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Hastings, Minnesota
December 4, 2000
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, December 4, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th
Street East, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Councilmember Riveness, Simacek, Johnson, Hicks, Moratzka &
Mayor Werner
Members Absent:
Councilmember Yandrasits
Staff Members Present:
David Osberg, City Administrator;
Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney;
Lori Webster, Finance Director;
Matt Weiland, City Planner;
and 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 on November 20, 2000 and hearing none the minutes were approved
as presented.
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Council Items to Be Considered
City Administrator Osberg stated that there are two items to be added to the
Consent Agenda. The first item is 1999 Improvement Program Assessment Abatement,
and the second item is the payment for new fire truck.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to
add those items to the Consent Agenda.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
1. Pay All Bills As Audited
2. Resolution No. 12-01-00-Authorizing AT & T Broadband S1. Paul to Temporarily
Operate the Cable Communication System
Approval of City Employment Application
Pay Estimate #3, Repainting 4th Street Elevated Tank, Champion Coatings, Inc. --
$17,005
Approve 2001 Tobacco License Renewals
2001 Dispatch Service Contract
Resolution No. 12-02-00-Arbor Day Proclamation
1999 Improvement Program Assessment Abatement
Payment for new fire truck
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Public Hearing-Truth In Taxation-200t City Levy and Budget
Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Finance Director Lori Webster discussed the Proposed 2001 City Property Tax
Levy and Proposed Budget. Hearing no public comments the public hearing was closed
at 7:04 p.m. with adoption for the 2001 City Levy and Budget to be held on December
18, 2000.
Public Hearing Rezoning -Rezoning Bailey Ridge (R-l to R-3)
Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
City Planner Weiland stated that the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the rezoning at their November 13th Planning Commission meeting. Hearing
no public comments the public hearing was closed at 7:07 p.m.
Rezoning-Bailey Ridge (R-t to R-3)
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
approve the rezone of Bailey Ridge.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Public Hearing-Residential Solid Waste Collection Rate Decrease
Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7 :07 p.m.
City Administrator Osberg stated that the City Council per City Ordinance needs
to approve any adjustment in Solid Waste Collection Rates. Hearing no public comment
the public hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m.
Residential Solid Waste Collection Rate Decrease
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to
approve the Residential Solid Waste Collection Rates as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Street Vacation/Order Public Hearing-4th Street East (Dave Carrol)
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember
approve the street vacation as proposed.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Hicks, to
Residential Solid Waste Collection Routes
City Administrator Osberg stated that Waste Management is requesting to add an
additional service day within the City of Hastings. Randy Triplett stated that they are
requesting the new collection schedule to be effective January 8, 2001 and residents will
be notified by fliers and mailings.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to
approve Waste Management's request for Solid Waste Collection Route additions.
6 Ayes; Nays, None
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Ed Robinson of House of Wines said that he was opposed to the guidelines and he
said he would like to see Council require a swipe card machine be installed in locations
that fail their random compliance checks.
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to
approve Resolution No. 12-3-00 for Illegal Liquor Sale Penalty Guidelines with a
friendly amendment that violators will be permitted to purchase the identification swipe
card machine following a first violation rather than paying the monetary fine.
6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file.
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Liquor License Violations
City Attorney Moynihan stated that based on the guidelines adopted by the
Council regarding Illegal Liquor License Sales there are two businesses, which would
qualify for a hearing to be held for a possible license suspension.
Mr. Anderson owner of River's Grill & Bar asked to speak with the Council prior
to his public hearing to be scheduled for January.
Council thanked Mr. Anderson for his comments and welcomed additional ones at
the public hearing to be scheduled.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
schedule a public hearing for January 2, 2001 to discuss liquor license violation and
penalties for Short Stop Liquors and River's Grill & Bar.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to
adjourn the meeting at 7:37p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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City Clerk
Mayor
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