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Home My WebLink About11-17-97 Hastings,Minnesota November 17, 1997 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, November 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka&Mayor Werner i Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director; Jim McGree, Arena Manager; 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 November 3, 1997, and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Pay all bills as audited r— 2. Resolution No. 11-03-97, Taxi License Request- Country Cab 3. Ordinance No. 419, Second/Final Reading -Rezone - Wallin 6th Addition 4. Authorization to Certify Delinquent Utility Accounts 5. Arena Project Change Orders: Roof -Right, Inc. ($5,500.00) Gartner Refrigeration, Inc. $61,590.00 6. Arena Project-Pay Application No. 6 - $188,552.50 7 Ayes;Nays,None. First Reading/Schedule Public Hearing for December 2, 1997 for Proposed Snowmobile Ordinance Revisions Moved by Councilmember Simacek,seconded by Councilmember Johnson,to approve a first reading and order public hearing for December 2, 1997, on proposed snowmobile ordinance revisions. 6 Ayes;Nays, 1 (Yandrasits). House Move Proposal- 522 West 5th Street Community Development Director Mike Wozniak introduced the item noting the applicant John Moes was present. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve issuance of moving and building permits to allow the home included in a proposal from John& Jill Moes (dated October 22, 1997) to be moved to 522 West 5th Street subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with all applicable City code requirements including, but not limited to: City Code Chapter 4 (Construction Regulations) and City Code Chapter 18 (Property Maintenance Ordinance). 2. Residing of the house and accessory garage to a low maintenance siding product which is allowable under provisions of Chapter 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code, should current cedar shake siding prove to be substandard. 3. That the two existing shade trees situated in the boulevard areas along Maple and 5th Street be retained and that the applicant provide an additional $200.00 of foundation landscape plantings be installed. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of November 17, 1997 Page of 3 4. That the house be completed within one year of issuance of the building or that the house and accessory garage be removed from the premises and that the site be restored in a manner consistent with requires of the City Code for restoration of a grading project. Moved by Mayor Werner, seconded by Councilmember Simacek,to amend the motion by amending condition#4,requiring that the exterior of the home and all required landscaping of the project be completed within six months of when the house and accessory garage are moved onto the 1522 West 5th Street premises, and that the site be restored in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City Code for restoration of a grading project. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Council vote on approval of issuance of moving and building permits to allow the home included in a proposal from John&Jill Moes (dated October 22, 1997)to be moved to 1522 West 5th Street subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with all applicable City code requirements including, but not limited to: City Code Chapter 4 (Construction Regulations) and City Code Chapter 18 (Property Maintenance Ordinance). 2. Residing of the house and accessory garage to a low maintenance siding product which is allowable under provisions of Chapter 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code, if current cedar shake siding proves to be substandard. 3. That the two existing shade trees situated in the boulevard areas along Maple and 5th Street be retained and that the applicant provide an additional $200.00 of foundation landscape plantings be installed. 4. That the exterior of the home and all required landscaping of the project be completed within six months from when the house and accessory garage are moved onto the 1522 West 5th Street premises, or that the house and accessory garage be removed from the premises and that the site be restored in a manner consistent with requirements of the City Code for restoration of a grading project. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. First Reading/Schedule Public Hearing for December 2, 1997,for proposed Liquor Ordinance extending effective date of requirement to list the City as an additional insured party on Liquor Liability Insurance and to require on-sale liquor licensees to list the City as an additional insured Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness,to approve the First Reading of the proposed Ordinance,schedule a public hearing for December 2, 1997,and direct Staff to mail notification of the December 2nd public hearing to all affected liquor licensees. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Discussion of Proposed 1998 Budget City Administrator Dave Osberg explained the item noting that no formal action was required at this time. Mr. Osberg requested any concerns Council may have regarding the budget be brought to Staff prior to the Budget Hearing scheduled for December 2, 1997. Employee Group Insurance Programs Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka,to authorize the award of the Employee Group Insurance Programs as follows: 1. Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield-South Central Service Cooperative Program for the employee group health insurance program, allowing the continuation of the existing program, and offering a comprehensive major medical program option in addition to the current plan. 2. Award the contract for the Long Term Disability to Fortis. 3. Award life insurance contract to Minnesota Mutual. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Minutes of Regular ar Cid Council Meeting of November 17, 1997 Page 3 of 3 Civic Arena Organizational Structure Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits,to approve the following actions relating to the organizational structure of the Civic Arena: 1. Approve the Assistant Facility Manager job description and authorize advertising for the position. 2. Approve setting the job value for the position of Assistant Facility Manager at 72 and setting the wage range at$3,162 per month to $3,712, with the person moving through the normal six step, five year progression, subject to the successful completion of performance i evaluations. 3. Approve setting the job value of the current position of Civic Arena Manager at 81 and authorize setting the current Civic Arena Manager, Jim McGree's,monthly salary at$4,032, which is the current top rate for the positions valued at 81, effective November 1, 1997. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Occupancy Permit Request,2955 Riverwood Drive City Administrator Dave Osberg introduced the item noting Mr. & Mrs. William Otting, applicants and owners of 2955 Riverwood Drive, were present for Council questions. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to authorize City Staff to issue a Certificate of Occupancy Permit to Mr. &Mrs. William Otting for property at 2955 Riverwood Drive subject to the completion of residing at 2955 Riverwood Drive. 7 Ayes; Nays,None. Comments from Audience There were no comments from the audience. Reports �— City Administrator Dave Osberg announced a special Council meeting would be held on Monday, November 24, to discuss transportation issues related to the comprehensive plan. Mr. Osberg provided an update on a meeting with the Metropolitan Council regarding a Waste Water Treatment Plant siting notified Council of cable system repairs, and indicated an East 2nd Street violation had been investigated by Zoning Administrator Matt Weiland. Additionally, Mr. Osberg announced the next regular Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,December 2, 1997,and stated Tracy Souder, Assistant Finance Director, will begin employment with the City of Hastings on December 2, 1997. Councilmember Riveness,reported on an accident at the intersection of 12th&Pine Streets. He reported thirteen accidents had occurred at this site since 1993 and five since 1997. City Administrator Dave Osberg announced a Finance Committee meeting was scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday,November 18, 1997. Mayor Werner thanked Koch Refinery on their donation of two monitors to the Fire Department. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits,seconded by Councilmember Johnson,to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. r– �- ATTEST Mayor CitClefk