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January 22, 1997
The City Council of the City of Hastings,Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Wednesday,
January 22, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings,
Minnesota.
Members Present: Councilmember Johnson, Yandrasits, Simacek,Hicks, Moratzka and
Mayor Werner
Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness
Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director;
Joyce Pruitt,Administrative Assistant/City Clerk;
and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked whether there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular meeting of January 6, 1997 and hearing none declared the minutes approved as presented.
Additions to the Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to add
Resolution 1-5-97 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Hastings supporting continuation
of the experimental 35 mph speed limit on TH 316 within the Hastings City limits, as #3 under
Administrator.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Presentation
Presentation by Bill Spencer the Commander of the Hastings American Legion who invited
the Mayor and the City Council to a breakfast on Friday, February 3rd at 8:00 a.m. at the American
Legion's Post Club Room to meet with Joseph Frank, the National Commander of the American
Legion.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay all bills as audited
2. Pay Estimate#2, Well No. 8, Keys Well Drilling Company, $6,460.00
3. Approve 1997 Council Committees
4. 1997 Schedule for Washington County and Local Boards of Review
5. Resolution No. 1-4-97 - One Day Exempt from Gambling License -Hastings Downtown
Business District at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1210, at 320 East 2nd St. - February 1,
1997. Copy of Resolution on file.
6. Appointment of Community Development Director,Mike Wozniak,to serve on the Vermillion
River Water Management Commission
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Request to Vacate Grove Street R.O.W.
Michael Wozniak Community Development Director provided background information on
the item noting that the City Council acted on November 18, 1996 to refer this item to the Planning
Committee to formulate a recommendation to Council. The Planning Committee recommended the
City should defer consideration to vacate the subject Grove Street right-of-way until the CSAH 42
reconstruction project had been completed.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to table
consideration of the petition of L.M. Marvin and Maxine Raway of 902 West 2nd Street to vacate
a portion of Grove Street right-of-way until the reconstruction of CSAH 42 in Hastings has been
completed.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Hastings City Council Minutes for January 22, 1997 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 2
Authorize Staff to Solicit Proposal for Architectural Services
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to authorize Staff
to begin the process of soliciting proposals from architects to provide services for the proposed
improvements to the Hastings Civic Arena and second ice sheet.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
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1997 Council-Staff Workshop
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to authorize the JI
scheduling of a Council-Staff Workshop and the utilization of Don Salverda as a Facilitator to be
conducted on Friday,April 18, 1997 and Saturday,April 19, 1997.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Resolution No. 1-5-97 - Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hastings supporting
continuation of the experimental 35 mph speed on TH 316 within the Hastings City Limits.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve
Resolution No. 1-5-97 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hastings supporting
continuation of the experimental 35 mph speed limit on TH 316 within the Hastings City limits.
6 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file.
Comments from the Audience
There were no comments from the audience.
Unfinished Business
City Administrator announced the Charter Commission would be conducting a meeting on
January 23, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Osberg requested Charter Commission appointments.
Mr.Osberg reported the Park and Recreation Committee would be meeting Tuesday,January
28, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.,the Administrative Committee would meet on Wednesday, January 29th at
4:30 p.m., and the Planning Committee was scheduled to meet on Thursday, January 30th at 5:00 l
p.m.
City Administrator Dave Osberg also provided an update on the Legislative Breakfast
meeting.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to adjourn the
meeting at 7:26 p.m.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
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