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Home My WebLink About10-07-96 Hastings, Minnesota October 07,1996 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, October 07, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, r Hastings, Minnesota. , Members Present: Councilmember Riveness, Warner, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka and Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; John Grossman, HRA Director; Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director; Brian Bleskachek, City Engineer Joyce Pruitt, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Presentation/Discussion with Mr. Jim Backstrom of Dakota Alliance Prevention Jim Backstrom of the Dakota Alliance Prevention provided an update in reference to violence prevention in Dakota County, and noted October is violence prevention month. He added the Dakota Council for Healthy Communities and the Dakota Alliance for Prevention will be combining to create the Dakota Partnership for Healthy Communities. r Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of September 16, 1996, and the special meeting of September 30, 1996, and hearing none, declared the minutes approved as presented. Add to Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Warner to remove number 5, "Resolution to continue participating in the Local Housing Iniatives Account Program under the Metropolitan Liveable Communities Act" from the Consent Agenda and move it under the Community Development Director's report. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to add Item No. 12 to the Consent Agenda by adding Resolution No. 10-04-96, a resolution supporting "Building Non-Violent Communities. .. Peace by Peace." Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the consent agenda upon moving Item 5 to Community Development Director Agenda as Item No.3, Resolution No. 10-09-96 to continue participating in the Local Housing Iniatives Account Program under the Metropolitan Liveable Communities Act; and the addition ofItem 12; r- Resolution No.1 0-04-96, a resolution supporting 'building Non-Violent Communities. .. Peace , by Peace." I 1. Pay all bills as audited. I, 2. Schedule Special City Council Meeting to canvass General Election on Wednesday, November 06, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. 3. Resolution No. 10-01-96 - Regina Medical Center Bazaar - October 27 - One Day Charitable Gambling 4. Authorize extension of Planning Internship 5. Resolution No. 10-09-96 to continue participating in the Local Housing Iniatives Account Program under the Metropolitan Liveable Communities Act (Moved to Community Development Director Item No.3) 6. Authorization to Install Street Light in Tierney Park City of Hastings Minutes for Regular Meeting of October 07, 1996 Page 2 of 4 7. Resolution No. 10-02-96 - Approving Final Payment to Richard Knutson Inc. for 1995 Improvement Program 8. Resolution No. 10-03-96 - Adopting Water Emergency and Conservation Supply Plan 9. Schedule Public Hearing on the modification of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Council meeting of October 21, 1996 10. Approval of Bylaws for City of Hastings Arts Committee [-",'".i 11. First Reading - Amend HPC Ordinance, Hastings City Code 2.18 Subd. 3B (changing Committee from seven to nine members) 12. Resolution No. 10-04-96- Resolution supporting "Building Non-Violent Communities Peace by Peace." 7Ayes; Nays, None. Awarding of Contracts -1996 Improvements (Wallin 3rd Addition) Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve Resolution No. 10-05-96, a resolution receiving bids and awarding contract for the 1996 Street and Utility Improvement Program. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing - 1995 Improvement Program Assessments Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7: 13 p.m. to consider the 1995 Improvement Program, for Project 1995-1, Assessment Hearing. The following comments were provided: Mr. & Mrs. William Hicks, 1017 Pine Street, questioned how the City determines who benefits from an improvement and who is assessed. Barb Wieners, 2213 Pine Street, discussed an incident last winter where pipes froze and questioned whether the Council would ensure this didn't happen again. Norman Seidl, 1628 Pine Street, raised five questions: (1) why the parking lot at the comer of 17th and Pine Street was paved; (2) how far the street was lowered; (3) why Pine Street had to pay for storm sewer assessments when they had paid previously; (4) why the improvement costs include a high pressure line; and (5) expressed a need for a stop sign on 18th Street to slow traffic down on Pine Street. Public Works Director Tom Montgomery, explained the improvement program and how benefits were computed. He added the parking lot at 17th and Pine Street was pushed farther into the owner's property to allow for room for the sidewalk. Pine Street, he explained, was lowered by six inches. Mr. Montgomery clarified the high pressure water line was an improvement that was not assessed to the property owners of Pine Street. Connie Elliot, 2205 Pine Street, questioned whether the City would assure any frozen water pipes in the future, due to this improvement project, would be repaired by the City. Pat Regan, owner of the empty lot north of912 Pine Street clarified the project costs and stated he liked the new street. Everyone wishing to speak were given the opportunity to do so, and the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to approve Resolution No. 10-06-96 a resolution adopting the assessment for Project 1995-1, Pine St. Improvements, with the inclusion that if, due to this construction, there are freezing water mains on Pine Street, the City would remedy the problem at the expense to the City with water funds. 7Ayes;Nays,None. Councilmember Riveness noted that his son who lives on Maple Street, where no construction occurred, experienced water pipes freezing last winter as well. Mayor Werner expressed that the City Council sympathized with all residents on Pine Street and explained years ago development occurred so fast to the west of the City the storm sewer were not capable of handling the increased runoff, and due to the topography, the South West and North West ponding basins were constructed. He recounted the historical assessments for the Pine Street storm water sewer runoff projects. Mayor Werner explained that the City used every available federal and state funding source available to off set the assessments for property owners. I I ~~ ~ ., ,~, ......~ ~mtT: ,; ~ h. :1;\,!Z1;~.'''IE' r : :t :'1 1 I i '-_../ ~-l i \,~ I I r i City of Hastings Minutes for Regular Meeting of October 07, 1996 Page 3 of 4 General Sieben Drive Assessment Project Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. to hear comments on the 1995 Improvement Program, for Project 1995-2, Assessment Hearing. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak on the issue, no one wished to do so. Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve Resolution No. 10-07-96, a Resolution Adopting the Assessment for Project 1995-2, General Sieben Drive Improvements. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Resolution No. 10-08-96 - Parking Restrictions Around the High School Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Warner to approve Resolution No.1 0-08-96, a resolution establishing parking restrictions, with the addition of a parking restriction one block east and west of River Street for the neighborhoods bordering the Hastings High School. 7 Ayes; Nays None. Councilmember Moratzka requested Hastings High School be forwarded a copy of Resolution No. 10-08-96. Antenna Lease Request, Industrial Park Water Tower Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the proposed lease terms outlined in the letter of intent and authorize staff to sign the letter. 7Ayes; Nays, None. Site Improvements for Proposed Industrial Park Water Tower Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve improvement option no. 1; minimal improvements which include trunk watermain along Enterprise Avenue, and looping watermain extensions from Spiral Boulevard and 31 st St., with water tower access from the Veteran's Athletic Complex soccer road. o Ayes; Nays, Councilmember Riveness, Warner, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka and Mayor Werner. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve improvement option no.2; complete street and utility improvements, including watermain, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and bituminous surfacing of Enterprise Avenue and extensions of Spiral Boulevard, 31 st Street and the Veterans Athletic Complex soccer field road, to provide access to the new tower site, a future youth athletic complex, and expansion of the Industrial Park. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Barker House Utilities/Development Agreement HRA Director John Grossman provided an account of the Barker house proposed renovation process for the City Council and the audience. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Warner to cancel the Addison proposal project in its entirety and request new proposals with the same condition that the building be preserved. Ms. Addison expressed concerns over damage occurring to the building by vandals and encouraged the City to secure the building. Dan Reister, adjacent to the Barker House property, noted he was opposed to the Council spending an additional $11,000 in the development agreement with the Addison's for the sale of the Barker House. Councilmember Hicks added a friendly amendment to begin the R.F.P. process immediately and to direct Staff to provide estimates to secure the Barker House roof, the building itself and the well for the next City Council meeting. 6 Ayes; Nays, Simacek Setback Variance - 205 W. 7th Street Community Development Director Mike Wozniak provided a description of the variance request and noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. Ken Dahl, the applicant, explained he was requesting the variance in order to preserve the historic nature of the neighborhood. City of Hastings Minutes for Regular Meeting of October 07, 1996 Page 4 of 4.. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve a 10-foot corner side yard setback variance based on the findings that the applicant has satisfied the variance criteria as follows: a. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. b. The literal interpretation of the City Code would deprive the applicants of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of Chapter 10. c. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the action of the applicant. d. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by Chapter 10 to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. No non-conforming use of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings in the same district, and no permitted or nonconforming uses of lands, or buildings in other districts shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Minor Subdivision/Site Plan - Commerce Drive Michael Banazewski Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the Minor Subdivision/Site plan for 310 Commerce Drive subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to, the proposed landscaping shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of the building, all uncompleted items contained with the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to city code requirements. 2. The proposed landscaping plan shall be amended to include two deciduous shade trees minimum 2-2.5 inch diameter to be planted in applicant's property along the Commerce Drive street frontage. Species and specific location shall be approved by the Community Development Director. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Resolution No. 10-09-96, a resolution to continue participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Liveable Communities Act Moved by Councilmember Hicks, Seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve Resolution No. 10-09-96, a resolution to continue participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Liveable Communities Act. 6 Ayes; Nays, Riveness. City Hall Use for Youth First Office Karen Moore, Youth First Co-Chair and Elaine Zuzek, Youth First Co-Chair, introduced Leann Bauer as the new part-time Youth First Coordinator, and explained the Youth First request. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to authorize the use of "Councilmembers" room in City Hall as a temporary/part time office space for the "Youth First Coordinator. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Comments from the Audience There were no comments from the audience Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Warner, to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~ ~ ATTEST ~~%'A-<,/~ Mayor C Clerk -.1: ' - '"~ ;;;;':;':--'0':' . ~I' ,- ,.~. -, ," ;. ~ ~ 'If , II iJ o r--> I i I ~J