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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190520 - CC Follow-Up Agenda CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, May 20, 2019 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL Acting Mayor Balsanek, Councilmembers Braucks, Folch, Leifeld, Lund and Vaughan Absent: Mayor Fasbender Staff Present: City Attorney Dan Fluegel City Planner Justin Fortney Community Development Director John Hinzman Deputy City Clerk Erica Henderson Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt Public Works Director Nick Egger IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Certificate of Appreciation: Planning Commissioner Jeff Deaver Hinzman presented the certificate to Jeff Deaver and thanked him for his service. Proclamation: Declaring May 19 through May 25, 2019 National Public Works Week Council read the proclamation and Egger presented information on National Public Works week. Proclamation: Declaring May 19 through May 25, 2019 Emergency Medical Services Week Council read the proclamation and Schutt presented information on Emergency Medical Services week. Historic Preservation Awards Fortney introduced Amy Martin who presented awards to the following recipients: First United Presbyterian Church, Rita Dahl, Michelle Thompson, Antoni and Patricia Grgurovic, William and Ann Sylvander, Ruth Mitchell, and Robert Krippner Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Dean Markuson presented information to the Council on his upcoming departure from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, looking for a replacement, upcoming events and thanked staff for help and advice. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on May 6, 2019 and workshops on May 6, 2019, May 9, 2019 and May 13, 2019 Minutes were approved as presented. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes VI. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Comments from the audience may include remarks about items listed on the Consent Agenda. VII. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED VIII. CONSENT AGENDA The items on the Consent Agenda are items of routine nature or no perceived controversy to be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. There will be no discussion on these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the items will be removed from the Consent Agenda to the appropriate Department for discussion. Folch, Vaughan to approve consent agenda as presented. 6-0 1. Pay Bills as Audited rd 2. Order Public Hearing: Vacation of Adams Street south of 3 Street (Stier and Helget) – 3. Appoint Planning Commissioner Gino Messina – 4. Approve the use of Memorial Donations Fire Department 5. Approve Special Event Request and a Resolution for a Temporary Liquor License for American Cancer Society-Relay for Life 6. Approve Contract for Electrical Inspector No. 05-06-19 7. Resolution : Approve a Massage Therapy License for Alana Dalmas 8. Approve Sale of Surplus Property 9. Utility Disconnection Agreement (Sanitary Sewer Service) - 119 W 2nd Street (Parking Ramp) IX. AWARDING OF CONTRACTS AND PUBLIC HEARING These are formal proceedings that give the public the opportunity to express their concern, ask questions, provide additional information, or support on a particular matter. Once the public hearing is closed, no further testimony is typically allowed and the Council will deliberate amongst itself and with staff and/or applicant on potential action by the Council. 1. Public Hearing: Amend City Code to Allow Chickens in Residential Areas Fortney introduced the item and requested Council to hold a public hearing and complete a second reading of the proposed ordinance amendments to allow chickens in residential areas; City Code Sections 155.07, 155.22, 155.24 and 91.02. He also indicated that the license approval could be done administratively, relayed information gathered from realtors and discussed the setback. Public Hearing opened at 8:15 p.m. Brian Jones, 1573 Stonegate Road, was against allowing chickens in residential areas. Mike Slavik, 1050 Southview Drive, introduced four youth from the Local 4H group; they discussed the pros and cons of raising chickens. Barb Walther, 1880 Steeple Lane, presented a slide show presentation in favor of allowing chickens to the Council. th Pat Kelly, 321 11 Street West, was opposed to chickens in residential areas. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 searchable format on the City’s website at City Council packets can be viewed in http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Public Hearing closed at 8:42 p.m. Council discussed setbacks, data regarding the number of chicken related calls, clarification of ordinance language, possibly having the Planning Committee review the ordinance, notification process and neighborhood involvement, public hearings, ramifications to staff if passed, associated license fees, possibly requiring a chicken husbandry class for all applicants and the approval process. – 2. Public Hearing: Rezone Property from C-3 to C-2 Deals with Wheels (2128 Vermillion Street) Fortney introduced the item and requested Council to hold a public hearing and complete a second reading of the proposed amendment to ordinance section 155.01; rezoning of 2128 Vermillion Street for Deals with Wheels. Public Hearing opened at 9:46 p.m. Jessica Balsimo, Douglas Balsimo and Matthew Balsimo, owners of Deals with Wheels, presented literature to Council and discussed their proposal. Public Hearing closed at 9:55 p.m. Council discussed restrictions of the property deed, zoning definitions and rezoning process, Vermillion Street Corridor project, driveway on Vermillion Street, Planning Commission discussion, fencing, removal of gas tanks, possible revenue increase to other businesses, approximate number of cars for sale, parking and displaying of cars for sale, parking lot improvements, the interior of the building, landscaping and exterior lights. – 3. Public Hearing: Vacation of ROW Todd Field Hinzman introduced the item and requested Council to hold a public hearing regarding vacating portions of the right-of-way underlying Todd Field. Public Hearing opened at 10:26 p.m. No comments from the public. Public Hearing closed at 10:27 p.m. No Council discussion. X. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF These items are intended primarily for Council discussion and action. It is up to the discretion of the Mayor as to what, if any, public comment will be heard on these agenda items. A. Public Works No. 05-07-19 1. Resolution : Award Contract for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program Egger presented the various bids received for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining project and requested Council to accept the bid from Hydro-Klean. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 searchable format on the City’s website at City Council packets can be viewed in http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Vaughan, Folch to approve as presented. 6-0 No. 05-08-19 2. Resolution : Award Contact for the 2019 Mill & Overlay Program Egger presented the various bids received for the 2019 Mill & Overlay Project and requested Council to accept the bid from Park Construction Company. Council commended staff on the correspondence to residents and commented that the manhole covers should be in line with the street. Folch, Lund to approve as presented 6-0 B. Community Development No. 2019-02 1. 2nd Reading\\Adopt Ordinance : Amend City Code to Allow Chickens in Residential Areas Leifeld approved as presented with the addition of a 15 foot setback and that the Council will review in six months. Folch seconded. Leifeld amended the motion – by removing the six month requirement. Folch seconded. Ayes Braucks, – Leifeld, Folch, Vaughan. Nays Lund and Balsanek. –– Vote on main motion as amended: 3-3; Ayes Braucks, Leifeld, Folch. Nays Lund, Vaughan, Balsanek. Motion failed due to a tie vote. – No. 2019-03 2. 2nd Reading\\Adopt Ordinance : Rezone Property from C-3 to C-2 Deals with Wheels (2128 Vermillion Street) Lund, Leifeld to approve as presented. 6-0 – No. 05-09-19 3. Resolution : Site Plan and Special Use Permit Approval Deals with Wheels (2128 Vermillion Street) Council discussed property fencing. Vaughan approved as presented with the addition that the driveway from Vermillion Street be removed, seconded by Braucks. 6-0 – No. 05-10-19 4. Resolution : Vacation of ROW Todd Field Leifeld, Folch to approve as presented. 6-0 5. Agreement for Alley Cost Split Hinzman detailed the condition of the alley behind the Great River Landing Parking Ramp and the cost sharing agreement between the City and Confluence Development LLC for alley improvements. Council discussed the condition of the alley prior to construction of the parking ramp, lack of assessment of the property to the south, cost savings and the process of improvement. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 searchable format on the City’s website at City Council packets can be viewed in http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Leifeld, Lund to approve as presented. 6-0 Res No. 6. Authorize Submittal of 2040 Comprehensive Plan to Metropolitan Council, 05-11-19 Fortney summarized the development of the draft 2040 Comprehensive plan and requested Council authorize staff to submit it to the Metropolitan Council for review. Council thanked residents and staff for their help with updating the Comprehensive Plan. Vaughan, Braucks to approve as presented 6-0 C. Administration XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS st · Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. rd · Public Safety Advisory Commission will meet on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. th · All City offices are closed on Monday, May 27 in observation of Memorial Day. th · Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. nd · Hastings Family Aquatic Center Opening Day is June 2 at 12:00 p.m. ·rd City Council will hold a workshop with local developers on Monday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. · Braucks updated the Council of the City Administrator hiring process. · Folch motioned to have the Planning Committee of the Council to continue talks – of allowing chickens in residential areas, seconded by Leifeld. Ayes Lund, – Leifeld, Folch, Balsanek. Nays Vaughan and Braucks. Leifeld’s cat was missing and asked everyone to keep an eye out for it. · XIV. ADJOURNMENT 10:47 p.m. Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, June 3, 2019 7:00 p.m. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 searchable format on the City’s website at City Council packets can be viewed in http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes