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Home My WebLink About05-18-98 Hastings, Minnesota May 18, 1998 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 18, 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; Nick Wasylik, Police Chief; John Grossman, HRA Director; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the regular meeting of May 4, 1998 and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented. Presentation- Youth First LeAnn Bauer, Youth First Coordinator, presented the City Council with an: "I Support Mutual Respect" Youth First pin. Ms. Bauer thanked the City Council for their involvement in the Youth First Program particularly the providing of office space at the City Hall. Board Members Elaine Zuzek and Karen Moore were also in attendance at this presentation. Presentation-Rotary Club Final Payment for Vermillion River Trail Bridge Rotary President Dr. Lon Peterson presented to Mayor Werner a check in the amount of $5,000, as a final payment to the City of Hastings for the Rotary's contribution to the Vermillion River Trail Bridge. Presentation-Police Explorer Awards Police Chief Nick Wasylik introduced Mark and Heidi Belisle, coordinators of the Hastings Police Explorer Program, who introduced the various award winners from the Hastings Police Explorer Program. Council Items to Be Considered Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to add to the Consent Agenda Pay Application No. 12 for the Hastings Civic Arena to include the following payments: Kellington Construction Bretshneider Merrimac Carciofini Caulking Skillmans Painting Swansons Plumbing & Heating Miller Electric $13,252.50 $ 730.00 $ 3,135.00 $ 570.00 $ 3,852.25 $55,034.80 $ 6,253.85 Council Minutes for Meetin Pa e 2 of 5 Gartner Refrigeration Bredemus Hardware Credit Total $15,295.00 $ (7.60) ~ Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the consent agenda as amended. 1. Pay All Bills as Audited 2. Resolution No. 5-5-98, Dog License Fee Increase 3. 1997 Street and Utility Improvements Payment Request #7; Richard Knutson, Inc. 4. TRAC Ridership Survey 5. Community Development Block Grant 6. 4gers Union Contract Agreement 7. Authorize Execution of Satisfaction of Mortgage for Barker House 8. Resolution No. 5-6-98, Wallin 6th Addition Final Plat 9. Personnel Policy Agreement-Change of City Holiday 10. Pay Estimate #2, Wellhouses #3 & #4 Electrical Improvements 11. Pay Application No. 12 for the Hastings Civic Arena to include the following payment: Kellington Construction $13,252.50 Bretshneider $ 730.00 Merrimac $ 3,135.00 Carciofini Caulking $ 570.00 Skillmans Painting $ 3,852.25 Swansons Plumbing & Heating $55,034.80 Miller Electric $ 6,253.85 Gartner Refrigeration $15,295.00 Bredemus Hardware Credit $ (7.60) Total ~ 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing-Rezone from Ag. to R-l Wallin 7th Addition Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m. Mayor Werner asked if there were any questions or comments from the audience, and hearing none closed the public hearing at 7: 10 p.m. 2odIFinai Reading-Rezone AG to R-I-Wallin 7th Addition Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the 2nd and Final Reading of the Rezone from Agricultural to R-l for the Wallin 7th Addition. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing-Request to Vacate Park Land in the King Midas Addition Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m., asking if there were any comments or questions from the audience, and hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7: 11 p.m. Pa e 3 of 5 Resolution-Request to Vacate Park Land-King Midas Addition Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve Resolution No. 5-9-98 approving the request to vacate park land in the King Midas Addition. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Appeal ofHPC Action Denying Building Permit for Residing 314 W. Second St. HPC Director John Grossman provided further information to the City Council regarding this request. Owner Angela Wilcox presented further information to the City Council regarding its request to have vinyl siding installed on this home at 314 W. Second St. Ms. Wilcox introduced Mr. Bob Schommer, who would provide painting for the building. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Mayor Werner to approve issuing a building permit for vinyl siding for 314 W. Second St. with the understanding that it would be 4-1/2 inch lap siding. Significant discussion continued regarding funding for projects requiring historic preservation; disclosure requirements when a home is sold in the historic preservation district; health issues associated with lead paint removal and other issues regarding this topic. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to call the previous question. 6 Ayes; Nays, Riveness. Mayor Werner then called for a vote on the motion made by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Mayor Werner to approve issuing a building permit for vinyl siding with 4-1/2 inch lap siding. Ayes; Mayor Werner & Hicks; Nays, Yandrasits, Riveness, Johnson, Simacek & Moratzka. Motion failed. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to affirm the Historic Preservation Commission recommendation to deny the building permit request to allow for the installation of vinyl siding. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve tabling this issue until June 1, 1998. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Resolution-Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning from U-III to Office, Lot 1 & Lot 6, Block 1, Valley Manor Addition Zoning Administrator Matt Weiland informed the Council that the action on this item should include a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone approval. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve Resolution No. 5-7-98 for a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone from V-III to Office, for Lot 1 & Lot 6, Block 1, Valley Manor Addition and schedule a public hearing for the June 1, 1998 City Council meeting. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Holst Excavating Special Use Permit Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve a special use permit for Holst Excavating for 1998 for renewal of the soil processing permit subject to the following: 1. The site is to be restored, upon completion of the mining operation, pursuant to the plans provided to the city during the original application in 1983. The site is being restored this summer. Pa e 4 of 5 Operating hours are not to be in excess of7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday except holidays. In addition, Holst Excavating shall refrain from at all times from using CSAH 54 and HWY 91 for hauling purposes between the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:00 am. In cases of emergency Holst Excavating may operated during hours other than those noted upon approval by the City Administrator. Holst excavating shall refrain from using West 10th St between Hwy 61 and Hwy 55 for the purpose of hauling. Holst Excavating shall provide to the city within 10 days after the City Council approval of the permit, and before work begins an irrevocable bond or other form of security acceptable to the city in the amount of the estimated cost of restoring the site covered by the soil pursuant to City Code. This bond amount has been $75,000 in the past. Holst Excavating shall provide to the City a Liability insurance policy or certificate of insurance from an insurance company authorized to write casualty insurance in the State of Minnesota as will protect the applicant, its agents and the city from claims for bodily injury, death or property damage which may arise from operations under the soil processing permit. The amounts of the insurance shall not be less than that which is required by the City Code. Vegetative Cover as required by the City of Hastings Storm Water Management Ordinance shall be restored on the steeply sloped portion of the site, identified on the mining plans as tier 1,2,3, and 4. Appropriate erosion control measures as determined by the Public Works Director shall be undertaken to ensure establishment of vegetative over on steeply sloped portions of the site where mining is complete according to the approved plan. Any other conditions which the Council may deem as appropriate to address aforementioned concerns. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Resolution Establishing Licensing Fees for Rental Residential Property Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve Resolution No. 5-8-98 of the City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota Establishing Annual License Fees for Rental Residential Properties. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Riverwood Development Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to refer further discussion on the various issues associated with the Riverwood 7th Addition Development Project to the Planning Committee to look further at the park land dedication options. 6 Ayes; Nays, Johnson New Park Trail Patrol Program Police Chief Nick Wasylik provided further information to the City Council regarding the Police Departments plans to provide additional patrolling on the trails in the City of Hastings. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the new Park Trail Patrol Program and authorizing using of funds for the program from the previously budgeted Community Service Officer position funds. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Hastin s i Council Minutes for Meetin Pa e 5 of 5 New Business City Councilmember Hicks asked the City Staff to review further the ordinances regarding recreational fires. Mayor Werner asked the City Staff to look further into the status of the Rural Fire Association Agreement. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~L -{ ~~ Mayor