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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-96 r ! r- , Hastings, Minnesota October 21,1996 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, October 21, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmember Riveness, Warner, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka and Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director John Grossman, HRA Director; Joyce Pruitt, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of October 07, 1996, and hearing none, declared the minutes approved as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the consent agenda as presented. 1. Pay all bills as audited. 2. Industrial Park Water Tower Antenna Lease Agreement 3. Resolution No. 10-10-96- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Two Hour Parking Request 4. CR #42 Acquisition of City Property for Right of Way 5. Order Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment Increasing Heritage Preservation from 7-9 members, for November 04, 996, City Council Meeting 6. Order Public Hearing: Request to vacate Grove St. Right-of-Way between C.S.A.H. 42 and Second St., for November 04, 1996 City Council Meeting 7. 1997 Improvement Program, Order Feasibility Reports for Projects 1997- 4,5, (Resolution No. 10-11-96) & 6 (Resolution No. 10-12-96) 8. Sunny Acres 7th Addition final plat/site plan 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing- Downtown Redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing Plan Modifications Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. to receive comments on the downtown redevelopment and tax increment financing plan modifications. Mayor Werner asked if anyone wished to comment on the plan modifications and no one wished to do so. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Resolution No. 10-13-96- Downtown Redevelopment and TIF Plan Modifications Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve r Resolution No. 10-13-96, a resolution regarding downtown redevelopment and TIF plan modifications. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Setback Variance - 503 East 17th Street Community Development Director Mike Wozniak provided a description of the variance request and noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request at its October 15th meeting. Moved by Councilmember Warner, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve a 4-foot front yard setback variance with the following conditions: 1. If the variance is granted, the owner will be required to eradicate the old driveway down to the street and replace it with appropriate materials (grass, curb, etc.) 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Hastings Family Housing - Site Plan Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the Hastings Family Housing site subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed structure and accessory items shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of the building, all uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to city code escrow requirements. 2. A minimum five foot wide boulevard shall be provided to separate the access drive sidewalk from the access drive. r.',,' 3. The proposed storm sewer does not need to connect to the existing ground water tank overflow outfall piping. However, the new tank site will require storm sewer access for overflow and draining north of the existing overflow site. A 15-inch diameter stub shall be extended southeast of catch basin #6 approximately 70 ft. to service the new tank's overflow. 4. Construct an eight foot wide bituminous path pedestrian trail which connects the beginning of the town home complex connecting to Pleasant Drive, at a grade less than 5%. In addition, the trail shall not use steps. 5. If the common area is to be irrigated, a separate sprinkling water meter shall be installed so that the utility billing for sprinkling will not include billing for wastewater. 6. Certificate of Occupancy shall be withheld until the final plat is recorded with Dakota County. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Cost Estimates - Secure Barker House Moved by Councilmember Warner, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to direct Staff to have the required Barker House work completed by Alan Strand for $2,012.00. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Fint Reading and Order a Public Hearing for November 18, 1996 - Francbise Ordinance r with Northern States Power t Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 395, an Ordinance granting an Electric Franchise to Northern States Power and scheduling a public hearing and 2nd reading for Monday, November 18, 1996. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. First Reading and Order a Public Hearing for November 18, 1996 - Franchise Ordinance with Dakota Electric Association Moved by Councilmember Warner, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 396, an ordinance granting an Electric Franchise to Dakota Electric Association and scheduling a Public Hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, November 18, 1996. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Civic Arena Signage Project Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to grant the Hastings Hockey Boosters authority to commit to potential large donors the concept that the donor would be provided an advertising sign in the potential new second ice sheet based on the following conditions: 1. Appropriate signage ~ould be co~ditioned on thhe idthea ~at if aulPdarticul:u ~' donor already has a sIgn in the eXIsting Arena t at e sIgn wo contmue to exist and the donor would continue to pay the annual rent as charged and determined by the City. l 2. That Staff will work with the Hastings Hockey Boosters to negotiate the minimum dollar amount required to make a donator eligible for signage and the duration of that signage. Councilmember Hicks made a friendly amendment that no advertisements may be allowed on the outside of the arena. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. .. ""J. J'<1 ;):~a"';,' 'h;J-:."!" '~ ,if ... it<.- . 11',,,;,",,,. I l_. r i I l r , i Comments from the Audience There were no comments from the audience. New Business City Administrator Dave Osberg announced Wednesday, September 30, 1996, the South East Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant Neighborhood Meeting will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Riveness requested Staff investigate lighting the Wilson Park Area at the comer of 4th and Eddy Street. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~~~ ATTEST ~~ J/'AkPC Ci Clerk Mayor