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February 3, 1997
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
February 3, 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
r-- Werner
Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness
Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director;
Tom Montgomery,Public Works Director;
Marty McNamara,Parks &Recreation Director;
Joyce Pruitt, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk;
and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked whether there were corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 22, 1997. Councilmember Johnson noted Councilmember Warner's name should
be stricken from the January 6, 1997 and the January 22, 1997 regular minutes of the City Council and
instead replace Councilmember Johnson's name. The minutes were approved as amended.
Additions to the Agenda
City Administrator Dave Osberg noted that the revised Hastings Community Education and
Recreation Joint Powers Agreement #3 of the Consent Agenda, included an ongoing maintenance
provision.
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented with the revised Hastings Community Education and Recreation Joint Powers
Agreement as#3 of the Consent Agenda.
1. Pay all bills as audited
2. Schedule Council Meeting for February 18, 1997
3. Hastings Community Education/Recreation Joint Powers Agreement
4. 1997 Dakota County Dispatch Agreement
5. 1 st Reading - Order P.H./Rezone -Bohlken Estates 4th& 5th Additions -AG to R-2
6. Appointment of a Vermillion River Watershed Commissioner Delegate
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
APT Antenna Lease Agreement
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery provided a brief description of the request to allow
American Personal Telecom(APT)to install PCS wireless communication antennas on the railing of the
top of the Industrial Park water tower tank,and to relocate these antennas to the proposed new Industrial
Park water tower when the old water tower is take down.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka,seconded by Councilmember Simacek to authorize the City
to enter into Lease Agreement with APT. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Well No. 8
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery reported on the complications encountered with the
drilling of a well for the City just north of the intersection of 15th Street and General Sieben Drive.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to authorize
development of a well site located in Cannon Park near the intersection of Cannon and 31 st Streets
subject to NRRC approval, and if suitability of the Cannon site is established, then authorization be
provided to seal the well in the Prairie Du Chien/Jordan Well. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Hastings City Council Minutes for February 3. 1997 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 3
Council Authorization to Accept Metropolitan Livable Communities Grant for use by the Hastings
Family Townhome Partnership
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan provided an introduction of this item noting that since the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Grant cannot be given directly to the Dakota County HRA,the
Met Council has approved a"pass through arrangement"whereby the City will assign its interest in the
grant to Dakota County HRA. He also noted that the Dakota County HRA has also agreed to hold
harmless the City of Hastings for all damages and expenses arising out of any breach of the Agreement
by the Dakota County HRA. The HRA will assume all rights duties and obligations with respect to
receiving the grant.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to authorize the Mayor -
and City Clerk to sign the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Grant Agreement and the Assignment
and Assumption Agreement. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Preliminary/Final Plat-Regina Memorial 2nd Addition
Community Development Director Mike Wozniak described this request noting that the Planning
Commission recommended approval subject to two conditions.
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the Regina
Memorial 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat and Final Plat subject to the following conditions:
1.) Recording of the cross easement between Lot 1, Block 1 of the proposed Regina Memorial 2nd
Addition Plat and the metes and bounds parcel upon which the Regina Hospital is located which
will permit pedestrian access between the two properties.
2.) The Outlot A of the proposed Regina Memorial 2nd Addition plat be legally combined with the
metes and bounds parcel upon which the Regina Hospital is located.
Councilmember Moratzka abstained from the vote.
5 Ayes;Nays,None.
Preliminary/Final Plat-Industrial Park No. 6
Community Development Director Mike Wozniak provided a summary of the request, noting
that the Planning Commission recommended approval with one condition. l-
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve the
Hastings Industrial Park No. 6 Preliminary Plat and Final Plat subject to the following conditions:
1.) Modification of the plat to include the following drainage and utility easements:
• A 30 foot wide drainage and utility easement along the north boundary of Lot 3, Block
2.
• A 20 foot wide drainage and utility easement along the north boundary of Lot 2, Block
2.
• A 20 foot wide drainage and utility easement between Lots 3 & 4, Block 2 to extend
sanitary sewer service to Lot 5.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Appoint Citizens Committee for Swimming Pool
Parks&Recreation Director Marty McNamara provided an update on the January 28, 1997 Parks
&Recreation Committee Meeting,noting the Committee requested the Mayor consider appointing a new
Swimming Pool Committee to be approved by the City Council at the February 18, 1997 regular
meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to have the Mayor
appoint a Swimming Pool Committee to be approved by the City Council at the February 18, 1997
regular meeting. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Resolution No. 1-6-97-Proclamation Bill Wendler Day February 12, 1997
Moved by Councilmember Simacek,seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve Resolution
No. 1-6-97, a Proclamation of Bill Wendler Day on February 12, 1997. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of
resolution on file.
Comments from the Audience
There were no comments from the audience.
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Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business discussed.
New Business
Councilmember Johnson requested an update on the status of the Karpen's Kabaret on-sale liquor
license and requested an update on the anticipated opening date for Ronally's Restaurant.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek to adjourn the
regular Council meeting at 7:58 p.m. 6 Ayes;Nays, None. The Council meeting was adjourned to a
closed door meeting to discuss the 1997 Patrol Officers Union Contract and the 1997 Firefighters Union
Contract.
(Reconvened) - 1997 Firefighters Contract
The Hastings City Council meeting of February 3, 1997 reconvened to consider approval of the
1997 Firefighters Union Contract at 7:56 p.m. Councilmembers Johnson, Yandrasits, Simacek, Hicks,
Moratzka and Mayor Werner were present. Councilmember Riveness was absent. Staff members present
were Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Joyce Pruitt, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk; and Shawn
Moynihan, City Attorney.
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the 1997
Firefighters Union Contract. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to adjourn the
reconvened meeting at 7:57 p.m. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
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