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Home My WebLink About05-01-06 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes May 1, 2006 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 1, 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, Hicks, Moratzka, Riveness, Schultz and Members Absent: Mayor Werner and Councilmember Hazlet Staff Members Present: City Administrator David Osberg Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee City Attorney Shawn Moynihan Planning Director John Hinzman Public Works Director Tom Montgomery Swear in Officer Bryan Schowalter City Clerk Mesko Lee administered the oath of office to the City's newest police officer, Bryan Schowalter. The Mayor and Council welcomed Bryan to the City of Hastings. Youth First Proclamation Acting Mayor Hicks read the proclamation supporting the week of May 15-19, 2006 as Youth Appreciation Week and inviting councilmembers and members of the community to participate in positive asset building activities in the Hastings Community. Approval of Minutes: Acting Mayor Hicks made a correction to the vote regarding the annexation issue discussed April 17, 2006. Hearing no other changes, the minutes were approved as amended. Consent Agenda Mesko Lee asked that a plat correction for Schoolhouse Square be added to the Consent Agenda. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. 2006 Budget Adjustments 3. Pay Estimate #2-Well #8: Keys Well Drillin~ Company ($15,342.50) 4. Approve MN DNR's Request to Gate East 4t Street 5. Authorize Donation Request from Treasure Island Resort & Casino for Sesquicentennial City of Hastings City Council Minutes May 1, 2006 Page 2 of 5 6. Resolution-Accepting Donation from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to the Parks Department 7. Approve Hastings Pool Business Plan 8. Certificate of Plat Correction-Schoolhouse Square 2nd Addition 5 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolutions on file. Award Contract-Sewer Inspection Equipment Public Works Director Montgomery recommended the contract be awarded to low bidder Flexible Pipe Tool Company in the amount of $69,500.00. Montgomery also requested that as part of the approval, he is also requesting a budget adjustment of $5,275 from the Repairs & Maintenance to Lines budget line item to Equipment- Capitalized to cover this extra cost. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to award the contract as recommended. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the budget adjustment as recommended. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment: Drug Paraphernalia City Attorney Moynihan stated that the proposed amendment will prohibit the possession, sale or delivery of drug paraphernalia. The proposed ordinance is based on the model drug paraphernalia ordinance prepared by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and is similar to ordinances in effect in some larger metropolitan cities. Acting Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Ann Grot john, 619 Ferris Street, thanked the City Council for considering this ordinance amendment. Hearing no further comments, Acting Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment-Drug Paraphernalia Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the second reading and ordinance amendment as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of ordinance on file. Public Hearing-Vacation of Easement #2006-20: Hastings Industrial Park No.7 Planning Director Hinzman stated that a small portion of a drainage and utility easement is proposed to be vacated. He stated that the area is no longer needed, and does not contain any infrastructure. Acting Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Hearing no comments, Acting Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Resolution-Vacation of Easement #2006-20: Hastings Industrial Park No. 7 Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the resolution as presented. 5 Ayes, Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. City of Hastings City Council Minutes May UOM Page 3 of 5 Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #206-10: Landscape Ordinance Planning Director Hinzman stated that the changes are being proposed to clarify the requirements for vegetative cover for residential buildings, addition of landscaping requirements in easements, and deleting redundant landscaping requirements in the parking section. Acting Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Hearing no comments, Acting Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance-Ordinance Amendment #206-10: Landscape Ordinance Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the ordinance amendments as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of ordinance on file. Public Institution Zoning District Sign Regulations Planning Director Hinzman stated that the City Council is being requested to consider a first reading and ordering a public hearing to review an amendment to City Code Chapter 10.08 regarding zoning district sign regulations. The current sign regulations limit buildings within the PI (Public Institution) District to one monument sign no greater than 50 square fee and five feet in height. The proposed change would allow for one monument sign per street frontage, similar to existing commercial district regulations. Dakota County has requested a second monument sign for the LeDuc Mansion, which is prohibited under current regulations. The Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend denial at its April 10, 2006 meeting. The Council discussed whether they would support such a change. Chad Roberts of the LeDuc Mansion stated a desire to have a second sign on 18th Street to provide information regarding parking, hours, etc. The current sign on Vermillion Street does not provide that type of information. Following further discussion, Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the first reading and order a public hearing for May 15, 2006. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Public Hearing-Rezoning #2006-01: R-2 to R-3 (Fountain Meadows) Planning Director Hinzman stated that a request to rezone +1- 0/5 acres on the property which formerly housed the KDWA radio tower and which is being redeveloped into Townhomes. Hinzman stated that requests for action on the site plan and preliminary plat are a later part of the agenda. The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the rezoning at the January 9, 2006 meeting. Acting Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Steve Richter, 316 31st Street East, stated that the proposed density is too high and the property is surrounded by single family homes. Les Olson, 460 31st Street East, stated the reason for the rezoning. Hinzman stated that the additional 0.5 acres will be sued for stormwater ponding. There was discussion over mosquito control and safety issues of the pond. Hearing no comments, Acting Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance-Rezoning #2006-01: R-2 to R-3 (Fountain Meadows) Councilmember Alongi stated opposition to the proposed rezoning. City of Hastings City Council Minutes May 1, 2006 Page 4 of 5 Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the rezoning as presented. 4 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Alongi dissenting. Copy of ordinance on file. Authorize Installation of Permanent Driver Feedback Speed Limit Signs on Highway 316 Public Works Director Montgomery requested authorization to install a driver feedback speed limit sign on Highway 316 at the existing location of the 45 MPH speed limit sign. The sign installation is expected to cost approximately $9,500. Montgomery also requested adopting guidelines for consideration of future installations of similar signs. These guidelines are: · Given the cost of the signs, they should be installed on high volume state highways, county highways or City collector streets where they will have the most impact. Daily traffic volumes should be in excess of 4,500 vehicles; · The 85th percentile of existing traffic speeds should be at least 5 MPH over the posted speed limit; and · Prioritize installations at locations where a higher speed limit transitions to a lower speed limit. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Preliminary Plat/Site Plan #2006-01: Fountain Meadows Planning Director Hinzman stated that the preliminary plat request is to subdivide +1- 6.4 acres into six multiple family residential lots, one single family lot, and one common lot for a total of eight lots. The Site Plan request is to construct six, eight-unit townhome buildings (48 units total). The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of the preliminary plat and site plan at their April 1 0, 2006 meeting with the following changes: · Eliminate street access to 31st Street · Construct a trail access linking the subdivision to 31st Street · Provide a second access to Tiffany/Douglas Drive · Reduce the number of Townhomes from 56 to 48. Hinzman noted that all of the above changes, with the exception of constructing a trail access to 31st Street had been completed. There was discussion over accessibility to public open spaces, public safety accessibility on the site, and creating an "artificial dry pond" as opposed to a traditional stormwater pond as proposed. There was resident concern about resident access over private property to park areas. Councilmember Hicks recommended that the conditions of approval be amended to add the consideration of constructing a "dry pond" at this location, upon the review and approval of the Public Works Director. Councilmember Moratzka recommended that Condition #5 of approval be reworded to require a trail connection and/or pedestrian opportunity be created to allow residents to easily access the local park area. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the preliminary plat/site plan as amended. City of Hastings City Council Minutes May 1, 2006 Page 5 of 5 Moved by Council member Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to amend the motion to require the construction of a fence on the east side of the development. 3 Ayes; Nays, 2. Councilmembers Hicks and Moratzka voting against. Vote was taken on the original motion as amended. 4 Ayes, Nays 1. Councilmember Alongi voting against. Copy of resolution on file. First Reading/Schedule Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment Relating to Sale of 3.2 Beer during Rivertown Days City Administrator Osberg stated that the Council is being asked to consider an ordinance amendment which would allow the sale of 3.2% beer and extend the hours when beer can be consumed at Jaycee Park during Rivertown Days. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the first reading and schedule the public hearing as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, one. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. 5 Ayes, Nays, None. ~~ Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk Michael D. Werner Mayor