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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-98 Hastings, Minnesota November 2, 1998 The City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, November 2, 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, Moratzka & Mayor Werner Members Absent: Councilmember Hicks (Councilmember Hicks arrived at 7:07 p.m.) Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; Matt Weiland, Zoning Administrator; John Grossman, HRA Director; Mark Holmes, Assistant Fire Chief; Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director; Joyce P. Hottinger, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked whether there were any corrections or additions to the regular meeting of October 19, 1998 and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented. Council Items to Be Considered Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to add Resolution No. 11-3-98 Supporting Grant Application for Multi Modal Center to the Consent Agenda as Item #9, and correction to Consent Item No.7 increasing the number ofTRAC tokens for McAuliffe Elementary School, and deletion of City Administrator Item #3, Snow Removal Agreement. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended with the addition of #9, Resolution No. 11-3-98, Supporting Grant Application for Multi Model Center, and the correction to Consent Item No.7, increasing the number of TRAC tokens for McAuliffe Elementary School. 1. Pay All Bills as Audited 2. Grant Sewer and Water Extension Request, Terry Denn, 500 W. 2nd St. 3. Resolution No. 11-1-98 STOP Signs, East Hastings 4. Authorize City to Complete and Execute Lease Amendments for APT & Sprint Wireless Communication Antennas 5. Roadside Swimming Pool Park Change Order #4, $17,165.00 6. Vacate Easement-Schedule Public Hearing for November 16, 1998 (Industrial Park) 7. TRAC Token - Price Reduction for McAuliffe Elementary Grant After School Program 8. Resolution No. 11-2-98, No Parking on 3rd Street West of Washington Street 9. Resolution No. 11-3-98, Supporting Grant Application for Multi Model Center 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Council Minutes for Meetin of November 2 1998 Pa e 2 of 3 Public Hearing-Alley Vacation-(Block 9, Barker's Addition) Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7 :05 p.m. Matt Weiland, Zoning Administrator introduced the item. Mayor Werner asked if there were any public comments on the issue, and hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7 :06 p.m. Resolution No. 11-4-98 Alley Vacation (Block 9, Barker's Addition) Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve Resolution No. 11-4-98 a resolution vacating alley and drainage and utility easements for Block 9, Barker's Addition. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Councilmember Hicks arrived at 7 :07 p.m. Resolution No. 11-5-98 Request for 4-Way STOP at Ramsey & 6th Streets Director of Public Works Tom Montgomery introduced the item. Councilmember Yandrasits noted the Elizabeth Ann Seton Principal supported an all way STOP at Ramsey and 6th Streets. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to place an all way STOP at Ramsey and 6th Streets. Councilmember Riveness offered a friendly amendment to proceed with installation of flashing lights at all schools. Councilmember Johnson offered a friendly amendment to direct staff to investigate cost sharing options related to the installation of flashing lights. Councilmember Moratzka offered a friendly amendment to meet with the school district to study need for flashing lights at remaining schools and negotiate a cost share. City Council voted to approve Resolution No. 11-5-98, ordering placement of an all way STOP at the intersection of 6th and Ramsey Streets, and direct Staff to study with schools to investigate appropriateness of flashing lights and negotiate cost sharing options. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Shoreland Variance-Lot Size, Lots 1-4, Block 9, Barker's Addition Zoning Administrator Matt Weiland introduced the item. Councilmember Hicks noted the City is in negotiation with the DNR regarding the Shoreland Ordinance, and communicated that although 11,000 square feet works well for this applicant, that it is not an acceptable figure for Chapter 10 of the City Code. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to grant a variance to the City of Hastings Shoreland Management Ordinance lot size requirements to allow Lots 1-4, Block 9, Barker's Addition to be split into three lots (2-11,000 square feet and 1-17,411 square feet), and to allow 73.5 feet lot widths, based on findings that the applicant has demonstrated compliance with the following variance criteria: 1.) That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved in which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings; That little interpretation of the City Code would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of Chapter 10; That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant; 2.) 3.) 4.) That granting the various requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is Council Minutes for Meetin of November 2 1998 Pa e 3 of 3 denied by Chapter 10 to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district. No non- conforming use of neighboring lands, structures or buildings in the same district, and no permitted or non-conforming use of lands, structures or buildings in other districts shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Fire Relief Association By-Laws City Administrator Dave Osberg introduced the item and indicated Assistant Fire Chief Mark Holmes was present for any questions. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the By- Law changes listed in the final draft of the Fire Relief Association By-Laws. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Tim Gremmer, Outdoor Pool Update Parks & Recreation Director Marty McNamara introduced Tim Gremmer, Consultant for the Outdoor Swimming Pool. Mr. Gremmer provided a slide presentation on the overview of the construction of the swimming pool. Councilmember Moratzka inquired if the pool would be ready for June 1 opening date. Mr. Gremmer indicated the June 1 st date would be an achievable goal. Mayor Werner thanked everyone involved in the outdoor swimming pool project for their efforts. Councilmember Riveness indicated interested citizens could contact Hastings City Hall for a phone number to contact Chair Fund-raises, Sharon Lawrence and Becky Erickson for pool donations. Comments from Audience There were no comments from audience. Unfinished Business City Administrator Dave Osberg announced the November 9th Special Assessment Hearing at City Hall and the Open House for the Civic Arena on Sunday, November 15th. Mayor Werner reminded citizens to vote on Tuesday, November 3rd. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:15 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 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