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Home My WebLink About09-05-06 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes September 5, 2006 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 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 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 Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein IT Director Steph Nornes Approval of Minutes: Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of August 21, 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. Resolutions-Accepting Donations from Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce for Hastings Reserve and Canine Programs 3. Handicap Parking Sign Request-Ai-Anon Building (East 3rd Street) 4. Request Assessment of Sewer Service Repair-613 Vermillion Street 5. Approve Sun Shade Installation 6. Approve Life and Long-Term Disability Rates 7. Final Payment-Swanson and Youngdale: LeDuc Interior Painting ($1,567.50) 8. Authorization for Additional Downtown Car Show on October 7,2006 9. Authorize Advertisement-Industrial Park Agriculture Lease 10. C & A Properties-Certificate of Satisfaction 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Copies of resolutions on file. Award Contract-2006 Sealcoat Program Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Alongi to award the contract to Pearson Brothers for $296,940. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Award Contract-Project 2006-2: North Frontage Road Watermain and Street Reconstruction Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Alongi to award the contract to Park Construction Company for $701,135.25. City of Hastings City Council Minutes September 5, 2006 Page 2 of4 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Award Contract-Project 2006-6: Commerce Drive Watermain Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Riveness to award the contract to Dirt Pro for $149,868.45. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Award Contract-Water Treatment Plant Construction Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Moratzka to award the contract to Magney Construction for $2,825,000. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Award Contract-Fiber Optic Project Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Hicks to award the contract to Access Communications for $188,880.40 and authorize budget adjustments and transfers as requested. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing-Rezoning 2006-39: R-1 to PI at Pleasant Hill Library Site (1490 South Frontage Road) Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Planning Intern Larry Phillips stated that the proposed rezone is being requested by Dakota County to allow for a second monument sign on the site. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the rezone. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance-Rezoning 2006-39: R-1 to PI at Pleasant Hill Library Site (1490 South Frontage Road) Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the rezoning as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of ordinance on file. Resolution-Site Plan #206-36: Regina Hospital Expansion Planning Director Hinzman stated that Regina Medical Center is seeking site plan approval for additions and remodeling to the existing center. The City Council previously met on this item on August 5, 2006; at that time the City Council voted to table the site plan to resolve outstanding issues related to power lines, pedestrian crossing, smoking off-campus and landscaping and for Regina to hold a neighborhood meeting with residents to discuss outstanding issues. There are still outstanding issues related to the power lines, helipad, and traffic. Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Gene Fuchs, 1329 Jackson Drive, stated concern about the power line relocation and aesthetics. Rose Tapella, 120 First Place, stated concern with the size of the power lines to be relocated, perceived health risks associated with power lines, their impact to the entrance to the City, neighborhood property values. She stated that the plan as City of Hastings City Council Minutes September 5, 2006 Page 30f4 presented isn't in the best interest of the City and suggested that Regina should leave the lines in their present location and design the expansion around them. Mark Prettyman, 130 First Place, stated concern with health risks. William Pim, an engineer for Xcel Energy, stated that the request by Regina to move the power lines within the existing site does not require further state review, as the proposal is considered a minor alteration to an existing site. He also stated that burying the lines is not acceptable, as there are both service reliability and construction concerns. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. The Council discussed alternatives which could leave the power lines in their present location or keep the lines in the inside of the site as much as possible. There was also discussion as to the helipad location and whether that could not be built on a rooftop. There was discussion over further conversations with the neighborhood by Regina in order to facilitate a compromise. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to extend the applicant's site plan request an additional 60 days to further discuss outstanding issues. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to deny the site plan as presented and direct staff to prepare findings of fact. 7 Ayes; Nays, none Resolution-Shoreland Variance/Minor Subdivision #2006-38: Steve Theriault (108 River Street) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Shoreland variance and minor subdivision to allow the applicant to divide the lot into two single family lots. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the Shoreland variance/minor subdivision as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Type II Home Occupation Permit #2006-42: Terry Hesselton (707 East 1st Street) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the planning commission has recommended approval on a 4-3 vote; those voting against felt that, if the license were to be approved, the applicant would automatically be in non-compliance because of outdoor storage of equipment. The HPC recommends approval of the permit because the historic property will be used, which extends the life of a building, because it has been well maintained, and because it is an appropriate use for the site. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the home occupation permit for a period of one year. 7 Ayes, Nays, none. Lake Isabel Improvements Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Moratzka to approve the preparation of paperwork for improvements related to accessible parking, ramp, fishing pier and a boat landing loop. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. City of Hastings City Council Minutes September 5, 2006 Page 4 of 4 Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. ~L--- L~~ Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk Michael D. Werner Mayor