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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/29/70MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING .HELD MONDAY, SUNE 29~ 1970 The meeting convened at 7:30 P. M, at the Hastings Public Library Meeting Room, Those present: Also present: Mr. Frank $ieckert, Mr. Arland Siebrecht~ Mr. Don Hallberg0 Mr. Walt Petersen~ Mr. Orvin Moen, and Mr. Ed Fischer Mr. John Davidson, Mr. Nell Siewert, Mr, Duane Groth and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne R. Leonard~ representing Harry So Johnson Associates, The first item was approval of the minutes of the June 22, 1970 meeting. It was moved by Mr. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Sieckert that the report of the subcommittee consisting of Mr. Fischer, Mr. $ieckert and Mr. Moen regarding the Mobile Home Park along the Vermillion River in South Hastings be accepted as presented. It was suggested by Chairman Petersen at the last City Council Meeting that the City submit to the Metropolitan Park Reserve Board the plan of the Corps of Engineers for the Vermillion River and ask that they advise the City of Hastings in regard to the Corps o4 Engineers concept plan. Mr. Nei[ Siewert 4urnished with a copy o4 the subcommittee report, requested along with Mr, Wayne Leonard, that consideration be given to the 19.5 acres outside of the Corps of Engineers construction limits. It was recommended by the Planning Commission, that because of the unstabiIized situation concerning the Vermillion River, that no determination could be given for this strip o4 land at this time. Mr. Siewert was advised that the Planning Corrunission would fur- '. nish this report to the City Council at the next regular meeting and that it was the City Council who would determine finally if the plan were to be approved or j/' disapproved. There was a request by Mr, James ~I. MuIlenbach, Lot 198, Westwood Addition, to expand and improve his present carport so that it would be within 8 feet o4 the property line. This report was turned over to the Building and Zoning Committee of the City Council, Mr. Don Hallberg, Chairman. The next item o4 discussion was the Zoning Ordinance. It was requested that Section 5.6 of the proposed Zoning Ordinance, dealing with fences~ walls and -1- Minutes of Hastings Plamfing Commission Meeting held Monday~ June 29, 1970 l~age 2o hedges be amended as follows: Add to the last paragraph: "Fences shall not be constructed.of barbed wire, chain link with lmrbs up, or any other material that proves dangerous or hazardous or has intentions of inflicking ha~,~, to life and lirab. ]Electrical fences are not permitted within the City of Hastings." Section 5.5 should have a drawing to supplement the written words in this paragraph. The next item was a suggestion that the amended fence section of this ordinance be furnished to Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward Companies so that their fence contractors could comply to this ordinance as they erect fences wiehln the City o£ Hastings. The ne~t item of discussion was the Open Space Subcommittee. It was suggested that the subcommittee consist of nine persons, It was suggested that they be furnished a draft of the model by-laws. It was also suggested that they make up a check list of interests for each person who had made application for this sub- committee, The check list would consist of main items of interest in regard to recreation and open space programs. The Engineer reviewed the NYC - l~ational Youth Corp Program. He indicated that l~r. Joe Mienover would be supervising the program and requested that if the Pl~,~ing Commission had any City-wide project suggestions that they would be considered for work by this work force. Mr. Arland Siebrecht suggested that the City initiate a planting program that could be coordinated with the horticulture program of the schools, that said program should be initiated through the cooperation of lvir. Himango~ at the High School. We returned to the discussion of the Zon/ng Ordinance. The first item was Section 3.7.4. 1. Change '~barricaded" to "unbarricaded" and delete the fottowlng: "lViore than three (3) feet deep." Section 3.7.4.3. I Last line - "operated and maintained shall have a period of one (1)" (This is not clear on the reprint of the Zoning Ordinance. ) Section 3.7.4. 4. 6 Delete the following: "in the amount of $10.00". Replace with 'is required". Minutes o£ Hastings Pla~,~ag Comrnissio~ i~eeting held ~vionday~ June 29, 1970 Page 3. The next item of discussion was the City Zoning Map, It was suggested that the City Engineer furnish Mr. Fischer with an updated urban map showing all of the street systems which he would have prin~s prepared from so ali street systems now platted or improved would he shown on the urban n~,.p prior to completing our Zo,,t-g Map, It was also suggested ~h=t a City-wide street systems .map showing the thorough/ares, collector. State and County highway~ be furnished the members o/the Placating Commission. The meeting was adjourned to July 13, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. to be held at the Citl~ Hall. We completed our meeting at approximately 10:00 Approved by: Walter Petersen John Davidson, City Engineer Approyed by Walt Petersen 7-1-70 CITY OF HASTINGS Oi~ic~ of ENGINEER MINUTES OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, JUNE 29, 1970 The meeting convened at 7:30 P.M. at the Hastings Public Library Meeting Room. Those present: Mr. Frank Sieckert, Mr. Arland Siebrecht, Mr. Don Hallberg, Mr. Walt Petersen, Mr. OrvinMoen, and Mr. Ed Fischer. Also present: Mr. John Davidson, Mr. Neil Siewert, Mr. Duane Groth and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne R. Leonard, representing Harry S. Johnson Associates. The first item was approval of the minutes of the June 22, 1970 meeting. It was moved by Mr. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Sieckert that the report of the subcommittee consisting of Mr. Fischer, Mr. Sieckert and Mr. Moen regarding the Mobile Home Park along the Vermillion River in South Hastings be accepted as presented. (See copy of report attached). It was suggested by Chairman Petersen at the last City Council Meeting that the City submit to the Metropolitan Park Reserve Board the plan of the Corps of Engineers for the Vermillion River and ask that they advise the City of Hastings in regard to the Corps of Engineers concept plan. Mr. Neil Siewert furnished with a copy of the subcommittee report, requested along with Mr. Wayne Leonard, that consideration be given to the 19.5 acres outside of the Corps of Engineers construction limits. It was recommended by the Planning Commission, that because of the unstabalized situation concerning the Vermillion River, that no determination could be given for this strip of land at this time. Mr. Siewert was advised that the Planning Commission would fur- nish this report to the City Council at the next regular meeting and that it was the City Council who would determine finally if the plan were to be approved or dis- approved. There was a request by Mr. James J. Mullenbach, Lot 198, Westwood Addition, to expand and improve his present carport so that it would be within 8 feet of the property line. This report was turned over to the Building and Zoning Committee of the City Council, Mr. Don Hallberg, Chairman. The next item of discussion was the zoning ordinance. It was requested that Section 5.6 of the proposed zoning ordinance, dealing with fences, wallsand hedges Minutes of Hastings Planning Commission Meeting held Monday, June 29, 1970 Page 2. be amended as follows: Add to the last paragraph: "Fences shall not be constructed of barbed wire, chain link with barbs up, or any other material that proves dangerous or hazardous or has intentions of inflicting harm to life and limb. Electrical fences are not permitted within the City of Hastings. TM Section 5.5 should have a drawing to supplement the written words in this paragraph. The next item was a suggestion that the amended fence section of this ordinance be furnished to S ears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward Companies so that their fence contractors could comply to this ordinance as they erect fences within the City of Hastings. The next item of discussion was the Open Space Subcommittee. It was suggested that the subcommittee consist of nine persons. It was suggested that they be furnished a draft of the model by-laws. It was suggested that they make up a check list of interests for each person who has made application for this sub- committee. The check list would consist of main items of interest in regard to recreation and open space programs. The Engineer reviewed the NYC - National Youth Corp Program. He indicated that Mr. Joe Mienover would be supervising the program and requested that if the Planning Commission had any City-wide project suggestions that they would be considered for work by this work force. Mr. Arland Siebrecht suggested that the City initiate a planting program that could be coordinated with the horticulture program of the schools, that said program should be initiated through the cooperation of Mr. Himango at the High School. We returned to the discussion of the Zoning Ordinance. The first item was Section 3. 7.4. 1: Change "barricaded" to "unbarricaded" and delete the following: More than three (3) feet deep. Section 3. 7.4.3. 1 Last line - "operated and maintained shall have a period of one (1).." (This is not clear on the reprint of the Zoning Ordinance). Section 3.7.4.4.6 Delete the following - "in the amount of $10.00". Replace with- "is required". Minutes of Hastings Planning Commission Meeting held Monday, June 29, 1970 Page 3. The next item of discussion was the City Zoning Map. It was suggested that the City Engineer would furnish Mr. Fischer with an updated urban map showing all of the street systems which he would have prints prepared from so ail street systems now platted or improved would be shown on the urban map prior to completing our zoning map. It was also suggested that a City-wide street systems map showing the thoroughfares, collector, State and County highways be furnished the members of the Planning Commission. The meeting was adjourned to July 13, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. to be held at the City Ha ll. We completed our meeting at approximately I0:00 P.M. John Davidson, City Engineer STAR REALTY TRAILER COURT PROPOSAL PLANNING COMMISSION SUB-COMMITTEE FINDINGS June 29, 1970 SUB-COMMITTEE: OBJECTIVES: To evaluate E. Fischer, O. Moen F. Sieckert Chairman if the proposed Star Realty Trailer Court site in South Hastings bounded by the Vermillion River, Cannon Street and the abandoned railroad right-of-way should be authorized to proceed with development plans. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that the construction of the proposed Trailer Park be disapproved due to the following conditions: 1. The unstabilized situation concerning the Vermillion River as related to - a. Channel re-routing Recreational utilization of the rivey banks b. land adjacent to c. State Flood Yl~in management legislation Impending revision of the state tax laws as related to trailers and similar stru~:tures in light of the current critical tax situation in the City of Hastings. The lack of a clear neec for additional Trailer Parks in the City of Hastings ~.n light of the existence of one and the current construc!~ion of another site. No fence shall exceed 6 feet in height in residential areas, In front yards and corner lots no fence shall exceed 3 feet in height above curb level and shall be at least 15 feet from the curb and shall not exceed 20% in obstruction (80% open) and of material approved by appointed office. By no means shall barb wire and electric fences be installed or any material that proves dangerous or appears hazardous or has intentions of inflicting harm to life and limbo The term fencing shall be only to prove boundaries and con- finement. All fences shall ha'~e chain links and boards or any approved material on the outside only (posts inside) and far enough off property line to maintain his or her fence. Fence may be built on property tine if approved by adjoining property owners at the time of construction, but in no instance shall the wire or boards be on the inside, Paragraphs E and F must be observed in building a basket weave fence. Any chain link fence that is installed down side up or barbs up, prior to the date of effect of this ordinance~ shall be given one year (365 days) to rever,',e the same or shall be guilty of misdemeanor. On any alley a 30" setback be required. 3-E. Franchise and Other Agreements. Any munici- pality should be able to reserve the right to continue in full force and effect, or to negotiate franchises or other agreements including agreed upon fees or taxes, 4. PLANNING Responsible government requires careful attention, not only to meeting existing problems, but also to planning for future growth and development. Local governments are cognizant of a variety of planning needs and tools. The following proposals reflect specific steps which should be taken to allow municipal governments to con- tinue to be responsive to such needs: 4-A. Minnesota Municipal Commission. To improve the effectiveness of the Municipal Commission it is sug- gested that thc following changes be made: Thc rcfcreh- dura requirement in all annexation proceedings should be removed; the Commission should be authorized to estab- lish urban and rural taxing districts where none exist and to provide for differential tax rates for not more than five years, and to clarify the/provisions relating to apportion-~ mcat of assets and obligations, and to define more clearly appealable orders. To improve the "orderly nexation" provisions it is suggested that an affected municipality be authorized to initiate orderly annexation proceedings upon being ordered ny an appropriate state ag~'-,v to extend municipal services to an unincorpor- at ,rea or when unincorporated territory abutting thc municipality qualifies as agricultural property for the purpose of the Minnesota Agricultural Property Tax Law. Initiation also should be permitted upon resolution of the~anncxing municipality and a petition of either 100 or 20 percent property owners, whichever is smaller, in the area to be annexed. Thc mandatory tax rate differ- ential requirement sh6uld be removed and the Commis- sion given discretionary autho~;ity to fix a period of not more than five years in which to equalize the mill rates in the affected areas. The annexed municipality should be required to assume all planning, zoning and subdivision obligations and functions, as well as author- ized to levy special assessments for local improvements . constructed, in an area designated as in need of orderly annexation. 4-B. Agricullural and Open Space Propet~y Tax Laws. To achieve orderly urban expansion the League recom- mends that modifications bc made in property tax policies affecting agricultural and recreational open space land. The period for paying deferred taxes on agricultural rand should be increased to seven years so that if within that time the land ceases to qualify or is sold. the taxpayer should be required to pay the. differ- enc,~between toe taxes he would have paid and the tax- es ~ally paid while the land was classified as agricul- turin. If agricultural or recreational open space land has received tax deferment for more than seven years and then is sold or ceases,to qualify, the taxpayer should Min ,n?sota MuniCipalities be required to pay 25 percent of the appreciated value of the property computed from the time it first qualified until sold. or the total deferred taxes for the last seven years, whichever is greater. The amounts should be dis- tributed to the a~{ected taxing districts on an equitable basis. Additionally, an interim study commission should be established to seek greater coordination of tax policy and urban development programs. 4-C. Urban and Rural Tax Districl Laws. It is sug- gested that platted land be authorized to be included in rural tax districts, provided there is a periodic review of both the tax ratio and district boundaries by the muni- cipality; that if one lot in the platted area is developed, sold, or basic municipal services made available, the en- tire plat is transferred to the urban taxing district; and that a minimum size for qualifying parcels be established. 4-D. State Programs and Local Government. Any ef- fort by the state to establish a department of local af- fairs should be undertaken with caution to avoid dupli- cating the efforts of existing functional or service groups or organizations, especially in consulting services, train- ing programs, basic research and information services. Moreover, a prol~ram of this type must be accompanied by a significant financial commitment for the support of departmental programs. 4-E. County Subdivision Regulations. It is suggested that county subdivision regulations, as ts the case with municipal regulations, be required to be filed with the county register of deeds and tl~at h~ be prohibit0d from accepting plats not approved by the county platting authority. Metes and bounds conveyances should also be restricted in counties which have adopted and filed subdivision regulations. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION The quality of service rendered by a municipality to its residents is vitally dependent upon the quality of its employees. A sound personnel program providing equitable treatment to all employees is essential in secur- ing ond maintaining quality personnel. An effective em- ployment system must be structured in such a way that undue preference is not afforded to selected individuals so as to deny equal opportunity for original ap- pointments or promotions to otherwise quali- fied individuals. Furthermore, pensions and other pay- related benefits should be adequately funded and de- signed to allow municipalities to compete with other potential employers in seeking and retaining qualified em- ployees. The following specific proposals are endorsed by the League as component parts of a programto move toward equal employment opportunity for, all individuals and to strengthen pay-related benefits ~o retain such in- dividuals in mtmlcipal employment: June, 1970 ~'