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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-05 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes May 2, 2005 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 2,2005 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers at Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Alongi, Hazlet, Hicks, Moratzka, Riveness, and Schultz None City Administrator Dave Osberg, City Attorney Shawn Moynihan, Planning Director John Hinzman, HRA Director John Grossman, Public Works Director Tom Montgomery, and Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Members Absent: Staff Members Present: Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of April 18, 2005. Hearing none, the minutes Vl.ere approved as presented. Council Items to be Considered City Administrator Osberg requested that Item # 8 ofthe Consent Agenda-Approve Change Order #1 for the LeDuc Mansion Parking Lot-Subsurface Drainage System Addition and Removal of Poor Soils, be pulled from the agenda. He also requested that a resolution supporting transportation be added to the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to amend the Consent Agenda as requested. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Consent Agenda Councilmember Hicks requested that Item #12- First Reading and Order Public Hearing to Amend City Code Section 2.18: Heritage Preservation Commission, be moved to Item #4 under Planning. Moved by Councilmember Hicks seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills As Audited 2. Approve 2005 Beverage Agreement with Coca-Cola 3. Accept Donation from Lions Club for Party Wagon Purchase 4. Approve Overnight Use of Vermillion Falls Park by the South East Metro Amateur Radio Club on June 25 to 26, 2005 5. Approve Contract for Repair of City Hall Roof Stack 6. Approval to Seek Bids for Civic Arena Roof Repair 7. Resolution-Approve Gambling Premises Permit for West St. Paul Commercial Club at the Coliseum, 1840 Vermillion Street 8. Approve Change Order #1 for LeDuc Mansion Parking Lot-Subsurface Drainage System Addition and Removal of Poor Soils-Removed from Agenda 9. First Reading and Order Public Hearing-Genterpoint Energy Gas Franchise Agreement Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 2005 Page 2 of 3 10. First Reading and Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #2005-17: Shoreland Ordinance Impervious Surface Coverage. 11. First Reading and Order Public Hearing-Rezoning #2005-25: 1-1 to DC for Block 1 (HRAlSherman) 12. First Reading and Order Public Hearing to Amend City Code Section 2.18: Heritage Preservation Commission-moved to Planning for discussion 13. Approve Dedication of City Property for Canine Training Area 14. Resolution-Supporting and Participating in Dakota County Traffic Safety Project 15. Approve Joint Powers Agreement for Dakota County Traffic Safety Project 16. Resolution-Home Occupation Permit #2005-20 at 118 Farm Street (David Doffing) 17. Resolution-Supporting Transportation Copies of resolutions on file. Presentation of Water Quality and Production Study Results and Request for Authorization to Drill Two Test Wells Public Works Director Montgomery stated that rising nitrate levels in Wells #3 and #5 and the need to drill a new well to meet growing water supply needs has prompted staff to research and recommend that test wells be drilled at Conzemius Park and Vermillion Falls Park. Staff is also requesting authorization to seal off Well #1, including demolition of the pump house. Staff will also research whether additional water conservation methods should be implemented. Councilmember Moratzka requested that a presentation on the Hastings Area Nitrate Study be done before the City Council. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the test drilling for two wells, to authorize sealing Well #1 , to research whether additional water conservation methods should be implemented . 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Presentation of Low System Water Modeling Results and Outline of Water Trunk Main Capital Improvement Plan Public Works Director Montgomery stated that staff is recommending construction of additional looping trunk watermains on the low system over the next five to seven years in conjunction with street reconstruction activities. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the watermain looping concept as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Review of Proposed Terms for Sherman Agreement Jessica Cook of Ehlers & Associates provided some background on the proposed terms for a development agreement with Sherman. The City Council Finance Committee reviewed the proposed terms and recommend support of the terms presented. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to accept the preliminary terms and direct staff to prepare a development agreement based on the proposal presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-8ite Plan/SUP #2005-07: Three Rivers Place Phase 1 at Block 2 Downtown Planning Director Hinzman stated the City Council Planning Committee has met with the applicant and is recommending approval of the site plan and special use permit for Phase I. Mayor Werner stated disappointment that the City still does not have any financial assurances that Phase II of the project will go forward. Councilmember Alongi stated that he was pleased with the improvements that have been made and that the project meets the Heart of Hastings plan. Councilmember Hicks stated that the developer has made a significant investment in the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 2005 Page 3 of 3 property and that it is in their interest to maintain and further develop the south portion of Block 2. Councilmember Moratzka stated that this development will likely spur additional redevelopment downtown. There was discussion on the applicant's ability to request TIF at a later date. The applicant is currently not requesting any TIF and has made a statement that they do not intend to do so. The City Council must approve all requests for TIF. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the special use permit as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Moratka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the site plan as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Variance #2005-26: Sideyard Setback at 703 East 2nd Street (Sherry) Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the variance as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. First Reading and Order Public Hearing to Amend City Code Section 2.18: Heritage Preservation Commission Councilmember Hicks had some questions about the proposed language. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the first reading and order a public hearing as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Adjournment Moved by Council member Alongi; seconded by Council member Hicks to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~ ATTES~~ City Clerk Mayor