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Hastings, Minnesota
July 20, 1998
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
July 20, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 Fourth Street East, Hastings,
Minnesota.
Members Present:
Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks &
Mayor Werner
Members Absent:
Councilmember Moratzka
Staff Members Present:
Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Lori Webster, Finance Director;
Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director;
Matt Weiland, Zoning Administrator;
Joyce P. Hottinger, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk;
and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked whether there were any corrections or additions to the regular meeting
of July 6, 1998 and the special meeting of July 13, 1998, and hearing none, approved the minutes
as presented.
Council Items to be Considered
City Administrator Dave Osberg clarified Resolution No. 7-12-98 had been amended with
minor revisions for the amendment to the Riverwood 6th Addition Development Agreement.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to add
Moody's Application for Municipal General Obligation and Revenue Bonds Preferred Pricing as
Item No. 11 to the Consent Agenda.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
5.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the
Consent Agenda as amended with the addition of Item No. 11, Moody's Application for Municipal
General Obligation and Revenue Bonds Preferred Pricing, and clarification of minor revisions to
Resolution No. 7-12-98 in Item No. 10, Amendment to Riverwood 6th Addition Development
Agreement.
1. Pay All Bills as Audited
2. Resolution No. 7-9-98-Authorizing Application for the Liveable Communities
Demonstration Program
Tobacco License-Linn Retail Center, Inc.-Hastings Holiday (Formerly Hastings Conoco)
Resolution No. 7-10-98-Application for Gambling Premises-Hiawatha Valley Chapter of
Minnesota Waterfowl Association-at Knights of Columbus, Located at Highway 61 &
Highway 316
Resolution No. 7-11-98-Authorize Execution of Sub-Grant Agreement with the Division of
Emergency Management for Federal Assistance (FEMA)
Pay Estimate #5, Elevated Water Storage Tank, Pitt-Des Moines, Inc. $124,640.00 .
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Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of July 20, 1998
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Change Orders #3 & #4, Well #8, Keys Well Drilling
Accept Proposal, Slurry Seal, Struck and Irwin Paving, Inc.
Pay Estimate #3, Richard Knutson, Inc., 1998 Improvement Program, $587,521.46
Resolution No. 7-12-98-Amendment to Riverwood 6th Addition Development Agreement
Moody's Application for Municipal General Obligation and Revenue Bonds Preferred
Pricing
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Award Contract: Resolution No. 7-13-98 1998 Sealcoat Program
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve
Resolution No. 7-13-98 receiving bids and awarding contract for the 1998 Sealcoat Program.
6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file.
Public Hearing: Request to Vacate Alley Right-of- W ay-1403 and 1417 E. Third Street-Charles
& Michael Reuter
Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m. to receive comments on the proposed
vacation. Matt Weiland introduced the item. Mayor Werner asked if there were any public comment
on the issue, and hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Resolution No. 7-18-98, Vacating Street Right-of-Way & Drainage & Utility Easements for
Alley in Block 5, Barker's Addition
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve
Resolution No. 7-18-98, Vacating Street Right-of-Way and Drainage and Utility Easements for
Alley in Block 5, Barker's Addition.
6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file.
Resolutions to Award Bids for Bond Sales
Ron Langness, Springsted Incorporated, reviewed the bids received and indicated a savings,
attributable to the refunding, equalling an approximate $38,000/year reduction in tax levies
beginning with the 2002 tax levy.
Resolution No. 7-14-98, $1,690,000 General Obligation Swimming Pool Bonds, Series 1998A
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve
Resolution No. 7-14-98, $1,690,000 General Obligation Swimming Pool Bonds, Series 1998A.
6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution No. 7-15-98, $1,870,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1998B
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve
Resolution No. 7-15-98, $1,870,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1998B.
6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file.
Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of July 20, 1998
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Resolution No. 7-16-98, $210,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificate of Indebtedness,
Series 1998C
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve
Resolution No. 7-16-98, for $210,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificate of Indebtedness,
Series 1998C.
6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution No. 7-17-98, $4,720,000 Municipal Building Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series
1998A
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve
Resolution No. 7-17-98, $4,720,000 Municipal Building Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998A.
6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file.
1 st Reading-Order Public Hearing for August 3, 1998-Zoning Text Amendment to District Use
Regulations for the Agriculture District
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve a 1st
Reading/Schedule Public Hearing for August 3, 1998 to Amend Chapter 10.0 of the Hastings City
Code having to do with Section 10.11; Zoning Text Amendment to District Use Regulations for the
Agriculture District.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Minor Subdivision-Resolution No. 7-19-98-727 W. 5th-Mark Raway
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve
Resolution No. 7-19-98 approving a Minor Subdivision for 727 W. 5th Street, by amending Item No.
3 of the Resolution to read separate water and sewer services will be provided for each lot as part
of the requirement of the condominium association, and approving the minor subdivision subject to
the following conditions:
1. Approval of a resolution waiving platting requirements.
2. The resolution waiving platting requirements and a certificate of survey shall be recorded
with the County. A copy of the certificate of survey shall also be filed with the City.
The applicant shall pay $850 in park dedication fees.
The developer shall plant one boulevard tree and one front yard tree per lot. These trees shall
be at least two inches in diameter at the base and the species of the tree should be on the list
of approved trees created by the City Forester. This requirement is consistent with what the
City has been requiring in other areas.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Special Use Permit-520 Vermillion St.-Veterinary Clinic
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the
special use permit for a small animal clinic subject to the following conditions:
1. There shall be no outside storage of animals.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of July 20, 1998
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Site Plan Assisted Living-Regina Medical Center
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the
Regina Medical Assisted Living Complex Site Plan. Subject to the following conditions:
1. Submission of a revised utility plan showing the installation of a storm water catch basin at
the western end of the parking lot meeting the Public Works Director's approval.
The proposed structure and accessory items including, but not limited to, the parking lot and
landscaping shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for the
occupancy of the building, all uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be
addressed pursuant to city code escrow requirements.
Mayor Werner requested the applicants continue with fencing around the property similar
to the City proposes placing around the existing cemetery.
Ken Rivera, Applicant, reviewed plans with the Council.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
2.
¡st Reading/Order Public Hearing for August 3, 1998-City Code Amendment to Chapter 17-
Shoreland Management Ordinance
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the
1 st Reading/Order Public Hearing for August 3, 1998 amending Chapter 16 of the Hastings City
Code regarding Shoreland Management Ordinance.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
RFP-Compensation System Consultant Services
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the
Request for Proposals for Compensation Consultant Services and authorize the solicitation of
proposals.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
RFP-Human Resources Audit Consultant Services
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the
Request for Proposals for Human Resources Audit for Consultant Services and authorize solicitation
of proposals.
Councilmember Johnson clarified both RFP Proposals would be used for all departments
within the City.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Civic Arena Project Change Order
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve
accepting a Change Order in the amount of $20,000 to the contract with Swanson Plumbing &
Heating for the installation of the sprinkler system in the new rink and old rink at the Civic Arena
and direct Staff to seek recovery from others for $5,000 of the $20,000 Change Order.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Comments from Audience
There were no comments from the audience.
Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of July 20, 1998
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New Business
Mayor Werner thanked Rivertown Days Committee and City Staff efforts in assistance for
management and cleanup of the event.
Mayor Werner thanked the Lions Club for a $20,000 City donation; $5,000 designated for
the pool, $5,000 for Lions Park and $10,000 for the Fire Department. City Council thanked the
Lions for their donation.
Closed Door Session-Patrol Officers Union Contract
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to adjourn
to a Closed Door Session for the purpose of discussing the Patrol Officers Union Contract at 7:45
p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Adjourned Closed Door Session
The Closed Door Session to discuss Patrol Officers Union Contract was opened at 7 :46 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present with the exception of Councilmember Moratzka.
Adjourn Closed Door Session
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to adjourn the
Closed Door Session to discuss Patrol Officers Union Contract at 8:09 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Reconvened Regular Meeting
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to reconvene
the regular meeting and adjourn the regular meeting at 8:09 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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