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Home My WebLink About03-15-10Hastings, Minnesota City Council March 15, 2010 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4~' Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Balsanek, Hollenbeck, Nelson Schultz, and Slavik Members Absent: City Councilmember Alongi Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Community Development Director John Hinzman Parks and Recreation Director Barry Bernstein City Forester Paul Mahoney Approval of Minates Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on March 1, 2010. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 6 ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Award Bid-Arena East Rink Replacement Door 3. Outdoor Music Permit-Hastings Family Aquatic Center 4. Exclusive Beverage Contract 5. First ReadinglOrder Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment Changing Name of NRRC 6. Resolution-Accept Feasibility Report & Order Public Hearing: 2010 Infrastructure Improvements 7. Authorize Solicitation ofQuotesHighway bl Spot Utility Work Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment Chapter 112: Regarding Self Serve Tobacco Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee introduced the item and provided background on the proposed changes. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m, Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. City of Hastings March 1S, ZO10 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 4 Second ReadinglAdopt Ordinance-Ordinance Amendment Chapter 112: Regarding Self Serve Tobacco Councilmember Schultz noted that she would vote against the proposed change. There was discussion accessibility and restrictions to minors. It was confirmed that any tobacco license is subject to the City's compliance check procedure. Moved by Councilrember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Schultz voting against. Public Hearing -Ordinance Amendment: 2010 Fee Adjustments Mesko Lee introduced the item and provided background on the proposed changes. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Second ReadinglAdopt Ordinance-Ordinance Amendment: 2010 Fee Adjustments Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. 2010 Flood Forecast and Recommended City Response Public Works Director Montgomery provided an estimated flood forecast and recommended no more than $10,000 be allocated from emergency funds to assist with providing sandbags and sand, should affected homeowners request. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the City's response as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution--Approve Variance #2010-13: Grant 2.5 Foot Fence Height Variance at 2025 Forest Street (Richard Bond) Community Development Director Hinzman provided an update of the variance request and noted that Planning Commission and staff recommend approval. There was discussion about the specific hardship ofthis request and noise issues. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded 6y Councilmember Schultz to approve the variance as presented. Roll Call Vote was taken. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Accept Planning Committee Recommendation -Cease further action on Accessory Structure Ordinance Amendment Community Development Director Hinzman provided an update of the issue anal noted that the Planning Committee of the Council recommended no further action on amending the accessory structure ordinance at this time. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the planning committee's recommendation. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. City of Hastings March 15, 2010 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 4 Hastings Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Campaign-Resolution of Support Dean Markuson from the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon campaign and Lt. Col. Barbara Q'Reilly were present to discuss some of the initiatives of the BYR campaign and thank the City and community for the support. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck t o approve the resolution of support as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Emerald Ash Sorer Management Pian and First Reading/Order Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment Relating to Chapter 95.04: Tree Diseases City Forester Mahoney provided some background on the EAB management plan and some issues the City is considering as part of this expected infestation. There was discussion about different possible treatment plans. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the EAB management plan as presented. b Ayes; Nays, none. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the first reading/order the public hearing for the ordinance amendment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Park ~i Recreation P®S Software Replacement Parks & Recreation Director Bernstein provided background on the request for the software replacement. Moved by Councilrr~eznber Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the software purchase as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Adoption of Core Values City Administrator Osberg provided an overview of the recommended core values and noted some of the ways the City would begin to promote the values. Moved by Councilmember Balsanek, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the core values as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Charter Amendment: Section 3.06: Mayor- Law Enforcement and 3.1L Powers and Duties of the City Administrator City Administrator Osberg introduced the item and summarized the recommendation by the Charter Commission. Osberg noted that only a public hearing would beheld on April S; Council action on the item would not occur until the April 19 meeting. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the first reading as presented and order a public hearing for April 5, 2010. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. City of Hastings March 15, 2010 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 4 Announcements • The DCC will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 18 to discuss the DCC Executive Director recruitment process. • The Public Safety Comtrrittee will meet on Wednesday, March 24 at 5 p.m. at City Hall • The Finance Coxiunittee will meet on Friday, March 26 at 7 a.m, at City Hall Adjounn.ment Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilrnexnber Hollenbeck to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. L,:' ,~~ Paul 3. Hicks Mayor G~ ~'`~v~~ Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk