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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-03-01 Hastings, Minnesota December 3, 2001 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, December 3, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota Members Present: Councilmembers Hicks, Hazlet, Schultz, Moratzka, Riveness & Yandrasits Mayor Werner Members Absent: None. Staff Members Present: David Osberg, City Administrator Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney; Matt Weiland, Planning Director; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; Lori Webster, Finance Director Kris Jenson, Associate Planner/GIS Technician Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of November 19,2001. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolutions on file. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Pay All Bills As Audited Approve Transfer of Tobacco License at Vermillion Bottle Shop Resolution-Approve Renewal of Gambling Permit to Animal Ark Approve Planning Director Position Description Approve Temporary Classification Change Approve Assessment Abatement for 2000 ImErovement Program Assessments Resolution-Prohibiting Truck Traffic on 10 Street between Hwy 61 and Ashland Streets after completion of the intersection improvements at Highway 61 and 10th Street Pay Estimate #9-2000 Improvement Program: Richard Knutson, Inc., $16,062.20. Resolution-Accept Petition and Order Feasibility Study: Middle School Watermain Loop Authorize Execution of Consulting Contract with Landscape Research 8. 9. 10. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 3,2001 Page 2 of3 Assessment Deferrment Policy Public Works Director Montgomery stated the Operations Committee of the Council is recommending the approval of an assessment deferrment policy with the criteria outlined in the Director's November 28,2001 memo. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the assessment deferment policy as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Featherstone Assessment Deferment Montgomery stated that Harold Featherstone has requested that his assessments be deferred under the provisions of the recently adopted assessment deferment policy. Moved by Council member Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve Harold Featherstone's request for assessment deferment. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. PreliminarylFinal Plat-Dakota Summit Site Plan-WaI-Mart City Administrator Osberg stated that these items have been placed on the agenda for possible discussion by the Council. Osberg reminded the Council that they tabled these items until December 17, 2001. Representatives from the developer were present to answer any questions the Council may have prior to the December 17 meeting. The Council did not remove this item from the table for discussion; it will be on the December 17,2001 Council agenda for action. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Rezone South Oaks (A-Agriculture to R-2-Medium Density Residence & R-3-Medium High Density Residence) Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the first reading and order the public hearing as recommended. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Preliminary Plat-South Oaks Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the preliminary plat with the conditions outlined in the Planner's November 28,2001 memo, Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to amend the motion to remove condition #9 which would allow for park dedication funds to be used to construct sidewalks. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Preliminary Plat-Siebens Crest Estates Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the preliminary plat with the three conditions outlined in the Planner's November 28, 2001 memo. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Minor Subdivision-581-583 35th Street West Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the minor subdivision with the two conditions outlined in the Planner's November 28,2001 memo. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 3, 2001 Page 3 of3 Variance-738 3rd Street West Shari Mariner, 726 West 3rd Street, stated concerns with drainage and additional water accumulation in her backyard. She also stated concerns that she would be responsible for costs of removing a tree if it was damaged by this project. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the variance as presented; staff directed to notify the neighbor of the final grade inspection to alleviate concerns over improper drainage and grading. The Council did not take any action on the tree issue, as that is on private property. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Site Plan-Regina Hospital Expansion Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the site plan as presented, with the condition that the street extension be aligned with Lincoln Street to establish an intersection. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Schedule Special City Council Meeting to Discuss Hydroelectric Plant Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to schedule the special City Council Meeting for Monday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Hastings City Hall. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Adopt 2002 Property Tax Levy Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the resolution adopting the 2002 property tax levy in the amount of $6,576,228. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Adopt 2002 HRA Property Tax Levy Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the resolution adopting the 2002 HRA property tax levy and collect a special benefit tax of up to .0144% of taxable market value in the City. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Adopt 2002 City Budget Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the resolution adopting the 2002 city budget in the amount of$19,028,553. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Mayor Werner to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~ Mayor ATTEST ,~/I1;[t JJJtv City Clerk ---'----<"----~--"-,-,~--_._._,-,,.<~_.~--,....."--,_..----