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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
December 19, 2005
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, December 19,2005 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 Alongi, Hazlet, Hicks,
Moratzka, Riveness, and Schultz
Members Absent:
None
Staff Members Present:
City Administrator David Osberg
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Planning Director John Hinzman
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular meeting of Monday, December 5, 2005. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Presentation-2005 Employee Recognition Awards
The Council recognized the following employees for their years of service:
5 years
Tom Bakken
Brock Bukkila
Tim Connell
Tom Friese
Jeremy Jacobson
Natalie Judge
Lilly Murr
Craig Nowlan
Char Stark
John Stevens
Chris Weid
Justin Wolfe
10 years
Mike Christianson
Jim Geihar
Wayne Hicks
Mike Munson
15 years
Jim Cernohous
Tom Murray
Rod Risch
25 years
Laura Hoff (retired)
Mike McMenomy
John Zgoda
20 years
Carol Latham
Jane Toenjes
Gary Wytaske
The City Council presented each employee with a certificate of recognition and thanked
them for their years of service
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Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation-Planning Commission Chair Dan
Greil and Planning Commission Vice Chair Barb Hollenbeck
The City Council presented outgoing chair Dan Greil and outgoing vice chair
Barb Hollenbeck certificate of recognition and thanked them for their years of service on
the planning commission
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve
the Consent Agenda as presented.
I. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Approve 2006 TRAC Grant Contract with Met Council
3. Approve 2006 Non-Union Employee Compensation Schedule Adjustment
4. Approve EDC Member Resignation & Authorize Advertisement for
Applicants
5. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Rezoning/Comprehensive Plan
Amendment #2005-76 at 115 1 ih Street West
6. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #2005-74:
Final Plat Recording Deadline
7. Approve Extension-Agricultural Lease #2004-59 at Hasting Industrial
Park
8. Reappoint Planning Commission Members-Truax and McInnis
9. Appoint Planning Commission Members
10. Reappoint HPC Members-David Warg and Amy Martin
11. Extend Date for Block 29 Redevelopment Agreement
12. Final Pay Estimate-Project 2003-3: Spiral Boulevard & 31 st Street: Ryan
Contracting ($58,624.53)
13. Resolution-Approve 2006 Tobacco License Renewals
14. Resolution-Approve 2006 Massage License Renewals
15. Resolution-Approve 2006/2007 Commercial Waste Hauler License
Renewals
16. Reappoint NRRC Member-Mark Vaughn & Walt Popp
17. Resolution-Accept Police Department Donation from Patricia
McCormick
18. Approve Contract Renewal for Dispatching Services from Dakota County
19. Approve Trail Grooming Agreement with Dakota County
20. Approve 2005 Budget Adjustment
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolutions on file.
Second Resolution-Site Plan #2005-77: Glendale Heights 3rd Addition (MW
Johnson)
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Council granted site plan approval to
DR Horton for this phase in February 2005. DR Horton has elected not to construct the
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remainder of the unites, and MW Johnson is seeking site plan approval. Hinzman stated
that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the site plan, with an additional
condition that the rear of the Trillium units needed further differentiation to avoid a "wall
like" appearance.
Tom Ryan, the developer for MW Johnson, stated that off-setting the units to
achieve visual differentiation is cost-prohibitive.
Mayor Werner suggested that an additional condition be that a vertical fayade on the rear
of the Trillium units be added as a condition to achieve visual relief and differentiate the units.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the
site plan with additional conditions that the Trillium units include window gables and a rear
fayade to differentiate the units.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of ordinance onfile.
Resolution-Home Occupation #2005-67: Sealcoating at 3615 Malcolm Avenue
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the request is for Jeff and Con'ine Stricker to be
issued a Type II Home Occupation License for their home-based business. Hinzman noted that
the Public Works Director requested a condition prohibiting cleaning of the equipment on the
site.
Councilmember Schultz questioned where the applicants will clean the equipment.
Councilmember Moratzka stated opposition to the home occupation, citing concerns with
wellhead protection. She stated that she felt this type of use belongs in an industrial area, not
residential.
Councilmember Hicks asked whether vehicle and equipment storage is adequately
addressed. He requested that a condition be added requiring inspection of the property as it
relates to the number of vehicles and the property maintenance code to ensure the applicant
remains in compliance.
Councilmember Alongi stated that it appears that the primary purpose of the request is for
storage of equipment and that this approval will be reviewed by the Council in no more than one
year.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the
home occupation with the additional condition requiring inspection of the property as it relates to
the number of vehicles and the property maintenance code to ensure the applicant remains in
compliance.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution-Site Plan #2005-63: Midwest Products at 31st Street & Enterprise Avenue
Hinzman stated that Durand Builders, on behalf of Midwest Products, seeks site plan
approval to construct a 22,000 +/- square foot industrial and warehouse building at the northwest
corner of Enterprise Avenue and 31" Street.
The Planning Commission has recommended approval. Hinzman stated that the building
does not meet the percentage requirements of listed materials. Staff has worked with the
developer for a number of months to increase the variety of exterior fayade treatments.
Councilmember Moratzka asked about the landscaping layout. The applicant stated that
they will plant what the City requests.
Councilmember Schultz questioned why there are architectural standards if the City will
not require applicants to abide by them. The Council continues to hear that the requirements are
cost-prohibitive by applicants.
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Mayor Werner stated that if the City is going to deviate from the architectural standards,
the site plan should go before the Economic Development Commission for review.
Councilmember Hicks suggested that the City may want to consider establishing a link
between businesses who are recipients of land credits and adherence to the City's architectural
standards.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet, to approve the
site plan as presented.
2 Ayes, Nays, Five. Councilmembers Moratzka, Schultz, Riveness, Hazlet and Mayor Werner
voting against. The motion fails for non-compliance with the City's architectural standards.
Approve 2006 Budget
Resolution-Adopting 2006 Property Tax Levy
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
approve the resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution-Adopting 2006 Annual City Budget
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to
approve the resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution-Adopting 2006 HRA Special Tax Levy
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
approve the resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Approve Hiring Barr Engineering for Possible Lake Isabel Restoration Project
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve
hiring a consultant to provide information to the Council, with clarification that this approval
does not assure any restoration efforts will commence.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Reports from Councilmembers:
Councilmember Schultz thanked the Finance Committee and staff for the work on the 2006
budget.
Councilmember Hicks provided an update on the Red Rock Corridor Commission.
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Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk