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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
January 18, 2005
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers at Hastings
City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Alongi, Hazlet, Hicks,
Moratzka, and Schultz
Councilmember Riveness
City Administrator Dave Osberg, Assistant City Administrator
Melanie Mesko Lee, City Attorney Shawn Moynihan, Planning
Director John Hinzman, and Public Works Director Tom
Montgomery
Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
Presentation-Youth Recycling Program
Randy Triplett of Waste Management stated that Girl Scout Troop #518 will be in
charge of the recycling box from January-March, 2005.
Triplett also presented the City with a quarterly rebate check.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular meeting of January 3, 2005. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Consent Agenda
City Administrator Osberg requested that a resolution approving continued support
of the Red Rock Corridor be added as Item #24 of the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve
the Consent Agenda as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
1. Pay Bills As Audited
2. Resolution-Accept Donation from Virginia Cooper for Police Department
3. Resolution-Accept Donation from M. Jean and Harold Featherstone for Police
Department
4. Resolution-Accept Donation from Hastings Veterinary Clinic for Police
Department
5. Pay Estimate #6-Project 2004-2: 31st Street Reconstruction to A-1 Excavating
($19830.97)
6. Pay Estimate #6-Project 2004-4: 10th Street & Highway 61 Reconstruction to
Ace Blacktop ($2,785.88)
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 18, 2005
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7. Resolution-Approve Gambling Permit Renewal for Minnesota Jaycees
Charitable Foundation at Eagles Aerie #2212 at 1220 Vermillion Street
8. Approve Compensation Structure for Accountant-Advanced Position
9. Approve Position Description and Compensation Structure for Community
Relations & Special Projects Position
10. Approve Contract between City of Hastings and Hastings Hockey Boosters
11. Approve Contract with Dakota County for Cross County Ski Trail Grooming
12. Resolution-Supporting Adding Spotted Knapweed to the List of Prohibited
Noxious Weeds in Dakota County
13. Approve 2005 City Council Committees
14. Approve Nick Clare Memorial Run
15. Approve 2005 Budget Adjustments
16. Approve Partial Payment and Assessment of Sanitary Sewer Service Repair-
1309 Maple Street
17. Approve Dakota County Emergency Communication Antenna Request--4th
Street Water Tower
18. Accept City Engineer's Resignation and Appoint Assistant City Engineer as
Acting City Engineer
19. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Rezoning #2005-01 from C-3 to R-3 at 407
Tyler Street
20. Approve 2005 CDBG Budget Adjustment
21. Approve HPC Appointments
22. Declare Vacancy and Authorize Advertisement for HPC Applicants
23. 2005 Dispatch Agreement
24. Resolution-Approve Continued Support of the Red Rock Corridor
Approve Public Works Reorganization Plan, Approve Job Descriptions for Public
Works Superintendent and Public Works Maintenance Supervisor, and Authorize
Advertising for Public Works Superintendent Position.
Public Works Director Montgomery requested approval of a reorganization plan for
the Streets and Utilities divisions of the Public Works Department, in response to pending
staffing changes, budgetary issues, and increased staff utilization.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve
the reorganization and job descriptions as presented, and authorize staff to begin the hiring
process for the Public Works Superintendent position.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Planning Department 2004 Annual Report
Planning Director Hinzman outlined the major highlights of 2004 planning issues.
The Council accepted the report as presented.
Schedule Special City Council Meeting for Monday, January 31, 2005
No action was taken, as there was uncertainty about council attendance.
Downtown Redevelopment TIF Information
The information was presented as informational only; consideration of a TIF district
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 18, 2005
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will be discussed at the February 7, 2005 Council meeting.
Councilmember Alongi requested that the information presented to the Council be
placed on the City's website.
Schedule Closed Door Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 7,2005 to
Discuss Lawrence Buildings vs. City of Hastings Lawsuit.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to schedule
the closed door session.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Hicks; seconded by Councilmember Moratzka adjourn
the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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