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February 18, 1997
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday,
February 18, 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;
Tom Montgomery,Public Works 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 February 3, 1997. Councilmember Johnson noted that the reconvening of the regular meeting
following a closed door session to discuss the 1997 Patrol Officers Union Contract and the 1997
Firefighters Union Contract was absent from the City Council minutes. The addition of the reconvening
of the regular meeting, and a motion moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember
Hicks,to approve the 1997 Firefighters Union Contract were added to the February 3, 1997 minutes. The
minutes were approved as amended.
Additions to the Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve the
consent agenda as presented.
1. Pay all bills as audited
2. Resolution No. 2-01-97 - One Day Exempt from Gambling License -Mississippi Long - Tails
Chapter of Pheasants Forever at the Knights of Columbus Hall, at Highway 61 South
3. 1997 Schedule for Washington County Local Boards of Review
4. Resolution No. 2-02-97 - Official Zoning Map Conversion to GIS format
5. Resolution No. 2-03-97 - Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map to GIS format
6. Resolution No. 2-04-97 -Utility Connection Fee Adjustment
7. Pay Estimate#3, Well#8 Construction, Keys Well Drilling, $12,193.25
8. Amend Water Department Budget
9. Resolution No. 2-05-97 - 1996 Fund Year End Transfers
10. Resolution No. 2-06-97 - 1996 Transfer of Fund- Splitting HRA and Downtown TIF
11. CSO Pay Plan Approval
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Public Hearing/2nd Reading-Rezone AG. To R-2 -Bohlken Estates 4th & 5th Additions
Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. to receive comments on the property
proposed to be platted as Bohlken Estates 4th & 5th Additions (14.45 acres) and rezoned from AG
Agriculture District to R-2 Medium Density Residence. Mayor Werner asked if anyone wished to
comment on the proposed amendment and no one wished to do so. The Mayor then closed the public
hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Featherstone Road Design Options
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery presented the item noting the Operation Committee's
recommendation of improving the entire length of Featherstone Road from Pleasant Drive to the west
City limits just west of the top of the hill.
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to adopt the
Operation Committee's recommendation of improving the entire length of Featherstone Road from
Pleasant Drive to the west City limits just west of the top of the hill, and to direct the Engineering
Department to prepare a feasibility study for improving the entire length of the Featherstone Road.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Hastings City Council Minutes for February 18, 1997 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 4
Resolution No.2-07-97-CR No.42 Funding
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery reviewed with the City Council and audience the
request and noted that the Operations Committee voted unanimously to increase City participation in the
CR No. 42 Reconstruction Project through the use of municipal state aid funds and bonded indebtedness
to limit the assessments against homeowners to no more than a 10% increase over the estimated
assessments presented at the April 15, 1996 Public Hearing.
Councilmember Hicks raised questions about installing a guardrail along side the retaining wall
section. Public Works Director Tom Montgomery noted that with a 30 mph speed limit, State and
Federal standards do not require a barrier. In addition,there have been no reports of vehicles striking the
existing guardrail. Based on monetary and aesthetic concerns,Tom Montgomery recommended against
the installation of a guardrail.
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to adopt the
Operations Committee's recommendation to increase City participation in the project through the use of
municipal state aid funds and bonded indebtedness to limit the assessments against homeowners to no
more than a 10%increase over the estimated assessments presented at the April 15, 1996 public hearing,
and to adopt Resolution No. 2-07-97,a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hastings regarding
City participation levels for the CR No. 42 Reconstruction Project. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of
resolution on file.
CR No. 42 Agreement
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery provided background on the proposed Agreement with
Dakota County for cost sharing on the CR#42 reconstruction project. He explained that as per Dakota
County Policy,the City would contribute 45%of the cost of the roadway construction and that sanitary
sewer and watermain construction costs would be 100%City responsibility. Mr.Montgomery explained
the City would also be responsible for most of the storm sewer costs, although the sedimentation basin
costs are split 450/o/55%with the County. He clarified that the $490,000 ISTEA Grant would be used
to fund 50%of the City's bike trail and decorative street lighting costs,with the remaining funds applied
to the larger retaining wall and decorative fencing to be constructed along 2nd Street hill.
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to authorize the
City to enter into an agreement for highway design and construction between the County of Dakota and
the City of Hastings for CR No. 42. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Resolution No. 2-08-97-Advancing Municipal State Aid Funds
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve Resolution
No.2-08-97 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hastings requesting an advance of Municipal
State Aid Funds. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file.
Disposal of Trees and Brush from June 1996 Wind Storm
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery reviewed the request with the City Council noting the
accumulation of downed trees and brush in the old landfill on Glendale Road was a result of the clean-up
of the June 1996 wind storm. The request,he explained,was to burn the wood at the Glendale Road site,
in order to avoid the high costs relating to chipping the material.
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to authorize the
burning of the tree and brush debris at the Glendale Road landfill site, subject to Fire Department
conditions and review. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Authorization to Acquire Right of Way-First Baptist Church
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery provided background details on the request, noting
an appraisal of the First Baptist Church property was recently completed and the south 40 feet of the
property was valued at$9,500.
City Administrator Dave Osberg remarked that before the City Council was a letter dated
February 14, 1997 from Dorsey&Whitney on behalf of the First Baptist Church of Hastings stating an
objection to the City's appraisal expert's findings.
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to authorize Staff to
negotiate and acquire the south 40 feet of the First Baptist Church property to complete the right-of-way
needs for the Northridge Drive extension. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
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Hastings City Council Minutes for February 18 1997 Regular Meeting Page 3 of 4
Consideration of Construction Management Program for Civic Arena Projects
City Administrator Dave Osberg provided a brief description of the request,noting the differences
between the role of a general contractor and construction manager.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks,seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to authorize City Staff
to solicit proposals from Construction Manager Companies for providing Construction Management
Services. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Resolution No. 2-09-97 - Authorizing and Approving Participation in Cooperative Activities of
Minnesota Police Recruitment Systems
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan provided a brief description of the request, specifying some of
the activities that MPRS will offer to Membership Cities.
Moved by Councilmember Simacek,seconded by Mayor Werner to approve Resolution No.2-09-
97 a Resolution authorizing and approving participation in cooperative activities of the Minnesota Police
Recruitment System. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file.
Appointment of City Councilmember to Assist with Review of Civic Arena Project Architect
Proposals
City Administrator Dave Osberg described the request noting that five architectural firms had
been invited to submit proposals by Wednesday, February 19, 1997 to the City to provide architectural
services for the renovation and addition of a second ice sheet at the Civic Arena.
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hicks for an open invitation
for Councilmembers to attend a meeting on February 24, 1997 and if interviews with architectural firms
is necessary,the City Administrator will contact Mayor Werner to assemble a committee from the City
Council to participate in the process.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
r— Appoint Swimming Pool Committee
Moved by Councilmember Johnson,seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to appoint a Citizens
Swimming Pool Committee:
Staff Liaison: Marty McNamara, Turney Hazlet, Janet Swanson, Becky Erickson, Sharon
Lawrence,Joan Warner,Sue Slavik,Michael Slavik,Theresa Behnke,Walt Amble. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Appoint Council/Staff Computer Committee
The Finance Committee requested the establishment of a Council/Staff Computer Committee with
names to be brought to the March 3, 1997 Council meeting for appointment. Councilmember Hicks
volunteered for the Committee.
Establish Police Captain Position
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to establish the Police
Captain position. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Comments from the Audience
Sam Strain on behalf of First Baptist Church of Hastings,voiced the Church's opposition to the
special assessment on the church property relating to the proposed North Ridge Drive improvements.
Reports from City Councilmembers
Councilmember Moratzka announced she had been elected to the Board of Directors of the
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities(AMM) and noted that she would be providing City Council
with bill tracking updates in the future.
Adjourn to Closed Door Session
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to adjourn to a
closed door meeting to discuss the Minnesota Police Recruitment System Lawsuit at 8:04 p.m.
6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Hastings City Council Minutes for February 18,1997 Regular Meeting Page 4 of 4
Adjourn to Regular Meeting
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to adjourn the closed
door session at 8:39 a.m. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Johnson,seconded by Councilmember Simacek to adjourn the regular
Council meeting at 8:39 p.m. 6 Ayes;Nays,None.
ATTEST
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