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Home My WebLink About11-01-99 .-" - ,.--, Hastings, Minnesota November 1, 1999 The City Council of the City of Hastings met in a regular meeting on Monday, November 1, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th S1. East, Hastings, Minnesota Members Present: Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Simacek, Johnson, Hicks, Moratzka & Mayor Werner Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney; Bill Mesaros, Inspections & Code Enforcement Supervisor; Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director; John Grossman, HRA Director; Dave Gurney, City Engineer; Jim McGree, Civic Arena Manager; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; and Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk r-- Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the regular meeting of October 18, 1999 and hearing none approved the minutes as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay all Bills as Audited 2. 1999-2000 Snow Removal Agreement 3. Sprint Easement-Well #6 Property 4. Extension of Joint Powers Agreement-Vermillion River Watershed Management Organization One Year Extension of Agricultural Lease Agreement Coca-Cola Exclusive Beverage Rights-Civic Arena Request of Voluntary Unpaid Leave of Absence Approve the First Reading and Schedule Public Hearing-Revisions to Chapters 17 & 18 of the Hastings City Code Resolution No. 1O-18-99-Livable Communities 2000 Participation 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. r-- '. r Hastings City Council Minutes of regular meetin~ otNovember 1.1999 Pa~e 2 of 4 1997-5 & 1998 Improvements Assessment Hearing Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. Public Works Director Tom Montgomery outlined the following projects for assessments: Project No. 1998-01 Montgomery stated that the project cost $1.7 million, $600,000 which will be assessed to the benefitting property owners. Project No. 1998-02-Featherstone Road The cost of the project is $456,600, of which $426,500 will be assessed to the benefitting property owners. Council acknowledged the appeal from Raymond and Vivike Solac of 1403 Featherstone Road. Project No. 1998 -3-10th Street & Walnut Street The cost of the project is $107,700, of which $43,000 is to be assessed to the benefitting property owners. Hearing no further public comments, the public hearing was closed at 7: 16 p.m. Resolution No. 10-19-99-Adopting Assessments for 1998 Improvement Program Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve Resolution No. 10-19-99 adopting the assessments for the 1998 Improvement Program. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. .r-- Project 1997-5-0Id Mill Addition Improvements Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:18 p.m. Public Works Director Tom Montgomery informed the Council that Herman Fasbender had requested the delay of the adoption of the assessments. Staff recommended proceeding with the adoption of the assessments. Hearing no further public comment, the public hearing was closed at 7 :25 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to adopt assessments for 1997-5 Old Mill Addition Improvements. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution No. 10-20-99-Award Contract-Hydropower Trash Rack Cleaner Public Works Director Tom Montgomery stated that after Staff review it is recommended that the bid be awarded to Bracket Greene in the amount of $177,000 for the Hydropower Trash Rack Cleaner. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve Resolution No. 10-20-99 approving the purchase of the Hydropower Trash Rack Cleaner in the amount of $177,000. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. (' Award Contract-Civic Arena Reinforce & Enclose Roof Support Beams Parks & Recreation Director Marty McNamara recommended the low bid ofM. G. McGrath Company to reinforce and enclose the roof support beams at the Civic Arena in the amount of $43,670. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the bid of $43,670 to reinforce and enclose the roof support beams of the Civic Ice Arena. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ( Hastings City Council Minutes of regular meeting of November 1.1999 Page 3 of 4 Award Contract-Civic Arena-Inject Preservative Treatment of Exposed Roof Beams Parks & Recreation Director Marty McNamara recommended the Council approve the low bid from Timerland in the amount of $29,907 to inject preservative treatment of exposed roof beams at the Civic Ice Arena. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the bid as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing-Amusement License Ordinance Amendment Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:28 p.m. Administrative Assistant Melanie Mesko stated that this amendment is requested to allow the Council to set the license fee by resolution rather than ordinance. Hearing no public comment, the public hearing was closed at 7:29 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the first reading and order a 2nd reading and adoption of amusement license ordinance amendment changes at the November 15, 1999 Council meeting. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Industrial park Economic Impact Study City Administrator Dave Osberg requested approval to undertake an analysis of the Industrial Park to be conducted by Springsted in the amount not to exceed $12,100. Osberg stated that the study should be completed by the end of 1999 and its goal is to determine what the value is of the industrial park land and what is the best and highest use for the land. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the Industrial Park Economic Impact Study at a cost not to exceed $12,100. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Resolution No. 10-21-99-2000/2001 Goals Program City Administrator Osberg recommended approval of a resolution identifying the work plan for the City of Hastings City Council and City Staff for the years 2000 and 2001 as listed: 1. Improve overall communications with the public and internally with the City Council and City Staff Complete the comprehensive plan Determine the City's role with the Highway #61 bridge, Highway #316 and Highway #61 redevelopment Continue to work with the Red Rock Corridor committee on commuter rail options Select a site for a senior housing facility Continue to work on river front development and Lake Rebecca Develop a human asset plan for the City Implement the recommendations of the space needs study Develop a five year road and infrastructure plan Consider economic development option for the City Establish a redevelopment program for the City that includes possible relocation of existing businesses ( 2. 3. r 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. ( Hastings City Council Minutes of regular meeting of November 1. 1999 Page 4 of 4 Search for property for a second fire station and other possible City uses Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to approve Resolution No. 10-21-99 for the 2000/2001 Goals Program. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. 12. Approve Request for Bids-Insurance Agent of Record City Administrator Osberg stated that the Administrative Committee of the City Council is recommending that the City Council approve the solicitation of proposals for providing insurance services to the City. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve a request for bids for the insurance agent of record. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. New Business Mayor Werner thanked the public in attendance for their patience during the recent utility and road improvement projects in their neighborhoods. ".-.. Reports From City Committees, Officers, Councilmembers Councilmember Hicks reported that, as a member of the Red Rock Corridor Committee, the committee is developing a plan a for commuter rail study from S1. Paul to Hastings to be developed in the next year. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ~~ ATTEST u/M1ðf¿o City Clerk Mayor r