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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.
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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