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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01-99 , . r Hastings, Minnesota March 1, 1999 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, March 1, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Johnson, Hicks, Moratzka & Mayor Werner Members Absent: Councilmember Simacek Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director; Matt Weiland, Acting Community Development Director; Lori Webster, Finance Director; Lynne Benson, Accountant; Kim Niederkorn, Accountant; Joyce P. Hottinger, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney r Approval of Minutes Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16, 1999 and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented. Presentation of Award to Mayor and City Council Tom Pepper, on behalf of the Government Finance Officers Association, awarded the City with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the second consecutive year. Mayor Werner thanked the Finance Director and Staff for their work in achieving this award. (' Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, with clarification on the adjustments made to the Resolution Supporting the Re-appointment of Terry Flower to the Metropolitan Council. 1. Pay All Bills as Audited 2. Authorization to End One Year Review Period for Officer Larry Evans 3. Authorization to End One Year Review Period for Officer Paul Dellwo 4. Hastings Theatre Annual Renewal of a Show License 5. Accept Resignation from Administrative Assistant/City Clerk 6. Recognition! Acceptance of $500.00 Donation 7. Resolution No. 3-1-99-Receiving Feasibility Report & Order Public Hearing for 1999 Improvement Program Accept Proposal, Hydropower Plant Trash Rack Cleaner Design, North American Hydro Accept Proposal, Hydropower Plant Gearbox Cooling System Design, North American Hydro Authorize Advertisement for Bids-Utility Department Emergency Generator Accept Quote and Authorize Purchase of Brush Chipper Permission to Write-Off Utility Account 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. . r Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of March 1. 1999 Page 2 of 3 ( 13. Resolution No. 3-2-99-Supporting the Re-appointment of Terry Flower to the Metropolitan Council 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Authorize Advertisement for Bids, Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery Decorative Fence Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to authorize Staff to advertise for bids, with the bid opening on March 15, 1999. Prior to the March 15th bid opening, direct Staff to contact Regina Hospital to determine if they are willing to increase the participation in the fence from the previously estimated $7,500 cost to $11,250. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. EA W Findings of Fact Acting Community Development Director Matt Weiland introduced the item and indicated Staff received comments from the DNR and from Paul Swanstrom, a resident concerned about visual pollution. Paul Swanstrom, 505 McNamara, expressed concerns about commercial establishments on thoroughfares leading into town. Mr. Swanstrom suggested Council consider long range plans for concentrated shopping districts in specific areas. Councilmember Hicks stated the City Council has been working on the Comprehensive Plan and has reviewed metro green ways for inclusion in the Comp Plan. r-' Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the attached Findings of Fact and Resolution No. 3-3-99, determining a negative declaration on the need for an EIS to be completed for the Hastings Center Project. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Request for Consideration of Section 5.71, Subd. 3B 1 Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Joyce Hottinger introduced the item and indicated Mr. Reed was present for Council questions. Mayor Werner suggested Mr. & Mrs. Reed provide specific ordinance revision language and submit the request to Staff for Council consideration. Councilmember Moratzka stated she was willing to look at this issue providing there would be direct supervision by a licensed Massage Therapist for Mrs. Reed. Councilmember Hicks outlined the need to protect the community while allowing massage therapy activities. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to deny the Reed's request for further consideration of Section 5.71, Subd. 3B 1. City Council roll call vote: Ayes: Riveness, Hicks, Werner; Nays: Johnson, Moratzka & Yandrasits. Motionfailed Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to forward the request to the Administrative Committee of the Council for further consideration. 5 Ayes; Nays, 1 Mayor Werner r Audience Comments There were no comments from the audience. I I r r- ( Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of March 1. 1999 Page 3 of 3 New Business City Administrator Dave Osberg offered the Council dates for a proposed Joint Powers Meeting. City Administrator Dave Osberg announced a Planning Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, March 8, 1999 at 5:30 p.m., and an Administrative Committee meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 8,1999. . Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:40 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. ~~,. Mayor ATTEST 9!.o/U-/!~/-h'7~ City Clerk