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Home My WebLink About08-07-00 ~ ' '. ~ ...-.. , Hastings, Minnesota August 7, 2000 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, August 7,2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th S1. E., 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; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; John Grossman, HRA Director; 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 July 24, 2000 and hearing none approved the minutes as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None r Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to move the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None I. Pay All Bills As Audited 2. Authorize Advertisement for Bids-Outdoor Hockey Rink Civic Arena 3. Resolution No. 8-2-00-Appointing Election Judges for 2000 Primary Election 4. Resolution No. 8-1-00-Setting 2000 Election Judge Salaries 5. Set Special Council Meeting for Thursday, September 14,2000 to Canvass 2000 Primary Election Results Approve Liquor License for Oliver's Grove Pizza & Pasta, 1223 Vermillion Street Repair of Street Lights in Industrial Park Amendment to Miller Electric Development Agreement 6. 7. 8. -- , Planning Committee Recommendation-General Sieben Drive Extension Public Works Director Tom Montgomery stated that the Planning Committee of the City Council is recommending studies to determine the best alignment for General Sieben Drive extension. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve additional studies for a total cost of $25,000 for the General Sieben Drive extension. 7 Ayes; Nays, None . . MimItes of ~lar City Coun~ of A~ 7. 2000 P~e 2 of 4 Minor Subdivision-295 Crestview Drive City Planner Matt Weiland stated that the Council tabled this item at it's July 24th meeting and directed Staff to do further research. Weiland stated that the property is zoned R - 3 PRD. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to remove the item from the table. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Mayor Werner, to approve the Minor Subdivision at 295 Crestview Drive. Roll Call Vote was taken 6 Ayes; Nays, Simacek ,,-.- EA W Record of Decision-Barton Sand and Gravel City Planner Weiland stated that Barton Sand and Gravel submitted a discretionary EA W to request the City Staff to clarify their existing and future mining operations in the City of Hastings and the adjoining township. Weiland stated that based on the information developed during the preparation of the EA Wand the correspondence received during the EA W comment period, it would appear that the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement is not warranted. Weiland also stated that Staff is requesting approval of the attached record of decision and resolution determining a negative declaration on the need for an EIS to be completed for the new Barton Sand and Gravel Pit. . Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to determine a negative declaration on the need for an EIS for Barton Sand and Gravel. 7 Ayes; Nays, None 1 st Reading/Order Public Hearing-Guardian Angels Block Rezone City Planner Matt Weiland stated that Council is requested to have the 1 s1 reading and order the public hearing for the rezone of Guardian Angels Block R2 to R4 PRD. Weiland stated that while this property is currently guided as U3, the new Comprehensive Plan as adopted by the Council is for mixed use development which is consistent with the request being proposed by the Guardian Angels. The Planning Commission at it's July 31 s1 meeting recommended approval of the rezone. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the 1 s1 reading of an ordinance rezoning the property to R4 PRD Medium High Density Residence Planned Residential Development and order a public hearing for August 21,2000. 7 Ayes; Nays, None ,,-. Site Plan-Guardian Angels Block Redevelopment City Planner Matt Weiland stated that developers Sherman & Associates have requested site plan approval for a mixed use redevelopment project of the Guardian Angels Block. The project will be a mixture of redevelopment and historic preservation of an existing historic church, rectory and three story school building as well as new construction of affordable rental townhomes. Loren Brueggemann, Vice President of Development for Sherman & Associates, was present to respond to questions; as was Joelene Evenson, Director of Violence Prevention & Intervention Services for Community Action Council. Evenson read a letter from Inver Grove Heights Lieutenant Kleckner in regards to the proposed development. Kleckner addressed the Robert B. Lewis house and stated that the concerns that the community had prior to the Lewis house locating in Inver ,.-. ..-" ~ . " Pa e 3 of 4 Grove Heights were not realized. Brueggemann stated that there are six townhomes that will be at market rate, while the other town homes will be affordable housing. Brueggemann also stated that all tenants are subject to credit and background checks and that Sherman Associates received a 99% management rating for their properties reviewed by HUD. Mayor Werner asked about the proposed street improvements in conjunction with this project; if this project was not to go in, when would 4th, 5th & Sibley Streets be redone as per the City's plan? City Engineer Tom Montgomery stated that the City is estimating that those roads would be improved within the next 5 to 10 years, but that sanitary and water services would need to be upgraded for this project. Montgomery stated that any redevelopment would allow the City to improve the water and sewer system as there is a concern about water service availability. He recommended that street, water and sanitary improvements be done all at one time to save money. Mayor Werner expressed concern that the residences surrounding the project would be bearing the cost of the improvements prior to the normal improvement schedule, due to this project. Staff was directed to work on an estimate of cost to provide new sewer, sanitary, and streets. Staff is also directed to determine the cost to the City of patching the streets now and the replacement of the roads in a few years. Councilmember Johnson expressed concern at the parking spaces, stating that the revised plan presented fulfills the parking requirements, but at that compact parking spaces have been increased. Councilmember Yandrasits also noted that to accommodate more parking, the softening features of the parking lot have been removed, such as additional landscaping and plantings. Councilmember Hicks stated that he felt this was as beneficial project and that the developer has accommodated all parking on-site as requested by the Council. Mike Harp, 503 Ramsey Street, stated that he feels that there are still issues out there to be resolved before to approving the site plan. He stated that he felt there is too much being proposed to be developed on this site, even if the plans are aesthetically pleasing. Moved by Councilmember Hicks to amend the conditions to remove parking as an issue, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, and a friendly amendment was offered and accepted to the motion to remove the twelve guest parking spaces, but keep the compact parking spots as proposed in the revised plan. Mayor Werner stated that he would not support voting on the site plan until he gets an answer on the road construction issues and would like to table the issue until the meeting on August 21 st Councilmember Hicks stated he had no objections to tabling the issue. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to table the issue to August 21 st Council meeting. 7 Ayes; Nays, None Comments from the Audience John Conzemius, Metropolitan Council Representative presented the Council and the City with a certification of the Livable Communities Act. Mayor Werner accepted the award from Mr. Conzemius. Unfinished Business City Administrator Osberg stated there will be a special City Council meeting on August 15, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the reports for the municipal golf course. þ - . Pa e 4 of 4 .- Mayor Werner stated that he would like to recognize those who have participated in both Rivertown Days and the National Night Out. Werner stated that the City of Hastings has met the threshold to be designated as a crime watch community. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None ATTEST~) City Clerk Mayor /- /~-