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Home My WebLink About11-03-03Hastings, Minnesota November 3, 2003 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday November 3, 2003 at 7:00 PM, in the City Hall Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th, Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Mike Werner, City Councilmembers Hazlet, Hicks Moratzka, Riveness, and Schultz Councilmember Yandrasits arrived at 7:02 p.m. Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: City Administrator David Osberg; Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Melanie Mesko Lee; City Attorney Shawn Moynihan; Public Works Director Tom Montgomery; Planning Director John Hinzman; HRA Director John Grossman Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of October 20. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. 9. 10. Pay Bills As Audited Resolution--Approve Gambling Permit--Hastings Hockey Boosters at Hastings Civic Arena: December 3, 2003 Approve Amendment to Personnel Policy--Retirement Order Public Hearing--Vacation of Right-of-Way #2003-74: Lake Street South of East 4th Street (Kenneth Holtz) First Reading/Schedule Public Hearing--Ordinance Amendment #2003-72: City Code Section 10.28 - Architectural Appearance Standards Approve 2003/2004 Snow Removal Agreement Approve Payment #2--City Hall Roof Repair: John A. Dalsin and Son: ($101,865.03) Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence Change Order #1--Riverwood South Oaks Improvements: Contractor's Edge, Negotiated Unit Prices and Private Road Construction. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 3, 2(~3 Page 2 of 4 11. Resolution--Prohibiting Truck Traffic on 21st Street from Eddy Street to 200 Feet East 12. Approve Relocation of Civil Defense Siren 13. Declare as Excess Property--Police Vehicles Copy of resolutions on file. Downtown Redevelopment Proposals City Administrator Osberg requested that the Council select two of the four development teams for further consideration by a sub-committee of the City Council and the HRA. Osberg stated that the HRA recommends approval of Amcon Construction and Sherman Associates be selected. Ron Craft, 216 East 2nd Street, spoke on behalf of the Downtown Business Association and stated the support for Amcon to be a finalist. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to select Sherman Associates and Amcon Construction as the two development teams for further consideration. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. City Council Sub-Committee to Review Downtown Redevelopment Proposals Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to appoint Councilmembers Yandrasits, Hicks, and Moratzka to a sub-committee to review the final two developers being considered for the downtown redevelopment. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing--Amended Special Use Permit #2003-75: Hastings Gymnastics Center Expansion--Lawrence Belk (2628 Millard Avenue) Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman stated that staff recommends approval of the special use permit with the six conditions as listed in the resolution. Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Resolution--Amended Special Use Permit #2003-75: Hastings Gymnastics Center Expansion--Lawrence Belk (2628 Millard Avenue) Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the resolution as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment/Resol,untdion__Rezonin~/Preliminary PlatJFinal Plat #2003-63: Schoolhouse Square 2 Addition--(9 and Vermillion Streets) Planning Director Hinzman stated that staff recommends approval of the rezoning from R-2: Medium Density Residence to C-3: Community Regional Commerce/Planned Residential Development. Staff also recommends approval of the preliminary and final plats to subdivide 5.95 acres into one commercial lot and three outlots for future development. Hinzman explained some off-site improvements Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Nevamber ~,, 2~0~ Page ~ of 4 that will be required as part of this approval; these improvements included a median on Vermillion Street, and right and left turn lanes on Vermillion Street, and improvements to 10th Street. The 10th Street improvements are proposed to be a petitioned project, meaning that the developer will pay a minimum of 20% of the cost and the City would participate in a maximum of 80% of the cost. Mayor Werner stated his opposition to the City paying 80% of the cost for an improvement without being able to prove that the City will benefit 80% by the improvements. Rezoning Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the second reading and rezoning amendment as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Preliminary Plat/Final Plat Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember $chultz to approve the preliminary and final plat as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, one; Mayor Werner voting against Copy of resolution on file. Resolution--Site Plan #2003-66: Green Miil/Dunn Brothers Building-- Schoolhouse Square 2nd Addition Councilmember Hicks stated his support for the project but requested that Condition #11 of the site plan be amended so that no other signage is allowed on the proposed bell tower monument sign. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the site plan as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution--Preliminary and Final Plat #2003-69: Glendale Heights 2nd Addition (Ryan Contracting) Hinzman clarified that this project does not include the State Wildlife Management Area (WMA); that property is not within the City's 2020 Comprehensive Plan. Hinzman also stated that seven state agencies have reviewed the proposal and have had an ability to comment on the development's environmental impact and that not one agency required further environmental study. The applicant requested amending condition #31 which requires that the final plat be recorded with Dakota County within 90 days. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the resolution, amending Condition #31 to require submittal of the final plat to Dakota County within 90 days. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. City Hall Office Hours (December 24, and 26, 2003) Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Counciimember Schultz, to approve closing City Hall to the public at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 and all day on Friday, December 26, 2003. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 3, 2003 Page 4 of 4 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. First Reading and Schedule Public Hearing--Annexation Ordinance: Hastings Land LLC Osberg requested scheduling a public hearing for December 15, 2003 for consideration of annexing 16.94 acres located on the west end of the town. The property under consideration is part of the City's 2020 Comprehensive Plan. Council previously considered this request in April 2003 and did not approve it, citing concerns with traffic, infrastructure, impact on public services, and budgetary constraints. Osberg stated that several of the issues identified in April 2003 as concerns have been addressed and/or resolved. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the first reading and schedule a public hearing for December 15, 2003. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Comments from the Audience: Jackie Boler of the Historic Preservation Commission, requested copies of Chapter 13.11 of the 2003 Uniform Building Code to be copies to the commission members. Closed Door Session--Firefighters Union Contract Mayor Werner adjourned the public meeting at 8:33 p.m. Mayor Werner opened the closed door session at 8:36 to discuss union negotiations. Mayor Werner adjourned the closed door session and re-opened the public meeting at 9:00 p.m. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Mayor ATTEST City Clerk