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Home My WebLink About02-05-96 D [ r- I Hastings, Minnesota February 5, 1996 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on February 5, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmember Plan, Johnson, Simacek, Moratzka, Hicks and Mayor Werner Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Barb Thompson, City Clerk; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting on January 16, 1996 and hearing none declared the minutes approved as presented. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the consent agenda as presented. 1. Pay all bills as audited 2. Resolution No. 2-13-96 - Peace House Aids Hospice C.D.B.G. Request 3. Recycling Bin Replacement Program 4. Designate Vermillion River Watershed Management Organization Commissioner Election Delegate - Bill Wendler 5. Cigarette License - The Levee Cafe - 100 Sibley Street 6. Massage Therapy Establishment License - D'Chantelle's at 119 E. Second St. 7. Resolution No. 2-14-96 - Renewal of Premises Permit for Lawful Gambling-Legion 8. Order Public Hearing - Vacate that part of Cannon Street North of W. 22nd St. 9. Resolution No. 2-15-96 - Authorize Hastings' Participation in the Dakota County "Cluster" as a Means of Achieving Housing Goals Established into the Metro Livable Communities Act. 10. Resolution No. 2-16-96 - Final Payment of 1994 Improvement Program to Richard Knutson, Inc. $57,888.15 11. Application for On Sale, Sunday and Off Sale Liquor Licenses - Gardner House Restaurant Services, Inc. DBA Cafe Rip Rap - 221 East 2nd Street 12. Sidewalk Reimbursement - 15th & Vermillion - Conoco 13. Order Public Hearing 2/20/96 to Re-Authorize HRA Rehab Program 14. Resolution No. 2-17-96 - Renewal Agreement - Dakota County Personnel Use of City Firing Range 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to adopt Resolution No. 2-18-96 accepting the bid and authorizing purchase of a 1996 street sweeper in the amount of $77,224.22 from MacQueen Equipment. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. to hear comments amending City Code Section 10.05, Subdivision 9 relating to provisions for the storage of recreational equipment. The City Clerk provided proof of affidavit of publication. Mayor Werner asked if anyone wished to speak on the issue, and the following did so: Mr. Gary Stevens of 1326 West 17th, Scott Morehead of 3620 Maher Avenue and Dennis Harder of3660 Maher Avenue, all expressed their concerns. Mayor Werner asked if anyone else wished to speak on the issue, no one wished to do so. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7: 15 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA RES. NO. 2-13 RES. NO. 2-14 RES. NO.2-IS RES. NO. 2-16 RES. NO. 2-17 RES. NO. 2-18 PURCHASE STREET SWEEPER P.H.-AMEND SEC. 10.05- REC. EQPT. Page 2 Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to table the 1st Reading of amending City Code Section 10.05, Subdivision 9 relating to provisions for the storage of recreational equipment to the City Council meeting of February 20, 1996. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. to hear comments on an amendment to City Code Section 11.3, Subd. 2(b) regarding hours of operation for on-sale of intoxicating liquor. The City Clerk provided proof of affidavit of publication. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak on this issue, no one wished to do so. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Plan to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 384 amending Hastings City Code Section 11.3, Subd. 2(b) regarding hours of operation for on-sale of intoxicating liquor. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to adopt Resolution No. 2-19-96 increasing the water commodity rate, the waste water commodity rate, the Water Access Charge, and City Sewer Access Charge, and Interceptor Sewer Charge. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to approve the request from the Limited Partnership of Duane and Winston Wallin on property located south of West 15th Street next to the West City limits, a sketch plan dated 12-20-95 and revised 1-10-96 subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant agrees and understands that the city cannot approve any preliminary or fmal plats for property located outside the MUSA or city limits. 2. The applicant agrees and understands that the city is approving only a sketch plan and that this does guarantee approval of any future preliminary or final plats. 3. The applicant agrees and understands that the city may deny or require modifications to any future preliminary/final plats if the city finds, during preliminary plat review, that grading and utilities will create inefficiencies for the city. 4. The applicant shall submit a revised sketch plan incorporating the NRRC's recommendations as listed in Parks and Recreation Director Marty McNamara's January 18, 1996 memorandum. The revised site plan shall incorporate the NRRC's recommendation to the satisfaction of staff. 5. Except dedicated public lands, the applicant agrees and understands that all open space shall be the responsibility of homeowners within the Wallin development. 6. The applicant shall submit a revised site plan incorporating Public Works Director Tom Montgomery's comments concerning cul-de-sacs and bubbles listed in his January 17, 1996 memorandum. * Furthermore, the developer shall consider narrower right-of-ways and streets within the development except collector streets. * The Planning Commission action specifically excluded Public Works Director Tom Montgomery's comments concerning east-west traffic flow listed in his January 17, 1996 memorandum. 7. The developer understands and agrees that maintenance of all landscape islands with cul-de-sacs and "bubbles" or "eyebrows" is the responsibility of property owners. Furthermore, all drives serving lots next to "bubbles" or "eyebrows" shall be private and the maintenance responsibility of effected property owners. 8. The city rescinds the approval for the 11-22-93 96-acre preliminary plat prepared by Dwyer and Associates. Rescission of the 11-22-93 96-acre preliminary plat shall be effective when the city approves a preliminary plat that is consistent with the new sketch plan. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. ,ii' February 5, 1996 TABLE 1ST READING- REC. EQPT. P.H.-CHAPT1J 3-0N SALE LIQUOR ORD. 384 2ND READING- ON-SALE LIQUOR RES. NO. 2-19 UTILITY RATE INCREASE SKETCH PLAN -WALLIN PROPERTY D [ '1 I J r- , Page 3 February 5, 1996 Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka RES. NO. 2-20 to adopt Resolution No. 2-20-96 of the City of Hastings providing comments on AIRPORT the Dual-Track Airport Planning Process Draft Environmental Impact Statement. PLANNING 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. DRAFT E.I.S. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to accept the retirement notice of Barb Thompson, City Clerk/Treasurer, effective July 7, 1996. The City Council thanks Barb for her 23 years of dedicated service to the City of Hastings and wishes her well. This motion also directs the City Administrator to work with Barb regarding a possible agreement to administer the elections starting in August. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. City Administrator Dave Osberg announced that on February 26, 1996 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. NSP will be available to answer questions on the transmission line in the Community Room of City Hall. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to adjourn to a closed door session at 7:58 p.m. regarding the 1996 contract negotiations. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Mayor Werner reopened the regular Council meeting at 8:20 p.m. RETIREMENT - CITY CLERK! TREAS. THOMPSON COMMENTS ADJOURN TO CLOSED DOOR SESSION REOPEN COUNCIL MTG. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka ADJOURNMENT to adjourn the regular Council meeting at 8:20 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. ~~ ATTEST ,~u4u-?J c::. ~!--'/ City Clerk Mayor