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Hastings, Minnesota
May 21, 2001
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, May 7, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street
East, Hastings, Minnesota
Members Present: Counci1members, Schultz, Haz1et, Hicks, Riveness, Yandrasits &
Moratzka
Mayor Werner
Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present:
Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney;
Matt Weiland, City Planner;
Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director;
Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director;
and Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of
the regular meeting of May 7, 2001. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Consent Agenda
City Administrator Osberg requested that approval of building inspector position
description and authorization to advertise be added to the Consent Agenda.
Counci1member Moratzka requested that Item 3 of the Consent Agenda, Approve
Renewal of Gambling License, be moved to under Administrator. Moved by
Counci1member Riveness, seconded by Counci1member Hicks to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended.
76 Ayes; Nays, None.
1. All Bills As Audited
2. Authorization to bid Century South Utility Extension Project Separately
3. Approve Renewal of Gambling License-Rivers Grill & Bar-Moved to Item 3
under Administrator
4. Approve Temporary 3.2% Liquor License
5. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Regarding Minnesota Crime Free
Multi-Housing Program
6. Transfer of Funds to Parks ERF
7. City Administrator Performance Review
8. Approval of Building Inspector Position Description & Salary Schedule
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 2001
Page 2 of 4
Proclamation-Recognition of Distinguished & Devoted Service: Dr. Larry
Erickson
A plaque had previously been presented to Dr. Erickson in recognition of 25 years
as the City's Medical Director.
Public Hearing-Utility Disconnection Ordinance
The public hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m. Public Works Director Montgomery
outlined the basic provisions of the proposed ordinance. Hearing no public comment, the
public hearing was closed at 7:04 p.m.
Second Reading-Utility Disconnection Ordinance
Moved by Counci1member Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the ordinance as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Public Hearing-South Pines IV Rezoning
The Public Hearing opened at 7:04 p.m. City Planner Weiland stated that this
request is to rezone 80 acres from A-Agriculture to R-1 & R-2. Hearing no public
comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m.
Ordinance 460--South Pines IV Rezoning
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Counci1member Riveness to
approve the ordinance as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Award of Contract-Joint Maintenance Facility
Parks & Recreation Director McNamara recommended awarding the contract to
Graus Construction in the amount of$2,162,700. Mayor Werner asked that the award be
contingent upon an agreement between the City and the school district being reached.
Moved by Counci1member Riveness, seconded by Counci1member Haz1et to
approve the contract, contingent upon an agreement between the City and the school
district being signed.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Award of Contract-Engineering & Design Services by TKDA
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
award the engineering contract contingent upon the construction contract being signed.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Award of Contract-Skateboard Park
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the contract as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution-EIS Determination for South Pines IV
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21,2001
Page 3 of 4
City Planner Weiland stated that based on the evidence received, staff is
recommending a negative declaration for an Environmental Impact Statement.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to
make a negative declaration for an EIS for South Pines IV.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Preliminary Plat-South Pines IV
City Planner Weiland stated that the Planning Commission recommended
approval ofthis project at its May 14, 2001 meeting with 17 conditions outlined in the
Planner's May 17, 2001 report. Councilmember Moratzka stated concerns about the
proposed traffic impacts and the ability to adequately and safely manage increased traffic.
The proposed east-west connection is not in the City's 20-year growth plan and Council
expressed concern about increased development.
Weiland stated that a Council decision is needed in order to comply with the
required 120-day decision timeffame.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
deny the preliminary plat for South Pines IV due to traffic concerns. Staff was directed
to prepare findings of fact.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Century South
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
order the public hearing for the proposed rezoning of the Century South development.
7 ayes; Nays, none.
Preliminary Plat-Century South
City Planner Weiland stated that the Planning Commission recommended
approval of this project at its May 14,2001 meeting with 17 conditions outlined in the
Planner's May 17, 2001 report.
Mayor Werner expressed concern about 36th Street not immediately connecting
through east to west. Representative from Lawrence Builders, the developer, said they
would build 36th Street in full during Phase I of the project.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
approve the preliminary plat with the conditions outlined in the planner's report and for
36th Street to be built completely during Phase 1.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Riverdale Final Plat
City Planner Weiland stated that the Planning Commission recommended
approval ofthis project at its May 14, 2001 meeting with 25 conditions outlined in the
Planner's May l7, 200l report. Weiland stated that there are still some neighborhood
concerns about building height, density, streetlights, existing vegetation, and traffic.
Weiland stated that the City's Ordinances address most of the concerns, and other
concerns were addressed with conditions.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21,2001
Page 4 of 4
Councilmember Hicks stated disappointment over a missed opportunity to
develop affordable housing on this site and also felt that the trail isn't being adequately
protected.
Councilmember Schultz expressed concern over Condition #21, which is intended
to protect the bluffs and open spaces. She requested that the condition be amended to
reflect that the property will be protected through a conservation easement, which the
City can enforce, rather than a covenant, which the City cannot enforce.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
approve the Riverdale Final Plat as amended.
5 Ayes; Nays, 2, Councilmembers Schultz and Hicks voting against.
Site Plan-Joint Maintenance Facility
This item was tabled until the June 4, 2001 Council meeting.
Approve Renewal of Gambling License---Rivers Grill & Bar
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
table this issue to the June 4,2001 Council meeting.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Pawn Shop License Application
City Administrator Osberg stated that staff is waiting for a consent form to further
process the pawn shop license application submitted by Robert Bohn.
Pawn Shop-Request to Stay
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka
to adjourn to closed door session at 8:24 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Mayor Werner convened the closed-door session at 9:26 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
adjourn the closed-door session at 9:39 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Mayor Werner reconvened the regular meeting at 9:41 p.m. All Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to grant a
stay to the pawn shop license suspension with conditions.
7 Ayes; Nays none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to
adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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