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Home My WebLink About02-02-98 Hastings, Minnesota February 2, 1998 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, February 2, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmember Yandrasits, Johnson, Hicks, Moratzka & Mayor Werner Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness & Simacek Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director; Joyce L. Pruitt, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Presentation: Hands Across Hastings Angie Smith, 3rd Grade Teacher at Kennedy Elementary, Mary Kocak from Hastings Family Service, and Jane Harris, 3rd Grade Teacher from Kennedy Elementary, described the Hands Across Hastings collaboration with Family Services, local businesses and the community. Food donations will be accepted until March 19, 1998, at Kennedy School when the community will join Hands Across Hastings for the food drive at Hastings Family Services. Kennedy Elementary students Naomi, Kelsey and Michelle commented on student participation in the Hands Across Hastings Project. Presentation: Mrs. Belinda Tuckner Mrs. Belinda Tuckner, crowned as Mrs. Hastings, will be representing Hastings in the International Mrs. Minnesota Pageant in March, and thanked the community for their support. Council Items to be Considered Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to add Ordering a Feasibility Study for 1998 Riverwood Improvements as No.4 under Public Works Director on the City Council Agenda for February 2, 1998. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Pay all bills as audited. 2. Resolution No. 2-1-98 Application for Renewal of Premise Permit for Lawful Gambling at McCabe's Pub- Miesville Lions Resolution No. 2-2-98 Application for Renewal of Premise Permit for Lawful Gambling at VFW Post #1210-VFW Post #1210 Gambling Report Form Pay Estimate #4, Ground Storage Tank, Brown-Minneapolis Tank, $46,575.74 Order Public Hearing-Proposed Revisions to Private Subdivision Development Inspection Policy 3. 4. 5. 6. Hastin s Ci Council Minutes for Re ular Meetin of Februa 2 1998 P e 2 of 4 7. Resolution No. 2-3-98 Approving Transfer of Control and Certain Ownership Interests in Cable Television Franchise to CCTC Holding 8. Safety Boot Purchasing Policy 9. A W AIR Program 5 Ayes; Nays, None. Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked whether there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 1998 and the special meeting of January 26, 1998, and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented. Public Hearing: 2nd/Final Reading Rezone from R-3 to C-3 of 125 West 15th Street-Linn Companies Redevelopment Project Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:14 p.m. to receive comments on the rezoning for Linn Companies Redevelopment Project. Mr. Fran Cahill, 211 West 14th Street, expressed concerns about lighting, traffic, and garbage accumulation for the proposed redevelopment project plans. Mr. Cahill also expressed concerns with youth congregating in the parking area of the site currently and discussed his concerns on the marketability of his or his parents house due to the proposed expansion. Mr. Paul Peters, 295 West 15th Street, questioned who would be accountable for problems which may occur with the proposed redevelopment project. George McManon, Manager at Hastings Conoco, stated the proposed parking design on the site plan would assist in eliminating youth groups hanging around the parking lot. Mayor Werner asked if there were any additional comments on the proposed redevelopment project, and hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. Resolution No. 2-4-98 Award Contract to Purchase, 1998 Tandem Dump Truck Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve Resolution No. 2-4-98 awarding the contract for purchase of the tandem truck and increasing the equipment certificate bonding amount. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution No. 2-5-98 Award Contract to Purchase, 1998 One-Ton Pickup Truck Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve Resolution No. 2-5-98 to award the contract for purchase of the one-ton pickup truck and increasing the equipment certificate bonding amount. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution No. 2-6-98 Pumphouse #3 & #4 Electrical Improvements Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve Resolution No. 2-6-98 a Resolution receiving bids and awarding contract for the electrical improvements to Well Pumphouses #3 & #4. Councilmember Hicks clarified the bid award was below the original bid of$63,000. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution No. 2-7-98 Resolution Ordering a Feasibility Study for 1998 Riverwood Improvements Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve Resolution No. 2-7-98 a resolution declaring the adequacy of petition and ordering the preparation of feasibility report for Project No. 1998-5. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Council Minutes for Re ular Meetin of Februa 2 1998 Pa e 3 of 4 Ordinance No. 425 2ndIFinal Reading Rezone from R-3 to C-3 of 125 West 15th Street-Linn Companies Redevelopment Project Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 425 to rezone 125 West 15th Street from R-3 to C-3. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. Site Plan-Linn Companies Redevelopment Project-Holiday Station Store/Goodyear Auto Service Center-15th & Vermillion Street Steve Linn, President of Linn Companies, responded to Council inquiries regarding a 35 foot access on Fifteenth Street for tanker trucks, lighting impacts and fencing and landscaping issues proposed for the Holiday expansion. Councilmember Yandrasits stated she did not want lighting on the canopy along the west of the property, facing the residential properties. Mr. Fran Cahill, 211 West 14th Street, commented on his concerns of maneuverability of semi trucks from the site traveling onto Eddy Street. Steve Linn distributed photos of the proposed fencing for the property. Councilmember Hicks questioned whether the proposed lighting would have a higher or lower illumination than the M & H Station. Councilmember Moratzka requested landscaping along the back of the site that would blend in with the existing mature plantings in the adjacent neighborhood. Mayor Werner requested additional information on the noise buffer necessary between the existing car wash and proposed motel. Councilmember Johnson clarified the only pay telephones would be located within the Holiday Service Center. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the Linn Companies Site Plan for redevelopment of 1500 Vermillion Street with a Holiday Station Store and Goodyear Auto Service Center subject to the following conditions: 1. Favorable review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment by the Metropolitan Council; and Approval of rezoning of 125 W. 15th Street from R-3 to C-3. Modification of the site plan to comply with MNDOT requirements; Modification of the site plan to reduce driveway widths to 32 feet; and Modification of the stormwater system according to the Public Works Director's recommendations (referencing January 23, 1998 memo); and Modification of the site plan to increase the parking lot setback along the west property boundary to 10 feet. Submission of a revised landscaping plan to increase tree and shrub planting with the yard setback area along the west property boundary, subject to approval by the Community Development Director. The proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to, the parking lot and landscaping shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of the building, all uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to city code escrow requirements. The elimination of lighting along the west side of panaflex facia gas pump canopy, facing the residential property. The verification by the Public Works Director that the turning radius onto 15th Street is sufficient for semi truck maneuverability within the confines of the east bound lane of traffic onto 15th street. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Councilmember Johnson inquired about the proposed wall along the south side of building's carwash. Hastin s Ci Council Minutes for Re ular Meetin of Februa 2 1998 Pa e 4 of 4 Moved by Mayor Werner, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to table this item until Tuesday, February 17, 1998, in order to review the noise levels associated with the carwash adjacent to the motel, the turning radius and associated maneuverability of semi trucks exiting from the property, and for preparation of a modified site plan showing the described wall along the south side of the property's carwash facility. 5 Ayes; nays, None. City Attorney Shawn Moynihan clarified the motion to table would take priority over the previous motion, and that the motion with the ten conditions will be brought before Council at the February 17, 1998 regular City Council meeting. New Business City Administrator Dave Osberg announced the Joint Powers meeting was rescheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 1998. Councilmember Johnson thanked the Street Department for installing snowmobile signs along Pleasant Drive. Comments from Audience There were no comments from the audience. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:40 p.m. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. ~!.¿~ Mayor ATTEST ~U-..,~¿~/-... City Clerk