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Home My WebLink About11-20-06 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes November 20, 2006 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday November 20, 2006 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Werner, City Councilmembers Alongi, Hicks, Hazlet, Riveness and Schultz Members Absent: Councilmember Moratzka Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee City Attorney Shawn Moynihan Planning Director John Hinzman Public Works Director Tom Montgomery City Engineer Nick Egger 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 November 6, 2006. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. I. Pay Bills as Audited 2. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #2006-55: Electronic and Video Signage 3. Resolution-Authorize Site Plan Approval Extension #2005-63: Midwest Products 4. Approve Gun Range Use Agreement 5. Resolution-Accepting Donation from Smead Manufacturing for Police Department Reserve Unit 6. Budget Adjustments and Transfers 7. Approve Contribution Agreement Between the HRA and the City of Hastings 8. Pay Request #2-Water Treatment Plant Construction: Magney Construction ($44,830.50) 9. Pay Request #1-Well #1 Abandonment: Keys Well Drilling Co. ($11,400) 10. Pay Request #2-Well #1 Abandonment: Keys Well Drilling Co. ($7,030) II. Pay Request #5-Well #8 Pumphouse: Magney Construction ($91,975.78) 12. Final Pay Estimate-2006 Seal Coat Program: Pearson Bros., Inc. ($370,627.94) 13. Final Pay Estimate-2006 Crack Seal Program: Allied Blacktop Co. ($318.00) 14. Final Pay Estimate-2006 Pavement Markings: United Rentals Hwy Tech. ($23,812.93) City of Hastings City Council Minutes November 20, 2006 Page 2 of 4 15. Pay Estimate #2---2006-3 Industrial Park 7th Add. S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. ($7,470.86) 16. Pay Estimate #2---2006-2 North Frontage Road: Park Construction Co. ($34,461.77) 17. Pay Estimate #5---2006-1 3rd St. Reconstruction: Pember Co. ($265,229.85) 18. Order a Public Hearing for Vacation of Pedestrian Trail, Drainage and Utility Easement along Southview Drive 19. Approve Dakota County Recycling Contract 20. Award Contract--#2006-27: 2030 Comprehensive Plan (MFRA) 21. Change orders #1 and #2-lndustrial Park yth Addition Improvements 22. Change orders #3 and #4-North Frontage Road Water System Improvements 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copies of resolutions on file Acceptance of Bond Sale Finance Director Char Stark and Brenda Krueger from Springsted were in attendance to present the winning bids. Series 2006A: $1,975,000 GO Improvement Bonds-awarded to Stifel, Nicolaus & Co, Inc. with an overall interest rate of 3.8492%. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to accept the bid as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Series 2006BA: $4,090,000 GO Water Revenue Bonds-awarded to Natcity Investments, Inc. with an overall interest rate of 4.0191 %. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to accept the bid as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Series 2006C: $395,000 GO Equipment Certificate Bonds-awarded to Cronin & Company, Inc. with an overall interest rate of 3.8089% Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to accept the bid as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file Assessment Hearings Project 2005-1: Dakota Hills Area Improvements Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. City Engineer Egger stated that the project costs was $2,726,473.39, of which $1,387,725.77 will be assessed. Diana Schmahl, 1331 West 18th Street, asked for information on assistance programs. Matthew Richards, 1358 West 20th Street, stated that he did not agree with the assessment amount. Rick Truax, 1911 Hilltop Lane, requested clarification on how corner lot assessments are determined and inquired whether torrens property is assessed differently. City of Hastings City Council Minutes November 20, 2006 Page 3 of 4 Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Riveness to approve the assessments as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Project 2005-2: Zweber Lane and Oak Ridge Drive Reconstruction Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. City Engineer Egger stated that the project costs was $301,195.12, of which $69,074.99 will be assessed. Dave Nolan, 1117 Zweber Lane, stated concerns with drainage and an asphalt patch. Gary Stevens, 1326 West 1 yth Street, stated concerns with manhole cover depths on 15th Street West. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Hazlet to approve the assessments as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Project 2005-3: South Frontage Road Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. City Engineer Egger stated that the project costs was $590,663.30, of which $164,277.06 will be assessed. Chad Petterson, 826 Bahls Drive, requested clarification about the assessment amount. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Hicks to approve the assessments as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #22006-45: Rezone Property from C-1 to R-3: Pleasant Acres 2nd Addition (Habitat for Humanity) Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman stated that Habitat for Humanity requests a rezone, comprehensive plan amendment and preliminary plat approval. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the three actions. A resident at 1396 North Frontage Road expressed concern with the density of the proposed additional development. He stated that the retaining wall is a potential hazard, there is not enough open space, and traffic is a concern. Mike Nelson, for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity stated that TCHFH feels that this is a good location and that they have been working with the current HFH residents to address their concerns. There was discussion over the lot size and whether three homes rather than four would be more appropriate. Nelson stated that there is a high demand for HFH homes, and that is why the request is for four homes on the property. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. City of Hastings City Council Minutes November 20, 200& Page 4 of 4 Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Hazlet to approve the rezone as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Comprehensive Plan Amendment #2006-45: Re-Guide land from C to U-II: Pleasant Acres 2nd Addition (Habitat for Humanity) Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Riveness to approve the comprehensive plan amendment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Preliminary Plat #2006-53: Pleasant Acres 2nd Addition (Habitat for Humanity) Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Riveness to approve the preliminary plat as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Approve Purchase Agreement-Hastings Ford Right-of-Way Easement Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the purchase agreement as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Resolution-Site Plan #2006-36: Regina Hospital Expansion (1175 Nininger Road) Planning Director Hinzman stated that Option B transmission line rerouting is recommended for approval, along with the rest of the site plan, with the exception of the Planning Commission's recommendation for a mid-block trail crossing. There was discussion over landscaping, pole type, and employees smoking off campus. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the site plan resolution, with the elimination of Condition #20 (mid-block trail crossing requirement). 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Home Occupation Permit #2006-54: Locksmith at 413 18th Street East (Patrick Moseng) Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the home occupation permit as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. ~~ Michael D. Werner Mayor ~~ City Clerk