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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-05-06 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes June 5, 2006 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, June 5, 2006 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 Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee City Attorney Shawn Moynihan Planning Director John Hinzman Acting City Engineer Nick Egger Approval of Minutes: Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of May 15, 2006 or the special meeting of May 23, 2006. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Council Items to be Considered Councilmember Alongi requested that a memo regarding Approval for Street Closing for Historic Hastings Saturday Night Cruise-In be added as Item #2 under Administration. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to add the item to the agenda. 7 ayes; Nays, none. Consent Agenda Moved by Council member Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution-Approving Temporary Liquor License and Gambling Permit for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (2035 West 15th Street) on September 16-17, 2006 3. Resolution-Approving Temporary Liquor License and Gambling Permit for Hastings Fire Relief Association (115 West 5th Street) on September 10, 2006 4. Resolution-Approve Massage License to Candie Crandall Collier, DBA Solace Therapeutic Massage 5. Approve Revised Employment Application 6. Approve Position Description for Temporary Administrative Support Position 7. Approve Communications Policy 8. Resolution Approving a Fireworks Licenses for Clancy's Main Street 9. Approve Police Budget Adjustment City of Hastings City Council Minutes June 5, 2006 Page 2 of 3 10. Resolution-Accept Donation from KDWA for DARE Program 11. Authorization for Finance Department to Solicit Quotes for Actuarial Consultant for 2007 OPES Requirements 12. Approve HFAC Fees for 55 Year Olds and Older 13. Authorize Request to Solicit Bids for Lions Park Shelter 14. Authorize Budget Adjustment for Purchase of Veterans Park Play Equipment 15. Approve Recreational Scholarship Program 16. Approve Video Equipment Use in City Facilities Policy 17. Resolution-Accept Donation from HYAA for Purchase of Soccer Goals 18. Pay Estimate #3-Well #8 Construction: Keys Well Drilling ($67,815.75) 19. Forestry Update on Arbor Day 2006 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolutions on file. Award Contract/Resolution-Project 2006-1: 3rd Street Area Street and Utility Construction (Pember Excavating) Acting City Engineer Egger stated that staff requests award of the contract to Pember Excavating in the amount of $2,644,765.90. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to award the contract as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Preliminary Plat/Final Plat/Site Plan #2006-22: Schoolhouse Square 3rd Addition Office & Bank (Camegaren, LLC) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the preliminary/final plat and site plan at the May 22, 2006 meeting. There was discussion about access and circulation issues. The Council discussed parking, access, and traffic circulation. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the preliminary/final plat as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the site plan as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Consider Request--#2006-25: Amend Zoning Code to Allow Temporary Auto Sales (Hastings Ford) Planning Director Hinzman stated that Hastings Automotive is seeking permission to hold a temporary auto sale at the Westview Mall (zoned C-4). City code prohibits auto sales in the C-4 zone. Hinzman requested Council direction on whether to direct staff to proceed with an ordinance amendment which would allow these types of sales. City Attorney Moynihan stated that a temporary auto sale was permitted in 1999 following a large storm where there was significant auto damage as a temporary accommodation to the dealership. The Council discussed frequency, staging logistics, and other issues. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to refer this issue to the Planning Committee for discussion. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. City of Hastings City Council Minutes June 5, 2006 Page 3 of 3 Authorize Legal Action to Remove Garage at 1602 East Fourth Street (Ken Holtz) Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve legal action as requested. 7 Ayes, Nays, none. Authorize Initiation of Growth and Development Discussions with Abutting Townships Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to authorize the initiation of these discussions. 7 Ayes, Nays, none. Appeal of RV Parking Violation Citation Richard Bond, 2025 Forest Street is appealing an order to remove his RV from his driveway. Mr. Bond stated that the City ordinance is too vague and that there is inconsistent enforcement of the ordinance. Councilmember Alongi stated that the City responds to code violations on a complaint basis. He stated that the citation issued is consistent with the City's ordinances, which are clear. He stated that he would not support rescinding the order. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to affirm the code enforcement inspector's citation to Mr. Bond for violation of the 8-foot limit on recreational vehicles parked outside on a residential lot on the grounds that the ordinance is clear and understandable and that Mr. Bond's RV is in excess of the 8-foot limit and that the citation was issued in adherence to the City's ordinance. 7 Ayes, Nays, none. Approval for Closing 2nd Street for Historic Hastings Saturday Night Cruise-In Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve closing 2nd Street East between Vermillion and Tyler Streets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from June-September, 2006 for the Downtown Business Association's Historic Hastings Cruise-In. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Comments from the Audience Ellen Borgelt, 1143 Park Court, complained about a recent shed built by her neighbor. Staff was asked to review whether the shed is in compliance with City building codes. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. ~ rJpl~ Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk Michael D. Werner Mayor