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Hastings, Minnesota
February 2, 2004
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting.
on Monday February 2, 2004 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers at the
Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th, Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Mike Werner, City Councilmembers Hazlet, Hicks,
Moratzka, Schultz, and Yandrasits
Members Absent:
Councilmembers Riveness
Staff Members Present:
City Administrator David Osberg;
Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Melanie Mesko lee;
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan;
Planning Director John Hinzman;
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery;
HRA Director John Grossman;
Fire Chief Mark Holmes; and
Asst. Fire Chief Mike Schutt
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes
of the regular meeting of January 20, 2004. Hearing none, the minutes were
approved as presented.
Council Items to be Considered
City Administrator Osberg requested that Closed Door-2004 labor
Agreements be added to the closed door discussion.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
add that item to the agenda.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Werner noted that Items #5 and #9 have been requested to be
removed from the agenda.
Councilmember Moratzka requested that Item #7- HPC Request for
Redevelopment Review, be moved to Item #3 under Administrator.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
1.
Pay Bills As Audited
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 2, 2004
Page 2 of 3
2.
3.
Reappoint NRRC Commissioners-Dennis Q'Melia and Terry Sieben
Authorize Bonestroo to Prepare Plans and Specifications for Dasher
Boards/Refrigeration Improvements for Civic Arena
Schedule Public Hearing to Consider Residential Solid Waste Collection Rate
Adjustment
Item was removed from agenda
Resolution-Renewal of Consumption & Display Permit Knights of Columbus,
3075 Vermillion St.
HPC Request for Redevelopment Review
Resolution-Final Plat #2003-69: Glendale Heights 2nd Addition (Minor
Changes)
Appoint Planning Commissioner
4.
5.
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9.
Award Contract-Fire Department Tanker
Holmes requested award of contract to Midwest Fire in the amount of
$190,963. This amount is higher than original because the tanker size was
increased.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to
award the contract as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on file.
HPC Request for Redevelopment Review
Councilmember Moratzka stated that the HPC has requested that it be able to
review and comment on proposed downtown changes as part of the downtown
redevelopment plan. Moratzka suggested that the HPC provide its comments to the
Downtown Redevelopment Committee.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits
to approve the request as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Preliminary Development Agreement with Sherman Associates
HRA Director Grossman outlined the main points of the agreement, including
the following:
. The City/HRA will work exclusively with Sherman Associates while they
are investing time and money in the plans for the project;
. Concepts proposed by developer are not an approved plan;
. Plans are expected to be approved by October 20, 2004;
. Various expectations that the developer will fulfill during this agreement;
. Conditions specified by the City Council and the HRA;
. An "exit strategy" as directed by the Council.
Brief amendments to Sections 3 and 6 were proposed.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits
to approve the preliminary development agreement as amended.
Mayor Werner requested a friendly amendment to the motion regarding a
minor language change with regards to public financial assistance language.
Friendly amendment accepted.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 2, 2004
Page 3 of 3
Closed Door Session to discuss Marketplace West Assessment Appeal and
2004 labor Agreements
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to adjourn to
a closed door session at 7: 18 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Mayor Werner opened the closed door session at 7: 18 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to adjourn
the closed door session at 7:59 p.m.
Mayor Werner reconvened the open door session at 7:59 p.m.
Resolution-Marketplace West Assessment Appeal
Moved by Council member Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the resolution as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on file.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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City Clerk
Mayor