearing-Proposed Ordinance Delegating the City & HRA to Exercise City's Housing Powers Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. hearing no public comments the public hearing was closed at 7: 17 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the proposed ordinance delegating the City and HRA to exercise City's housing powers. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ,- Street Vacation-Portion of Bass Street Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m. City Planner Matt Weiland stated that Clarence Chapman and Elliene Swanson have submitted a petition to the City requesting the vacation of a portion of Bass Street North of 3rd Street East, which Staff is recommending approval. Hearing no further public comments the public hearing was closed at 7 :21 p.m. Resolution No. 5-5-00-Street Vacation of Portion of Bass Street Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve Resolution No. 5-5-00, Street Vacation a Portion of Bass Street. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Setback Variance-616 West 18th Street City Planner Weiland stated that Paul & Leann Peters of 616 18th Street West have requested approval of a five-foot variance to the required 20- foot rear yard setback from property lines to add an addition to the existing home. Weiland also stated that the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of the setback variance at their May 8th Planning Commission meeting because they did not feel the request met the variance criteria. City Attorney Shawn Moynihan stated that Council needed a six out of seven vote to approve the variance, or four out of seven to deny; if the Council denies the variance, they must provide Findings of Fact supporting the denial. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to deny the request for a variance based on the Planning Commission's recommendations and Findings of Fact. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ,,-- " Minutes of t~ular Meetine of May 15. 2000 Page 3 of 4 ".--- Arbor Oaks Development Agreement Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to table this item to the June 5, 2000 City Council meeting. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. First Reading & Schedule a Public Hearing: Dangerous Dog Ordinance Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to schedule a second reading and public hearing for the June 5, 2000 City Council meeting with Staff to work on some language changes. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Fire Chief Appointment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Council member Simacek, to approve the appointment of Mark Holmes as Fire Chief effective June 1,2000. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. r- Resolution No. 5-6-00-Designating Supervisor for Building Official Merlin Wilbur Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, that, pursuant to Judge Lacey's order dated, May 8, 2000, the Hastings City Council reaffirms that William Mesaros is the designated Supervisor of Building Official Merlin Wilbur and Merlin Wilbur is hereby required to report to William Mesaros. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Comments from the Audience City Planner Matt Weiland stated that the City would be hosting an Open House from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 17th to discuss Hastings MarketPlace Development. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to adjourn opened door meeting at 7:45 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 7:48 p.m. Closed Door Session Convened Members Present: Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Simacek, Johnson, Hicks, Moratzka & Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney; Dave Osberg, City Administrator; and Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to adjourn the closed-door session at 8:09 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. .--- ,~ Mllmtes of the Reeular Meetine of May 15. 2000 Paee 4 o~ The open meeting was reconvened at 8:10 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. A TIE S T o:t¡{;k¿ ~ City Clerk Mayor ,-- .----