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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-03City Council Minutes Hastings, Minnesota May 5, 2003 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday April 5, 2003 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4thStreet, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Werner, City Councilmembers Hicks, Riveness, Schultz Members Absent: City Councilmembers Yandrasits, Hazlet, Mortazka Staff Members Present: HRA Director, John Grossman Planning Director, John Hinzman Public Works Director, Tom Montgomery City Attorney, Shawn Moynihan City Adminstrator, Dave Osberg HERITAGE PRESERVATION WEEK--ANNUAL AWARDS TO OWNERS OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked for additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 2003. The minutes were corrected to reflect that Mayor Werner was in attendance at the meeting on April 21, 2003. Council Items to Be Considered Moved by Councilmember Hicks, Seconded by Councilmember Riveness to add to the Consent Agenda a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hastings Requesting the Metropolitan Council to Conduct a Hearing of Metropolitan Significance on the Proposed Great River Energy Power Plant. Ayes: All Nays: None Consent Agenda Hastings City Council Minutes May 5, 2003 Page Two Moved by CouncilmemberRiveness Seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, with the exception of Item # 8 being removed for further discussion under City Administrator. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11. 12. Pay Bills as Audited Development Agreement: South Pines 6-Highway #316 & Michael Avenue (Lawrence Builders) 1st Reading/Order Public Hearing: Vacation of Right-of-Way and Easement #2003-35; 500 2nd Street West (Rick Ries) 1st Reading/Order Public Hearing: Vacation of Easement #2003-36; South Pines 5 Trail (Ed McMenomy) Economic Development Commission Bylaws Authorize Participation on Regina Medical Center Board of Directors Resolution-Final Payment RKI, 2001 Improvement Program: $23,311.46 Joint Powers Agreement Wetland Health Evaluation Program with Dakota County (Removed to "City Administrator: 2003 Budget Adjustments 2003 Wire Adjustment County Storage Area Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hastings Requesting the Metropolitan Council to Conduct a Hearing of Metropolitan Significance on the Proposed Great River Energy Power Plant Ayes: All Nays: None Public Hearing; 2003 Riverwood and South Oaks Street and Utility Improvements Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:12PM for the 2003 Riverwood and South Oaks Street and Utility Improvements. Public Works Director Tom Montgomery presented information on the proposed public improvements. Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:15 PM Hastings City Council Minutes May 5,2003 Page Three Resolution-Ordering 2003 Riverwood and South Oaks Street and Utility Improvements Moved by Councilmember Schultz_seconded by Councilmember Hicks to table the Resolution Ordering the 2003 Riverwood and South Oaks Street and Utility Improvements; and the Resolution Approving Plans and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for 2003 Riverwood and South Oaks Street and Utility Improvements, until the City Council meeting on May 19, 2003 Ayes: All Nays: None Resolution-Adopting Master Plan for Downtown Area Planning Director John Hinzman introduced Bruce Chamberlain from the consulting firm of Hoisington Koegler, who presented the information to the City Council regarding the Master Plan for Dowtown. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hastings Adopting the Downtown Master Plan-Improving on the Original: A Plan for the Hearf of Hastings and Design Guidelines for Original Hastings. Ayes: All Nays: None City Council Participation in Downtown Redevelopment RFP Process Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to schedule a special City Council meeting for Tuesday May 27, 2003 at 7:00 PM to be held with the HRA to discuss the downtown redevelopment RFP process and content of the RFP. Ayes: All Nays: None Hastings City Council Minutes May 5,2003 Page Four Joint Powers Wetland Health Evaluation Program with Dakota County Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the Joint Powers Wetland Health Evaluation Program Agreement with Dakota County. City Administrator stated that he would be certain City Councilmember Schultz is advised of the method of funding for the program. Ayes: All Nays: None Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM Ayes: All Nays: None Michael D. Werner Mayor