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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-10Hastings, Minnesota City Council Mffiutes Jifly 19, 2010 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, July 19, 2 010 at 7: 0 o PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4 1h Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Co n ilrnernbcrs Balsanek, Alongi, Hollcnb ck, and Slavi Members Absent: City Councihnembers Nelson and Schultz Staff Present; City Administrator Dave Gsbrg City Attorney Dan Fl egcl Assistant City Administrator Melanie leslo Lee Community Development Director John Hin man Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein Finance Director Char Stark Building Official Torn Bakken Approval o l utes Mayor Hick asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on July 6, 20 10. Hering none, the minutes were approved as presented. Presentation—Youth Recycling Program Waste Management presented a quarterly recycling rebate to the City; they also congratulated the Good Neighbor 4H Group for raising $647 the last quarter. The next group will be the Hastings I rarna Club. Consent Agenda Moved by Councihnernber Alongi, seconded by Councilmernber Slavil to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. eoltion Approve 2010 Primary Election Judges & wages 3. Resolution—Approve enewal of Pawn License at Old Mill Pawn at New Location (2324 vermillion St. 4. Pay Est. #1, 2010 Infrastructure Improvements, Hardrives, $181,110.80 5 . Pay Est. #8, Industrial Park Area Improvements, lW Asphalt, $7,603.80 6. Change Order #5 for 2009 Industrial Parr Area Improvement 7. Resolution—Final Payment 2010 Seal oat Program 8. Park Hour variance request— Alcoholics Anonymous 9. Resolution—Hastings Hockey Boosters Tran'ling Facility City of Hastings .duly 1, 2010 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 10. Park variance Request—Jessie Kubat 11. Approval of Vehicle Lease Agreement for Chief Vehicle 12. Resolution Accept Donation for Hastings Police Service Dog K- Program 13. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAQ Task Force Multi - Agency Agreement Public Hearing Modification of Redevelopment Plan/Establishment of TIT District No. 5—Napa Hinman introduced the item. Jessica Cook and Jonathon North from Ehlers Associates outlined the proposed project information and explained how TIF is structured. Mayor Hick opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7 :17 p.m. Resolution—Adopt Modification to Redevelopment Plan/Establish TIF District No. 5—Napa Councilrnernber Alongi asked if there were other sites eligible for TIF that would be coning forward. Hinman stated that previous TIF districts had been limited to downtown and the industrial park. There are no other requests at this time; if a request is made, it would be evaluated independently. Other assistance, including grant dollars, have been used in previous redevelopment sites to assist a developer. The proposed site has a number of challenges, including non - buildable soil, engineering standards which have changed since the site was originally developed, and proposed safety improvements to the site's accessibility. Moved by Councilrnember Alon i, seconded by Councilmernber Hollenbeck to approve the resolution as presented. Moved by Co ncilmember Al ngi, seconded by Couneilm rnber Balsanek to amend the resolution to include the Treasons that this project is uniquely qualified as a TIF district. Those reasons include non- buildable soil, engineering standards which have changed since the site was originally developed, and proposed safety improvements to the site's accessibility. Ayes; Mays, none. On the motion as amended: 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Public Hearing Monument Sign ordinance Hin man introduced the item. Mayor Hick opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. Steve L inn spore in favor of the proposed ordinance amendment. Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:51 p.. Second Reading /ordinance Adoption—Monument Sign Ordinance Moved by Councilmernber Sl vi , seconded by Councilmember Al ngi to approve the Planning Committee's recommendation on the ordinance amendment to allow for three foot base for monument signs. Ayes; nays, none. City of Hastings July 19, 2010 City Council Minutes Page 3 of Public Hearing ordinance Amendment Relating to Building Per rrit Surcharge Fees & Construction Regulations Bakken introduced the item. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:52 p.m. Second Reading/Ordinance Adoption ordinance Amendment Relating to Building Permit Surcharge Fees & Construction Regulations Moved by Councilinember Slavi , seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. Ages; Nays, none. Second Reading /ordinance Amendment Fence ordinance Moved by Councihnember Alongi, seconded by Couneihnember Slavik to end the ordinance amendment process. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to adopt those suggested changes as policy. Ayes; Nays, Saone. First Reading/Order Public Rearing ordinance Amendment: Garden Centers 'temporary outdoor Merchandising ing Hin man introduced the item and stated that there are conflicting recommendations and staff is seeking Council direction. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the first reading and order the public hean*ng for an amendment to the Garden Center limit from 90 to 1 20 days. Ayes; lays, none. Request for Waiver of Lawn lowing Services Provided by the Code Enforcement Department Stark introduced the item. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to deny the request for waiver. Ayes; Nays, one. Councllmern er Balsanek voting against. Comments from Audience Michelle Jacobs, president of Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City for their assistance dung the recent Rivertown Days event. The Council thanked Michelle and all those who participated in coordinating the event. Announcements The DCC Executive Committee has appointed Diane find as the temporary director of the DCC through 2010. The Bridge visual Quality 'team will meet on Wednesday, July 28 on the visual and aesthetic qualities of the new bridge. City of Hastings July 19, 2010 C ity Council Minutes Page 4 of 4 Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to adj o m the meeting at 8:17 p. A y es; Nays, none. Paul J. Hicks Mayor 4" Melanie Mesko Lc City Clerk