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Home My WebLink About02-06-06 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes February 6, 2006 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, February 6,2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmembers Alongi, Hazlet, Hicks, Moratzka, Schultz, Mayor Werner Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness Staff Members Present: City Administrator David Osberg City Attorney Shawn Moynihan Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Planning Director John Hinzman Public Works Director Tom Montgomery Public Works Superintendent John Zgoda Approval of Minutes: Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of Tuesday, January 17, 2006 and the special meeting on Monday, January 30,2006. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda City Administrator Osberg requested that the 2005 Pay Equity Report be added as Item #22 of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Council member Hazlet to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Accept Retirement of Streets Superintendent Cal Ruedy 3. Approve Copy and Printing Charges for Engineering and Planning Maps 4. Resolution-Approve American Legion Gambling Premises Permit Renewal 5. Resolution-Approve Commercial Haulers License for Ray Anderson and Sons, Co, Inc. 6. Resolution-Approve Exempt Gambling Permit for S1. Elizabeth Ann Seton School for a Raffle on April 28, 2006 7. Approve Appointment of Economic Development Commissioner 8. Authorize Advertisement for Economic Development Commission Member 9. Approve Appointment of HPC Commissioner Appointment-Julie Hicks 10. 2005 Capital Rollovers to 2006 Budget 11. Resolution-Increasing Construction Permit Fees 12. Approve 2006 Engineering Services Agreement with E & G Services 13. Authorize Purchase of Public Works Department Cargo Van 14. Authorize Purchase of Public Works Department Pickup Truck 15. Resolution-Adopting the 2006 Revisions to the City of Hastings Public Works Design Manual 16. Approve the Credit Card Acceptance Policy for the City of Hastings City of Hastings City Council Minutes February 6, 2006 Page 2 of 3 17. Resolution-Accepting Donation to K-9 Program from Minnesota State Patrol Troopers Association 18. Order Public Hearing-Vacation of Easement #2006-09: Riverfront Addition 19. Approve 2006 Adult Softball Program 20. Approve 2006 Hastings Civic Arena Adjusted Fees 21. Approve Proposed 2006 Hastings Family Aquatic Center Opening/Closing Dates and Fee Structure 22. Approve 2006 Pay Equity Schedule 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolutions on file. Resolution-Special Use Permit #2006-03: 1 st Floor Residence in a C-3 District (315 East 3rd Street): Robert Pakola Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval of the special use permit. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the resolution as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Preliminary Plat #2006-02: Featherstone Oaks at 1803 Featherstone Road Planning Director Hinzman stated that this item was tabled at the January 17 City Council meeting for further review on tree preservation and street layout issues. Certified Forester Stephen Nicholson of Kunde Co., Inc. has reviewed the proposed plan and notes that the tree preservation plan appears feasible under the conditions that limited filling and cutting occurs around the significant oaks. Hinzman noted that Mr. Nicholson's conditions for tree preservation have been added as conditions for the approval of the plat. Hinzman also stated that the developer's engineer has stated that the street layout-a through street vs. a cul-de-sac-would not significantly affect the grading of the site. There was further discussion over tree preservation issues as well as maintenance of the current, temporary cul-de-sac. Public Works Director Tom Montgomery stated that the current cul-de-sac is about half the size of City standards for cul-de-sacs and that it is plowed by one of the City's smaller vehicles. Montgomery stated that staff's recommendation is for a through street for maintenance and accessibility issues. Dan Tilson, the developer's engineer, requested consideration on two of the conditions in the staff report. One is a housekeeping issue relating to platting right-of- way, which currently exists, and the other is for flexibility on sideyard setbacks. Councilmember Schultz asked how the City would monitor tree preservation during the construction process. Hinzman stated that an arborist will be on site during construction, and will report back to staff. Schultz also questioned the condition that requires a lower speed on Summit Point Drive. Montgomery stated that the City would need to petition the state. Tilson requested consideration on credit for park dedication requirements due to the tree preservation which will occur. Hinzman stated that the City has not done so in the past. City of Hastings City Council Minutes February 6, 2006 Page 3 of 3 Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the preliminary plat as presented, with the elimination of Condition #16 which addresses speed reduction. Mayor Werner stated that he would not support a through street on this development. Councilmember Hazlet stated concern with traffic and that he would not support the motion. Councilmember Hicks stated that consideration of a cul-de-sac off of Featherstone may be a feasible option. o Ayes; Nays 6. Motion to approve the preliminary plat failed. Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to deny the preliminary plat due to traffic concerns and to preserve the character of the neighborhood and to waive the applicant's subsequent fees when applying for a new preliminary plat at the same location. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Site Plan #2006-06: Well house No.8 at East 21st Street Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Council member Schultz to approve the site plan as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Authorize Plan Approval & Bid-Wellhouse No.8 at East 21st Street Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to authorize the plan approval and bids as requested. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Site Plan #2006-07: Water Treatment Building (North Frontage Road) Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the site plan as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Presentation-200S Planning Department Report There was some discussion about the City's growth strategy and development for the future. The report was accepted by the City Council. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 p.m. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. ~ ~~ Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk Michael D. Werner Mayor