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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-05 . .. . Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes September 6, 2005 The City Council ofthe City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 6,2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Hicks, Alongi, Hazlet, Riveness, Schultz and Moratzka Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Shawn Moynihan Planning Director John Hinzman Public Works Director Tom Montgomery Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Approval of Minutes: Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of Monday August 15, 2005. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Council Items to Be Considered City Administrator Osberg stated that a request by the SteLuTec Foundation to reconsider their gambling permit has been made. Staff currently does not have enough information from the State Gambling Control Board or other relevant agencies to recommend that the item be added to the agenda. Councilmember Hicks stated that the City should wait until adequate information has been received before considering this item. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to deny the request by SteLuTec to be added to the agenda. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Consent Agenda Councilmember Alongi requested that Item #7: Resolution-Approving a Proposed 2006 HRA Special Tax Levy, be moved to #3 under Administration. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. ~ City of Hastings September 6, 2005 City CounciJ Minutes Page 2 of5 Pay Bills as Audited 1. Acceptance of Fire Grant Donation from the Metropolitan 911 Council 2. Acceptance of Donation from CF Industries for the Fire Department 3. Natural Resources and Recreation Commission Resignation 4. 1 st Reading and Schedule Public Hearing-Utility Ordinance Amendment 5. 2005 Budget Transfers and Adjustments 6. Res.-Selecting dates for the Year 2006 City Budget & Tax Levy Truth In Taxation Public Hearing 7. Res.-Approving a Proposed 2006 HRA Special Tax Levy-moved to #3 under Administrator 8. Citizen Request for Waiver of Utility Billing Penalty 9. Auditing Services Request for Proposals 10. Res.-Final Plat #2005-57-Williams 3rd Addition (Whispering Lane) 11. Res.-Adopt Proposed 2006 City Property Tax Levy 12. 1 st Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #2005-54- Landscape Ordinance 13. Res.-All Way STOP, Southview Dr. and Westview Dr. Intersection 14. Consent Agenda Item Excess Property Declaration-Police Dept. 15. Res.-Adopt Proposed Year 2006 City Budget 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolutions on file. Resolution-Summit Point Drive No Parking Request Public Works Director Montgomery stated that a request from eleven property owners on Summit Point Drive has been made for No Parking between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on school days along Summit Point Drive between Glenlou Way and 4th Street West. Previously, the City Council prohibited parking on Glenlou Way during the same time, and those students have begun to park on Summit Point Drive. Mayor Werner questioned at what point will the requests for no parking in this neighborhood will stop. Councilmember Hicks stated that the Council should have supported a parking prohibition during these hours for the entire neighborhood when initially approached with the request this past spring. Montgomery stated that initial proposal brought to the Council earlier this spring was for the entire neighborhood, but that some residents on Summit Point Court did not support the parking limits, so the Council approved No Parking on Glenlou Way only. Councilmember Hazlet stated that it is the behavior and its impacts on the neighborhood that is prompting this request for an expansion of the No Parking area. Councilmember Riveness expressed support for the request before the City Council. Mayor Werner requested that the City discuss the parking issue with the school district to try to resolve this problem. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to prohibit parking on Summit Point Drive between Glenlou Way and 4th Street West between the hours of7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on school days. Staff was also directed to coordinate a . City of Hastings September 6, 2005 City Council Minutes Page 3 of5 meeting between the Planning Committee of the Council and representatives from the school board to try to resolve this issue. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Variance #2005-56: Garage Size/Setback at 1302 Maple Street (Schlosser) Planning Director Hinzman stated that two variances are being requested: one for a 10 foot variance to the 20 foot setback variance and another for a variance to enlarge a garage to exceed the 1,000 square feet maximum. The Planning Commission and City Staff both recommend approval ofthe setback variance and denial of the variance to exceed the 1,000 square foot limit on detached garages because it does not meet the hardship criteria. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the 10 foot variance to the 20 foot setback requirement. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to deny the variance to enlarge a detached garage to exceed 1,000 square feet with the findings of fact outlined in the resolution. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #2005-59: Residential Development Moratorium-R-2/Heart of Hastings Planning Director Hinzman stated that the moratorium that would prohibit new construction, additions, movement of existing structures within areas ofthe R-2 Zoning District as identified in the adopted Design Guidelines for Original Hastings. This is being requested to allow the City time to review amendments to bring the City code and requirements consistent with the Design Guidelines. Hinzman also stated that Council is being requested to include detached garages, decks, and porches as part of the moratorium. The Council discussed notification of this proposal to affected property owners. Councilmember Alongi requested that lot splits be included as part of the moratorium. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to amend the proposed moratorium to include garages, decks, porches and lot splits. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the first reading as amended and order a public hearing on the moratorium for Monday, September 19, 2005. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Approve Stormwater Plan-SUP #2005-23: ConAgra Floodwall at 2005 Vermillion Street (SACC Group) . City of Hastings September 6, 2005 City Council Minutes Page 4 of5 Planning Director Hinzman stated that Council is asked to approve the stormwater management plan for the construction of the ConAgra floodwall at 2005 Vermillion Street. Review of the plan was required as part of the Special Use Permit approval of August 1,2005. Staff recommends approval of the plan subject to the conditions of the August 30, 2005 memorandum from the City's Engineering Consultant John Stewart. Mayor Werner stated that other alternatives must be available and that he would like the stormwater runoffto be reviewed more comprehensively. Councilmember Hicks stated that approval for the floodwall has already been given and that it would be improper to deny the plan at this point. Councilmember Alongi stated that the report does not represent what the City has requested. Councilmember Moratzka stated that it is her understanding that the watershed organization does not have a problem with the design of the floodwall or the stormwater plan. Councilmember Hazlet said that it was his understanding that the stormwater plan was to address the entire site, not just by the floodwall. Planning Director Hinzman stated that the floodwall construction project is not increasing the impervious surface nor the flow of water on the site, thus a comprehensive analysis is typically not required. Councilmember Hicks stated that the site is not changing; a floodwall is being added as a result of natural erosion on the site. Councilmember Alongi stated that the erosion is a result of both natural and manmade actions and he would support a review of the entire site. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the plan as presented. 2 Ayes, nays 5. Voting against: Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Alongi, Hazlet, Riveness and Schultz. Motion denied. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to request a stormwater management plan for the entire ConAgra site. 7 Ayes, nays, none. Resolution-Approving the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Dakota County Communications Center and Authorizing Appointments to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Operations Committees Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the appointments as presented. 7 Ayes, nays, none. Lions Park Parking Lot Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein stated that City staff have been working with Hope Lutheran Church, located on 5th Street to the north of Lions Park regarding a request for a parking lot in Lions Park that the church will be able to use as it expands and to fulfill its off-street parking requirement. The NRRC has expressed an interest to proceed with the project, taking under consideration the City's obligations regarding cost of construction, plowing, and other issues. The NRRC approved the concept at its August 9,2005 meeting. In addition, this . City of Hastings September 6, 2005 City Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 subject was discussed at a Parks and Recreation Committee of the Council meeting on August 15, 2005, and the committee also supported the concept. Bernstein stated that a formal agreement would be brought before the Council for formal approval once the details have been worked out. Mayor Werner questioned whether the City is being too accommodating and whether it is an appropriate site for a church to expand if they do not have the ability to accommodate their own parking requirements. Councilmember Hazlet stated that this concept appears to be a win/win situation for both the church as well as the City and its park users. Councilmember Riveness stated that the parking lot would help alleviate some existing parking issues at Lions Park. City Administrator Osberg stated that staff is requesting Council approval of this concept prior to expending additional resources on a formal agreement. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the concept as presented. 7 Ayes, nays, none. Resolution-Approving a Proposed 2006 HRA Special Tax Levy Councilmember Alongi clarified that this is a renewal of an existing tax levy and not an increase. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the resolution as presented. 7 Ayes, nays, none. Reports City Administrator Osberg presented the City Council with a plaque ITom the National Association of Counties that was given to the City of Hastings for participating in the Dakota County High Performance Partnership Project. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. ~,. 0Iv~-f~ - Michael D. Werner Melanie Mesko Lee Mayor City Clerk