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Hastings, Minnesota
February 1, 1999
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
February 1, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings,
Minnesota.
Members Present:
Councilmember Yandrasits, Simacek, Johnson, Hicks, Moratzka and
Mayor Werner were present.
Members Absent:
Councilmember Riveness
Staff Members Present:
Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director;
Matt Weiland, Acting Community Director;
Joyce P. Hottinger, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk;
and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the regular meeting of
January 19, 1999, and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented.
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Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay all Bills as Audited
2. Wage adjustment-Volunteer Paramedics
3. Resolution No. 2-1-99-FYI999 Defibulator Program
4. Accept proposal, SEH, Traffic Signal Justification Report and Design, General Sieben Drive
and Highway 55
Accept proposal, SEH, New High School Area Traffic Study
Fund Transfers-1998 and 1999
Budget Adjustments - 1998 and 1999
Liquor License Amendment and Dance License request for July 17, 1999 from Papa
Charrito's
9. Accept Janet Swanson's Resignation from the NRRC
10. Accept NRRC Recommendation for Commission Appointments
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Accept Bid Proposal for Purchase of Two 15 to 16 Passenger Buses for TRAC and Choose
Color Options
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to:
Authorize staff to change the bus bid specs as presented.
Accept the Bid for Purchasing Two Elderado National 15- 16 Passenger Buses at $47,302.00
each plus tax, and accept the trade-in value of $3,500.00 each for the City's 1989
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Hastin~s City Council Minutes for Re~ular Meetin~ of February 1. 1999
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Hawk and 1990 Star Transit Buses. Thus, price per vehicle, including trade-in credits,
would be $43,802.00 plus tax each.
Accept the proposed color scheme of white with wine and gray bands on the exterior of the
bus to match the gray bus interior.
Authorize staff to draft and enter into a contract with Minnesota Body and Equipment for the
purchase of two 15-16 passenger buses with the trade-in of two existing TRAC vehicles
(1989 and 1990 vehicles).
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Report from Operations-Snow Removal Options
Councilmember Hicks suggested Council consider a grace period option for future snow
removal discussions so a first time violator would not receive a tow. Councilmember Moratzka
requested staff advertise the snow removal policy in future City Newsletters.
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to accept the Operation
Committee recommendations with the addition of an annual notification requirement in the City
Newsletter:
. Keep the Snow Emergency Ordinance unchanged, continuing to prohibit parking during
snow emergencIes.
Place additional snow emergency parking restriction informational signs at high traveled
intersections within the City.
Request the Police Department to investigate the feasibility of placing a tag with the snow
emergency parking restriction information on a violating vehicle along with the ticket for
violating the ordinance.
Have the impound lot hand out a copy of the snow emergency parking restriction
information to home owners when they come to pick up their towed vehicle.
. City provide annual notification within the City Rivertown Newsletter.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Resolution No. 2-2-99 Annual Water and Sanitary Sewer Rate Review and Connection Fee
Increases
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve
Resolution No. 2-2-99 increasing the water access charge, the City sewer access charge, and the
interceptor sewer charge.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Site Plan - Lots 33 through 36, Block 1, Summit Point
Acting Community Development Director Matt Weiland introduced the item and presented
building elevations. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to
approve the Summit Point (Lots 33 through 36, Block 1) Site Plan subject to the following
conditions:
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Hastin!!s City Council Minutes for Regular Meetin~ of February 1. 1999
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The proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to streets, utilities, and
landscaping shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for
occupancy of the building, all uncompleted items contained within the Site Plan shall be
addressed pursuant to City Code escrow requirements.
The applicant shall modify the grading plan to illustrate and define the swales along the
North and South sides of the lot. The applicant shall also lower the elevation in the Southwest
corner of the site to at least 865 in order to make sure the site will drain correctly.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Roof Sign Variance - Pearl Vision, 1250 South Frontage Road
Acting Community Developement Director Matt Weiland introduced the item and noted the
applicant was present. Mayor Werner stated the request for a roof sign should be generated from
the owner of the building. Councilmember Johnson clarified Video Update does not own the
building. Councilmember Yandrasits clarified the signage situation was created by the building
landlord.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to direct staff
to establish findings of fact for denial of the request to be addressed by City Council at the February
15, 1999 City Council Meeting.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Tourism Committee Appointments
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the
appointment of City Councilmember Mike Simacek and HRA Director John Grossman to the
Tourism Committee, as the representatives from the City of Hastings.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Vermillion River Watch Council Appointment
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the
appointment of Cecil Strauss as a representative from the City of Hastings to serve as a member on
the Vermillion River Watch Council.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
City Planner Job Description
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the
job description for the City Planner position as presented and authorize the advertisement for
applicants for the position.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Audience Comments
There were no comments from the audience.
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Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular Meetinq of February 1. 1999
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Reports from City Committees, Officers, Councilmembers.
Mayor Werner announced a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 1:00
p.m. at City Hall for the purpose of convening to hear a presentation from Kennedy School Third
Graders on bike helmet safety. Acting Community Development Director Matt Weiland announced
an informational meeting on the proposed Target project from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 2, 1999.
Adjournment
Moved Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adjourn the regular
meeting at 7:37 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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