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Home My WebLink About04-21-97 Hastings, Minnesota April 21, 1997 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, April 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota Presentation of$5,000 Check from Hastings Lions Club for Park Improvements at Lions Park Mike Norgaard, Vice President of Hastings Lions Club, Bill Berg, President of Hastings Lions Club,and other Lions members donated$5,000 towards the Lions Park Improvements. The j Lions Club provided an update on other civic donations the organization has made including a $3,000 donation for neighborhood crime watch signs. Presentation of Tree City USA City Forester Kevin Smith presented the Tree City USA award and announced Arbor Day on Saturday,April 26, 1997. Mr. Smith reported a memorial tree planting for City Engineer Brian Bleskachek, City Engineer, would be at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and a linden tree donated by NSP would be planted in the area hit by the high wind storm last summer. Members Present: Councilmember Simacek, Moratzka, Hicks, Yandrasits, Riveness, Johnson and Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Wayne Hicks, Police Officer; Mike McMenomy, Police Captain; Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director; Kevin Smith, City Forester; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; Joyce Pruitt, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked whether there were corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of April 7, 1997 and special meeting of April 14, 1997, and hearing none declared them approved as presented. Addendum to Consent,Item No. 7 Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to add Item No. 7 Transfer of Tobacco License to SSG Corporation for Super Stores at 2124 Vermillion and 1290 North Frontage Road to the Consent Agenda. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to approve the consent agenda as amended by adding Item No. 7 to the Consent Agenda, Transfer of Tobacco License to SSG Corporation for Super Stores at 2124 Vermillion and 1290 North Frontage Road. 1. Pay all bills as audited 2. Request from Papa Charrito's-Dance/Liquor Amendment July 19, 1997 3. Request to use City Shooting Range 4. Appointment to HRA 5. Appointment to fill Planning Commission Vacancy 6. Set Public Hearing to Vacate Drainage and Utility Easement-325 Crestview Drive 7. Transfer of Tobacco License to SSG Corporation for Super Stores at 2124 Vermillion& 1290 North Frontage Road 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of April 21, 1997 Page 2 of 4 Public Hearing-Improvement Project 1997-1 Roadside Park Area Improvements Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing for comments on Project 1997-1 at 7:16 p.m. Director of Public Works Tom Montgomery provided an explanation of the request noting the improvements included 12th Street from Eddy Street to Pine Street; Eddy Street from Highway 55 to 13th Street; Ashland Street from 11th Street to 12th Street; and Maple Street from 9th Street to 12th Street. He clarified the proposal before Council did not include sidewalks along 12th Street but did propose sidewalks along Ashland Street. Dale Wiech, of 1226 Eddy Street expressed his opposition to the project and requested Eddy Street from 12th Street to 13th Street be removed from the project. Mike Jenson, of 1113 Walnut, stated he was opposed to a sidewalk on 12th Street because it would necessitate removal of a thick row of trees that provide screening for his backyard. Mr. Jenson voiced his support for a restriction on semi-trucks on 12th Street between Pine Street and the Midtown Shopping Center. Don Hunecke, of 411 West 11th Street, requested additional information on the proposed elevation for the sidewalks. Bill Fritsch, of 1204 Oak Street, stated he was opposed to the project due to the cost and would like the entire project scaled back. Marc Tolvay, of 1120 Ashland Street, noted he was opposed to the project sidewalks and assessments which would create a financial hardship for his family. Carl Loesch, 1202 Eddy Street, expressed his concern over parking along the west side of Eddy Street. Billie Hodsdon, 815 West 12th Street, noted her opposition to the sidewalk due to the loss of front yard area. Randy Rolloff, 1203 Pine Street, questioned the assessment policy for corner lots. Mr. Rolloff stated he would like to wait on the street improvement but if it was to proceed he was opposed to sidewalks. Silvia Duray, 701 West 11th Street, stated she was opposed to the project on Maple Street as it was too expensive and she could not afford the assessments. She also requested clarification on the assessment process and grant availability. Dale Wiech, 1226 Eddy Street, questioned why the project was expanded to include 12th Street from Eddy to Pine Street. Mayor Werner asked if there were any additional comments and hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. Improvement Project 1997-1 Roadside Park Area Improvements Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to take Project No. 1997-1 off the table for reconsideration. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Roll call vote to consider ordering the improvement and approving the plans for Project No. 1997-1, with the project expansion to include 12th Street from Eddy to Pine Street and the elimination of the 12th Street sidewalk installation. 6 Ayes;Nays, Yandrasits. The motion for Project 1997-1 was successful with the required four fifths majority vote of the entire City Council. Mayor Mike Werner left the Council meeting at 7:47 p.m.,and Acting Mayor Hicks presided over the balance of the meeting. Assessment Abatement- 1997 Improvement Program Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to dedicate the remaining balance in the HRA CDBG Revolving Loan Fund for low and moderate income assessment abatement for the 1997 Street and Utility Improvement Program. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Public Hearing- Charitable Gambling Ordinance Acting Mayor Hicks opened the Public Hearing for comments on the proposed charitable gambling ordinance at 7:50 p.m. Acting Mayor Hicks asked if there were any comments on the proposed ordinance and hearing none closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. l Ordinance No. 403 - Charitable Gambling Ordinance Amendment -� Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the 2nd Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 403 an ordinance amending municipal code Section 5.80, by eliminating the local organization requirement for lawful gambling and adding a requirement of mandatory expenditures within the City of Hastings. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Public Hearing- Consideration of Sale of Bonds for Second Ice Sheet at Civic Arena Acting Mayor Hicks opened the Public Hearing for comments on the sale of bonds for the second ice sheet at 7:52 p.m. Acting Mayor Hicks asked if there were any comments and hearing none closed the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. IF - .to 1: ,,".:i Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of April 21, 1997 Page 3 of 4 Resolution No. 4-8-97-A Resolution Approving a lee Arena Project Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve Resolution No. 4-8-97, a resolution approving an Ice Arena Project. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution No. 4-9-97 - Approving Future Right-Of-Way and Road Widths for Access to Mattson -Buss Property Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to approve Resolution No. 4-9-97, a resolution approving future right-of-way and road widths for access to the Mattson- Buss property. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file. 1st Reading&Schedule Public Hearing for May 5, 1997-For Proposed Dog Waste Ordinance Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve scheduling a public hearing for May 5, 1997 and approve the 1 st reading of the proposed Dog Waste Ordinance. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Resolution No. 4-10-97 Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve Resolution No. 4-10-97, a resolution for a declaration of a disaster due to flooding. 6 Ayes;Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Barker House Agreement City Administrator Dave Osberg outlined the elements of the agreement and mortgage before Council regarding the Barker House purchase from Dan and Lorie Reuter. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the Barker House Agreement with Dan& Lorie Reuter. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Insurance Consultants RFP City Administrator Dave Osberg outlined the process and time frame for preparing a request for proposals for consultants to review the City's group insurance plans and for the consultant to assist with the preparation of group insurance specifications. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve the group insurance plan consultant request for proposals. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Partnership Agreement and Funds for Peace Officer Partnership Recruitment Process Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Joyce Pruitt reviewed the proposal before Council noting the proposed partnership between the Cities of Anoka, Apple Valley and possibly Hastings would span from initial advertising, to begin in the next few weeks, through the testing date of May 31, 1997, and would end when applicants would be notified of their test results. Ms. Pruitt explained each City would be responsible for physical agility tests and subsequent interviews/testing of peace officer applicants following the PDI Officer Testing process. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Comments from Audience There were no comments from the audience. Unfinished Business r— City Administrator Dave Osberg reminded City Council the Joint Powers meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 1997. New Business There was no new business to be discussed. Reports from City Committees, Officers, Councilmembers There were no reports discussed. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of April 21, 1997 Page 4 of 4 Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. ATTEST Mayor City Cler �I I