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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-96 r Hastings, Minnesota November 18, 1996 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, November 18, 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; Lori Webster, Finance Director; Mike Wozniak, Community Development 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 November 04, 1996, and the special meeting of November 6, 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. Medical Consultation Agreement ,........- 3. Item was pulled from packet 4. Hastings Bus Company price adjustment request 6. Accept quotes for excess snow plows and authorize sale 7. Resolution No. 11-04-96 - Approve CR #42 plans 8. Resolution No. 11-05-96 - Rescind parking restrictions on 13th St. between Maple and Pine Streets 9. Authorize installation of street light in Lions Park 10. Resolution No. 11-06-96 - Fund transfers/close funds Close 1995 Construction Fund - Approve related operating fund transfers 11. Resolution No. 11-07-96 - Approve 1996 budget transfers for City Clerk 12. Resolution No. 11-08-96 - Name Deputy Treasurer 13. Re:mltlti61\ N6. 11 10 96 Atlth6rize 3ak (R-e;fuftd and Call) 6fCity b61\6 h3tle3 (This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda) 14. Order Public Hearing: Assessment Certification of Delinquent "Dutch Elm" billings, for December 3, 1996 City Council Meeting 15. Resolution No. 11-09-96 - Drug Free Workplace Policy 16. Award Contract to Landscape Research 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Resolution No. 11-10-96 - Authorize sales (Refund and Call) of City bond issues r- Ron Langness of Springsted provided information on the request of bids for sale of bonds on December 16, 1996 for the refund of$795,000 ofG.O. Improvement 1989-A Bonds due to improved market conditions since the sale of the original bonds. Mr. Langness noted that this request would result in the savings of approximately $95,000 for the City over the life of the bonds. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Warner to approve Resolution No. 11-10-96, a Resolution authorizing the sale (Refund and Call) of City bond Issues. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing - Ordinance granting an electric franchise to Northern States Power Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. to receive comments on the City of Hastings Minutes for Regular Meeting of November 18, 1996 Page 2 of 4 proposed electric franchise ordinance for Northern States Power. Mayor Werner asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed ordinance and Randy Garvert, General Manager of ConAgra, expressed support of the City Council setting the annual cap at $20,000 for a franchise fee. Everyone wishing to speak were given the opportunity to do so, and the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Ordinance No. 396 - an Ordinance granting an electric franchise to Northern States Power Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to defer l_ i taking action and forward the ordinance to the Hydroelectric Committee Meeting on Thursday, November 21, 1996, for review and discussion. o Ayes; Nays 7. (Motion fails for lack of support.) Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the 2ndlFinal reading of Ordinance No. 396, an ordinance granting an electric franchise to Northern States Power with the addition of the following language as 9.1.1: "Provided, however, there is hereby exempted from the franchise fee any requirement that the Company payor collect a franchise fee in excess of $20,000 in any calendar year ("annual cap") from a customer account, which account is a billing for electric consumption based on meter readings at a single service location of the customer within the City." 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing - Ordinance granting an electric franchise to Dakota Electric Association Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed ordinance granting an electric franchise to Dakota County Electric Association. Mayor Werner asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed ordinance and no one wished to do so. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Ordinance No. 397 - an Ordinance granting an electric franchise to Dakota Electric I~ ~~ I Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve 2ndlFinal reading of Ordinance No. 397, an Ordinance granting an electric franchise to Dakota Electric Association, with the addition of the following language as 9.1.1: . "Provided, however, there is hereby exempted from the franchise fee any requirement that the Company payor collect a franchise fee in excess of $20,000 in any calendar year ("annual cap") from a customer account, which account is a billing for electric consumption based on meter readings at a single service location of the customer within the City." 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing - Request to vacate Grove St. Right-of-Way Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7 :28 p.m. to receive comments on a request to vacate Grove Street Right-of-Way. Community Development Director Mike Wozniak provided a description of the request. Mayor Werner asked if anyone wished to comment on the proposed vacation of Grove Street Right-of-Way and no one wished to do so. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. Request to vacate Grove St. Right-of-Way The applicant, Mr. Marvin Raway, 902 West 2nd Street, stated he did not want the item tabled since he had maintained the area in question since 1958. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to refer this item to Committee in order to clarify how this request financially impacts the reconstruction of C.S.A.H. 42. 6 Ayes; Nays, Riveness I L~ Site Plan - 11th St. & Walnut St. - Charles Teuber Community Development Director Mike Wozniak introduced this item and noted the Planning Commission recommended denial based on the findings that the request would be inconsistent with the neighborhood and would be inappropriate for the parcel. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Warner, to deny " ,; l!!: rJf!It'~jd\~ ~"I .. . '~ . ; '.:-"~~7:~~r:,l:,,:_TL' ,,,: City of Hastings Minutes for Regular Meeting of November 18, 1996 Page 3 of 4 approval of the site plan of Charles Teuber to site a third residential unit on property situated at the intersection of 11 th St. and Walnut Street, based on the limited size area and large size of the structure proposed to be located on the subject property. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. r Request to authorize approval of roof sign - Hiawatha Homecare - 501 Vermillion Street Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Warner to approve the roof sign request with the following conditions: 1. The roof sign shall be limited to a 4' x 8' roof sign. 2. The illumination of the sign shall be designed not to be obtrusive to motorists or adjacent property owners. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Order Public Hearing for December 3, 1996/lst Reading - Rezone AG to R-l- South Pines 2 Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the I st Reading of an Ordinance to rezone the area to the platted as South Pines 2 from the AG (Agriculture) District to the R-l Single Family Residence District and authorization to schedule a public hearing to consider the 2nd Reading for the December 3, 1996 City Council Meeting. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Resolution No. 11-11-96 - Offering Comments on Proposed amendments to Metropolitan Council Policy Plans and Development Guide Chapters Community Development Director Mike Wozniak provided comments on the proposed amendments to the Metropolitan Council Policy Plans and Development Guide Chapters. He r- noted Councilmember Hicks had indicated an interest in testifying at one of the public hearings related to the proposed policy plan amendments. Mr. Wozniak stated both City Councilmember Hicks and he would be attending a November 20, 1996 meeting in Burnsville to voice City concerns regarding the amendments. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve Resolution No. 11-11-96, a Resolution offering comments on proposed amendment to Metropolitan Council Policy Plans and Development Guide Chapters. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. City Councilmember Moratzka complimented Community Development Director Mike Wozniak's efforts in drafting the comments to the proposed Met Council amendments. Hydro Plant Power Sales Agreement Amendment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to authorize the execution of the Letter of Understanding and amendment to the Power Sales Agreement between Northern States Power and the City of Hastings. City Councilmember Hicks complimented Staff on formulating the Hydro Plant Power Sales Agreement Amendments. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Swimming Pool Petition r- Sharon Lawrence, 2525 Southview Place, provided comments in support of the outdoor pool facility. Ms. Lawrence also provided 2,000 signatures in support of a swimming pool within Hastings. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to refer this item to the Parks and Recreation Committee for further review. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. (Sa... ~ 1i-le ~ ~) 1997 Budget Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to authorize the use of equipment certificates and existing balances to allow for the adoption of the 1997 Budget to reflect the preliminary tax levy that was previously adopted by City Council. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. '" City of Hastings Minutes for Regular Meeting of November 18, 1996 Page 4 of 4 City Engineer Interview Process Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Warner to authorize City Councilmember Mike Simacek, City Councilmember Ed Riveness, City Administrator Dave Osberg, Public Works Director Tom Montgomery and Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Joyce Pruitt to conduct oral interviews with the City Engineer applicants, and present to the City Council for approval, a City Engineer candidate for appointment by the City Council. r-~I 7 Ayes; Nays, None. I . I l__~ Comments from the Audience There were no comments from the audience. New Business Mayor Werner extended the City's appreciation to the Lions Club for the $10,000 check issued for Lions Park improvements, noting that the Lions Club's participation is a great tribute to their ongoing community involvement. Mayor Werner thanked the well-organized efforts of the Hastings Firefighters to control the tug boat fire on Friday, November 15, 1996. He also thanked all City Hall Staff for their coordinated efforts in assisting the fire department. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Warner, to adjourn the meeting at 8: 16 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~~ ATTEST ~~ ij'A~/~ Ity erk l~: Mayor I~' I I '-----' J' ~,', , ;iII'/f:J. ;', .' .iliiMii:iiIi~<i:"'''"''.JI..~ ,Ib \ , ~.