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Home My WebLink About20190520 - CC Minutes Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes May 20,2019 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 20, 2019,at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Acting Mayor Balsanek, Councilmembers Braucks, Folch, Leifeld, Lund and Vaughan Absent: Mayor Fasbender Staff Present: City Attorney Dan Fluegel City Planner Justin Fortney Community Development Director John Hinman Deputy City Clerk Erica Henderson Fire&EMS Director Mike Schutt Public Works Director Nick Egger Certificate of Appreciation: Planning Commissioner Jeff Deaver Hinzman presented the certificate to Jeff Deaver and thanked him for his service. Proclamation: Declaring May 19 through May 25,2019 National Public Works Week Council read the proclamation and Egger presented information on National Public Works week. Proclamation: Declaring May 19 through May 25,2019 Emergency Medical Services Week Council read the proclamation and Schutt presented information on Emergency Medical Services week. Historic Preservation Awards Fortney introduced Amy Martin who presented awards to the following recipients: First United Presbyterian Church, Rita Dahl, Michelle Thompson,Antoni and Patricia Grgurovic, William and Ann Sylvander, Ruth Mitchell, and Robert Krippner. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Dean Markuson presented information to the Council on his upcoming departure from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, looking for a replacement, upcoming events and thanked staff for help and advice. Approval of Minutes Acting Mayor Balsanek asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on May 6, 2019 or to the workshop minutes on May 6,2019, May 9,2019 and May 13, 2019. Minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Order Public Hearing: Vacation of Adams Street south of Yd Street(Stier and Helget) 3. Appoint Planning Commissioner—Gino Messina Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at htto://www.hastinasmn.gov/city-governinent/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes 4. Approve the use of Memorial Donations—Fire Department 5. Approve Special Event Request and a Resolution for a Temporary Liquor License for American Cancer Society-Relay for Life 6. Approve Contract for Electrical Inspector 7. Resolution No. 05-06-19:Approve a Massage Therapy License for Alana Dalmas 8. Approve Sale of Surplus Property 9. Utility Disconnection Agreement(Sanitary Sewer Service) - 119 W 2nd Street(Parking Ramp) Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Vaughan. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Public Hearing,2nd Reading, Adopt Ordinance No. 2019-02: Amend City Code to Allow Chickens in Residential Areas Fortney summarized the history of allowing chickens in certain areas of the City and the Planning Commission's vote of allowing chickens in residential areas. He also indicated that the license approval could be done administratively, relayed information gathered from realtors and discussed the setback and requested Council to hold a public hearing and complete a second reading of the proposed ordinance amendments to allow chickens in residential areas; City Code Sections 155.07, 155.22, 155.24 and 91.02. The public hearing was opened at 8:15 p.m. Brian Jones, 1573 Stonegate Road, indicated he has spoken in front of Council several times against allowing chickens in residential areas and reiterated his reasons. Mike Slavik, 1050 Southview Drive, introduced four youth from the Local 4H group;they discussed the pros and cons of raising chickens. Barb Walther, 1880 Steeple Lane, presented a slide show presentation in favor of allowing chickens to the Council. Pat Kelly, 321 11`h Street West, explained why he was opposed to chickens in residential areas. Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed at 8:42 p.m. Council discussed setbacks, data regarding the number of chicken related calls, clarification of ordinance language, possibly having the Planning Committee of the City Council review the ordinance, notification process and neighborhood involvement, public hearings, ramifications to staff if passed, associated license fees, possibly requiring a chicken husbandry class for all applicants and the approval process. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented with the addition of a 15 foot setback and that staff will provide a status update in six months for Council's review. Councilmember Folch seconded. Councilmember Leifeld amended the motion by removing the six month status update requirement. Councilmember Folch seconded. 4-2;Ayes—Braucks, Leifeld, Folch,Vaughan,Nays— Lund and Balsanek. Councilmember Vaughan called to vote on the main motion as amended:3-3; Ayes—Braucks, Leifeld, Folch,Nays—Lund, Vaughan, Balsanek. Motion failed due to a tie vote. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at htto://www.liastinesmn.gov/city-governtnetit/city-council/city-cowicil-agendas-and-ini nutes Public Hearing,2nd Reading, Adopt Ordinance 2019-03: Rezone Property from C-3 to C-2, and approve Resolution No. 05-09-19: Site Plan and Special Use Permit Approval for Deals with Wheels (2128 Vermillion Street) Fortney introduced the item and requested Council to hold a public hearing, complete a second reading of the proposed amendment to ordinance section 155.01 for rezoning from C-3 to C-2 and approve the site plan and special use permit resolution of 2128 Vermillion Street for Deals with Wheels. The public hearing was opened at 9:46 p.m. Jessica Balsimo, Douglas Balsimo and Matthew Balsimo, owners of Deals with Wheels, presented literature to Council and discussed their proposal. The public hearing was closed at 9:55 p.m. Council discussed restrictions of the property deed, zoning definitions and rezoning process, Vermillion Street Corridor project,driveway on Vermillion Street, Planning Commission discussion, fencing of the property,removal of gas tanks, possible revenue increase to other businesses, approximate number of cars for sale, parking and displaying of cars for sale, parking lot improvements, the interior of the building, landscaping and exterior lights. Councilmember Lund motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2019-03: Rezone Property from C-3 to C-2—Deals with Wheels (2128 Vermillion Street) as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve Resolution No. 05-09-19: Site Plan and Special Use Permit—Deals with Wheels(2128 Vermillion Street)as presented with the addition that the driveway from Vermillion Street be removed, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Public Hearing and Resolution No. 05-10-19 for Vacation of Right-of-Way in Todd Field Hinzman introduced the item and requested Council to hold a public hearing and approve the resolution regarding vacating portions of the right-of-way underlying Todd Field. The public hearing was opened at 10:26 p.m. Hearing no comments from the public,the public hearing closed at 10:27 p.m. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve Resolution No. 05-10-19: Vacation of ROW—Todd Field as presented, seconded by Councilmember Folch. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Resolution No. 05-07-19: Award Contract for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program Egger presented the various bids received for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining project and requested Council to accept the bid from Hydro-Klean. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Folch. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Resolution No. 05-08-19: Award Contact for the 2019 Mill& Overlay Program Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at htto://www.liastingsinn gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Egger presented the various bids received for the 2019 Mill & Overlay Project and requested Council to accept the bid from Park Construction Company. Council commended staff on the correspondence to residents and commented that the manhole covers should be in line with the street. Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lund. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Agreement for Alley Cost Split Hinzman detailed the condition of the alley behind the Great River Landing Parking Ramp and the cost sharing agreement between the City and Confluence Development LLC for alley improvements. Council discussed the condition of the alley prior to construction of the parking ramp, lack of assessment of the property to the south, cost savings and the process of improvement. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lund. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Authorize Submittal of 2040 Comprehensive Plan to Metropolitan Council, Res No. 05-11-19 Fortney summarized the development of the draft 2040 Comprehensive plan and requested Council authorize staff to submit it to the Metropolitan Council for review. Council thanked residents and staff for their help with updating the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Acting Mayor Balsanek and Councilmembers made the following announcements: • Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 21"at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. • Public Safety Advisory Commission will meet on Thursday, May 23`d at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. • All City offices are closed on Monday, May 27th in observation of Memorial Day. • Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 28°i at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. • Hastings Family Aquatic Center Opening Day is June 2nd at 12:00 p.m. • City Council will hold a workshop with local developers on Monday, June 3`d at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. • Braucks updated the Council of the City Administrator hiring process. • Folch motioned to have the Planning Committee of the Council to continue talks of allowing chickens in residential areas, seconded by Leifeld:4-2; Ayes—Lund, Leifeld, Folch, Balsanek, Nays— Vaughan and Braucks. • Leifeld's cat was missing and asked everyone to keep an eye out for it. Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilmember Vaughan, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. The meeting was adjourned at 10:47 p.m. Mary Fitsbender, Mayor Julie Vaten, City Clerk Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at httn'//www hastingsmn gov/city-governnienUcity-council/city-council-aeendas-and-initiutes