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Hastings, Minnesota
February 17, 1998
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in regular meeting on Tuesday,
February 17, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings,
Minnesota.
Members Present:
Councilmember Yandrasits, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka &
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Mayor Werner
Members Absent:
Councilmember Riveness
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
Staff Members Present:
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Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked whether there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of
the regular meeting of February 2, 1998, and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the
consent agenda as presented.
1. Pay all bills as audited
2. Resolution No. 2-8-98-Application for Renewal of Premise Permit for Lawful Gambling at
Eagles Aerie #2212 - Eagles Aerie #2212
Commercial Waste Haulers License - UWS of MN
Computer Networking Consulting Service
1998 Firefighters Contract
Resolution No. 2-9-98 Appointment of City Insurance Agent
LMCIT Liability Coverage
Finance Training Approval
Resolution No. 2-10-98 - 1997 Transfer to Close 1988 Debt Service Fund
Resolution No. 2-11-98 - Flag Day Proclamation (VFW)
Approve Arena Pay Application #9 for $184,764.77 as follows:
Graus Contracting $12,718.94
Listullndustries $ 190.00
Merrimac Construction $ 6,468.93
Roof Right, Inc. $33,453.85
Bartley Sales $ 4,218.00
Swanson Plbg & Heating $21,354.00
Bredemus Hardware $19,050.35
Miller Electric $ 9,500.00
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Hoffers, Inc. $ 1,668.20
Gartner Reftigeration & Mfg $69,350.00
Kellington Construction $ 6,792.50
Approve Payment for Professional Services on 1997 Civic Arena Addition -
Birkeland Architects, Inc. - $3,395.72
13. Excess Property Purchase Price Adjustment
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Building Department Vebicles
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve
the leasing of two Cutlass vehicles for the Building Department Staff ftom Ron Becker aids, for a
period of three years in the amount of $239.00 a month per vehicle.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Water BiU Appeal- Riviera Office Center, 213 Sibley Street
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery introduced the item explaining Mary Jean
Engstrom was appealing the Riviera Office Center winter quarter water bill at, 213 Sibley Street.
Councilmember Moratzka clarified that there were several units in the building that were serviced
by one meter. Councilmember Yandrasits clarified both residential and commercial units are
located within the 213 Sibley Street property. Councilmember Hicks clarified all previous water
bill appeals before Council related to late payments. Mayor Werner stated that he supported
negotiating a compromise with the property owner and the City for a 50% split due to his concern
that although the water meter was tested and shown to be reading accurately, that as soon as the
meter was changed over the water usage went back to the standard usage.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to negotiate a
compromise for the winter quarter of 1997 reported water usage of 318,000 gallons by
subtracting the average last year and having the property owner and the city split the difference. A
roll call vote was taken. Ayes; Councilmember Yandrasits, Simacek, Hicks, Mayor Werner.
Nays; Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Moratzka.
Site Plan - Linn Companies Redevelopment Project - Istb & Vermillion (tabled at February
2, 1998 City Council Meeting
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to remove
ftom the table 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
tabled ftom the February 2, 1998 City Council meeting:
1. Favorable review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment by the Metropolitan
Council; and
Approval of rezoning of 125 West 15th Street ITom R-3 to C-3;
Modification of the site plan to comply with MnDot requirements;
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Modification of the site plan to reduce driveway widths to 32 feet;
Modification of the storm water system according to the Public Works Directors
recommendation (referencing January 23, 1998 memo);
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 plantings 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 panel flex facia gas pump canopy, facing
the residential property.
That 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.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Community Development Director Mike Womiak introduced the item outlining the staff
memo discussing the revised site plan fÌ'om the Linn Companies. Councilmember Moratzka
inquired about the spacing for plantings and stated she would support an increase to 10' Black
Hills Spruce for the back side of the property facing the residential properties. Community
Development Director Mike Wozniak discussed resident Jim 0' Connor's concerns regarding a
separation fÌ'om residential and commercial properties. Councilmember Yandrasits questioned
where trucks leaving the property would be heading. Steve Linn, President of Linn Companies
clarified that the trucks' would be typically heading towards County Road 48. Councilmember
Yandrasits questioned what the City's recourse would be if plantings on the site die. Mayor
Werner inquired whether truck traffic could be closed on Eddy Street fÌ'om 15th to 14th Streets.
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery indicated that the City could post no truck traffic along
Eddy Street by act of City Council resolution. Steve Linn, President of Linn Companies, stated
he would be in favor of a requirement to replace any plantings that should die.
The City Council then proceeded to vote on the request tabled fÌ'om the February 2, 1998
City Council meeting for 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:
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Favorable review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment by the Metropolitan
Council; and
Approval of rezoning of 125 West 15th Street fÌ'om R-3 to C-3;
Modification of the site plan to comply with MnDot requirements;
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Modification of the site plan to reduce driveway widths to 32 feet;
Modification of the storm water system according to the Public Works Directors
recommendation (referencing January 23, 1998 memo);
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 plantings 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 panel flex facia gas pump canopy, facing
the residential property.
That verification by the Public Works Director that the turning radius onto 151b Street is
sufficient for semi truck maneuverability within the confines of the east bound lane of
traffic onto 151b Street. .
Ayes, None; Nays, Councilmember Yandrasits, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka and Mayor
Werner.
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Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, 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
Modification of the site plan to comply with MnDot requirements; and
Modification of the storm water system according to the Public Works Director's
recommendations (see January 23, 1998 memo); and
Submission of a revised landscaping plan to include 10 evergreen trees such as Picea
glauca densata (Black Hills Spruce). These trees should be planted at least a 7 to 8 foot
height since they are slow growing but very hardy. These plantings shall be combined with
some of the ornamental shrubs (Regent Service Berry) included on the current plan. The
revised landscape plan shall be subject to approval by the Community Development
Director.
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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.
Councilmember Yandrasits made a mendly amendment, Councilmember Moratzka
seconded, as #6 of the conditions to require the property owner to maintain site landscaping as set
forth in the landscaping plan.
Mayor Werner made two additional conditions as a mendly amendment, Councilmember
Hicks seconded, Mayor Werner directed one condition, to be listed as #7 of the motion's
conditions, that the property owner attenuate the noise levels at the property lines to less than 65
decibels (with 60 decibels being identified as a loud conversation level) prior to the issuance of the
certificate of occupancy. The other condition to be listed as #8 of the motion's conditions, that
the C of 0 not be issued until the resolution is passed eliminating truck traffic on Eddy Street
between 14th & 15th Streets. Mayor Werner amended condition #8 to direct staff to draft a
resolution prohibiting truck traffic on Eddy Street between 14th & 15th Streets.
Council vote on the amendments: 6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Jim O'Connor, 110 River Street expressed a concern about lighting on the property and
stated that he would like to see lights lower than the 6 foot fence proposed for the property. Steve
Linn, President of Linn Companies, reviewed the proposed lighting diagram stating virtually all
illumination should be shining onto the Holiday property. Mr. Linn described three problems with
using lighting other than the three lamp post pillars proposed. Mayor Wemer directed staff to
survey other communities regarding lighting and noise ordinances for future issues.
City Council vote on approval of 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
Modification of the site plan to comply with MnDot requirements;
Modification of the storm water system according to the Public Works Director's
recommendations (see January 23, 1998 memo); and
Submission of a revised landscaping plan to include 10 evergreen trees such as Picea
glauca densata (Black Hills Spruce). These trees should be planted at least a 7 to 8 foot
height since they are slow growing but very hardy. These plantings shall be combined with
some of the ornamental shrubs (Regent Service Berry) included on the current plan. The
revised landscape plan shall be subject to approval by the Community Development
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Director.
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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 property owner is required to maintain site landscaping as set forth in the landscaping
plan.
The property owner attenuate the noise levels at the property lines to less than 65 decibels
(with 60 decibels being identified as a loud conversation level) prior to the issuance of the
certificate of occupancy.
Direct staff to draft a resolution to prohibit truck traffic on Eddy Street between 14th &
15th Streets.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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At 7:50 p.m. Mayor Werner stepped out. Councilmember Hicks was Acting Mayor.
7:56 p.m. Mayor Werner returned to preside as Mayor.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing for March 2, 1998-Zoning Text Amendment - AG Uses
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve
a first reading and scheduling a public hearing for March 2, 1998 for an ordinance amending
Chapter 10.0 of the Hastings City Code having to do with Agricultural uses.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
New Business
City Administrator Dave Osberg announced a special City Council meeting scheduled for
February 23, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.
Adj oumment
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adjourn
the regular City Council meeting at 7:57 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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