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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-03-05 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes October 3, 2005 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, October 3,2005 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, Riveness, Schultz and Moratzka Members Absent: Councilmember Hazlet Staff Members Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Shawn Moynihan Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Public Works Director Tom Montgomery Planning Director John Hinzman Public Works Superintendent John Zgoda Community Relations Specialist Shannon Rausch Approval of Minutes: Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of Monday, September 19,2005. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Council Items to Be Considered City Administrator Osberg requested that an additional resolution regarding the GO refinancing bonds be added as Item 15 of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to amend the agenda as requested. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Pay Bills as Audited 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Approve Master Application Policy for Long Term Care Insurance 3. Resolution-Amend Copying Fees 4. Item Removed 5. 2005 Budget Adjustments 6. Recommendations & Resolutions for the Sale of GO Improvement & Refunding Bond Series 2005A :. :'1-r~ City of Hastings City Council Minutes October 3, 2005 Page 2 of 4 7. Recommendations & Resolutions for the Sale of GO Municipal Building Refunding Bonds Series 2005B 8. Resolution-Final Plat #2005-60- Three Rivers Place 9. 1 st Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #2005-44-Sign Ordinance 10. Resolution-Grant Approval Extension-Site Plan #2004-12-Schoolhouse Square 3rd Condominiums 11. Resolution-Requesting Speed Study for CSAH 46/47 12. Pay Estimate # I-Public Works Salt Shed, Ebert Construction-$3,996.00 13. Order Public Hearing On October 17 for Midwest Products 14. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement - Dakota County Traffic Safety Group 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolutions on file. Public Hearing--Ordinance Amendment #2005-54: Landscape Ordinance Mayor Wemer opened the public hearing at 7 :03 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman stated that the proposed changes will establish landscape standards for new commercial, industrial, multiple residential and institutional developments. He stated that the standards were developed in consultation with the Parks Department and are compatible with landscape standards in neighboring communities. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment--Ordinance Amendment #2005-54: Landscape Ordinance Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the landscape ordinance as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of ordinance on file. Resolution-PreliminarylFinal Plat #2005-10: Hastings Industrial Park No.7 Councilmember Moratzka noted that the Economic Development Commission has reviewed and supports the action. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Water System Improvements Concept Plan Public Works Director Montgomery provided information regarding a concept plan to address problems with water quality (nitrate levels in 3 of the 5 City wells and cyanazine levels in Well #3) and water supply needs generated by continued development. Two major water system improvements are recommended to be constructed as soon as possible: City of Hastings City Council Minutes October 3, 2005 Page 3 of4 Well #8--a new water supply well to be constructed in Vermillion Falls Park near the intersection of 21 st Street and Commerce Drive. This is estimated to cost $1 ,250~OOO. Water Treatment Plant--construction of a nitrate removal plant adjacent to the ground storage tank on Highway 55 near the SuperStore. This plant would treat water from wells #3 and #5. The total estimated cost for this project is $3, 700~000. Montgomery stated that funding options will need to be explored for future water system improvements. Councilmember Schultz asked when Well #3 will reopen. Montgomery stated that the City will not use Well #3 until either an interconnection with Well #5 is made or until the state cyanazine standard is raised, which is currently under review. Montgomery stated that the City's water system is currently safe, and that it is being very conservative in shutting down Well #3 at this time. The Council discussed consideration of a block system for water usage. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the water system improvement recommendations as presented, to authorize preparation of plans, authorize bidding for construction of Well#8, authorize design and preparation of plans for a water treatment facility, trunk watermains, and site improvements as recommended. Additionally, staffwas directed to work with the Operations Committee of the Council to develop recommendations for future water system improvements and increased operational expenses with the implementation of water treatment. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Authorization to Negotiate Purchase of Right-of-Way Montgomery stated that the City's Comprehensive Plan identifies a future frontage road connecting 36th Street to the County Crossroads commercial area as a way to provide neighborhood access to the commercial area through local streets rather than Highway 61. At this time, the City does not own the right-of-way. Hastings Ford requested that the City purchase the right-of-way since they are unable to use it. The property has been appraised at a cost of$91,000. The Planning Committee of the Council recommends that the City begin to negotiate to acquire the right-of-way. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to authorize staff to negotiate the purchase as recommended. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Lake Isabel Dredging Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve soliciting proposals from engineering firms to investigate the hard cost with dredging and disposal, pier construction, and lake draw down as recommended. 6 Ayes, nays, none. City of Hastings City Council Minutes October 3, 2005 Page 4 of 4 Council-Staff Workshop Facilitator Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the utilization ofLynn and Associates to conduct a Council/Staff workshop. 6 Ayes, nays, none. Reports from Councilmembers Councilmember Alongi noted that the City was presented with a preservation award for the LeDuc Mansion from the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. ~ L Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk Michael D. Werner Mayor