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February 7,2000
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, February 7, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4thStreet
East, Hastings,Minnesota
Members Present: Councilmember Yandrasits, Simacek, Johnson, Hicks, Moratzka&
Mayor Werner
Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness
Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director;
Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney;
Matt Weiland, City Planner;
John Grossman,HRA Director;
Marty McNamara,Parks&Recreation Director;
Melanie Mesko,Administrative Assistant/City Clerk
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of
r-- the regular meeting of January 18, 2000 and hearing none approved the minutes as
presented.
Council Items to Be Considered
Mayor Werner requested the addition of Item C-5 a review of Vermillion River
Watershed Management Organization Assessment under Administrator Reports.
Moved by Mayor Werner, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to add that
item as Item C-5 under Administrative Reports as requested.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
1. Pay All Bills As Audited
2. Resolution No. 02-02-2000-Application for Raffle Permit: Hastings Downtown
Association at the American Legion at 50 Sibley Street
3. Resolution No. 02-02-2000-Application for Raffle Permit: McCabe's Pub-Miesville
Lions
4. Resolution No. 02-03-2000-Approving Revisions to Hastings City Code Chapter 4
5. Rescind Acceptance of Utility Department Pickup Truck Quote and Authorize
Purchase of 2" Lowest Quote
6. Adopt Take Home Vehicle Policy
7. Item moved to VIII-C-4 Under Administrator
City Council Minutes for Meeting of February 7,2000 Page 2 of 4
Consent Agenda(Continued)
8. July, 2000 City Council &Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
9. Police Chief Compensation Schedule Correction
10. 1999/2000 Budget Adjustments and Transfers
11. Order Public Hearing for February 22, 2000 to Discuss Adoption of New Tobacco
Ordinance
12. Application for Gambling Premises Permit-Courage Center-at Hastings Country
Club, located at 2015 Westview Drive
13. Approve Appointment of Dan Greil to Planning Commission
14. Police Contracted Security Rates
15. Certification of 1999 FTA Drug&Alcohol Collections
16. Slurry Seal for County Road 42 Bikepath
Application to Minnesota Investment Fund for Diversified Manufacturing
HRA Director John Grossman requested that this item be tabled and that a public
meeting will be scheduled in the future once the appropriate information has been
received.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
table this item indefinitely.
Recommendation to Designate Guardian Angels Church and School as Heritage
Preservation Sites
HRA Director John Grossman stated that the Heritage Preservation Commission
is requesting designation of the former Guardian Angels Church building, Lots 1 & 2,
Block 30, exempting the rectory, and the former Guardian Angels School building, Lots 3
& 4 and adjacent to the vacated alley, Block 30 to be designated as Heritage Preservation
Sites.
Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m. Reverend McGlothlin,
Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, requested that action be postponed as the
designation may impact the ability of the church to sell the property for the highest price.
There were other comments regarding the designation both pro and con. The public
hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to
preserve the church structure and designate the church structure as a Heritage
Preservation Site,not to include the School or the Rectory.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to
table the designation of the School to the April 3, 2000 City Council meeting for
consideration at that time.
5 Ayes;Nays, 1
Mike Werner voting against.
City Council Minutes for Meeting of February 7,2000 Page 3 of 4
Comprehensive Plan-Sidewalk Plan
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
adopt the updated Sidewalk and Trail Plan as presented by Public Works Director Tom
Montgomery.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Authorize Engineering Consultant-General Sieben Drive Extension Study
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery stated that Staff is requesting Council
authorization to sign a contract with a consulting engineering firm to prepare a study
comparing alternates for extending General Sieben Drive to connect to County Road 48.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to
approve the request at a cost not to exceed$5,000.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Resolution No. 02-05-2000-Final Plat of Valley Manor 3 d Subdivision
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to
approve the final plat of Valley Manor 3"d Subdivision.
6 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file.
Order Public Hearing for Street Vacation on Locust Street
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to
order a public hearing for February 22,2000 to consider street vacation on Locust Street.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Adoption of Computer,E-Mail& Internet Policy
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to
approve the Internet Policy as presented with some clarifications regarding inappropriate
usage and accessibility to the Internet.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Schedule Special City Council Meeting
The City Administrator Dave Osberg requested that the Council schedule a
special City Council meeting to review the findings of THK Associates on the Golf
Course Market Study. Council sent the item to Planning Commission to review and
discuss the report.
Vermillion River Watershed Management Organization Assessment
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery stated that changes in calculations
might mean a substantial participation increase by the City with the adoption of the
proposed Capital Improvement Plan.
Council requested that the Planning Commission review the VRWMO assessment
and for Staff to prepare a resolution available for February 22,2000 Council meeting.
City Council Minutes for Meeting of February 7,2000 Page 4 of 4
Presentation Greenways Plan
Bruce Chamberlain was present to update the Council on the progress of the proposed
Greenways Plan.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to
adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
6 Ayes Nays,None.
ATTEST
Mayor City Clerk
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