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Home My WebLink About11-19-07 Hastings,Minnesota City Council Minutes November 19,2007 The City Council of the City of Hastings,Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, November 19,2007 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street,Hastings,Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Hicks,City Councilmembers Alongi,Hazlet,Hollenbeck, Riveness, Schultz and Slavik Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Parks&Recreation Director Barry Bernstein Approval of Minutes: Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting on November 5,2007. Noting a minor correction in the roll call,the minutes were approved as amended. Council Items to be Considered City Administrator Osberg requested that two items be added to the Consent Agenda: Police Officer Hiring Process Approval and Certificate of Completion—Birchen Enterprises. He also noted that an updated memo was distributed for the North Vermillion Street Wall Repair Project. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to add those items to the Consent Agenda as requested. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to prove the Consent Agenda as amended. - l. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution—Accepting Donation from Bless Hastings to Police Department 3. Approve Change Orders—Project 2007-1: 5h St Area Improvements = 4. Pay Estimate#6—Project 2007-1: 5h Street Area Improvement:Arcon Construction($231,248.46) 5. Final Pay Estimate-2007 Traffic Marking Program: AAA Striping($317.92) _ 6. Pay Estimate#1—Quiet Zone Median:Midwest Concrete Specialties($21,202.45) 7. 2008 Dakota County Recycling Grant Application 8. Approve Extension of Unpaid Leave of Absence 9. Resolution—Issue Full Home Occupation#2006-54:Moseng Locksmith(413 18'h Street East) 10. Order Public Hearing—Vacation of Right-of-Way#2007-53: 4`h&Lea Streets (Freeman) City of Hastings November 19,2007 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 4 11. Order Public Hearing on HRA Acquisition of 1501 Vermillion Street 12. Police Officer Hiring Process Approval 13. Certificate of Completion—Birchen Enterprises 7 Ayes,Nays,None. Copies of resolutions on file. Public Hearing—Renewal of Currency Exchange License at Wal-Mart Mesko Lee stated that this is a state license and that no comments in support or against the license renewal have been received. Staff recommends approval. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. Hearing no comments,Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. Resolution—Renewal of Currency Exchange License at Wal-Mart Councilmember Alongi inquired whether a local license fee ought to be considered. Mesko Lee stated that little staff time is used to process the renewal. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the license renewal as presented. 7 Ayes;Nays,none. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing—Rezoning#2007-45:R-2 to C-3 at 25th and Vermillion(Horsch) Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Dan Mattimiro, 114 West 25th Street, stated opposition to the rezoning due to accessibility, increased traffic to surrounding residential. Hearing no further comments,Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Resolution—Denial of Rezoning Request#2007-45:R-2 to C-3 at 25th&Vermillion (Horsch) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the planning commission has recommended denial of the request for the following reasons: • Not adjacent to existing commercial; • No direct access from Highway 61; • Small size and irregular shape seem to preclude commercial development; • Low grade makes development difficult; • Rezoning would allow commercial in close proximity to existing residential - There was discussion over how this property is guided in the future. Hinzman noted that the overall area is guided commercial;not this individual lot. Montgomery stated that there is no sewer or water service to the property. Moved by Councilmember Alongi,seconded by Councilmember Slavik to deny the rezoning based on the Planning Commission's recommendations and reasons. 7 Ayes;Nays,none. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing—Vacation of Easement#2007-49: Riverwood 8th Addition Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Hearing no comments,Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. Resolution—Vacation of Easement#2007-49:Riverwood 8"'Addition Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to easement vacation as presented. 7 Ayes;Nays,none. Copy of resolution on file. City of Hastings November 19,2007 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 4 Resolution—Preliminary Plat/Final Plat/Site Plan#2007-48: Riverwood 10th Addition Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the preliminary and final plat as presented. 7 Ayes;Nays,none. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the site plan as presented. 7 Ayes;Nays,none. Copy of resolutions on file. North Vermillion Street Wall Repair Public Works Director Montgomery stated that the operations committee of the Council supports funding the entire cost of the wall repair through bonding as part of the 2008 North Vermillion Street area construction bond. This is consistent with current practice of not assessing for retaining walls constructed as part of the City's annual improvement program. There was discussion about communication with the affected property owners,access across Vermillion Street and coordination with the proposed bridge maintenance project,and alternative funding options,including assessments to the affected properties. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve funding as proposed. 7 Ayes;Nays,none. Approve the Waiver of Penalty on Water Bill Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the waiver as presented. 7 Ayes;Nays,none. Presentation—Parks Comprehensive Plan Update Consultant Jeff Schoenbauer and Parks&Recreation Director Bernstein provided an update on the Parks Comprehensive Plan. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to accept the report as presented 7 Ayes;Nays,none. Approval of Rural Fire Association Agreement City Administrator Osberg outlined six key highlights of the new agreement and recommended approval. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the agreement as presented. 7 Ayes;Nays,none. Update on Highway 61 Bridge Maintenance Project Osberg provided a brief update on the proposed 2008 maintenance project. There have been two community outreach committee meetings to discuss a variety of issues related to the project, including access,communication,and safety. There was discussion about ensuring clear signage and keeping the project progressing as quickly as possible. Reports from Councilmembers: Councilmember Alongi stated that the joint committee to discuss economic development continues to meet on the first and third Thursday of the month. A more complete update will be provided in December. City of Hastings November 19,2007 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 4 Mayor Hicks stated that the City participated in the Veterans Day Ceremony at the high school on November 8,2007. Mayor Hicks thanked all veterans and recognized Councilmembers Hollenbeck and Riveness for their military service. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Slavik,seconded by Councilmember Alongi to adjourn meeting at 8:29p.m. 7 Ayes,Nays,None. Paul J. Hick Melanie Mesko Lee Mayor City Clerk