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Hastings,Minnesota
February 22,2000
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Tuesday, February 22, 2000 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&
Mayor Werner
Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness
Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney;
Tom Montgomery,Public Works Director;
Matt Weiland, City Planner;
Don Latch, Fire Chief
Mark Holmes,Assistant Fire Chief;
Mike Schutt, Firefighter;
Melanie Mesko,Administrative Assistant/City Clerk
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of
the regular meeting of February 7,2000 and hearing none approved the minutes as
presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits,to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
1. Pay All Bills As Audited
2. 1999 Transfers/Fund Closings
3. Approve Safety Glasses&Footwear Policies&Authorization Forms
4. Resolution No. 2-6-2000-Approve Renewal of Consumption&Display Permit-
Knights of Columbus, 3075 Vermillion St.
5. Resolution No. 2-7-2000-Approve Massage License for Michelle Caturia
6. Fire Relief Association Pension
7. Resolution No. 2-8-2000-Aprove Premises Permit Renewal Application for
VFW Post 1210, 320 East 2° St.
8. Resolution No. 2-9-2000-Appove Transfer of Rivers Grill&Bar Liquor License
9. Resolution No. 2-10-2000-Approve Transfer of Rivers Grill&Bar Amusement
License
10. Order a Public Hearing for March 6,2000 for MN Investment Fund Application
11. Pay Estimate#3-Ridgedale Electric,Traffic Signal at General Sieben Drive&TH
55 in the amount of$59,262.22
12. Recommendation to appoint Rob Hollenbeck to the HRA
Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of 2/22/2000 Page 2 of 4
Consent Agenda(Continued)
13. At& T Wireless Antenna Lease Agreement
14. Council Chambers Video Equipment
15. Appointment to fill a vacancy on Industrial Park Board
Award Contract for Fire Truck
Fire Chief Don Latch recommended the Council approve the bid from Metro Fire
from Elk River for an E-One Cyclone II fire truck in the amount of$380,460.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka,to
accept the bid for the fire truck as presented.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to Tobacco Ordinance
Public Hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m. City Administrator Dave Osberg outlined
some of the highlights of the proposed changes, including the restriction on vending
machine or self-service machines and the requirement for a yearly compliance check.
Hearing no public comment,the public hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m.
First Reading-Proposed Tobacco Code Amendments
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Simacek,to
approve Item C-2,the First Reading Proposed Tobacco Code Amendments.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Public Hearing-Street Vacation on Locust Street
Public Hearing was opened at 7:07 p.m. City Planner Matt Weiland stated that the
City had received a petition for vacation of a portion of Locust Street, located South of 4h
Street East; staff is recommending approval. Hearing no public comments,the public
hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m.
Resolution No.2-11-2000-Street Vacation-Locust Street
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,to
approve Resolution No. 2-11-2000 authorizing the street vacation on Locust Street.
6 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file.
Vermillion River Watershed Organization
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery stated that the Planning Commission is
recommending that the City Council support the Joint Powers Agreement and stay with
the existing funding formula of 50%land area and 50%tax capacity within the
VRWMO. The committee also suggested that Harold Christenson,the City's VRWMO
representative,periodically submit a report to the Council updating them on the status of
VRWMO activities.
Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of 2/22/2000 Page 3 of 4
Vermillion River Watershed Organization(Continued)
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka,to
approve a VRWMO Joint Powers Agreement and Watershed Management Plan as
presented.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Site Plan Amendment-Fluegal's Lawn & Garden (Fence)
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits,to
approve the site plan amendment to allow Fluegal's Lawn& Garden to construct a fence.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Resolution No.2-12-2000-2020 Comprehensive Plan
City Planner Matt Weiland stated that after over two years of work City Staff is
recommending that the Council approve a resolution approving the 2020 Comprehensive
Plan.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek,to
approve the 2020 Comprehensive Plan as presented with staff to work on creating a user
friendly executive summary for residents.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Wellness Program-Corporate Membership
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hicks,to
approve the Corporate Membership at the Wellness Center for the City of Hastings
employees.
5 Ayes;Nays, 1 Councilmember Yandrasits voting against. The motion was approved.
Approve Park Plans for Wallin Park&Roadside Park
Bruce Chamberlain,the City's Park Consultant,was present to discuss the
improvements recommended for Roadside Park. There are several phases proposed,
beginning with the replacement of existing playground equipment. There was also
discussion about ensuring adequate parking.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka,to
accept the Park Development Plan for Roadside Park.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Council then discussed Wallin Park
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,to
approve the Wallin Park Development Plan with staff to work on possibly relocating the
mailboxes for the neighborhood away from the entrance of the park as well as adding
painted crosswalks for safety reasons.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of 2/22/2000 Page 4 of 4
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson,to
adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
A�j V.- ATTEST ( 'ktsko
Mayor City Clerk