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Home My WebLink About02-05-07 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes February 5, 2007 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, February 5, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4d' Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers, Hazlet, Hollenbeck, Schultz, and Slavik CouncilmemberAlongi arrived at 7:05 p.m. Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee City Attorney Shawn Moynihan Planning Director John Hinzman Public Works Director Tom Montgomery Fire Chief Mark Holmes Approval of Minutes: Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 2007. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Council Items to be Considered City Administrator Osberg requested that Item #4 of the consent agenda, Hastings Civic Arena Business Plan from the Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution—Accepting Donation of Fitness Equipment to the Hastings Fire Department 3. Resolution—Accepting Donation to Hastings Police Department 4. Hastings Civic Arena Business Plan—removed from agenda 5. First Reading and Order Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment regarding Special Events 6. Request by Hastings Downtown Business Association to Declare a Special Event 7. Write off of Accounts Receivable a. YMCA Building Permit Fee and Plan Review Fee s. 2006-2007 Budget Adjustments and Year-End Rollover 10. Resolution—Final Plat#2006-53: Pleasant Acres 2nd Addition 11. Authorize Signature Development Agreement#2006-53: Pleasant Acres 2"d Addition 12. Resolution—Change Street Name: Laura Court to Bohiken Court 13. Order Public Hearing—Vacation of Right-of-Way#2007-06: 1`Street, near 100 River Street(Tecla Karpen) City of Hastings February 5,2007 City Council Minutes Page 1 of 5 14. Resolution—Approve Massage License for Kelly J.Berglund 15. Authorize Application for Preservation Grant 16. Declare Fire Pick-Up Truck as Excess Property 17. Declare Ambulance Cots as Excess Property 18. Approve Budget Transfer and Authorize Purchase of Fire Dispatch Software 19. Authorization to Seek Bids for Vets Park Concession and Restroom Renovations 20. Resolutions—Gambling License Renewal: Jaycees 21. Approve Appointment Schedule - Police Civil Service Commission 22. Approve IT Helpdesk Job Description and Compensation 23. Resolution—Approve SEAS Application for Temporary Gambling Permit and Temporary Liquor License 24. Resolution—Approve Massage License for Yelena Usacheva 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copies of resolutions on file. Accept State Bids and Authorize Purchase of Street department Dump Truck, Pickup and Asphalt Patch Box Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to accept the bids as recommended. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Award Contract—Fire/Rescue Boat Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to award the contract to Lake Assault Custom Boats in the amount of$63,575. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Public Hearing-2007 Public Works Fee Schedule Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Public Works Director Montgomery stated that the Council is requested to approve the annual fee schedule. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Resolution-2007 Public Works Fee Schedule Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the schedule as requested. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing—City Code Amendment#2006-59: Portable Carports Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Council is requested to hold the public hearing and provide staff direction, but not formally approve at this meeting. Hinzman requested clarification on how existing carport-like structures should be dealt with if the ordinance amendment is approved. Hinzman provided visual examples of currently existing carports which would not be in compliance with proposed new regulations. There was discussion about how to interpret currently suggested language of "visually attractive" and whether alternative language would be preferable. There was City of Hastings February 5,2007 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 also discussion about the length of time noncompliant properties would have to come into compliance with revised standards. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Public Hearing—City Code Amendment#2007-02: Original Hastings Design Standards Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman stated that the changes are proposed so certain, non- exterior improvements can be approved administratively. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance—City Code Amendment#2007-02: Original Hastings Design Standards Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the changes as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of ordinance on file. Hydro Green Power Purchase Agreement Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Adopt Storm Sewer Pollution Prevention Plan Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution—Preliminary Plat/Site Plan/SUP#2007-04: Coburn's Grocery Store (225 33d Street West) Planning Director Hinzman provided an overview of the proposed redevelopment. There was brief discussion over the mechanical building; Coburns stated that they want to be good neighbors and the building will be insulated and make very little noise. They stated that they hope to start reconstruction in late March. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the preliminary plat as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the site plan as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the Special Use Permit as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. The City Council welcomed Coburn's to the Hastings community. Resolution—Vacation of Easement#2006-61: Schoolhouse Square Addition City of Hastings February 5,2007 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the vacation as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Approve Stormwater Plan-42005-23 ConAgra Flood Wall Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the plan as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Comprehensive Plan Committee Appointments Planning Director Hinzman stated that the first upcoming meeting will be held Wednesday, February 28 at 6:00 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the appointments as recommended. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Firefighters Grant Acceptance and Authorization for Matching Funds Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Public Dock Permit City Administrator Osberg stated that the Council is requested to approve the following actions: • Authorize the execution of signatures from the US Army Corps of Engineers; • Authorize utilization of Polaris Group for engineering services; • Authorize preparation of plans and specifications and begin process of securing contractors for pile clusters, platforms, ramps, access paths. Osberg stated special thanks to the owners of Hubs Marina for their assistance and stated it is the City's intent, upon Council approval, to have the dock available for use in 2007. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the items as requested. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Residential Solid Waste Collection License City Administrator Osberg stated that the Council is requested to approve the following actions: • Award the residential solid waste collection license for a three year period to Waste Management at the rate structure identified; • Direct staff to prepare an agreement with WM regarding the new license agreement; • Direct staff to prepare the necessary ordinance amendments to allow for rate adjustments based on a consumer price index and a fuel clause adjustment factor. Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the items as requested. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. City of Hastings February 5,2007 City council Minutes Page 5 of 5 Recodification Executive Summary Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Reports from Councilmembers: Mayor Hicks read several upcoming events: • PFBA Informational meeting to be held Monday, February 12 at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Room. • Upcoming Sesquicentennial Events: February 9-11 Skating Parties at Pioneer and Wallin Parks from 5-7 p.m. and February 24 is a Faith & Fashion Show at Our Saviours Lutheran Church • Public Improvement Meetings are scheduled for February 7 & 8 at City Hall. • Public Safety Committee will be meeting on February 6 at 5 p.m. • The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a public meeting to receive feedback on the Vermillion Street Master Plan on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:30 a.m. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. 6 Ayes, N� None. Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee Mayor City Clerk