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Home My WebLink About06-02-97 Hastings,Minnesota June 2, 1997 The City Council of the City of Hastings,Minnesota,met in a regular meeting on Monday,June 2, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmember Moratzka, Hicks, Yandrasits, Riveness, Johnson, Simacek and Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director; Joyce L. Pruitt, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Proclamation: Mayor Werner declare June 9, 1997,to be Heartland of America Band Day Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked whether there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 1997, and hearing none declared them approved as presented. Council Items to be considered Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits,to add the request by Hastings Hawks Baseball Organization for temporary advertisement during games as City Administrator Item No. 4. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the consent agenda as amended, with the removal of#5 Application for an On Sale and Sunday On Sale Liquor License-Country Inn Suites. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. 1. Pay all bills as audited 2. Charter Commission Appointments 3. Resolution No. 6-01-97Authorizing Sub-Grant Agreement(Federal Emergency Management grant dollars) 4. Schedule Special City Council Meeting for June 09, 1997 5. Application for an On-Sale& Sunday On-Sale Liquor License-Country Inn Suites(Removed- due to.need for further information on the type of food sales that would be provided on site) 6. Request to Waive Temporary Liquor License Inspection Fee - Hastings Adult Softball Association 7. Request for Temporary On-Sale 3.2%Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for Hastings Adult Softball Association 8. Renew On-Sale, Off Sale, Club, Wine, Off& On Sale 3.2 Beer Licenses as of 07-01-97 9. Commercial Solid Waste Haulers License Application- Commercial Containers 10. Charitable Gambling Premises Permit Application-Miesville Lions 11. Deaf Child Sign Request- Cari Park Lane 12. Street Light Request-4th St. and Locust 13. Accept Engineering Proposal - Traffic Signal Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption Design Award Contracts -Civic Arena Project City Administrator Dave Osberg provided an update on the bids received relating to the Civic Arena Project, noting this was an informational item only and no action was required. Award Contract-Insurance Consult Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve authorization for entering into an agreement with Deloitte&Touche,to serve as the Consultant for the City of Hastings, for review of the City's Group Insurance Programs. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Q Minutes of ReLyular Council Meeting of June 2. 1997 Page 2 of 3 Purchase of Unmarked Investigator Car City Administrator Dave Osberg explained the request by the Police Department for the purchase of a 1996 Ford Taurus from Hastings Ford for a total cost not to exceed$12,000. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to approve the purchase of a 1996 Ford Taurus from Hastings Ford from Hastings Ford for a total cost not to exceed $12,000. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Comprehensive Plan Amendment-Hastings Housing Coalition Moved by Councilmember Hicks,seconded by Councilmember Johnson,to approve Resolution No. 6-02-97 to reclassify the Hastings Housing Coalition property at 1350 North Frontage Road from (C) Commercial to (U-II)Urban Residential. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. 1st Reading/Order Public Hearing,Rezone- C-1 to R-3 PRD Hastings Housing Coalition Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the 1st Reading of an Ordinance to rezone the Hastings Housing Coalition property at 1350 North Frontage Road from(C-1)General Commerce to(R-3 PRD)and to schedule a public hearing to consider the 2nd Reading for June 16, 1997. Site Plan/Variance Hastings Civic Arena Expansion Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the Hastings Civic Arena expansion site plan subject to the following: 1.) Development of the detailed site grading,parking lot and driveway plan to be approved by the Public Works and Community Development Directors. 2.) Development of a detailed landscaping plan subject to approval by the Community Development Director. and approval of 13-foot variance to Agriculture front yard structure setback requirements to allow the New Ice Rink being constructed in conjunction with the Hastings Civic Arena expansion to be constructed within 7-feet of the arena site's west property boundary. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Comprehensive Plan Amendment-Wallin 6th Addition - Community Development Director Mike Wozniak explained the request, and noted the City was in receipt of a letter dated May 30, 1997, from S. Todd Rapp,relating to the Wallin Partnership's opposition to the proposed MUSA"trade." Mr. Todd Rapp, on behalf of the Wallin Partnership,reiterated the May 30, 1997 letter stated the Wallin's opposition to the proposed MUSA"trade." Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to forward this item to the Planning Committee of the City Council for further consideration. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. 2nd Reading/Adoption-Ordinance No. 405, Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants Ordinance Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness,to approve the 2nd Reading and adoption, of Ordinance No. 405, the Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants Ordinanpe. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Resolution No. 6-03-97 A Resolution Establishing Peddlers,Transient Merchants and Solicitors Licenses Fees Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve Resolution No. 6-03-97, A Resolution establishing peddlers and transients merchant license fees. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file. Finance Department Classification System Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to table taking action on the Finance Department adjustments request until June 16, 1997 City Council meeting, in order to provide further analysis of the request compared to other communities Finance Department Staff research the impact on the City's Pay Equity Program. 5 Ayes;Nays, Johnson and Hicks. A roll call vote was taken on this item 5 Ayes;Nays,Johnson and Hicks. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of June 2 1997 PaLye 3 of 3 Advertising During Hastings Hawk's Baseball Games Moved by Councilmember Hicks,seconded by Councilmember Riveness,to approve the request by the Hastings Hawk's Baseball Organization to solicit support from businesses in the Hastings area for temporary advertising to be located on the outfield fence during baseball games. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. New Business City Administrator Dave Osberg noted that on Thursday, June 5, 1997 morning, the 2nd Street railroad crossing by the depot will be closed to traffic. CP Rail will be taking out the existing crossing and installing a new rubberized crossing. This work is expected to take one week. During this time, traffic will be detoured at Tyler and Lea Streets to the underpass on 1 st Street. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. ,� -- ATTEST Mayor City ler