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Home My WebLink About07-21-97 Hastings,Minnesota July 21, 1997 The City Council of the City of Hastings,Minnesota met in a regular meeting on July 21, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmembers Riveness, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka, Yandrasits and Mayor Werner. Members Absent: None. Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director; Matt Weiland, Zoning Administrator; Don Latch,Fire Chief, Paul Seleski,Firefighter; Lori Webster,Finance Director; Joyce L. Pruitt, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Presentation by Hastings Lions Club Turney Hazlet, Chair of the Natural Resources Commission, thanked the Al Calvin family for the donation of a picnic table to Lions Park and the Hastings Lions Club for their$10,000 donation towards numerous amenities at Lions Park. Mike Norgaard, Lions Club President, presented to Mayor Werner and the Fire Department $7,500.00 towards purchasing training curriculum for upgrading and enhancing fire fighter capabilities. Mike Norgaard announced the Lions Club would be hosting National Night Out at Lions Park on August 5, 1997. Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked whether there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of July 7, 1997, and hearing none, declared them approved as presented. Council Items to be considered Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to add Resolution No. 7-16-97, a resolution for the appraised value of the easement sought to be acquired from First Baptist Church of Hastings as Item Number 16 under the Consent Agenda. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended with the removal of Number 11,Nextel Wireless Communication Antenna Lease, to be placed under City Administrator Item Number 8, and the addition of Number 16, a resolution for the appraised value of the easement sought to be acquired from First Baptist Church of Hastings. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. 1. Pay all bills as audited 2. Request to waive temporary liquor license inspection fee-Miesville Lions 3. Request for temporary On Sale 3.2 Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for Miesville Lions 4. TRAM Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce 5. Approve Pay Application Number 2-Birkeland Architects in the amount of $12,541.20 for architectural fees on the Ice Arena project 6. Approve Pay Application Number 2-Graus Construction in the amount of $13,374.34 for construction management on the Ice Arena project 7. Resolution No. 7-5-97-Approve 1997 Audit Contract 8. Resolution No. 7-6-97-Safe and Sober"Communities Program" 9. Resolution No. 7-7-97-Authorizing execution of agreement with the State of Minnesota for Mighty Ducks Grant 10. Resolution No. 7-8-97-One Day Exempt from Charitable Gambling License Hastings Downtown Association 11. Nextel Wireless Communication Antenna Lease-Moved to City Administrator, Item No. 8 Hastings City Council Minutes for July 21, 1997 Regular Meeting, Page 2 of 5 12. Donate totaled City vehicle to Dakota County Chapter of MADD 13. Utility connection extension for 3620 Red Wing Blvd. 14. Authorize execution of NOMRA Grant Agreement 15. Authorization to request for proposals, City banking services 16. Resolution No.7-16-97, Appraising value of the easement sought to be acquired from First Baptist Church of Hastings Awarding Bids on Sale of Bonds Jerry Shannon of Springsted Incorporated, explained the request noting that the City received an A2 Moody Rating on all issues, and the rating agency commented on the strong financial position of the City. Resolution No. 7-9-97 awarding bids on sale of bond for$930,000-G.O.Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1997B Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve Resolution No. 7-9-97 a resolution accepting offer on sale of$930,000 General Obligation Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1997B and providing for their issuance. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of Resolution on file. Resolution No. 7-10-97-$815,000- G.O.Ice Arena Bonds, Series 1997C Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve Resolution No. 7-10-97 a Resolution accepting offer on sale of$815,000 General Obligation Ice Arena Bonds, Series 1997C and providing for their issuance. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of Resolution on file. Resolution No. 7-11-97-$260,000 G.O. Equipment Certificate of Indebtedness, Series 1997D Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve Resolution No. 7-11-97, a resolution accepting offer on sale of$260,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificate of Indebtedness, Series 1997D providing for their issuance and levying a tax for the payment thereof. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of Resolution on file. i _l Resolution No. 7-12-97D-$4,000,000-G.O.Improvement Bonds, Series 1997E Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve Resolution No. 7-12-97 a Resolution accepting offer on the sale of$4,000,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1997E providing for their issuance and levying a tax for the payment thereof. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of Resolution on file. Public Hearing- Second/Final Reading-Massage Therapy Establishment Ordinance Amendment(Relating to temporary licenses for Chamber of Commerce sponsored events) Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. to receive comments on the second reading of the proposed Massage Therapy ordinance amendment relating to temporary licenses for Chamber of Commerce sponsored events. Mayor Werner asked if there were any comments from the audience and hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Ordinance No. 409 Second Reading,Amend Massage Therapy Establishment Ordinance- (Relating to temporary license for Chamber of Commerce sponsored events) Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve Ordinance No. 409, an ordinance amending the Massage Therapy Establishment Ordinance relating to temporary licenses for Chamber of Commerce sponsored events. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Public Hearing- Street right of way vacation - South 33 feet of East 4th Street between Locust and Lake Street Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed street right of way vacation between Locust and Lake Street. Mayor Werner asked if there were any comments from the audience and Ron Shandley of 3050 E. 4th Street, questioned whether any of Locust Street would be vacated. Matt Weiland,Zoning Administrator explained only the South 33 feet on 4th Street was proposed to be vacated. Mayor Werner asked if there were any additional comments from the audience and hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Hastings Cb Council Minutes for July 21 1997 Regular Meeting Pane 3 of 5 Resolution No. 7-13-97 Vacating South 33 Feet of 4th Street between Locust Street and Lake Street,Barkers Addition Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness,to approve Resolution No. 7-13-97 a resolution vacating the South 33 feet of 4th Street between Locust Street and Lake Street, Barkers Addition. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of Resolution on file. Public Hearing-Alley Vacation-Vacate alley located between Lots 1 & 2 and 7 & 8,Block 127,Town of Hastings Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed alley vacation. Mayor Werner asked if there were any comments from the audience and hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Resolution No. 7-14-97 Alley Vacation-Vacating a portion of the alley located between Lots 1 & 2 and 7 & 8,Block 127,Town of Hastings Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,to approve Resolution No. 7-14-97 a Resolution vacating a portion of the alley located between Lots 1 &2 and 7& 8, Block 127, Town of Hastings. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of Resolution on file. Public Hearing- Ordinance Establishing City Council Utility Committee Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed City Council Utility Committee. Mayor Werner asked if there were any comments from the audience and hearing none closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. Ordinance No. 410-Ordinance Establishing City Council Utility Committee Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve Ordinance No. 410 an ordinance establishing a City Council Utility Committee. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Award Contract for 1VINRRA Grant Project Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City of Hastings to enter into an Agreement with Resources Strategies Corporation(RSC)to provide planning consulting services related to Critical Area/MNRRA Plan and Ordinance Modifications for an amount not to exceed $17,111.00. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Award Contract to Fabricate Grass Fire Truck Fire Chief Don Latch explained the item, noting that in 1997 $60,000 was budgeted for this item and due to cost saving measures like purchasing the chassis locally, the City will save $10,000415,000 on the purchase of the equipment. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to authorize the Fire Department to accept Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. Proposal for$14,996.00 for a grass rig/brush truck. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Award Contract- Civic Arena Project-Precast Concrete Walls Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to reject the two bids received from Derrick Construction and Gresser Concrete,/Masonry received on July 17, 1997, for the tilt up wall panels, casting on site precast concrete panels for the Civic Arena; and to award the contract for the precast concrete panels for the Civic Arena project to FabCon in the amount of$185,788.00. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Hastings Cb Council Minutes for My 21, 1997 Regular Meeting Page 4 of 5 Housing Coalition Preliminary Plat/Final Plat and PRD Plan Turney Hazlet, Chair of Natural Resources Commission, stated the Commission supports the housing units, but recommended requiring park dedication fees to cover associated costs of residents benefiting from the parks and trails in the area. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the Hastings Housing Coalition preliminary/final plat and PRD plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Waiving of public land/cash dedication requirements. 2. Installation of concrete curb and gutter per city standards along pavement edges of the common driveway and parking area. - Pat Handelson of West 5th Street urged the City Council to consider waiving the park dedication fees, in lieu of the Coalition providing on-site toddler-type recreational equipment. Pat Handelson noted this new housing would be dedicated only for mothers and children and that the three other current transitional housing units would remain in operation. Mary Konack of the Coalition commented on the interest in the housing units by Hastings residents. Judith Kimmen, President of the Hastings Housing Coalition, of 50 Deerfield Road, reminded the Council the Coalition is a non profit organization. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Mayor Werner, to amend the motion to read: approval of the Hastings Housing Coalition preliminary/final plat and PRD plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Park dedication fees for 5 residential units are waived in return for the Hastings Housing Coalition's committment to install the type of recreation equipment requested and approved by City Staff and the NRRC. Any additional residential units will require payment of park dedication fees. 2. Installation of concrete curb and gutter per city standards along pavement edges of the common driveway and parking area. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Council then voted on motion as amended to approve the Hastings Housing Coalition preliminary/final plat and PRD plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Park dedication fees for 5 residential units are waived in return for the Hastings Housing Coalition's committment to install the type of recreation equipment requested and approved by City Staff and the NRRC. Any additional residential units will require payment of park dedication fees. 2. Installation of concrete curb and gutter per City standards along pavement edges of the common driveway and parking area. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Accept Letter of Credit and Financial Contribution from Hastings Hockey Boosters for Civic Arena Project Hastings Hockey Boosters Marty Welch and Douglas Laumeyer presented a$400,000 check donation to the City and a Letter of Credit for$300,000 from First National Bank of Hastings. Mayor Werner thanked the Hastings Hockey Boosters and commented on the great partnership between the Hastings Hockey Boosters, local businesses, the State, the School District and the City. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to accept the financial contribution of$400,000 and Letter of Credit for$300,000 by the Hastings Hockey Boosters. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Resolution No. 7-15-97 Negotiate Agreement for Residential Solid Waste Collection License Extension Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve a Resolution directing the Refuse Management Committee and City Staff to continue to negotiate with Waste Mangement-Hastings(Hastings Sanitary Disposal)for a three year extension of the solid waste collection license with certain modifications relating to the Council Committee who will work to negotiate the agreement. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka and Mayor Werner Nays: Councilmembers Yandrasits, Riveness and Johnson. (Motion approved by majority(4/3)Council vote.)Copy of Resolution on file. &. Jr. A It -, ZVORVIMFI WOOER —1 Hastings City Council Minutes for July 21 1997 Regular Meeting Page 5 of 5 First Reading and Schedule Public Hearing-Ordinance Eliminating Cable Television Commission Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the first reading of an ordinance eliminating the Cable Television Commission and scheduling a public hearing for August 4, 1997. 7 Ayes,Nays,None. First Reading and Schedule Public Hearing- Ordinance Amending City Charter regarding schedule for filing petitions for municipal election Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending the City Charter regarding the schedule for filing petitions for municipal election, and scheduling a public hearing for August 4, 1997. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Building Department Staffing Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the appointment of Mr. Alan Strand to a position of temporary Building Inspector, July 28, 1997 for a period of five months, with the position to expire on Friday, December 26, 1997, unless further action and approval is granted by the City Council prior to that date. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Nextel Wireless Communication Antenna Lease Jim Moeller, 2612 Crownhill Court in White Bear Lake, a telecommunications consultant for Buell Consulting in St. Paul, expressed concern that due to an oversight of failure to notify the City by Nextel, the company would be in default and lose prime location access. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a lease agreement with Nextel with the following amendment to paragraph 22 regarding notices, to read: "Within 60 days of any sale, assignment or transfer by Tenant, Tenant or the new Tenant must notify Landlord, in writing, of the sale, assignment or transfer as provided in this paragraph. Default shall not occur without an opportunity to cure..." Comments from audience There were no comments from the audience Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. ATTEST Mayor Ci Clerk