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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-04 Hastings, Minnesota August 16,2004 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday August 16, 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 Hazlet, Hicks, Moratzka, Riveness, Schultz, and Yandrasits Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: City Administrator David Osberg; Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Melanie Mesko Lee; City Attorney Shawn Moynihan; Planning Director John Hinzman; Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of August 2, 2004. Councilmember Hicks noted a correction regarding a motion and second. The correction was made and minutes were approved as amended. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills As Audited 2. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License-American Legion (September 17 & 18, 2004) 3. Resolution-Approving Wages for 2004 Election Judges 4. Resolution-Appointing Judges for 2004 Primary Election 5. Approve Unpaid Leave of Absence Extension 6. Resolution-2004/2005 Amusement Device Licenses 7. Resolution-2005 TRAC Funding 8. Adopt Resolution Ordering a Public Hearing for Proposed Modifications and Establishments of TIF Districts 9. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-City Code Amendment #2004-43 - Accessory Structures 10. Resolution-Grant Approval Extension: Final Plat #2004-11 (Schoolhouse Square 3rd Addition) 11. Approve Park Dedication-Regina Medical Addition 12. Approve Final Pay Estimate-2002 Westwood Reconstruction Project-3 Rivers Construction-$1 07, 126.58 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 162004 Page 2 of 5 13. Approve Pay Est. #2-2004-1 Westwood Reconstruction Project-3 Rivers Construction-$748,059.19 14. Approve Pay Est. #1-2004-2 31st St. Reconstruction Project-A-1 Excavating- $145,964.25 15. Approve Pay Est. #1-2004-3 Vermillion River Trail Underpass-Mattison Contractors-$113,636.90 16. Approve Pay Est. #1-2004-4 10th St. & Hwy 61 Project-Ace Blacktop- $56,904.05 17. Approve Pay Est. #11-2003-6 General Sieben Drive & Bridge Project-A-1 Excavating-$97,676.81 18. Approve Pay Est. #8-2003-2 Riverwood South Oaks Project-Contractor's Edge-$344,201.11 19. Approve Pay Est. #8-2003-3 Spiral & 31st-Ryan Contracting-$83,698.06 20. Resolutions and Recommendations for $5,055,000 GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2004B and for $315,000 GO Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2004C Award of Bid-Warming Shelter Buildings Parks & Recreation Director Bernstein stated that the bids were received July 19, 2004 and came in over budgeted amount. Staff was directed to meet with the NRRC to determine a recommended action. The NRRC has recommended that Walling Park warming shelter building be built in 2004 and Lions Park building be built in 2005. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to reject the bids and refer the issue to the Parks & Recreation Committee of the Council. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing-Vacation of Right-of-Way #2004-36: East Half of Forest Street Adjacent to 418 West 2nd Street (Lori Duong) Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman stated that the request is for the eastern 14.5 feet of Forest Street. Hinzman stated that a similar request by the property owner of 500 East 2nd Street was approved at the August 2, 2004 Council meeting. Staff recommends approval of the request. Hearing no further public comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Resolution-Vacation of Right-of-Way #2004-36: East Half of Forest Street Adjacent to 418 West 2nd Street (Lori Duong) Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the vacation of right-of-way as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 162004 Page 3 of 5 Resolution-Variance #2004-46: Frontyard Setback at 1202 Eddy Street (Tom Connell) Planning Director Hinzman stated that staff recommends approval. Moved by Council member Riveness, seconded by Council member Yandrasits to approve the variance as presented. Council member Hicks asked whether both accessory structures on the property will be removed. The applicant stated yes. Moved by Council member Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to amend the variance to include the condition that both accessory structures be removed. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Variance #2004-45: Sideyard Setback at 50114th Street West (Troy & Natasha Isadore) Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the variance as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Site Plan #2004-41: Stepping Stone Child Development Center at South Frontage Road & Westview Drive (Portfolio Design Services) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval after discussion about traffic circulation on the site and sharing parking lot accessibility with Wendy's. Councilmember Schultz stated preference that access between the lots be limited, possibly with one-way traffic restrictions. Councilmember Yandrasits stated preference for no access between the two sites. Staff was directed to work with the applicant and Wendy's to determine lot accessibility and traffic control measures to control access to the daycare site as a shortcut. Councilmember Moratzka questioned the height and material of the fence. The applicant stated a five foot black link fence which provides the appropriate height yet does not obstruct traffic sightlines. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the site plan. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Site Plan #2004-42: S&C Bank at 17xx North Frontage Road (Gold bridge Group) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the site plan. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 162004 Page 4 of 5 Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the site plan as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Second Reading-Continue/Adopt Ordinance Amendment #2004-02: Home Occupations Planning Director Hinzman stated that this item was tabled from April 2004, when the first reading was conducted. The intent of the ordinance amendment is to keep residential neighborhoods looking residential, while still allowing incidental business uses. Councilmember Riveness questioned any parking regulations. Councilmember Hicks stated that he would like to see a square footage standard included in the ordinance. He feels that the new regulations are too subjective, although better than what is currently in place. Council member Moratzka stated that the Planning Committee discussed including square footage requirements, but felt it too difficult to staff to monitor. Moved by Council member Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the ordinance as presented. Moved by Council member Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to add a friendly amendment to the code, including definition of incidental use. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of ordinance on file. Consider Directing Staff to Consider Changes to New Development Guest Parking Councilmember Riveness expressed concern that current parking regulations are not adequate. This item was referred to the Planning Committee of the Council for further discussion. Authorize Phase I of Pioneer Park Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein requested authorization to proceed with Phase I of the Pioneer Park redevelopment-installation of hickey rink with lights-at a cost of approximately $40,000. Bruce Chamberlain, Hoisington Koegler, the City's consultant, stated that the overall redevelopment of the park includes discussion of relocation of the skateboard park, although that is not part of this request. Councilmember Hicks requested that the skate park be removed from future drawings of Pioneer Park redevelopment renderings, as relocation has not been determined and Pioneer Park is a controversial location. Mayor Werner questioned why the Council is discussing the skate park element of the park redevelopment; if the NRRC has made a park redevelopment recommendation, the Council should evaluate the entire plan. Councilmember Yandrasits stated that public discussion regarding relocation of the skate park is necessary; neighborhoods should help decide park amenities. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 162004 Page 5 of 5 Councilmember Hazlet stated that the City has a process to follow for public information gathering on park amenities and should follow the process. Councilmember Riveness stated his opposition to the skate park being relocated to Pioneer Park. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Council member Riveness to authorize Phase I redevelopment as presented, with amendment that the skate park be removed from future renderings of park redevelopment. 2 Ayes; Nays, five. Councilmembers Moratzka, Schultz, Hazlet, Yandrasits and Mayor Werner voting against. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Council member Moratzka to authorize Phase I redevelopment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Riveness voting against Copy of resolution on file. High Performance Partnerships Final Report Council accepted the report as presented. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~ ATTEST ;(( Mayor City Clerk