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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-05 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes January 3, 2005 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, Janua~ 3,2005 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers at Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4 Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Members Present: Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Alongi, Hazlet, Hicks, Moratzka, Riveness, and Schultz None City Administrator Dave Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee, City Attorney Shawn Moynihan, Planning Director John Hinzman, and HRA Director John Grossman Administer Oath of Office for Ward Councilmembers Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee administered the oath of office for recently elected ward Councilmembers Alongi, Hazlet, Riveness, and Schultz for the term of January 2005-December 2008. Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 2004. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Riveness seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills As Audited 2. Resolution-2005 Tree City USA 3. Approve Overtime Policy Change for Seasonal, Part-Time Employees 4. Approve 2005 Aquatic Center Fee Schedule 5. Appoint Planning Commissioner 6. 2005 Official Depositories and Investment Resolution 7. 2004 Capital Rollovers to 2005 Budget 8. Request for Final Payment-Fire Department Rescue Truck Public Hearing-City Code Amendment #2004-68: Multiple Family Moratorium Ordinance Changes (Chapter 10 & 11) Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman provided a brief overview of the proposed changes. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 3, 2005 Page 2 of 3 Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment-City Code Amendment #2004-68: Multiple Family Moratorium Ordinance Changes (Chapter 10 & 11) There was discussion over whether to require identification of ownership status (owner vs. rental) at the time of site plan and preliminary plat approval. The Planning Commission did not recommend approval of this amendment, due the City's inability to enforce the provision and the potential for misrepresenting that ability to the neighboring property owners. Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve an ordinance amendment which would ensure long-term maintenance of common facilities and buildings, with a friendly amendment to require ownership status be provided on the application form and that information forwarded to the City Council. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Modify Terms of land Purchase-Westview Packaging: Hastings Industrial Park Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to accept a letter of credit from Westview Packaging. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Revised Master Preliminary Agreement and Master Plan-Sherman Associates HRA Director Grossman stated that the Council is being asked to consider a revised master preliminary agreement, for a term of three years, which incorporates a refined redevelopment concept from the developer. Two site plans are includes, one for Blocks 1 & 16 and one for Block 29, specifying the use, nature and size of the buildings, related public improvements, and the layout of streets, drives, and parking. Grossman noted that approval of the master plan does not preclude site plan approval; it gives the developer a conceptual approval of the plan that has been presented. Councilmember Alongi requested the status of a restaurant as part of the redevelopment. Loren Bruggeman of Sherman Associates stated that they are planning on proceeding on that after City concept approval. Alongi questioned the City's ability to change the plan in the future and suggested a desire to table this item until January 18, 2005 for further discussion and more public improvement. Councilmember Moratzka stated that she felt that the concept plan before the Council for approval has been made available to the public and the council for discussion for a long time. Council member Riveness stated that the plans have changed significantly and that there is too much residential proposed. He also stated concern with adequate parking. He stated that he would rather see the sites sit empty than do the wrong thing. Councilmember Alongi stated that he is unprepared to support the plan as presented. Councilmember Schultz stated that the plans have changed, due to Council and public input. She stated a desire to more forward on the project. Councilmember Hicks stated that many components of the Heart of Hastings Plan are included in this plan and that this redevelopment is one of the pieces that will help downtown. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 3,2 005 Page 3 of 3 Option C-the Master Preliminary Development Agreement that reflects the Council's current understanding of the project. 5 Ayes, Nays, two. Council members Alongi and Riveness voting against. 2005 Committee Assignments City Administrator Osberg stated that no action is requested at this time; the Council will be requested to formally approve the Committee assignments at the January 18, 2005 meeting. Comments from Audience: Jackie Boler, 402 West ih Street, stated that the City still needs a destination downtown. Barb Hollenbeck, 212 East 2nd Street, thanked the Council for approving the master preliminary agreement and said that she is looking forward to new neighbors and new customers. Ron Craft, 216 East 2nd Street, questioned whether TIF funds can be used to finance the esplanade. It was clarified that it can not be. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Riveness; seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~~ - ATTES~~ City Clerk Mayor