HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-94-SpecialHastings, Minnesota
M arch 14, 1994
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a special City Council
meeting on Monday, March 14, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. In the Great River Community Room in the
Hastings City Hall, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Councilmember Johnson, Warner, Trautmann, Riveness and Mayor
Werner
Members Absent: Councilmember Hicks and S�mace
Staff Members Present: Jinn Heusser, Utilities Superintendent;
Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney;
Dave Osberg, City Administrator
Mayor Mike Werner opened the meeting and asked City Administrator Osberg to explain
the discussions that have taken place regarding possible transfer of the Hydro Electric Facility
to Northern States Power. Financial issues associated with the Hydro Power Plant, including the
bond and interest payments and operating expenses were discussed by the City Councilnembers.
Moved by Councilmember Jrohnson, seconded by Councilmember Warner directing City
Staff to discuss with Springsted Incorporated the opportunities available for hiring a consultant
to assist the City of Hastings in analyzing the financial and operating issues associated with the
possible transfer of the Hydro Power Plant to Northern States Power, and to research the
possibility of hiring an individual or company to analyze the operating issues associated with the
current Hydro Power Plant operations. 5 Ayes; Mays, None.
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Rivene s to adjourn the
meeting at 8 :03 p.m. 5 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Mayor