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Home My WebLink About01-06-97 Hastings,Minnesota January 6, 1997 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, January 6, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Swearing in of Elected Officials --- Mayor Werner administered the Oaths of Office to Janette Yandrasits, 1'Ward Councilmember; Ed Riveness, 3`d Ward Councilmember; and Janice Johnson, 4`'Ward Councilmember. 1 Presentation of Award to Joan Warner Mayor Werner, on behalf of the City Council and the City of Hastings,presented an award to Joan Warner for her service to the community as the 1 st Ward Councilmember. Members Present: Councilmembers Riveness, Johnson, Yandrasits, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka and Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director; Joyce Pruitt, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked whether there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 1996 and hearing none, declared the minutes approved as presented. Additions to the Agenda There were no additions to the Agenda. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Pay all bills as audited. 2. Resolution No. 1-01-97, Designating Official Newspaper 3. Natural Resources and Recreation Commission Reappointments 4. Resolution No. 1-02-97-, Prohibit parking on the West side of Westview Dr. from the Imperial Estates Apartments entrance to the North Frontage Road. 5. Resolution No. 1-03-94, Budget Transfers 1996 to 1997 6. Authorization for Zoning Administrator to attend Housing Code Administration Seminar 7. Utility Construction Funding Assistance request- Michael Banazewski- 710 Commerce Drive 8. Reappointment of Planning Commissioners 9. Appointments and Reappointments Industrial Park Board 10. Non-union compensation scheduled adjustment 11. Downtown Mosquito Fest Events 7 Ayes;Nays,None. City Engineer Appointment Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness,to authorize the appointment of Mr. David Gurney to the position of City Engineer, and authorizing the starting compensation at the one year step and approving forty hours of vacation balance at the start of his employment. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Hastings Ci1y Council Minutes for Janu a 6 1997 Regular Meeting Page 2. of 4 Amend 1997 Engineer Budget to purchase computer for new City Engineer Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka,to authorize increasing the 1997 Engineering Department capital expenditure budget by $4,500 to allow for the purchase of an office computer for the City Engineer and the necessary software. The funding for the computer and software purchase is to come from the computer equipment revolving loanfund. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Site Plan- 1250 South Frontage Road Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka,to approve the South Frontage Road Retail Building Site Plan subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed structure and accessory items including,but not limited to, the parking lot and landscaping shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of the building, all uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to city code escrow requirements. 2. The applicant shall work with the Public Works Director to revise the storm water plan concerning the South Frontage Road Retail Building site plan,prior to the issuance of a building permit. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka,to add a friendly amendment to the motion that the proposed sidewalk be located along the east side of Westview,running from the Frontage Road to Highway 55. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Bohlken Estates 4th and 5th Addition Preliminary Plat Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve Bohlken's 4th and 5th Additions preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. The 5th Addition storm sewer is proposed to be constructed as part of the 4th Addition improvements. Easements for these storm sewer lines and remaining South Park Drive right of way shall be included as part of the 4th Addition final plat. 2. A temporary turnaround at the south end of the South Park Drive within the 4th Addition final plat shall be required. 3. Rezoning of the subject property from the Agricultural (AG)District to the R-1 Single Family Residence or R-2 Medium Density Residence District. 4. A pedestrian trail access from Bohlken Drive to the Vermillion River Pedestrian River Pedestrian Bicycle Trail be provided by Don and George Bohlken. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Bohlken Estates 4th Addition-Final Plat Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness,to approve the Bohlken's 4th final plat subject to the following conditions: 1. The 5th Addition storm sewer is proposed to be constructed as part of the 4th Addition improvements. Easements for these storm sewer lines and the remaining South Park Drive right of way shall be included as part of the 4th Addition final plat. 2. A temporary turnaround at the south end of the South Park Drive within the 4th Addition final plat shall be required. 3. Rezoning of the subject property from the Agricultural (AG) district to the R-1 Single Family Residence of R-2 Medium Residence District. Hastings Cit Council Minutes for January 6 1997 Regular Meeting Page 3 of 4 4. Interceptor sewer fees of$5,500.00 shall be paid to the City prior to City release of hard shell copies of the plat. 5. Recording of a document against all properties fronting the cul-de-sac declaring the City would not be responsible to maintain the cul-de-sac. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. 1997 Committee Assignments City Administrator Dave Osberg introduced this item, noting it is a first presentation of the Committees, as required by Ordinance, and the City Council would not act on the Committee assignments until the January 22, 1997 Council Meeting. Planning Administration Lynn Moratzka(Chairperson) Janice Johnson(Chairperson) Janice Johnson Mike Simacek Mike Simacek Paul Hicks Operations Public Safety_ Mike Simacek(Chairperson) Ed Riveness (Chairperson) Ed Riveness Lynn Moratzka Janette Yandrasits Janette Yandrasits Finance Hydro Electric Janice Johnson(Chairperson) Paul Hicks (Chairperson) Lynn Moratzka Janette Yandrasits Mike Simacek Ed Riveness Joint Powers Parks/Recreation Paul Hicks (Chairperson) Lynn Moratzka(Chairperson) Lynn Moratzka Paul Hicks Ed Riveness Janette Yandrasits 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Appointment of Acting Mayor Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,to approve Councilmember Paul Hicks as the Acting Mayor. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Comments from the Audience Karen Wilson, of 610 Pleasant Drive, expressed her concern about the City's plowing operations impacting snow clearing around mailboxes. Mayor Werner noted that the City and the property owner have taken corrective measures. New Business City Administrator Dave Osberg announced the Dakota County League of Government Annual Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for Friday, January 17, 1997 at the Best Western Drover Inn in South St. Paul. Mr. Osberg advised the Joint Powers Steering Committee is scheduled to meet Saturday, January 11th at 8:30 a.m. at the senior center, and the proposed City Council Staff Workshop will be scheduled one of the first three weekends of April. It was also announced the next City Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, January 22, 1997. Mayor Werner requested the Chair of the Administrative Committee schedule a meeting to meet with Staff to review the charitable gambling ordinance required criteria to operate in Hastings. Councilmember Moratzka requested the Administrative Committee also discuss options for requiring charitable gambling organizations to distribute local gambling proceeds back into the community. Hastings City Council Minutes for January 6. 1997 Regular Meeting Page 4 of 4 Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Simacek,to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Fj ATTEST Mayor Ofty Clerk