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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-98 Hastings, Minnesota April 20, 1998 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, April 20, 1998 at 7 :00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka and Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director; Matt Weiland, Zoning Administrator; Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director; Joyce P. Hottinger, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the regular meeting of April 6, 1998 and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to remove Item No.9 Final Plat-Wallin 7th Addition from the Consent Agenda and place it as Item No.7 under Community Development Director. 1. Pay All Bills as Audited 2. Resolution No. 4-7-98, Application for Gambling Premises-Jack 1. Jorgensen Charitable Trust-at Hastings Country Club, located at 2105 Westview Drive 3. Commercial Solid Waste Hauler License-Dan's Container Service 4. Civic Arena Change Order-Swanson Plumbing & Heating 5. Civic Arena Change Order-Becker Arena Products 6. Authorize Advertisement for Bids for Outdoor Pool at Roadside Park 7. Resolution No. 4-8-98, Declare Street Department Equipment Excess 8. Resolution No. 4-9-98 Two Hour Parking, Harbor Shelter, 321 E. 6th St. 9. Moved to Item No.7 Under Community Development Director 10. Change Order No. I-Ground Storage Tank Construction 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Presentation-Dave Piggot-Metro East Development Partnership Mr. Piggot from Metro East Development Partnership provided an update on the Partnership's 1997 program highlights and 1998 goals. lhrtin2s City Council Minutes for Re2ular Meetin2 of April 20. 1998 Pa2e 2 of 5 Public Hearing: Declaring City Property as Excess Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7 :05 p.m. for the request to declare City property consisting of approximately 6 acres adjacent to the 14th Street Ponding Basin and General Sieben Drive, as excess. City Administrator Dave Osberg introduced the item. Mayor Werner asked if there was any public comment on the issue, and hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Resolution No. 4-10-98, Declaring City Property as Excess Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve Resolution No. 4-10-98, a Resolution declaring certain City property and authorizing the disposal in a commercially reasonable manner. Councilmember Moratzka clarified that the zoning for said property is currently residential, but guided R -1, Commercial. Council vote on Resolution No. 4-10-98: 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing: Request to Vacate Alley Abutting Lots 3, 4, 5, Block 124, Town of Hastings Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing for the request to vacate alley abutting Lots 3, 4, 5, Block 124, Town of Hastings at 7:16 p.m. Zoning Administrator Matt Weiland introduced the item. Mayor Werner asked if there was any public comment on the issue, and hearing none, closed the public hearing 7: 1 7 p.m. Resolution No. 4-11-98, Request to Vacate Alley Abutting Lots 3, 4, 5, Block 124, Town of Hastings Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve Resolution No. 4-11-98, a Resolution vacating street right-of-way and drainage and utility easements for part of unimproved alley between Lots 3, Lot 4, and Lot 5, Block 124, Town of Hastings. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution No. 4-12-98, Minor Subdivision (Pete Likes-3000 E. 4th St.) Zoning Administrator Matt Weiland introduced the item. Councilmember Moratzka clarified the property would not be able to be further subdivided after filing this minor subdivision request. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the minor subdivision subject to the following conditions: 1. Approval of Resolution No. 4-12-98, a resolution approving a minor subdivision for 3000 East 4th St., Hastings, Minnesota. The resolution waiving platting requirements and a certificate of survey shall be recorded with the County. A copy of the certificate of survey shall also be filed with the City. The applicant shall pay $1,700 in park dedication fees. The developer shall plant one "boulevard" tree and one front yard tree per lot. These trees shall be at least 2 inches in diameter at the base and the tree should be on the list of approved trees created by the City Forester. The requirement is consistent with what the City has been requiring in other area. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 2. 3. 4. Hastin2s City Council Minutes for Re2ular Meetin2 of April 20, 1998 Pa2e 3 of 5 House Move-Lot 7 & 8, Block 6, Barker's Addition Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to authorize issuance of moving and building permits to allow the home included in a proposal from Jim Hoeschen to be moved to Lot 1, Block 9, Barker's Addition subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with all applicable City Code requirements including, but not limited to: City Code Chapter 4 (Construction Regulations) and City Code Chapter 18 (Property Maintenance Ordinance). That all exterior site work on the structure and site be completed within six months from the date of permit issuance. That the certificate of survey show the lowest floor elevation to be at or above the 694 foot regulatory flood elevation and that the finished fill elevation 15 feet beyond the structure is at 693 feet or above. That one deciduous shade tree (minimum 2.5 inch diameter) be planted in the boulevard area of each street frontage prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 2. 3. 4. Site Plan - River Valley Dental Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the River Valley Dental site plan for development of 1250 North Frontage Road with dentist office subject to the following conditions: 1. Submission of a revised utility plan demonstrating the installation of a 4 inch gate valve to the existing WM to minimize the amount of time existing services is out of water. Submission of revised plan illustrating the installation of pedestrian ramps at the intersection of the driveway and sidewalks. 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. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 2. 3. 2. Site Plan-Cemstone Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the Cemstone site plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Submission of revised utility plan illustrating the pipe sizes and the exact locations of connections for the water and sanitary lines. 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. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Hastin2s City Council Minutes for Re2ular Meetin2 of April 20. 1998 Pa2e 4 of 5 Minor Subdivision-320 West 4th Street Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to direct Staff not to proceed administratively with the minor subdivision/lot line adjustment to property owned by Christy and Denny Thurmes at 320 West 4th St. City Council clarified granting this request would create two non-conforming lots within the City which has not been granted in the past. City Council also clarified the direction not to proceed administratively did not preclude the applicant from formally applying to the Planning Commission for a minor subdivision request. City Council vote on the motion: 6 Ayes; Nays, 1 (Hicks) 4. Final Plat-Wallin 7th Addition Councilmember Moratzka clarified this item was pulled from Consent Agenda to provide separate attention to the final plat request. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the Wallin 7th Addition Final Plat and Site Plan subject to the following conditions: 1. The final plat hard shells must be consistent with the approved final plat. 2. The final approve of the final plat is contingent on the rezoning of the property to R -1. 3. The developer shall pay $8,410 in interceptor sewer charges prior to the City signing any final plat. The developer shall submit landscape plans showing the cul-de-sac islands required for River Heights Court and Brooke Place. The developer shall also be responsible for proving that the island will be maintained by some means other than through city involvement. The developer shall plant one "boulevard" tree and one front yard tree per lot. These trees shall be at least 2 inches in diameter at the base and the species of the tree should be on the list of approved trees created by the City Forester. This requirement is consistent with what the City has been requiring in other areas. An escrow is required for any unplanted trees before occupancy of any units without trees is allowed. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 5. Comments from Audience There were no comments from the audience. New Business City Administrator Dave Osberg called attention to the memo Finance Director Lori Webster drafted in response to late utility bills and the City's utility bill drop box. City Administrator Osberg stated the Finance Committee would be reviewing the issue further. Councilmember Moratzka thanked Jane Toenjes, Technical Secretary, for the revised, easier to read building permit monthly detail summary. Mayor Werner directed Staff to draft a resolution in support of Monte Meier Day in Hastings for review at the next City Council meeting. Council Minutes for Re ular Meetin Adjourn to Closed Door Session Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to adjourn to a closed door session at 7 :45 p.m. for the purpose of discussing 4ger's labor contract negotiations. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Closed Door Session The closed door session was reconvened at 7:46 p.m. with all City Councilmembers present. Staff members present included City Administrator Dave Osberg, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk, Joyce P. Hottinger and City Attorney Shawn Moynihan. Adjourn from Closed Door Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to adjourn from the closed door session to discuss 4ger's labor contract negotiations at 8:00 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Adjournment Regular Meeting The April 20, 1998 regular City Council meeting was reconvened following the closed door session with all City Councilmembers present. Staff members present included City Administrator Dave Osberg, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk, Joyce P. Hottinger and City Attorney Shawn Moynihan. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to adjourn the regular City Council meeting of April 20, 1998 at 8:01 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~.~, ATTEST ~u-/'~~~ City Clerk Mayor