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Hastings, Minnesota
May 4,1998
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
May 4, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 Fourth Street East, Hastings,
Minnesota.
Members Present:
Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks,
Moratzka & Mayor Werner
Members Absent:
None
Staff Members Present:
Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director;
Nick Wasylik, Police Chief;
John Grossman, HRA Director;
Joyce P. Hottinger, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk;
and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney
Mayor Werner Called a Moment of Silence in Honor of Fred Trautmann
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the regular meeting of
April 20, 1998 and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented.
Council Items to Be Considered
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to add the
Appeal of HPC Action Denying Building Permit for Residing 314 2nd Street West as Item No.6
under Community Development Director.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to remove
Consent Item No.5-Schedule Special Council Meeting for June 29, 1998 to discuss the
Comprehensive Plan, place it as City Administrator Item No.3, and approve the consent agenda as
amended.
1. Pay All Bills as Audited
2. Resolution No. 5-1-98-Proclamation Declaring May 4, 1998 as Maxwell House's Build a
Home America Day in the City of Hastings
Dog License Fee Increase
Hastings Adult Softball Association Request to Sell 3.2% Beer at Veteran's Park Athletic
Complex
Moved to City Administrator Item No.3
Authorize execution of "Agreement Between the Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation
District and City of Hastings Relating to Urban Plat Review and Site Inspection Services."
Schedule Public Hearing for May 18, 1998-Request to Vacate Park Land - King Midas
Addition.
Pay Estimate #9, Keys Well Drilling, Redevelop Wells #3 & #4, $18,121.25
City Audit Procedures
1998 - 1999 Community Education Budget
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Consent Agenda (Continued)
11. 1 st Reading/Schedule Public Hearing for May 18, 1998 - Rezone - Wallin 7th Addition
12. Civic Arena Pay Estimate
a. Birkeland Architects $ 2,641.12
b. Graus Contracting $ 4,700.66
c. Merrimac $13,478.22
d. Bartley Sales $ 304.00
e. Carciofini Caulking $ 2,375.00
f. Skillmans Painting $ 7,125.00
g. Swansons Plumbing & Heating $19,677.44
h. Miller Electric $21,850.00
i. Gartner Refrigeration & Mfg. $88,245.50
j. Bredemus Hardware Credit $ (7.60)
k. Construction Heaters $ 2,004.25
13. Civic Arena Change Order - Miller Electric $ 4,083.00
14. Resolution No. 5-2-98 - Sale of Abandoned Bicycles or Component Parts
15. Order Public Hearing - Request to Vacate Part of Barker Street
16. Old Mill Pawn Shop License Renewal Application
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Award Contract - Resolution No. 5-3-98, 1998 Improvement Program
City Administrator Dave Osberg introduced this item noting the low bidder was Richard
Knutson, Inc., with a bid approximately 10% below the estimated construction costs.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve
Resolution No. 5-3-98, a resolution receiving bids and awarding contract for the 1998 Street &
Utility Improvement Program.
7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file.
Sunset West Addition Final Plat
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve
the final plat subject to the following conditions:
1. The final plat hard shells must be consistent with the approved final plat.
2. The developer shall pay $11,020 interceptor sewer charges prior to the City signing any final
plat.
The developer shall pay $850 per unit at the time of build permit issuance, in order to meet
park land dedication requirements.
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.
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Site Plan - Industrial Court - Tom Otto
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve a site
plan from Otto Excavating for construction of a 3,250 square foot building and related site
improvements at 2621 Industrial Court subject to the following conditions:
1. 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.
Approval by Community Development Director of species and size of trees and shrubs
proposed on the site landscape plan.
That the applicant be required to observe special caution and maintaining proper soil erosion
and sediment control measures to avoid erosion to avoid erosion of the steep slopes on the
northeast portion of the site.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Amendment to Riverwood Planned Residential Development Plan
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to remove the
item tabled at the March 30, 1998 Special City Council meeting for discussion of the Riverwood
Planned Residential Development Plan. 7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Councilmember Moratzka stated based on density changes from the original agreement in
1989, she supported further review on the park land dedication requirements with the Planning
Commission or Natural Resources Commission.
Councilmember Hicks and Yandrasits supported further land dedication requirements to be
discussed at an appropriate committee. The applicant explained that the original 34% park
dedication requirement was derived from in 1989.
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to table Items 3,
4 & 5 under the Community Development Director related to the Riverwood Planned Residential
Development until City Attorney Shawn Moynihan could provide analysis on the 1989 Council
action, noting what changes could still be made, and then direct Staff if appropriate, to refer the
item to an appropriate committee, or for Council action at the May 18, 1998.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Swimming Pool Financial Issues
Mayor Werner described the request to propose a specific dollar amount of the State Grant
to reduce bond indebtedness for the pool project. Councilmember Riveness, Moratzka and Hicks
expressed support to reduce bonded indebtedness, but stated it was difficult to determine the specific
dollar reduction until the City had received the swimming pool bids.
Moved by Mayor Werner, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to buy down a minimum
of $200,000 of the $500,000 Minnesota State Grant to reduce bonded indebtedness for the pool
project.
Councilmember Hicks offered a friendly amendment to change the wording of $200,000 to
a "significant amount."
Council vote on a motion to buy down a minimum of $200,000 of the $500,000 Minnesota
State Grant to reduce bond indebtedness for the pool project.
3 Ayes; Nays, Councilmember Riveness, Yandrasits, Moratzka & Hicks.
Motion fails due to lack of support.
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Resolution No. 5-4-98 Mail Balloting for Washington County Registered Voters
Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Joyce Hottinger explained the request noting a special
mail balloting procedure would only be implemented if there is a minimum of 45 days prior to the
Washington County Special Election in order to meet posting and state statute requirements.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve
Resolution No. 5-4-98, a resolution designating mail balloting for a Special Washington County
Election to fill a Commissioner vacancy.
7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file.
Appeal ofHPC Action Denying Building Permit for Residing 314 2nd Street West
HRA Director John Grossman introduced the item. Property owners of 314 2nd Street West,
Angela Wilcox and Joe Melson, explained their request to reside the home with vinyl siding to limit
potential contact with lead paint and to provide better insulation.
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to confirm
the HPC action on the grounds that residing with vinyl is not consistent with the objectives of the
preservation ordinance and designation of historic districts; that this case does not involve financial
hardship nor deprive the owner of reasonable use; that residing is not the only acceptable control of
lead paint and direct Staff to register historic homes along with the historic district rules, with
property deeds.
Moved by Mayor Werner, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to table action on this item
until May 18, 1998, to allow time for the applicants to test the home's paint for lead content, and if
present, to provide bids for Council review on the cost of a contractor to remove the lead based paint
compared to the cost of siding the home.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Schedule a Special Council Meeting for June 29, 1998 to Discuss Comprehensive Plan
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to schedule
a Special Council meeting for July 13, 1998 to discuss the Comprehensive Plan.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Comments from Audience
There were no comments from the audience.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to adjourn the
Regular City Council meeting of May 4, 1998 at 8:40 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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