HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-10Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
July 6, 2010
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota, met in a regular meeting on
Monday, July 6, 20 10 at : 00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 10 1
East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota..
Members Present: Mayor ic1 s, City C u cilmem ers Balsanel , Alongi, Hollen ec ,
Nelson Schultz, and Slavi
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Pluegel
Assistant City Administrator trator Melanie Mesko Lee
C nununity Development Director John Hinzman
Police Chief Paul Schnell
Swearing in of Police Chief Paul Schnell
Mayor Hicks administered the oath to Police Chief Schnell and welcomed hire to the
organization and community. Chief Schnell offered a few words and thanked the
community for the w elcome.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hick asked if there were any corrections o additions to the minutes of the
regular or special City Council meetings on June 21, 2010. Dearing none, the minutes
were approved as presented.
Council Items to be Considered
Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee requested that two items be added to the
agenda: temporary liquor license for Hastings Hawks and a one -day gambling permit for
YMCA.
Moved by C uncilrnem er Nelson, seconded by C un ilrnern er Hollenbeck to add
the items to the Consent Agenda.
Ayes; Days, none.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Slavil , seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve
the Consent Agenda, as amended.
7 ayes; lays, None.
1. Pay -Bills as Audited
2. Approve 20 10 Rivertown Days Evert Agreement
3. Schedule Special City Council Meeting for Monday August 9, 2010 at 6:00 PM to
discuss 2011 Budget
4. Budget Adjustment for Police Department
5. Resolution Temporary Liquor License for Hastings Hawks
Public Hearing--Rezoning #2010-24-P R-2 to C-- 10 5 "' Street East); C-3 to - (504 -506
Sibley Street)
in man introduced the item and stated that the rezoning is being recommended to
correct a long standing error.
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Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Hearing no comments, , the
public hearing was closed at T15 p.m.
Second Reading /Adopt Ordinane — rezoning 92010 -24: R -2 to C- (108 "' Street
East); C-3 to R-2 (504-506 Sibley Street)
Moved by Co ncilmernber Schultz, seconded by Co neilmern er Alongi to approve
the rezoning of 108 5 Street East as presented.
.yes; nays, none.
Moved by Co ncilmern er Slavi , seconded by Councilmen er Alongi to approve
the rezoning of 504 -506 Sibley Street as presented.
7 Ares; nays, none.
Public Hearing Flood Plain ordinance: Map Date
Hi man introduced the item and recommended that the amendment be approved as
presented.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.
Second Reading/Ordinance .adoption. Flood Plain ordinance: Map Date
Moved by Co ncilrnember Schultz, seconded by Co neilmember Slavik to approve
the ordinance amendment as presented.
7 Ayes; nays, none.
Public Hearing Fence ordinance
Hin man introduced the item and stated that the Planning Commission is
recommending that fences along the main entrances to the city be more consistent. To
that end, they are recommending an ord inance amendment that would allow the city to
review properties along main corridors entering the City and determine what type of
screening would be the most appropriate for the situation for consistency throughout the
subdivision along the corridor.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:19 p.m-
Second Reading /Ordinance Adoption —Pence ordinance
There was discussion about impact of existing fences /properties. Hirizman stated that
the proposed language would apply to future subdivisions. There was discussion about
consistency, the proposed wording, and the overall impact.
Moved by Councilr ern e7r Schultz, seconded by Co ncilrnernbcr Alongi to refer this
item to the Planning Committee for additional discussion.
Ayes; Days, none.
First leading /Order Public Hearin g —Tl nument Sign Ordinance
Hinman introduced the item and stated that there are conflicting recommendations
and staff is seeping Council direction. The Planning Commission sloes not support
extending the current sign height limitations to alloy for a base on a monument sign.
The Planning Cormmittce of the Council reviewed the information and is supportive of an
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amendment with would allow for signs up to nine feet in height, with a base on the
monument sign.
There was discussion about temporary slgnage, purpose of signa,ge, materials, and
size of signa.ge.
Steve Linn, owner of Linn Companies, spoke in support of the base addition. He said
he did request additional signa,ge.
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember ernber Al ngi to approve
the first reading and order the public hearing for July 19, 201 o.
Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution -ori final Hastings Design Standards Review 42010-33.1- Sideyard
Setback at 526 Street West (Carl Fultz)
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve
the resolution as presented.
Ayes; bays, none.
Consider Sale of Property—#2010-35: Century South Outlot
Hinzinan Introduced the item and stated that a resident is seeking to purchase
portion of outlot J for use as a neighborhood hockey rink. Hinz man requested direction
from the Council on whether staff should pursue sale or lease of the property.
Moved by u iImember Schultz, seconded by Councllmernber Slavik to refer this
item to the Parks & Recreation Committee of the Council for further discussion.
Ayes; Tars, none.
LeDuc Update
Chad Roberts and Jessica Bierbrauer provided an update of the events and programs
available at the Lec.
Electronic Ambulance Billing
Fire & EMS Director Hike Schutt introduced the item and recommended that Expert
T Billing be approved and a corresponding service fee be added to comply ith state
mandates requiring electronic submittal of ambulance hills to insurance companies.
Moved by Councilmember Slavil , seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve
as presented.
Ayes; lays, none.
Comments from the Audience
A gentleman from Cottage Grove spoke in opposition about AI's proposal to expand
their site. He encouraged the City of Hastings to oppose the expansion as well based on
health and safety concerns.
Announcements
The Planning Committee will meet on July 13 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall
The Park & Recreation Committee will meet on July 14 at 7:30 0 , m, at City Hall
The DCC will meet on July 15 to discuss the Executive Director hiring process.
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BEDPA will meet on Thursday, July 8 at 6 : o o p.m. at City Hall
City Administrator Osberg thanked the Council and staff for their support followin
his recent award from the League of Minnesota Cities.
Adjournrn nt
Moved by uneilmemb r Schultz, seconded by Coon ilmember Slavik to adjourn
the meeting at : ..
Ayes; Nays, none.
Paul J. Hic s
Mayor
Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk