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Home My WebLink About05-16-05 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes May 16, 2005 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 16, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers at Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Absent: Staff Members Present: Mayor Werner, Council members Alongi, Hazlet, Hicks, Moratzka, and Riveness Councilmember Schultz City Administrator Dave Osberg, Assistant City Attorney Dan Fluegel, Planning Director John Hinzman, HRA Director John Grossman, Public Works Director Tom Montgomery, and Parks and Recreation Director Barry Bernstein Members Present: Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2,2005. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Presentation-2005 Heritage Preservation Awards On behalf of the HPC, HRA Director John Grossman presented the following awards: 1) 801 Pine Street - Michael & Cynthia Hovgaard-For the care and preservation of Frank Lloyd Wright's 1957 design of the Fasbender Clinic, on the National Register of Historic Places. A rare example of the complex shapes of his late period work. 2) 709 Ramsey Street - Karen Curry-For the excellent example of compatible improvements to her home, built circra 1855, in the Old Hastings District 3) 221 8th Street W - Thomas and Bernadine Nesbitt-For the care and preservation of their home and grounds, built in 1903. 4) 735 Second Street W - Tim and Claire Swenson-For the care and preservation of their home, built in 1870. 5) 124 Farm Street - Nick and Cheryl Conzemius-For the care and preservation of their home and grounds, the original Follett and Conzemius farm house and buildings, circra 1890 - 1900. 6) 108 River Street - Steven and Julie Theriault-for the care and preservation of their home, built 1930. 7) 800 Vermillion Street - River of Life Church. Pastor Stephen Schoenwald, Architect, Loren Abraham-For the excellent example of appropriate remodeling and preservation of the character of their church and the traditional appearance of Vermillion Street. 8) 500 Second Street West - Bob and Heidi Langenfeld-For the excellent example of a compatible design for a new home adjacent to National Register district, built in 2004. The Mayor and City Council recognized these homeowners for their commitment to historical preservation. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2005 Page 2 of 5 Council Items to be Considered City Administrator Osberg requested that Item # 8 of the Consent Agenda-Approve Change Order #1 for the LeDuc Mansion Parking Lot-Subsurface Drainage System Addition and Removal of Poor Soils, be added to the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to amend the Consent Agenda as requested. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Consent Agenda Moved by Council member Hicks seconded by Council member Moratzka to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 67 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills As Audited 2. Resolution-Approve Two-Day Liquor License Amendment: DuGarels 3. Resolutions-Request for Raffle and Temporary On-Sale Liquor License: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 4. Resolution-Approve Gambling License Renewal for Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association (Rivers Grill & Bar) 5. Resolution-City Resolution to Join the Dakota County 800 MHZ Public Safety Radio Subsystem 6. Resolution-Authorize Participation in a County-Wide Joint Dispatch Center 7. Approve Use of City Hall for Summer Concert Series 8. Approve Budget Adjustments 9. Resolution-Accepting Donation from Betsy Sell 10. Approve Seeking Bids for Fire Station Roof Repair 11. Pay Estimate #8-to 3 Rivers Construction: Project 2004-1 Westwood Reconstruction project ($137,098.14) 12. Resolution-Final Plat/Development Agreement #2005-27: Prairie Ridge (Centex) 13. Approve Joint Powers Agreement-Dakota County Pictometry Project 14. Award Bid-Fire Pumper Truck 15. Amend the Preliminary Master Agreement with Sherman Associates 16. Resolution-Development Agreement #2005-27: Prairie Ridge (Centex) 17. Approve Change Order #1 for LeDuc Mansion Parking Lot-Subsurface Drainage System Addition and Removal of Poor Soils Copies of resolutions on file. Public Hearing-Centerpoint Energy Gas Franchise Agreement Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Public Works Director Montgomery provided background on this issue. This is an ordinance amendment. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Second Reading-Ordinance Amendment: Gas Franchise Agreement Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of ordinance on file. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2005 Page 3 of 5 Award Contract-Project 2005-1, Dakota Hills Area Improvements Public Works Director Montgomery recommended awarding the contract to Pember Companies in the amount of $2,233,770.15. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to award the contract as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Award Contract-Project 2005-2: Zweber Lane and Oak Ridge Drive Improvements Public Works Director Montgomery recommended awarding the contract to Pember Companies in the amount of $322,727.00. Moved by Council member Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to award the contract as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #2005-17: Shoreland Ordinance Impervious Surface Coverage Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7: 15 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman stated that the changes proposed are at the request of the DNR to clarify impervious surface coverage requirements. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Wemer closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment-Shoreland Ordinance Impervious Surface Coverage Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of ordinance on file. Public Hearing-Rezoning #2005-25: 1-1 to DC for Block 1 (Sherman/HRA) Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the changes. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7: 16 p.m. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment-Rezoning #2005-25: 1-1 to DC for Block 1 (Sherman/HRA) Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of ordinance on file. Public Hearing-Amend City Code Section 2.18: Heritage Preservation Commission Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. HRA Director Grossman stated that many of the changes recommended are housekeeping items, as the ordinance has not been updated in approximately 20 years. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment-Amend City Code Section 2.18: Heritage Preservation Commission Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of ordinance on file. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2005 Page 4 of 5 Resolutions-Preliminary Plat/Final Plat/SUP/Site Plan #2005-28: Riverfront Addition at Block 1 Downtown (Sherman Associates) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the following requests are being made: . Preliminary and final plat to replat Block 1 (2.81 acres) into 3 lots; . Zoning Special Use Permit to allow residential units on the first floor of a building in the DC-Downtown Core Zoning District on Lot 2, Block 1, Riverfront Addition; . Shoreland Special Use Permit to allow impervious surface coverage exceeding 75% in the DC-Downtown Core Zoning District; and . Site Plan to construct a 4-story, 28-unit condominium building with underground parking on Lot 2, Block 1, Riverfront Addition The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend approval of the requested actions, subject to the conditions listed in the resolutions. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the Preliminary and final plat to replat Block 1 (2.81 acres) into 3 lots. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Council member Moratzka to approve the zoning special use permit to allow residential units on the first floor of a building in the DC- Downtown Core Zoning District on Lot 2, Block 1, Riverfront Addition 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the shoreland special use permit to allow impervious surface coverage exceeding 75% in the DC- Downtown Core Zoning District. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve Site Plan to construct a 4-story, 28-unit condominium building with underground parking on Lot 2, Block 1, Riverfront Addition 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Variance #2005-33: Sideyard Setback at 900 Pine Street (Trapp) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the request is to construct a 30' x 22' addition on to the west side (back) of his existing home at 900 Pine Street. The Planning Commission unanimously recommends approval. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the variance as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-SUP #2005-30: Automotive Repair at 2127 Vermillion Street (Zeien> Planning Director Hinzman stated that the request is for a special use permit to operate an auto repair facility in the Magic Touch Car Wash Building located at 2127 Vermillion Street. The Planning Commission unanimously recommends approval. Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the special use permit as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2005 Page 5 of 5 Resolution-Minor SubdivisionNariance #2005-29 at 1003 Sibley Street (Olson> Planning Director Hinzman stated that the request is for a minor subdivision and variance for a twin home to be constructed at 1003 Sibley Street. The variance is required because the lot is proposed to not be split equally. Staff recommends approval of the variance to preserve several mature oak trees on the lot. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the minor subdivision and variance as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Support Public Dock Project Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the resolution supporting the individual permit for a public dock in Hastings and directing staff to distribute the resolution to Hastings state and federal legislative delegation, seeking their support for the project as well. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Skate Park Vandalism Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein stated that the skate park continues to experience significant vandalism, including graffiti and illegal entry by cutting the fencing. Staff has been repairing the fencing and have installed signs but the problems continue. The Parks and Recreation Committee of the Council met on this issue and supports staffs recommendation to remove the Tier II equipment from the site if the vandalism continues. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to support the recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Committee of the Council. 5 Ayes; Nays, one. Mayor Werner voting against. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Riveness; seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to adjourn the meeting at 8: 15 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. ~ A TTEST\ City Clerk Mayor