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Home My WebLink About04-15-02 Hastings, Minnesota April 15, 2002 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, April 15, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota Members Present: Councilmembers Hazlet, Hicks, Riveness, Schultz, Moratzka, & Yandrasits Members Absent: Mayor Werner Staff Members Present: David Osberg, City Administrator Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney; Melanie Mesko Lee, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; Torn Montgomery, Public Works Director; John Grossman, HRA Director; Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director Approval of Minutes Acting Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 2002. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Presentation by Anne Hunt-Mississippi River Clean-Up on Saturday, June 220d Ms. Hunt stated that the kick-off to the Mississippi River Clean-Up will be held on June 22 at Jaycee Park and clean up will proceed north up the Mississippi, with a celebration on Harriet Island on June 30. Residents interested in assisting with this project should contact Marty McNamara or City Hall for more information. Council Items to be Considered Acting Mayor Hicks stated that two items have been requested to be added to the Consent Agenda: #9-Request for Flashing Stop Sign on Highway 55; #lO-Wallin Joint Resolution. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolutions on file. 1. Pay All Bills as Audited 2. Approve 2002/2003 Joint Powers Budget 3. Reschedule June 17,2002 Council meeting to Tuesday, June 18,2002 4. First Reading & Schedule Public Hearing for May 20, 2002-Amendment to Chapter 3 of City Code: Alcoholic Beverage Regulation 5. Resolution-Supporting Mississippi River Clean-Up Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 2002 Page 2 of5 6. 2002 Budget Adjustments 7. Declare Excess Equipment-Flood Damaged Hydro Equipment & Replaced Prairie Street Lift Station Pumps 8. First Reading & Order Public Hearing-Rezoning Wallin Property 9. Flashing Stop Sign Request on Highway 55 10. Wallin Joint Resolution Public Hearing-Resolution of Consent to the Merger of AT&T Broadband & Comcast Corporation Acting Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7: 14 p.m. City Administrator Osberg stated that no action is required at this meeting. A full report with a request for action will be presented to the Council at their May 6, 2002 meeting. Hearing no public comments, Acting Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7: 15 p.m. Public Hearing-Project 2002-9: Hastings Marketplace West Acting Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7: 17 p.m. Hearing no public comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7: 19 p.m. Resolution- Preliminary & Final Plat: Hastings Marketplace West Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the resolution as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing-City Charter Amendment: Designating Ward Boundaries & Ward Precincts for the City of Hastings Acting Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7: 18 p.m. Hearing no public comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7: 19 p.m. Resolution-City Charter Amendment: Designating Ward Boundaries & Ward Precincts for the City of Hastings City Attorney Moynihan stated that a charter amendment needs the seven votes of the Council to be approved. With the absence of Mayor Werner, a special City Council meeting will need to be scheduled prior to April 30, 2002 to approve the new ward and precinct boundaries. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to table this action to a special City Council meeting to be held prior to April 30, 2002. 6 Ayes; Nays, None Public Hearing-Amend Chapter 11: Final Plat Approvals Acting Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7: 19 p.m. Hearing no public comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7 :20 p.m. Second Reading-Amend Chapter 11: Final Plat Approvals Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 2002 Page 3 of 5 Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the amendment to Chapter 11 as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None Resolution-Adjusting Utility Rates and Access Charges Public Works Director Montgomery stated that staff is recommending approval of the following rate changes: water rated from $1.35/1,000 gallons to $1.45/1,000 gallons; WAC charges from $1,160 to $1,175; SAC charges from $612 to $625; Interceptor Sewer charges from $310 to $315. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet, to approve the rate changes as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Site Plan: Scandinavian Marketplace (625 Commerce Drive) Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the site plan as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Business Subsidy: Scandinavian Marketplace (625 Commerce Drive) Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the business subsidy as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Site Plan: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School (600 Tyler Street) City Administrator Osberg stated that the Planning Commission voted 4-2 to approve the site plan subject to the eight conditions in the planner's report at its April 8, 2002 meeting. The Heritage Preservation Commission reviewed the request at their March 19, 2002 meeting. The HPC considered the modular building request to be a permanent addition, and the modular buildings would be an exception to the requirements of the historic district's building regulations. Rita Humbert, principal of SEAS, stated that alternate exteriors would be available for the modular units to better comply with HPC guidelines. She also stated that the additions would be temporary and that it would allow the school to have all programs at one site. Jackie Boler, 402 West ih Street and HPC member, stated that she was concerned with setting precedent by allowing a temporary structure that is not in compliance with the historic district's standards. Scott Sydor, 520 Ramsey, stated that he felt the request is due to poor planning by SEAS, and that 5-7 years is not a temporary request. Kathy O'Brien, 222 East 5th Street, stated that she did not oppose the request. Peter Gliech, 913 West 7th Street, stated that the school does not have the funds to build a permanent structure at this time and that SEAS has been a good neighbor. Councilmember Yandrasits stated that she feels the applicant has created a hardship that has led to this request. She also stated that financial concerns by an applicant have not previously impacted whether a request has been approved or denied; the decision is made by adhering to the historic district standards. Yandrasits stated that 5-7 years is not a temporary use. Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting of April 15, 2002 Page 4 of5 Councilmember Schultz questioned whether SEAS has exhausted all other options to accommodate their request. HRA Director Grossman stated that the size and style of the modular buildings proposed are not compatible with the historic district standards. Councilmember Moratzka expressed concern that the additional space would be used to accommodate additional students above current emollment rates. Moratzka also stated concern with the ability of the City to enforce a temporary use of the buildings. Councilmember Riveness stated that he felt the request puts too much on the site. Humbert stated that the playground would remain. Councilmember Hicks stated concern over the City's ability to control use of the site. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to deny the site plan request because the proposal does not met historic district guidelines. Following discussion over the HPC's role in this process, the motion was withdrawn. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to table this request until a report is issued by the HPC with their recommendations, as the HPC is the body that approves the issuance of building permits in an historic district. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Resolution-Site Plan: Innovative Surfaces, Inc. (515 Spiral Boulevard) Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the site plan with the four conditions listed in the planner's report. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Preliminary Plat/Final Plat: Westview Commons Addition Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the site plan with the 12 conditions listed in the planner's report. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Site Plan: Wendy's International Councilmember Yandrasits requested that comparable architectural style and materials be used. Councilmember Moratzka requested that the landscaping complement the proposed Highway 55 streets cape landscaping. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the site plan as amended. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Wallin Property Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the comprehensive plan amendment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 2002 Page 5 of5 Resolution-Final Plat: Century South 2nd Addition Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the final plat as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Special Use Permit: Tim Nelson (682 Commerce Drive) Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the special use permit as presented with the eight conditions in the planner's report. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Single Stream Recycling Program & Schedule Public Hearing for Rate Adjustment Randy Triplett of Waste Management stated that they are proposing a single stream recycling program, which would include one 64-gallon container for residents to use for all recycling. Residents would no longer need to sort recyclables. He also stated that WM is requesting a rate adjustment from $3.00/month to $3.30 month for this program. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to set a public hearing on May 6, 2002 to consider this request. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. ~ ATTESTJfJ.~ City Clerk Mayor