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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/72CITY OF HASTINGS 100 $1BLEY STREET, HASTINGS, MINNESOTA 55033 P~one ~,37-692! ~Sn~on~h~ OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1972 Those present: Mr. Soleim, Mr. Siebrecht, Mr. Jensen, Mr. Trautmann, Mr. Hallberg, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Petersen, Mrs. Linde, Mr. Leo Schumacher, Jr. The first item was the motion to approve the minutes of August 14. Motion was made by Mr. Soleim, seconded by Mr. Jensen. Next was the discussion of the Siewert plat. Mr. Wilson gave a report that they met Mr. Siewert. They intend to meet with the Engineer to review the concepts that they discussed with Mr. Siewert. Will report back at the next Planning Commission meeting to be held September 25. The next item was discussion of the revision to the sidewalk section to the sub- division ordinance. Mr. Wilson reported that they had to meet with the City Attorney to rule on certain legal technicalities prior to their presentation to the full Commission. Next item Reverend Fair from Haven Homes presented a addition concept plan to the Planning Commission for their review. He stated that there has been a change in certification Nursing Homes since they began what was at one time a medical facility for the aged and since been designated as a Nursing Home and a Care center. The extension requires that the flood level be determined at the ponding basin as to whether they should construct a two or three level facility. I told Reverend Fair that thts would be checked and we do have a design capacity for the ponding facility which would have to be protected. There was then a motion by Mr. Soleim, seconded by Mr. Sieckert, that the Planning Commission approve the concept and recommend to the Council that be allowed and building permit be issued. (Place this on the agenda for the September 11 meeting of the City Council and make note to send a notice to Reverend Fair to make his presentation to the City Council on that date). Next Mrs. Linde was asked to report on the Cliff Olson request for variance. This was dropped until further notice since the property in question is for sale at th is time. Next she reported on the First National Bank request for designating one way traffic on the alley between Second and Third Streets from the West Frontage Road to Eddy Street. The Engineer indicated that this would have to be signed by the City to designate one way traffic. A stop sign would have to be installed on the access to the West Frontage Road on Highway 61. The Engineer is to contact Mr. Fluegel to determine whether the oneway designation should be by ordinance or merely by resolution. Monday, August 28, 1972 Secondly, to meet with Daryl Plath and discuss the Police Department approval of the oneway traffic concept and thirdly to meet with the Fire Chief, Mr. Latch and discuss the fire fighting situation and the approval of the Fire Department. Motion was made by Mrs. Linde seconded by Mr. Hallberg , unanimously passed. (check this with both the Chief of Police and Chief of Fire Department, both to have agreed to the proposed traffic routing. The City will do the necessary signing upon approval of the City Council). The next item was the review of the Capital Improvements Program. It was .indicated that the Planning Commission did not receive copies of the Capital Improvements Program corrected as of July 24. (Cop[es of this memo should go to the Planning Commission and also to the Natural Resources Commission). The Engineer reported that the firm of TKDA would furnish a bound report and hopefully by the next Planning Commission meeting which is September 25. Next was a review of the motion by Mr. Wilson to revise the land sub-division regulation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Trautmann and unanimously passed. (See copy of Mr. Wilsons recommended amendment to the sub-division regulation. This deals in particular with Park land dedication). Next Mr. Walt Petersen read a letter from Mr. Dave Pederson, Chairman of the Natural Resources Commission dealing with the review of Park land dedication. In particular the Park land within Siewerts proposed sub-division. (See copy of letter attached). (Get a copy of this letter from Walt Petersen). Next there was a discussion relative to holding a Public Hearing on the amendments to the land sub-division regulations. The original motion made by Mr. Wilson seconded by Mr. Trautmann was withdrawn and the following motion would be instead. That there would be a Public Hearing held September gS, 197Z for the purpose of reviewing proposed changes to the [and sub-division regulation and particular dedication of park and open space. All contractors shall be notified in writing as well as public notice to appear in the local press and radio. (Make a note that this announcement will have to be made public and letters will have to be sent out to all local building contractors). The Planning Commission unanimously agreed that their next meeting would be September Z5, 7:30 at the City Hall. Completed our meeting at i0:00 PM. John L. Davidsen, City Engineer Mailing should be made to the Planning Commission and Natural Resources Commission consisting of 1973 budget consisting of 4pages plus the Z pages of Capital Improvements proposed expenditures reported by the Natural Resources Commission. A report of estimated costs for the year 1973 which was sent to the Council from the City Engineer on 8-17. Copies of the memo to the Mayor and City Council from the City Engineer correcting the Capital Improvements Program as of July Z4, 197Z. This also was sent to the Council on 8-17. Next copies of the memo to be furnished the City Council on September ll dealing with Capital Improvements Program financing memo to the Mayor and City Council and Planning Corrunission from the City Engineer and City Administrator. Make distribution with formal minutes. MINU~ES OF I-I~STINGS P~,~NNING COMMISSION MEET!NG HELD MONDAY, ,~%UGUST 28, 1972 Members Present: Mr, Pe~ereen~ M~s~ L~nde, Mr0 Jenson, Mr, Wilson~ Mr~ Tr~utra;aun~ M~-o Siebrecht~ Mr. $oleim, Mro t-lallberg~ Mr, Tanner &nd 3~nlor member, Mro Schumacher0 Also Present: Mr~ Davidson, City Engineer Seiwert plat to area West of Tow--% View Estates being studied further by Mr, Wllson's committee ~ Sidewalk ordinance revision studied by Mr, Wilson's conunittee and referred to City Attorney for drafting, Reverend Fair presented plans for addition to Haven Homes mt 15th and pine Sro The addition is for beds, dining ami recreation area generally within the original plan0 Motion by Mr, Soieim~ seconded by Mr° Siebrecht to recommend the concept *:o the City Council° All ayeSo C1H£ Olson matter dropped because Mr, Olson has made no contact with the Cow. mission or Mrs° Lincte~s coinmitteeo 1st National Bank p~tition to m~ke alley from Eddy to the bridg~ approach between ;!nd and Srd Streets a one-way from West to East approved subject to approval by Hastings Police Department on motion by IV, rs, Linde, seconded b~ Mro Itillberg, All ayes, Mr, Wilson~s August 4 memo concerning Park acquisition and platting. Moved by Mro Wilson seconded by Mr, Tr&utraann to adopt and recommend to Co~tncll tabled. Moved by Mr. Wilson seconded by Mr, Solehn to hold in/orrnal public hearings on ~emo at September 25 meeting, Special notice will I~e given to Hastings area co~ facto rs o Next meeting will be held September. David Tanner0 Secretary Hasting,3 Pla~uing Gomxaission Aup~mt 16, 1972 Walt Peter~a~ Chm. Hastings Planning Commission Dear Walt~ You requested information in regard to the use of the parks and our plans for acquisition of recreational facilites at our meeting on August 15, 1972. In the spring of 1971 we took a survey to determine what people expected of the parks and to what extent parks and play- grounds were used. The results can be interpreted in many ways: For instance 75~ of those questioned listed Pioneer, Roadside and Wilson parks as being closest to their home) 53~ indicated that these same parks were used the most. These three parks are really the only parks which have adequate facilites with Wilson being borderline as to equipment. Therefore all of the other questions in the sur- vey are influenced because most of the people are.,using the parks where equipment and services are available. One interesting point is that although 54% indicated park and playgroung space was adequate, 77% thought that more land should beset aside for open space. Our general conclusion is that people use the parks where equipment and services are provided. Approximately 8~ of the population was contacted. Results were obtained by a personal interview. Projecting these results to our total population in- dicates that 925 families use our parks on a weekly basis and 875 families use them on a monthly basis. Our budget generally indicates the priorities placed on the development of our parks. Our 1973 budget calling for a large expenditure at Old Mill Park was in part dictated by the Councills indecision as ~o what to do with the park in view of the recurring vandalism. We think this plan should be followed bur the priority may be wrong. Since the publication of the budget, two groups have come forward asking that specific programs be considered. Ihe pub- lication of the budget was good in this respect. We are getting some input from the citizens. We would expect that the budge% would be reviewed annually to meet current needs and establish new priori%les. The Natural Resources Commission has indicated that Pioneer Park meets all of the needs of a neig .hborhood park except for t~3i~et facilities. Pioneer Park is 5.5 acres. We feel that 4-5 acres should be the minimum size for a neighborhood park. Hodne used a 4~ mile radius service area to define a neighborhood park. Our recommendation for the Siewart addition would be that we have one park whether it is 5 or 8~ of the total. ~e hope this answers; your questions. I would be glad to attend one of your meetings if you have specific questions. a~v~d L. Pederson, Chm. Natural Resources Commission cC: Pat ~ilson