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Hastings, Minnesota
June 2, 2003
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meetin~
on Monday, June 2, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4
Street East, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Councilmembers
Yandrasits
Mayor Werner
Hazlet, Moratzka, Riveness, Schultz, and
Members Absent: Councilmember Hicks
Staff Members Present:
David Osberg, City Administrator;
Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney;
Melanie Mesko Lee, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk;
John Hinzman, Planning Director;
Marry McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director
Lori Webster, Finance Director;
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the
minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 2003 or the special meeting of May 27,
2003. There was a minor change to the May 19 minutes; the minutes were
approved with that change.
Proclamation---June '15, 2003 as Gordy Grossman Day
Mayor Werner read the proclamation honoring Mr. Grossman
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember
Riveness, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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First Pay All Bills As Audited
Schedule Public Hearing for July 7, 2003 on proposed Liquor License fee increase
Schedule Special city Council Meeting for 5:30 PM on Monday June 23, 2003
Order Public Hearing for July 7, 2003 for Consideration of Historic Preservation Site
MLBA Children's Fund Lawful Gambling Permit at River's Bar and Grill
2003 Budget Adjustments
SA Fireworks License
Eagles Club Fundraiser
Request to Serve 3.2 Beer and have Charitable Gambling during 63rd Annual Booya
Order Traffic Study Whispering Crest Villas
Copy of resolutions on file.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2003 Page 2 of 3
Public Hearing--Excess Property at Highway 316 in Marshan Township
Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Hearing no
comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:02 p.m.
Second Reading--Excess Property at Highway 316 in Marshan Township
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember
Yandrasits to approve the action as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Presentation--Mississippi River Clean-Up
Anne Hunt provided some information to the Council about the 2003
Mississippi River Clean-Up, which will have its kick-off on June 14, 2003 at Jaycee
Park. Volunteers are encouraged to call 651-739-1127 or go to
www.rivercleanup.or.q.
Resolution--Minor Subdivision: 300 West 33rd Street (D&L Inns of Hastings)
Planning Director Hinzman provided background information on this
request, including the Planning Commission's recommendation that the request
be denied as the parcel to be created would be largely unbuildable. Leon Fisher,
the property owner, provided some background on the issue and the reason for
the request. City Attorney Moynihan stated that the legal aspects of this property
may not be resolved until the end of 2003 and that there remain concerns with fire
separation on the encroachment wall.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
deny the request for a minor subdivision with the findings of fact as approved by
the Planning Commission.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
First Reading and Order Public Hearing--Ordinance Amendments to Chapters
10.23-10.24, Relating to Industrial Park Uses
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
table this issue to the Planning Committee of the Council for further discussion.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Glendale Heights Traffic Evaluation
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits,
Moratzka to proceed with the project as planned.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
seconded by Councilmember
Presentation of 2002 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Audit Report
Report accepted by the City Council.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2003 Page 3 of 3
Roadside Park Tennis CourtsmRename to Bud Zeien Memorial Tennis Courts
There were several actions to consider:
Renaming the courts after Bud Zeien;
If approved, The signage for the renamed courts will be funded privately;
Ordinance amendment limiting the court use to tennis only.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka
to rename the courts as presented, for staff to pursue private funding sources for
installation of a new sign, and for discussion of the future of the courts, as well as
its uses, to be referred to the Parks & Recreation Committee of the Council
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Annual License Renewal for Pawn Shop
City Administrator Osberg stated that the applicant still has not paid $613 in
APS fees. All other renewal paperwork and fees have been submitted.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet
to deny the license renewal until all fees have been paid.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Authorize Extension of Leave Balance for IT Director
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness,
to approve the extension request as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
2003 Police Officers Union Contract
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits
to approve the 2003 contract as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka
to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Mayor
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City Clerk