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Home My WebLink About06-21-10Hastings, Minnesota City Council June 21, 2010 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, June 21, 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, Alongi, Hollenbeck, Nelson Schultz, and Slavik Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Comnlunity Development Director John Hinzman Public Works Director Tom Montgomery Finance Director Char Stark ApprovaI of Minutes Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on June 7, 2010. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Presentation -2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Dave Blumberg, HLB Tautges Redpath, the City's auditing firm, presented an unqualified (clean) audit to the Council. Both Blumberg and the Council commended City staff for their assistance with the process. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Declare as Excess — Police Vehicles 3. Accept Retirement of Firefighter/Paramedic Chuck Paulson 4, First Reading/Order Public Hearing Rezoning #2010 -24: R -2 to C -3 (108 5"' Street East); C -3 to R -2 (504 -506 Sibley Street). 5. First Reading/Order Public Hearing Flood Plain Ordinance: Map Date 6. First Reading/Order Public Hearing Fence Ordinance 7, Authorize Signature — Dakota CDA Grant: Hudson Sprayers (200 2" Street West) 8. Authorize City Attorney to Negotiate Agreement -110 Whispering Lane Driveway 9, Approve Change Order #1 -2010 Infrastructure Improvements 10. Authorize Solicitation of Quotes for 2010 Traffic Marking Program 11. Resolution — Accept $100 Donation from Doris Amundson to Parks & Recreation Department 12. Budget Adjustment —Parks & Recreation for Air Compressor 13. Resolution - 201012011 Amusement License Renewals 14. Resolution - 2010/2011 Tobacco License Renewals 15. Resolution-2010/201 1 Liquor License Renewals City of Hastings Ciq Council 1VIinutes June 21, 2010 Palle 2 of 4 16_ First Reading /Order Public Hearing -�-- Ordinance Amendment Relating to Building Permit Surcharge Fees & Construction Regulations 17. Resolution —One Day Liquor License Amendment Request for June 25, 2010 for the American Legion 18_ Variance —Park Use Request Public Hearing —Storm Water Management Ordinance . Montgomery introduced the item and stated that the amendment is being recommended to allow the City to issue the perinit. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at T13 p.m. Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:15 p.m. Second Reading /Adopt Ordinance— Storin Water Management Ordinance Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 7 Ayes; nays, none. Public Hearing — Shoreland Ordinance: Conservation Buffers Hinzman introduced the item and recommended that the amendment be approved as presented. Hinzman noted that conservation buffer regulations are effective upon subdivision of property. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Kerry Nygaard, 1060 County Road 47 inquired about impact on his property. He was advised to contact VRMJPO directly for additional information. Hearing no Comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:2315 p.m. Second Reading /Ordinance Adoption — Shoreland Ordinance: Conservation Buffers Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 7 Ayes; nays, none. Second Reading /Ordinance Adoption — Transient Merchant Ordinance Hinzman stated that the Planning Committee recommends that there be a limit of 180 days, two 90 day periods, on this amendment. He also noted that the Planning Commission will also be reviewing the regulations on Garden Centers. Schultz inquired about a section related to operations longer than one year. Hinzman stated that with the Planning Committee recommendations, that is no longer valid and should be removed from the draft before the Council. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to remove the invalid language from the draft. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the amended language as proposed. There was discussion about the proposed change. Hicks stated that he was not supportive of the change. Alongi stated he was supportive of the change. Cite of Hastings June 21, 2010 City Council IVEnutes Page 3 of Moved by Balsanek to table the item until the regulations on Garden Centers could be addressed. The motion died for lack of a second. On the motion before the Council, four Ayes; Nays: three. Councilmembers Balsanek, Mayor Hicks and Councilmember Schultz voting against. Resolution —Site Plan 42010 -25: Napa Store/Linn Companies (1501 Vermillion Street) Hinzman introduced the item. There was discussion about truck access, TIF for the project, screening/buffering and the overall landscape plan. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the site plan as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution— Variance 42010 -29: Sideyard Setback/Non- Conforming: Mark Loosbrock (725 Y Street West) Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the variance as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution — Special Use Permit #2010 -27: Temporary Auto Sale in C -4 District: Hastings Automotive Group at Coborns (225 33' Street West) Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the special use permit as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution — Special Use Permit ##2010 -26: Soil Processing Permit: William Hoist (Glendale Road & Ravenna Trail) Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the special use permit as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Comments from the Audience Gary Lukowicz, 620 Prairie, inquired about a letter received about a meeting on proposed Lions Park ballfield changes. It was noted that there is a neighborhood meeting scheduled for Wednesday on this issue. Announcements • The Finance Committee will meet on June 29 at 7:30 a.m. to discuss the 2011 budget • City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. • The next City Council meeting will be Tuesday, July 6 at 7:00 p.m. • There will be a public welcome for Police Chief Paul Schnell on Tuesday, Julyy 6 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall City of Hastings City Council Minutes June 21, 2410 Page 4 of a Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p,m. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Paul I Hicks Mayor �"Y�7c Melanie Mes co Lee City Cleric