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Home My WebLink About10-04-04 Hastings, Minnesota October 4, 2004 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday October 4,2004 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Acting Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Hazlet, Moratzka, Riveness, Schultz, and Yandrasits Members Absent: Mayor Werner Staff Members Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg; Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Melanie Mesko Lee; City Attorney Shawn Moynihan; Associate Planner/GIS Technician Kris Jenson; Public Works Director Tom Montgomery; HRA Director John Grossman; Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein Approval of Minutes Acting Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of September 20, 2004. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Council Items to be Considered City Administrator Osberg requested that acceptance of Facility Maintenance position resignation be added to the Consent Agenda. Moved by Council member Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to amend the Consent Agenda as requested. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended 6 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills As Audited 2. Schedule Special City Council Meeting to Canvass Election Results 3. Resolution-Appointing 2004 General Election Judges 4. Approve Temporary Compensatory Time Cap Limit 5. Resolution-Accept Donation from Lions Club and Budget Adjustment for Parks and Recreation Department 6. Resolution-Accept Donation from Lions Club and Budget Adjustment for Police Department Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2004 Page 2 of 5 7. Approve Development Agreement-Glendale Heights 3'd Addition (Ryan Contracting) 8. Authorize Advertisement for Industrial Park Farm Lease 9. Resolution-Declaring Amount to be Assessed and Ordering Hearing for 2003 Improvement Project Assessments: General Sieben Drive Extension, Riverwood/South Oaks, Spiral Boulevard and 31st Street Extension 10. Final Payment-Fire Department Tanker Truck 11. Accept Resignation of Facility Maintenance Position Award Contract-Park Shelter Building Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein recommended award of the contract to Red Wing Construction in the amount of $130,500 to construct a shelter building at Wallin Park. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to award the contract as recommended. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Public Hearing-Vacation of Alley #2004-53: 2nd Street West of Bailly Street (Hastings HRA) Acting Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. Associate Planner Jenson provided a brief background on the action to be considered. There were no comments from the public. Acting Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Second Reading/Resolution-Vacation of Alley #2004-53: 2nd Street West of Bailly Street (Hastings HRA) Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the resolution as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing-Sale of Industrial Park Land to Westview Packaging Acting Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. HRA Director Grossman provided a brief background on the proposed action. He stated that approval of the sale is contingent upon site plan approval. There were no comments from the public. Acting Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Resolution-Sale of Industrial Park Land to Westview Packaging Moved by Council member Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the sale as presented 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2004 Page 3 of 5 Review Proposed Assessment for Forest Street-Part of the 2004 Westwood Improvement Project Public Works Director Montgomery requested that the Operations Committee consider whether a reduction in the proposed Forest Street assessments as part of the 2004 Westwood Project would be appropriate, considering the delay in completing the project in 2004. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to refer this issue to the Operations Committee for further review. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Ordinance Amendment-Rezoning #2004-20: Vitt Property Associate Planner Jenson stated that the rezoning request is for approximately 17 acres from A-Agriculture to R-3/PRD-Medium/High Density Residence for 114 multi-family units. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the rezoning as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of ordinance on file. Resolution-Preliminary Plat/Site Plan Review #2004-20: 114 Townhome Units-Vitt Property (Centex Homes). Associate Planner Jenson stated that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the preliminary plat and the site plan. Jim Thoresen, 1844 West 14th Street, distributed a packet of information to the Council, outlining the surrounding neighborhood's concerns with the project, including buffering, price of units, traffic, and drainage. Joe Kimmes, 1820 West 14th Street, stated that Centex's proposal has changed since it was originally brought to the neighbors for information. He stated concerns with setbacks, traffic, and berming. Kristin Mahl, 1812 West 13th Street, stated concerns with traffic and ability to access General Sieben Drive. Matt Anfang of Centex Homes, stated that the site plan was prepared to place the carriage homes, the lower density, closest to the existing neighborhood, with higher density homes further away. Councilmember Yandrasits requested clarification on General Sieben Drive traffic concerns. Public Works Director Montgomery stated that staff is exploring the possibility of an additional north/south connection on the west end of the City limits, but that is not currently in the 2020 Comprehensive Plan. General Sieben Drive has been designed to handle a high level of traffic. Councilmember Moratzka requested clarification on drainage concerns. Brian Johnson, the engineer for the project, stated that the project property is lower than the existing neighborhood and that two ponds will be built in the property; thus, no additional drainage will be directed to the existing neighborhood. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2004 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Schultz requested clarification on the site plan changing from the original plan presented to the neighbors. Matt Anfang stated that several plans were proposed, but the current site plan is a reflection of changes made due to street and drainage requirements. Councilmember Yandrasits stated that the proposed plan complies with City requirements. Councilmember Hicks requested consideration of changing the proposed five- unit homes into three-unit vineyard-style homes nearest to the existing neighborhood. Matt Anfang stated that there is not enough room to locate vineyard-style homes at that location. Moved by Council member Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the site plan as presented. Councilmember Hicks requested that additional brick accents and that South Frontage Road be used as the construction access be added as a friendly amendment to the motion. Roll Call Vote was taken. Four Ayes; Nays, two. Councilmembers Schultz and Riveness voting against. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Support for Incorporation of Denmark Township Moved by Council member Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the resolution as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Comments from the Audience Jackie Boler, 402 West yth Street, asked questions about the site plan review process. She suggested that changes between preliminary site plan and final site plan approval should be brought forward for public comment. Ms. Boler also discussed height limits with regards to buildings downtown and the redevelopment project. She also stated concern that the developer has not yet begun to market the restaurant/banquet facility. Ron Craft, 216 East 2nd Street, stated frustration with the length the downtown redevelopment process is taking. He also stated that the process should be opened up more for public input. Reports from City Committees, Officers, Council members Acting Mayor Hicks requested that staff prepare a resolution supporting a 35 mph speed limit on Highway 316 within City limits. Councilmember Moratzka stated that HRA Director Grossman has provided a recap of the action and review to date on the downtown redevelopment process. Moratzka reiterated the importance of public space and public restrooms being part of this redevelopment process. Moratzka also addressed the issue of a restaurant, stating that availability of space may be an issue. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2004 Page 5 of 5 Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Council member Riveness to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. ~ ATTEST Acting Mayor