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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-21-00 Hastings, Minnesota August 21,2000 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, August 21, 2000 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 Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney; Lori Webster, Finance Director; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; Mart Weiland, City Planner; Kris Jenson, Associate City Planner/GIS Technician; and Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Staff Members Present: Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 2000 or the special meeting of August 15, 2000 and hearing none approved the minutes as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay All Bills As Audited 2. Resolution No. 8-3-00- Waiving Thirty-Day Waiting Peri<?d and Approval of One Day Gambling Permit for the Knights of Columbus on September 24, 2000 Resolution No. 8-4-00-Appointing the City Clerk as the City of Hastings' Data Compliance Official Resolution No. 8-5-00-2001 MnDOT Transportation Agreement Resolution No. 8-6-00-Approving Application for Transfer of Liquor License at RJ' s Tavern Approve the Transfer of Tobacco License at Liquor Locker Resolution No. 8- 7-00-HY AA Grant Application: Soccer Fields at Wallin Park Resolution No. 8-8-00-Final Pay Estimate-2000 Sealcoat Program-$49,145.71 Pay Estimate, RKI, 2000 Improvement Program 2000 Budget Adjustments Staff Training NRRC Appointments-Mike Brown & Harold Christenson Senior Center Parking Planning Commission Appointment-Barb Hollenbeck Resolution No. 8-9-00-Dec1are Excess Property-Awning Renewal of Amusement Device Licenses r- 3. ~. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. , ~ ~. Pa e 2 of 6 Resolution No. 8-10-00-Awarding Contract for the Purchase of Two Small Transit Vehicles Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve Resolution No. 8-10-00 as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution No. 8-11-00-Award sale of $3,380,000 G.O. Improvement Bonds, Series 2000A Sue Hartman of Springsted was present to recommend approval of Resolution No. 8-11-00: Sale of the G.O. Improvement Bonds, at an interest rate of 4.79%. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve Resolution No. 8-11-00 awarding the sale of $3,380,000 General Improvement Bonds. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing-Guardian Angels Rezoning and Site Plan City Planner Weiland stated that Sherman & Associates, the Developer for this project, has reduced the number of townhomes proposed from 12 to 10. Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:14 p.m. Rick Harrington of 521 Tyler Street stated that he is not opposed to the project but, would like to see different building styles in the development. Terry Lares at 410 E. 6th Street questioned the need for this property to be rezoned for this project. He stated that he was concerned with the City of Hastings losing it's small town feel with this type of developments. City Planner Matt Weiland stated that this project is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan that was adopted by the Council which states that certain properties will be guided as higher densities rather than the City expanding outside its current boarders. Michelle Harrington of 521 Tyler Street stated she was concerned with the density proposed for this project and questioned how the project would be financed. Loren Brueggemann stated that the project is financed through MHSA. Kathy O'Brien of 222 E. 5th Street stated concerns about proposed sewer, water and street improvements and the impact it may have on her trees. O'Brien also stated that she did not feel that there were enough jobs within walking distance for that aspect to be used as a selling point for this project. Ms. O'Brien also stated that she was concerned that the crime rates in the neighborhood will . increase. Leni Hagen of 303 E. 5th Street stated she was concerned with the density and the lack of green space in the project. Carol Novak of 1440 18th Court stated she felt that this was a good project for the City and she supported it. Debbie Handelson of 517 W. 5th Street stated that she felt this was a good project and that she felt that the height of the buildings proposed are appropriate for this neighborhood and that the idea of shared parking is also appropriate. Mike Harp of 503 Ramsey Street said that he was concerned with the density and that he felt maybe the Comprehensive Plan is wrong to guide this property as higher density. He also questioned any future use for the Middle School which is up for sale and whether that would be high density. ,'- ~ ,"-'" Mimúes of ~ular City Counci~ of Au~ 21. 2000 Pa2e 3 of 6 City Planner Matt Weiland stated that the school property is guided for 4 to 8 units per acre, which is consistent with the current neighborhood density. Joe Vonley of 420 E. 6th Street stated that she did not agree the project and felt there is not enough parks or green space, there are not enough jobs downtown to justify the project. Pat Handleson of 517 W. 5th Street stated that he supported this project and felt that the City's current affordable housing development have been good neighbors and that he did not feel this development would be any different. Kathy Halgren of215 E. 8th Street stated concerns about an increase in crime and the density. Bob Anderson of 215 E. 8th Street questioned the safety of a womens housing shelter. Michelle Harrington of 521 Tyler Street questioned why the block has not been designated historical. Kelly Kecko of 801 Ramsey Street asked whether the project had been considered to be owner occupied. Loren Brueggemann stated that the project will be rental because the developers are trying to fill a housing need that doesn't currently exist in the City of Hastings. Karen Gebhart of 206 E. 5th Street stated that she would like to see the City focus on high value, low volume development rather than this proposal. Nick Humbert of 121 W. 9th Street stated that the former owners of the church received less money when they sold it because they felt positively about the type of development that Sherman & Associates was proposing. Jim Mortanson of 407 Tyler Street questioned whether the City could require that the materials be purchased from the City or that the workers used on this project could be hired within the City. Mayor Werner stated that this is not a City financed or City directed project and therefore the City cannot dictate those factors. Public Works Director Tom Montgomery outlined the proposed utility and street improvements presented to the Council as requested from their August 7th meeting. Montgomery stated that any and all redevelopment in this area would require a utility upgrade. Montgomery outlined three options for the Council to consider: 1.) Replace the utilities and patch the streets with no assessments to surrounding property owners; 2.) Replace the utilities, reconstruct the streets and assess according to current City policy; or 3.) Replace the utilities, reconstruct the streets and assess according to a new redevelopment assessment policy that would result in abutting property owners being assessed for half of the assessments they would have been assessed had not redevelopment accelerated the time frame for the street construction. Hearing no further public comments the public hearing was closed at 8:51 p.m. Guardian Angels Redevelopment Block-2nd Reading Rezoning Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the 2nd Reading for the Rezoning of Guardian Angels Redevelopment Block. 6 Ayes; Nays, Johnson. Pa e 4 of 6 /,- Guardian Angels Redevelopment Block-Site Plan Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to remove this item from the table. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the new site plan as proposed by Guardian Angels, which would have 10 townhome units rather than 12 townhome units. Moved by Mayor Werner, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to amend the motion for the City to pay water, sewer and for the patching of the streets in this development with the condition that if residents want an entire new street they can petition for the project improvements and be assessed for half of the assessments due to the fact that these improvements are being made at an accelerated rate due to the proposed development. 7 Ayes; Nays, None on the issue of the site plan to be approved with the amendment. 5 Ayes; Nays, Councilmembers Riveness & Johnson Council Adjourned for a Five Minutes Recess The meeting reconvened at 9:35 p.m. ,-- Authorization to Contract Property Survey Montgomery requested authorization to contract for property surveys and begin the process to declare excess two properties that are no longer needed by the Utilities Department. Site No.1 is abutting General Sieben Drive north of 15th Street by the well site; Site No.2 is the site of the 23rd Street water tower. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to authorize the contract of a property survey. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Hastings Marketplace Rezoning (C-4 to R-4) Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the 1 st Reading and order a public hearing for September 5,2000 Council meeting for the rezoning of the Hastings Marketplace property. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Industrial Park Rezoning (Park Place) Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to set a public hearing for September 5, 2000 meeting for the Industrial Park Rezoning. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ,-- / Special Use Permit-Park Place Industrial Park Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve this special use permit for Park Place Storage with the condition added that regular checks will be conducted to insure that usage is in compliance with the requirements of the permit. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. .. . Pa e 5 of 6 r--- Roof Sign-1st National Bank (Historic Downtown Directional Sign) Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the roof sign as proposed. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Zoning Code Amendment-Temporary Car Sales Administrator Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to table this item to the Planning Committee of the Council for a recommendation. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Request for TRAC service outside the Hastings City Limits Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to deny the request for TRAC service outside the City limits. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Retirement Request- Twyla Geiken Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the request by TRAC Driver Twyla Geiken to retire early outside the provisions of the 4ger's Union Contract. 5 Ayes; Nays, Councilmember Johnson & Mayor Werner /'- Comments from the Audience Tom Siebenaler of 415 Robert Drive and Dianne Comer of 407 Robert Drive stated that they are having water and drainage problems in their neighborhood and would like to know who is responsible for fixing the problem. Council assured them that City Staff would work with them for a successful resolution to this issue. Closed Door Session Lawsuit Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adjourn to the closed door session at 10: 14 p.m. to discuss the Wilbur litigation matter. The closed door session was opened at 10:15 p.m. Members Present: Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Simacek, Johnson, Hicks, Moratzka & Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney ,,--- Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to adjourn the closed door session at 10:30 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Pa e 6 of 6 ----' Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the settlement proposed by the LMCIT. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to adjourn the meeting at 10:31 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ATTEST ~~ City Clerk Mayor /- ,--