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Home My WebLink About09-03-02 Hastings, Minnesota September 3, 2002 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota Members Present: Councilmembers Hazlet, Hicks, Moratzka, Riveness, Schultz, and Mayor Werner Councilmember Yandrasits arrived at 7:05 p.m. Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: David Osberg, City Administrator; Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney; Melanie Mesko Lee, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; John Hinzman, Planning Director; John Grossman, HRA Director; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; Dave Gurney, City Engineer; Lori Webster, Finance Director Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of August 195, 2002. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Council Items to be Considered City Administrator Osberg requested that Item 2 under Administration, Annexation Petition and Marshan Township Orderly Annexation Agreement-South Pines, be removed from the agenda. He stated that it will be back on the agenda at the September 16 meeting. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Councilmember Yandrasits absent. Copy of resolutions on file. 1. Pay Bills As Audited 2. Resolution-Install All-Way STOP at the intersection of Pleasant Driver and Featherstone Road 3. First Reading and Schedule Public Hearing-Ordinance Annexation: Property Owned by Xcel Energy 4. First Reading and Schedule Public Hearing-Rezoning R-2 to C-l: Denn Property (1030 North Frontage Road) 5. Resolution-Final Plat: Century South 3rd Addition 6. Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County-Household Hazardous Waste 7. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 3,2002 PageloIS Award Contract-2002 Southwest Ponding Basin Trail Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Rive~ess to award the contract to Pember Excavating in the amount of$115,842.00. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Councilmember Yandrasits absent. Copy of resolution on file. Award Contract-2002 General Sieben Drive & South Frontage Road Improvements Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to award the contract to McNamara Contracting in the amount of$1,900,000.00. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Award Contract-Civic Arena Electric Engine Installation Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to award the contract to Gartner Refrigeration in the amount of $49,700. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Award Contract-Altitude Valve & Vault Chamber Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to award the contract to Northwestern Power in the amount of$31,845. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing-Business Subsidy for Millard Avenue, Inc. (Quality One Woodworking) Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. HRA Director Grossman provided background information on the proposed business subsidy, noting that a site plan will also need to be approved. Hearing no public comment, the public hearing was closed at 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing-Vacation of Alley: 313 Clay Street Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman introduced the action. Kurt Holme, owner of Lots 1 and 2 adjacent to the proposed vacation, opposed the vacation as he stated that he uses the alley as an access to his property. Tim Volkner, 1160 East 3rd Street, stated that he does not support nor oppose the vacation until he knows where the alley is actually located. Hinzman stated that another survey of the property would need to be done to clarify any questions on the location of the alley, a practice that has not traditionally been done. Hearing no further public comment, the public hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m. Second Reading-Vacation of Alley: 313 Clay Street Councilmember Yandrasits spoke in favor of the vacation, with an amendment to condition #2 to provide for resolution of driveway encroachment issues among homeowners. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the vacation as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. ~~-'<"-'-_~___~'_""_.'._~___""_,_'~'_'m'___~'",~__."""._______._.__~_~~"."...._._.__~__.__,._.__~~_~>,._.^.____~_.__.__._..._n_..'.__...___.._..._"......__"._...." Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting of September 3, 2002 Page 3 of S Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing-Preliminary/Final Plat: Riverwood 7th Addition Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman introduced the action. Dave Tuey, 1082 Regency Court, expressed concern over increased traffic and the lack of traffic signs. Hearing no further public comment, the public hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m. 2nd Reading-Preliminary/Final Plat: Riverwood 7th Addition Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the action as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Joe DeZeller, Supervisor of the Guardian Angels Project, stood before the Council and commended City Staff for how good they were to work with throughout the project. Mr. DeZeller said that he was impressed with the quick turnaround the various departments, especially the Inspections and Code Enforcement Department, provided. Public Hearing-Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Rezoning/Development Plan-School House Square Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. Vince Teuber, 406 5th Street West, requested clarification on how access to Lot 7 would remain on the proposed project. Hearing no further public comment, the public hearing was closed at 7:57 p.m. 2nd Reading-Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Rezoning/Development Plan-School House Square Councilmember Yandrasits expressed concern over amending the comprehensive plan so soon after its approval. She also expressed concern that there is no upper limit on the proposed density in the zoning amendment. She questioned whether a limit could be placed. Councilmember Moratzka stated that she would like the access to Lot 7 remain as previously agreed upon. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Yandrasits voting against. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the Rezoning as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the Development Plan as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting of September 3, 2002 Page 4 of 5 Resolution-Minor SubdivisionlLot Line Adjustment: 1439 & 1425 Liddle Lane Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the resolution as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Site Plan: Dakota County Juvenile Center Parking: 1560 Highway 55 Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the resolution as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Approving Business Subsidy for Millard Avenue Inc. (Quality One Woodworking) Resolution-Site Plan: Millard Avenue Inc. (Quality One Woodworking) Following discussion over the proposed appearance ofthe building, Council requested more information on the item prior to further consideration. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to table both items until appearance issues are further addressed. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Receipt of Bids for Council Chambers AudioNisual Systems Mayor Werner asked if the HPC has reviewed the plans, as City Hall is located in the historic preservation district. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the plans and specifications as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Adopt 2003 Preliminary Tax Levy Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the preliminary levy as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Adopt 2003 HRA Preliminary Tax Levy Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the HRA preliminary levy as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Adopt 2003 Preliminary City Budget Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the preliminary city budget as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Minutes oHhe Regular Meeting of September 3, 2001 Page; of ; Resolution-Set Budget Public Meeting Dates Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the setting budget public meeting dates for Monday, December 2,2002. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~ ATTEST~Jwutu1u- City Clerk Mayor