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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-07-06 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes August 7, 2006 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, August 7,2006 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 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 Approval of Minutes: Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of July 24, 2006. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Firefighter Introductions Assistant Fire Chief Mike Schutt introduced four of the City's five new firefighters: Mark Knoll, Craig Latch, Derek Latch, and Tom Seleski. Steve Bloomstrand was not in attendance. The Mayor and Council welcomed the new full-time staff members. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to add the closing of two blocks on East Second Street on September 16 for the Main Street Festival as item 10. and approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Authorize Signature-Development Agreement #2006-30: Fountain Meadows 3. Resolution-Approve 2006/2007 Amusement License Renewals 4. Resolution-Approve One-Day Gambling Permit for Regina Medical Center 5. Resolution-Appoint Election Judges for Primary Election 6. Resolution-Approving 2006 Election Judge Wages 7. Approve Plans and Authorize Advertisement for Bid for Commerce Drive Watermain Project 8. Resolution-Order Public Hearing on Industrial Park th Addition Project 9. Schedule Planning Committee Meeting 10. Close East Second Street for Main Street Festival on September 16, 2006 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolutions on file. Public Hearing-North Frontage Road Reconstruction and Trunk Watermain Improvements Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Public Works Director Montgomery stated that the proposed project is to connect wells to the new water treatment plant as well as street improvements. Montgomery City of Hastings City Council Minutes August 7, 2006 Page 2 of 3 stated that access to the businesses will remain during business hours, the road will be temporarily converted to one way, and some night construction will occur. Greg Fogarty, Carbone's Pizza, stated concern with public access and loss of business. Joe Morrows, Fluegel's, stated concern with semi-truck access and loss of business. Montgomery stated that the City can coordinate with businesses to assist with delivery access during construction. There was discussion over low water pressure. Montgomery stated that due to the business's location below the water tower, there is nothing the City can do to improve water pressure. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7: 19 p.m. Resolution-North Frontage Road Reconstruction and Trunk Watermain Improvements Montgomery stated that the project will being mid-September, and the road will be open fully by approximately November 1. There may be some restoration which occurs after that date. Council member Hazlet requested signage to inform people that the businesses are open during construction, and coordination with delivery schedules. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the improvements as presented, and to direct staff to include signs during construction indicating that the businesses are open. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Award Contract-Well #1 Closure Montgomery stated that bids were opened on August 3, 2006. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Keys Well Drilling Company in the amount of $115,075. The estimated cost for the project was $126,000. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Council member Hazlet to award the contract as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #2006-25: Temporary Auto Sales in the C- 4 Zoning District Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission recommended to allow temporary auto sales by a special use permit. The Planning Committee of the Council recommended allowing temporary auto sales by a special use permit with certain limitations. Hinzman stated that staff recommends the provisions as suggested by the Planning Committee to provide staff and future City Council's guidance for considering requests. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment #2006-25: Temporary Auto Sales in the C- 4 Zoning District Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the ordinance amendment with the provisions recommended by the Planning Committee of the Council. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of ordinance on file. City of Hastings City Council Minutes August 7, 2006 Page 3 of 3 Resolution-Site Plan #2006-35: Dairy Queen (1205 Vermillion Street) Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the site plan as proposed. 7 Ayes, Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Site Plan #2006-36: Regina Hospital (1175 Nininger Road) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the hospital is proposing to add-on and remodel the existing center. Hinzman indicated that there are still numerous outstanding issues including relocation of power lines, pedestrian crossing, smoking off-campus, and landscaping. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to table the site plan until September 5, 2006.and request that Regina schedule a public meeting, which can be held at Hastings City Hall, to discuss items and concerns prior to that meeting. 7 Ayes, Nays, none. Report-Closing 3rd Street Crossing HRA Director John Grossman stated that a new petition to make application for a quiet zone have been received. Discussion over safety, noise, and future rail developments. Some members of the public spoke in favor and against the quiet zone due to safety concerns. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to rescind the previous action regarding the quiet zone. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to direct staff to prepare information to apply for a quiet zone. 7 Ayes, Nays, none. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. ~ ~!JJ;h Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk Michael D. Werner Mayor