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Hastings, Minnesota
September 18,2000
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
September 18, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 Fourth Street East,
Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Johnson, Moratzka, Simacek,
Hicks & Mayor Werner
Members Absent:
None
Staff Members Present:
Matt Weiland, City Planner;
John Grossman, HRA Director
Melanie Mesko, 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 September 5, 2000, and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Riveness requested that Item #8, Resolution - Public Hearing on Downtown
Tax Increment Modifications and Establishment of a Qualified Housing District for Guardian Angels
Redevelopment, be removed for discussion.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the
Consent Agenda as amended with the removal of Item #8 to under City Administrator.
1. Pay All Bills as Audited
2. Resolution No. 9-11-00- Waiving Thirty-Day Waiting Period and Approval of One Day
Gambling Permit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on September 23,2000
Resolution No. 9-12-00-Approving Application for Massage Therapist License for Vickie
Lynn Novak
MCMA Senior Executive Training Program
First Reading and Schedule Public Hearing - Ordinance Setting Mayor and City Council
Compensation Schedule
2000 Budget Transfers
Utility Bill Fee Waiver
Send for discussion to City Administrator
Resolution No. 9-14-00-Manufacturers 200 Week (October 16-22,2000)
R. Knutson 2000 Street & Utility Improvements Payment Request - $254,175.00
Requested Wage Adjustment - TRAC
Resolution No. 9-15-00-Declaring Certain Property as being Abandoned, Unclaimed, or
Excess and Direct Such Property to be Sold
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Preliminary Plat - Siebens 4th Addition
City Planner Weiland stated that staff and the Planning Commission are recommending
approval of preliminary plan and site plan for property located south of 35th Street, between Lester
Avenue & Leroy Avenue, with conditions as outlined in the September 14th, 2000 Planner's memo.
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Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve the
Preliminary Plat for Siebens 4th Addition.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Resolution No. 9-13-00-Public Hearing on Downtown Tax Increment Modifications and
Establishment of a Qualified Housing District for Guardian Angels Redevelopment
Councilmember Riveness requested clarification on the request being made for modifications
to the existing TIF district. HRA Director Grossman stated that the TIF District would be expanded
to include the Guardian Angels property as well as the property across the street from City Hall.
Grossman stated that there are no immediate plans for the property across from City Hall, but the
HRA is considering future development options.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve
Resolution - Public Hearing on Downtown Tax Increment Modifications and Establishment of a
Qualified Housing District for Guardian Angels Redevelopment.
5 Ayes; 2 Nays, Councilmembers Johnson & Riveness voting against. Copy of resolution on file.
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New Business
Mayor Werner announced that the City has received a grant from the McKnight Foundation
as well as a grant to build more soccer fields. The two grants total $290,000.
Mayor Werner also stated his concerns with MnDOT' s proposed improvements to Highway
316, south of the City limits. He also directed staff to prepare information relating to the building
of structures in drainage easements and ponding basins.
Councilmember Moratzka stated her concerns with the sale of privately owned vehicles being
sold in public right-of-way. She requested staff to prepare information relating to an ordinance
addressing these concerns.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to adjourn at
8:14 p.m.
7 ayes; Nays, none.
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City Clerk
Mayor
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