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Home My WebLink About04-15-96 r- r , Hastings, Minnesota April 15, 1996 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, April 15, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Mayor Werner asked for a moment of silence in honor of Councilmember Theola "Dutch" Plan who passed away on Friday, April 12, 1996. Members Present: Councilmember Riveness, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka and Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Barb Thompson, City Clerk; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney APPROV AL OF MINUTES CONSENT AGENDA RES. NO. 4-5-96 RES. NO. 3-5A-96 ORD. NO. 389 RES. NO. 4-7-96 Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m. to receive P.H.-CO. RD. 42 comments on the proposed improvements for County Road 42, Grove Street, FEASIBILITY River Street, Maple Street and Ashland Street with the total project cost of $5,681,030.38 of which $565,537.15 is to be assessed against abutting property owners. The City Clerk provided proof of affidavit of publication. Mayor Werner asked if anyone wished to speak on the issue and the following residents were heard: David Storholm, 401 W. 2nd St.; Don Denn, 2036 Nininger ,.- Rd.; Karen McInnis, 1320 Lincoln Lane; Joan Voelker, 931 W. 1st St.; Tom Crossley, 2032 Nininger Rd.; Bob Melson, 413 W. 2nd St.; Dick Dobrick, 2016 Nininger Rd.; Tim McInnis, 1320 Lincoln Lane; Bob Beissel, 555 W. 2nd St. Public Works Director Tom Montgomery explained the project and answered questions and 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 7:59 p.m. Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 1996 and the special meeting of April 8, 1996; and hearing none declared the minutes approved as presented. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to approve the consent agenda as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay all bills as audited 2. Resolution No. 4-5-96 - Transfer of Funds 3. Finance Department Policies 4. Resolution No. 3-5A-96 to amend Resolution No. 3-5-96 (1996 Equipment ( Certificates) 5. Request to rename Plat from Sinta Addition to Hillcrest Townhomes (Minutes of 10-2-95) 6. 2ndlFinal Reading Ordinance No. 389 - (C-2 to R-2) - 6011623 East 2nd St. 7. Resolution No. 4-7-96 - One Day Gambling License - Jack 1. Jorgensen Charitable Trust at Hastings Country Club 7-22-96 8. Accept Proposal- Infrastructure Management Services, Inc. - Street Rating Survey 9. Accept Quote from Rivertown Tree Service for 1996 Diseased Tree Program 10. Amend Minutes of3-18-96 (PreliminaryIFinal Plat - Wallin 2nd Addition) Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to adopt Resolution No. 4-8-96 ordering the improvement and preparation of final plans and specifications for improvements of County Road No. 42, Grove Street, River Street, Maple Street, and Ashland Street. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. RES. NO. 4-8-96 CO. RD. NO. 42 IMPROVEMENTS Page 2 Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to adopt Resolution No. 4-9-96 authorizing the City of Hastings to grant an access easement across City property for a proposed Dakota County HRA Development. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the request of a special use permit and site plan to remodel the Wonder Wash car wash by removing two wash bays and adding two Wonder Lube bays at 1380 South Frontage Road as recommended by the Planning Commission subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to, the parking lot shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of the building, all uncompleted contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to city code escrow requirements. 2. That the existing curb next to the five new parking stalls shall not extend any further to the east than what currently exists. 3. That the developer shall replant, on the site, two existing trees where the five new parking stalls are proposed. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to amend the previous motion to include condition #4 as follows: 4. Pavement marking and signing as approved by City Staff must be provided to identify the proper traffic flow and parking. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. The vote was now taken on the original motion as amended by adding condition #4. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness authorizing the sale of a one acre parcel in the Hastings Industrial Park to Digitech Enterprises for $15,000, subject to the following conditions: 1. Execution of a purchase agreement to be drafted by the City Attorney within 30 days of Council authorization. 2. Payment of 10% down payment at the time of execution of purchase agreement. 3. Completion of closing on purchase of property within 6 month of Council authorization. 4. Site plan approval prior to completion of sale. 5. Completion of required subdivision by City. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek authorizing the participation in the Enterprise Facilitation Program which is sponsored by the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership, which includes providing $5,000 for each of the next two years. This motion also approves membership in the Dakota County Development Partnership. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson authorizing the use of City resources and blocking the City streets between the Highway 61 bridge and the Post Office, on 2nd Street for a film production on May 23-May 24, 1996. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to adopt Resolution No. 4-10-96 of the City of Hastings identifying preliminary concepts for the financing of capital improvements for the additions of a second sheet of ice and facility improvements at the Hastings Civic Arena. 4 Ayes; Nays, Johnson and Moratzka. Motion carried. Copy of resolution on file. L ~ :fOg;; fuL,Ji..io.ot'c",,, ~, . ,~t'" -";'~{...'~ April 15, 1996 RES. NO. 4-9-96 DAKOTA CO. HRA DEVELOPMENT EASEMENT SPECIAL USE/SITE PLAN-WONDER r--' WASH LJ (- , . L IND. PARK SALE TO DIGITECH ENTERPRISE FACILITATION L_~' FILM PRODUCTION- 5-23/5-24-96 RES. NO. 4-10-96 ARENA IMPS. FINANCING " , , i!' ~,..~tt, ;, ,i;JIO. l r I ! , r- I Page 3 Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson approving the appointments of Dan Greil and Connie Blasing to the Charter Commission effective May 1, 1996 for a four year term. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to refer the issue of peddler licenses to the Administrative Committee for study. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Councilmember Hicks announced that Governor Arne Carlson signed the bill which terminated the Dual-Track Airport Planning Process. Mayor Werner announced that the third County wide event for building and sustaining healthy communities called Crossing Bridges -- Connecting People, will be held at the Rosemount Community Center on Thursday, April 25, 1996. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. ~ ~ ATTEST/~~~ City Clerk Mayor April 15, 1996 CHARTER APPOINTMENTS PEDDLER LICENSES COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT