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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-10 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW UP for informational purposes only Monday, July 19, 2010 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Slavik, Alongi, Balsanek, Hollenbeck, Mayor Hicks Absent: Councilmembers Nelson, Schultz Staff: City Administrator Osberg, City Attorney Fluegel, Asst. City Administrator Mesko Lee, Community Development Director Hinzman, P&R Director Bernstein, Finance Director Stark, Building Official Bakken III. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting on July 6, 2010 Minutes approved as presented Presentation –Youth Recycling Program $1,118.70 recycling rebate check was presented Good Neighbor 4H Group earned $547; the next group will be the Hastings School Drama Club V. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED VI. CONSENT AGENDA The items on the Consent Agenda are to be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. There will be no discussion on these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the items will be removed from the Consent Agenda to the appropriate Department for discussion. Alongi, Slavik to approve the Consent Agenda as presented 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution 07-04-10—Approve 2010 Primary Election Judges & Wages 3. Resolution 07-05-10—Approve Renewal of Pawn License at Old Mill Pawn at New Location (2324 Vermillion St.) 4. Pay Est. #1, 2010 Infrastructure Improvements, Hardrives, $181,110.80 5. Pay Est. #8, Industrial Park Area Improvements, NW Asphalt, $7,603.80 6. Change Order #5 for 2009 Industrial Park Area Improvements 7. Resolution 07-06-10—Final Payment: 2010 Sealcoat Program 8. Park Hour Variance Request—Alcoholics Anonymous 9. Resolution 07-07-10—Hastings Hockey Boosters Training Facility 10. Park Variance Request—Jessie Kubat 11. Approval of Vehicle Lease Agreement for Chief Vehicle 12. Resolution 07-08-10—Donation for Hastings Police Service Dog (K-9) Program 13. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Multi-Agency Agreement VII. AWARDING OF CONTRACTS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing—Modification of Redevelopment Plan/Establishment of TIF District No. 5: Napa Hinzman introduced the item. Jessica Cook and Jonathon North from Ehlers & Associates discussed the proposed project and explained TIF and the steps of the process PH opened at 7:17 p.m. Hearing no comments, PH was closed at 7:17 p.m. 2. Public Hearing—Monument Sign Ordinance Hinzman introduced the item. PH opened at 7:48 p.m. Steve Linn spoke in support of the 3 foot base Hearing no further comments, PH was closed at 7:51 p.m. 3. Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment Relating to Building Permit Surcharge Fees & Construction Regulations Bakken introduced the item. PH opened at 7:52 p.m. Hearing no comments, PH was closed at 7:52 p.m. VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF A. Public Works B. Community Development 1. Resolution 07-09-10—Adopt Modification to Redevelopment Plan/Establish TIF District No. 5: Napa There was discussion about the factors of this project which are unique; those include bad soil removal, engineering and structural requirements for redevelopment, site access and safety improvements; there was discussion about the length of the district, which is statutorily defined and 16 years Alongi, Hollenbeck to approve the resolution as presented Alongi, Balsanek to amend the resolution to include the additional findings as described above 5-0 On the amended motion; 5-0 2. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment 2010-15—Monument Sign Slavik, Alongi to approve the Planning Committee’s recommendation to allow for a three foot base 5-0 3. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment—Fence Ordinance Alongi, Slavik to end the ordinance amendment process 5-0 Alongi, Hollenbeck to draft this as a policy 5-0 4. First Reading/Order Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment: Garden Centers & Temporary Outdoor Merchandising Alongi, Slavik to order a public hearing/second reading on an ordinance amendment relating to the length of garden centers from 90-120 days 5-0 C. Administration 1. Second Reading/ Ordinance Amendment 2010-16—Ordinance Amendment Relating to Building Permit Surcharge Fees & Construction Regulations Slavik, Balsanek to approve as presented 5-0 2. Request for Waiver of Lawn Mowing Services Provided by the Code Enforcement Department Stark introduced the item Alongi, Slavik to support staff recommendation not to waive the service 4-1; Balsanek voting against IX. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE:  Michelle Jacobs of the Chamber of Commerce thanked the city staff for their assistance during the recent Rivertown Days weekend. The Council commended the RTD committee, volunteers and participants for the event X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: XI. NEW BUSINESS: XII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS:  Diane Lind has been named interim director of the DCC through the end of 2010  The Bridge Visual Quality Team is meeting regarding aesthetic and visual qualities of the bridge. A presentation is planned for a September Council meeting XIII. ADJOURNMENT: 8:17 p.m. Regular Council Meeting on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Special City Council Workshop on Monday, August 9, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@ci.hastings.mn.us or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at http://www.ci.hastings.mn.us/InsideCityHall/Council/CCAgendas-Minutes.htm