Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-04 Hastings, Minnesota May 3. 2004 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday May 3, 2004 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th, Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Mike Werner, City Councilmembers Hicks, Moratzka, Riveness, Schultz, and Yandrasits Members Absent: Councilmember Hazlet Staff Members Present: City Administrator David Osberg; Administrative AssistanUCity Clerk Melanie Mesko Lee; City Attorney Shawn Moynihan; Planning Director John Hinzman; Planning Director Tom Montgomery; HRA Director John Grossman Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 2004. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Council Items to be Considered Mayor Werner noted that Consent Item 12: Approve Development Agreement-Schoolhouse Square 3rd Addition and Planning Item 3: Discuss Parkland Dedication Fees, have been requested to be pulled from the agenda. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to remove the above items from the agenda as requested. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Consent Agenda Moved by Council member Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills As Audited 2. Resolution-Approve Massage Therapy License 3. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License-American Legion Club Post #47 4. Approve Personnel Policy Section 4.35-Respectful Workplace Policy 5. Approve ICMA-RC Retiree Health Savings Plan Implementation for Non-Union Employees Resolution-Revoke Special Use Permit #2003-23: Jiffy Gas Station, 1501 Vermillion Street (Abdifatah Ali) Authorize Use of Featherstone Ponding Basin for Grand Excursion Event Balloon Launch-July 2 and July 3, 2004 Approve Land Subsidy AgreemenUProperty Sale-Eischen Cabinets: Lot 3, Block 1, Hastings Industrial Park No.6 Proclamation-Youth Week 6. 7. 8. 9. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 3, 2004 Page2of4 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 2004 Budget Adjustments Resolution-Discontinue LMCIT Sewer Back-up Coverage Approve Development Agreement-Schoolhouse Square 3rd Addition Approve Final Pay Estimate of $10,730.25 to Alpha Video and Audio, Inc. Approval of 2004/2005 49'ers Union Labor Agreement Award Contract to NewMech Companies Inc.-Refrigeration System at Civic Arena Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Rivenessto award the contract in the amount of $264,400. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Award Contract for Project 2004-1: Westwood Area Street and Utility Improvements Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Council member Schultz to award the contract to Three Rivers in the amount of $2,165,738.25. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Award Contract for Project 2004-2: East 31st Street and Utility Improvements Moved by Council member Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to award the contract to A-1 Excavating in the amount of $994,901.25. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing-On-Sale Liquor License Fee Increase Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Administrative AssistanUCity Clerk Mesko Lee stated that 30 days notification of the proposed fee increase has been provided to all licensees, as provided by law. No one has contacted the City with comments on the proposed fee increases. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Resolution-On-Sale Liquor License Fee Increase Councilmember Moratzka clarified that all licensees have been notified and no comments have been received. Mesko Lee stated that all licensees were sent a packet of information, informing them of the request before Council to increase fees and that no mailings had been returned and no comments have been received. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Council member Yandrasits to approve the resolution as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing-City Code Amendment #2004-02: Home Occupation Ordinance Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman stated that the proposed changes create a two- tiered licensing approach, depending on the neighborhood impact of the home Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 3, 2004 Page30f4 occupation. The planning commission recommended approval of the ordinance amendment on a 5-2 vote at its April 12, 2004 meeting. Mary Anderson, 1501 4th Street East, requested consideration of a grandfather clause that would allow current uses to remain. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7: 1 0 p.m. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment-City Code Amendment #2004-02: Home Occupation Ordinance Hinzman stated that the ordinance amendment as written allows 90 days for home occupations to come into compliance with the new regulations. He also stated that home occupations are still permitted, but the intent is for them to be incidental and subordinate to the nature of the neighborhood. Mayor Werner questioned how many current home occupations would be in violation of the proposed amendments. Hinzman estimated 40 home occupations. Councilmember Yandrasits questioned whether a variance process was available. Hinzman stated that is not proposed in the current amendment. City Attorney Moynihan stated that should the Council desire a variance process, it should be clearly defined in the Code. Councilmember Schultz suggested lengthening the compliance timeline up to one year. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the ordinance amendment as presented, with an amendment to allow up to one year for current home occupations to come into compliance with the new regulations. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to reconsider the vote. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Councilmember Hicks stated that he would like the code amended to include a standard which outlines a maximum percentage of the home that can be used for a home occupation. Councilmember Schultz questioned the parking regulations. Councilmember Moratzka questioned whether a garage is considered an accessory or part of the dwelling unit and how it falls under the regulations. Mayor Werner stated that with so many remaining questions on the proposed ordinance, it may be appropriate for the Planning Committee of the Council to further review the changes. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to table the issue and refer to the Planning Committee for further discussion. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Variance #2004-18: Sideyard Setback at 2112 Pine Street (Matthew Freiermuth) Moved by Council member Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the variance as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 3, 2004 Page4of4 Market Study Presentation-GVA Marquette: Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment John Grossman stated that the market study has been completed and Steve Sherf of GVA Marquette would provide some information on the study. Mr. Sheff stated that hotel/restauranUbanquet facility development would likely result in a financial shortfall. The economics of the project did not include land acquisition costs. Mr. Sherf recommended other options to enhance the downtown area. Jessica Cook of Ehlers Associates stated that the next step in the process is for the report to be presented to the downtown redevelopment committee and at a public informational meeting. Sherman Associates must also begin to prepare draft redevelopment plans, using the information from the market study report, the open house, and the downtown business meeting. A copy of the report is available for public viewing at City Hall and the library Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to accept the report and forward the report to the downtown redevelopment committee. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Precinct Boundary Line Adjustments Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the resolution as presented with new precinct boundary lines for Precinct 1, Wards 2 and 3. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Comments from the Audience Tom Schmitz and Ret. Col. Tom Nesbitt requested Council consideration of establishing a policy where streets are named in honor of Hastings natives who have been killed in the line of combat. This item was referred to the Planning Committee for further discussion. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. ~ ATTEST / iJL (c:4-<.-cvl,U &.~! ~ City Clerk Mayor