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Home My WebLink About09-20-04 Hastings, Minnesota September 20, 2004 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday September 20,2004 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 Council members Hazlet, Hicks, Moratzka, Riveness, Schultz, and Yandrasits Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg; Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Melanie Mesko Lee; City Attorney Shawn Moynihan; Planning Director John Hinzman; Interim Finance Director Charlene Stark Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of September 7, 2004. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Council member Schultz requested that the Police Department provide increased patrols on Martin Lane for speed patrol. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills As Audited 2. Handicap Warning Sign Request-Martin Lane 3. Interim Building Official Designation 4. SEAS Marathon Route 5. Budget Adjustments, Closing Funds, and Transfers 6. Order Public Hearing-Vacation of Alley #2004-53: 2nd Street west of Bailly Street (Hastings HRA) 7. Omit 8. Approve Extension of Unpaid Leave of Absence 9. Order Public Hearing for Business Subsidy for Westview Packaging 10. Authorize Hiring of Consultant for Aquatic Center Coping Stone Issue 11. Approve Modified Landscape Plan-Dakota County CDA Marketplace Senior Housing 12. Pay Estimate #9-2003-2 RSO Project: Contractor's Edge ($95,490.35) 13. Pay Estimate #9-2003-2 Spiral Boulevard & 31st Street: Ryan Contracting ($1,781.25) 14. Pay Estimate #3-2004-1 Westwood Project: 3 Rivers Construction ($540,787.88) 15. Pay Estimate #2-2004-2 31st Street Project: A-1 Excavating ($312,682.35) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 20, 2004 Page 2 of 3 16. Pay Estimate #2-2004-3 Vermillion River Trail Underpass: Mattison Contractors ($92,661.12) 17. Pay Estimate #2-2004-4 10th Street & Highway 61 Project: Ace Blacktop ($144,432.81) Resolutions-Award of Bond Sale Interim Finance Director Charlene Stark stated that the City has received a bond rating increase. She stated that the Council should be commended for their sound financial policies, which helped with the upgrade being awarded. Bob Thistle of Springsted recommended awarding the sale of $5,055,00 GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2004B to Griffin, Kubik, Stephens, and Thompson, Inc. for a true interest rate of 3.2985%. Thistle recommended awarding the sale of $315,000 Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2004C to United Bankers' Bank for a true interest rate of 2.8551 %. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to award the sale of $5,055,00 GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2004B to Griffin, Kubik, Stephens, and Thompson, Inc. as recommended. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to award awarding the sale of $315,000 Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2004C to United Bankers' Bank as recommended. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copies of resolution on file. Flint Hills Advisory Committee Gary Stevens invited residents to volunteer to be a part of the Flint Hills Advisory Committee, which works with Flint Hills Refinery and surrounding community on quality of life issues as they relate to the refinery. More information is available at Hastings City Hall. Resolution-Variance #2004-48: expansion of a Non-Conforming Use at 2121 Glendale Road (Tom Rezac) Moved by Council member Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the resolution as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Special Use Permit #2004-50: Neighborhood Commercial in an R-2 District (Mortgage Office) at 601 Vermillion Street (Jeri Palmer) There was discussion over review of the use, and property use tracking. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Council member Yandrasits to approve the Special Use Permit as presented 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 20, 2004 Page 3 of 3 Resolution-Site Plan Review #2004-49: Bank/Office & Day Care Facility at 15xx South Frontage Road (Amcon Construction) There was discussion over the east elevation of the bank building and the view on the library as well as the proposed parking. Moved by Council member Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the Site Plan as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Comments from the Audience Tom Cain, 1981 Oak Street, questioned the stoppage of work on the street reconstruction project on Oak Street. He stated concern with asbestos that had been found in the pipes that were being removed. Acting Mayor Hicks stated that the City is working with the contractor, Department of Health and MPCA to find a resolution to remove the asbestos in a safe manner, and that reconstruction has been delayed because of that. He stated that City staff will be conducting a meeting with the contractor on September 21 and that the residents would be provided a recap of the meeting and any proposed resolution. Mike St. John, address not given, requested that the Council approve ordinances preventing racism. Dan Born, 1970 Oak Street, questioned why asbestos was only found on Oak Street and stated that the City should have known about this issue before the reconstruction project was started. Christy Mader, 716 West 19th Street, stated that she would like to be included on any communication regarding this issue, even though she does not live on Oak Street. Deb Miller, 1986 Oak Street, expressed safety concerns with the reconstruction project not progressing, including ambulance access and lighting. Jim Sadowski, 715 Oak Street, stated that it is not hard to cut asbestos; it just required specialized personnel and equipment. Mr. Reiff, 1965 Oak Street, stated frustration with the delay in the reconstruction. Dan Hicks, 1940 Oak Street, questioned his legal rights should his health be affected. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. 7 A~S' None. ATTEST ~ City Clerk