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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-19-06 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes June 19, 2006 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, June 195, 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, Hicks, Moratzka, Riveness and Schultz Members Absent: 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 HRA Director John Grossman Finance Director Char Stark Approval of Minutes: Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 2006. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution-Approving 2006/2007Liquor License New Issues, Renewals, and Transfers 3. Resolution-Approve Temporary Liquor License for Hastings Area Jaycees Beer Garden during 2006 Rivertown Days 4. Resolution-Approving a Parcel of Land for Public Auction or Auction to Adjacent Owners 5. Approve 2006 Municipal Voting System Plan 6. Resolution - Final Pay Estimate-Project 2005-3 (South Frontage Road): Max Steininger ($17,833.73) 7. Final Pay Estimate-Public Works Salt Shed: Ebert Construction ($4,000) 8. Accept Resignations of Jeremy Pire, Parks & Recreation Assistant and Paul Esparza, Building Services Worker 9. Extend Closing Date for Sherman Associates, Phase I 10. Approve Budget Adjustment-HPC 11. Resolution- Requesting TH 316 Bypass Study by Dakota County Transportation Department 12. Approve Plans and Authorize Advertisement for Bids-2006 Crack Seal & Seal Coat Program 13. Order Public Hearing-Vacation of Easement #206-31 at Wal-Mart 14. Approve Write-Off: Slapnicher Clinic Escrow Funds 15. Authorize Compensatory Time Overage City of Hastings City Council Minutes June 19, 2006 Page 2 ot3 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolutions on file. Appeal-Stefanski Fence Public Works Director Montgomery stated that the Stefanski's are requesting reconsideration of an appeal to deny placement of a chain link fence within a drainage and utility easement in their rear yard. The Council denied the Stefanski's previous appeal to the staff decision at the May 15 meeting. Montgomery stated that the revised proposal would locate the fence closer to their home and include a gate. The request is not significantly different, and remains inconsistent with the newly adopted fence easement policy. George May was present to represent the Stefanski's. He stated that there is apparent confusion as to what is a drainage easement vs. a ponding basin. He stated that because it is a policy, not an ordinance, regarding easements, that there should be some discretion permitted. City Attorney Moynihan stated that six votes are needed to overturn staff's recommendation. There was discussion as to water drainage and water storage locations, as well as the availability of information to the homeowner as to what is and is not permitted. Montgomery stated that people who are considering purchasing a lot and/or home are encouraged to contact the City for clarification as to what is permitted. Moved by Council member Schultz to overturn staff's recommendation and approve the fence permit as requested. The motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to uphold staff's recommendation and deny the fence permit based on the reasons stated in City Engineer Egger's memo dated June 16, 2006. 5 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Schultz voting against Resolution-Preliminary Plat #2006-24: Jorgenson Addition (Tierney Drive) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the preliminary plat at their June 12, 2006 meeting with some changes. The Council discussed drainage issues. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the preliminary plat as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Site Plan #2006-15: Lawrence Office Building (Bahls Drive) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the site plan at their June 12,2006. No one from the public spoke for or against the request during the meeting. The Council discussed drainage, traffic, and parking issues. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the site plan with an amendment to Condition #3 regarding no net water drainage increase. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Authorize Request for Proposals-#2006-27: 2030 Comprehensive Plan Planning Director Hinzman stated that the RFP is for three options: one for a Parks & Recreation Master Plan, one for a Planning Comprehensive Plan, and one for both the Parks & Recreation and Planning Comprehensive Plans. He stated that these City of Hastings City Council Minutes June 19, 2006 Page 3 ot3 portions of the Comprehensive Plan review are expected to be completed by September 1,2007. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the RFP's as requested. 6 Ayes, Nays, none. Amend Approval-Preliminary Land Sale/Concept Plan #2005-42: Gemstar Planning Director Hinzman stated that Council is requested to approve a change in location of the proposed development to the south east of Enterprise Avenue. Gemstar is also requesting the approval of architectural covenants which would prohibit the construction of pre-engineered metal buildings; all buildings would need to be masonry or concrete tip-up. The Economic Development Commission voted to recommend approval of the location change and the covenants at their June 14, 2006 meeting. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the requests as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, none. Presentation-2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Finance Director Stark and David Blumberg from the City's audit firm of HLB Tautges Redpatch L TD were present to provide an overview of the 2005 CAFR. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to accept the CAFR as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, none. Demonstration-RequestPartner: Online Citizen Request System Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee provided background on a new system which allows citizens to make requests for services and information online through the City's website. Once a request is made, it is routed to the appropriate staff person via e- mail for resolution. Mesko Lee provided a brief demonstration of the system for the Council and the public. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the roll-out of the system to the public. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. 1:ooe Michael D. Werner Mayor ~AJi?P< Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk