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September 2, 1997
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
September 2, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East,
Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks,
Moratzka and Mayor Werner
Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Lori Webster, Finance Director;
Marty McNamara, Parks &Recreation Director;
Jim McGree,Arena Manager;
John Grossman, HRA Director;
Merlin Wilbur, Building Inspector;
Tom Montgomery,Public Works Director;
Joyce L. 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 August 18, 1997 and hearing none declared them approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by councilmember Hicks,to approve the
consent agenda as presented.
1. Pay All Bills as Audited
2. Approve 1997/1998 Amusement Devices
3. Resolution No. 9-1-97, 1997 Fund Transfers
4. Resolution No. 9-2-97, 1997 Budget Adjustments
5. Assistant Finance Director Resignation
6. Finance Director-Comp Time Balance
7. Request for Finance Training
8. Increase to Police Department Petty Cash Fund
9. Authorization to Renew Election Equipment Maintenance Contract with BRC
10. Schedule Special City Council meeting to discuss Comprehensive Plan:
September 29, 1997
11. Appointment of City Council Utility Committee
12. Advertise for Proposals: Agricultural Rent of Industrial Park Land
13.. Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to execute Quit Claim Deem-Wallen 4th
Addition easement
14. Main Street Festival Use of Public Right-of-Way
15. Pay Estimate#3, 1997 Improvement Program, Richard Knutson, Inc $370,559.67
16. Parks Plan Consultant Request for Proposals
17. Resolution No. 9-3-97, American Heritage River Initiative
18. 1 st Reading/Schedule Public Hearing for September 15, 1997, Amending City Code
Chapter 3, Relating to Liquor Liability Insurance for On-Sale Liquor Establishments
19. Resolution No. 9-4-97, TRAC MnDoT 1998 Preliminary Budget and Management Plan
7 Ayes;Nays,None.
Public Hearing-Amend City Code Chapter 3 Relating to Liquor Liability Insurance
Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m. to receive comments on the
proposed ordinances to amend City Code Chapter 3 relating to Liquor Liability Insurance, and
asked if there were any comments from the audience. Hearing none, Mayor Werner closed the
public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
Hastings CitK Council Minutes for September 2 1997 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 3
Ordinance No.'s 413, 414,& 415 Relating to Amending Liquor Liability Insurance
Requirements
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve
Ordinance Numbers 413, 414, and 415,relating to adding a requirement to list the City as an
additional insured parry for off sale liquor and 3.2%malt liquor licenses and for temporary on-
sale liquor and temporary on-sale 3.2%malt liquor licenses. 7 Ayes;Nays, none
Resolution No. 9-5-97-Receiving Bids and Awarding Contract for the 1997 Sealcoat
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Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Simacek,to approve
Resolution No. 9-5-97 a resolution receiving bids and awarding contract for the 1997 Sealcoat
Program. Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file
Awarding of Bids for Ice Resurfacer-Zamboni
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka,to authorize
the City of Hastings to purchase the ice resurfacer from the Zamboni for$56,791.13 tax included
which includes a two year warranty. 7 Ayes;Nays,None.
Operations Committee Recommendations
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery introduced this item noting the Operations
Committee recommended drilling a test well at the General Sieben well site down to the Mount
Simon Hinckley Aquifer to sample water, and if water sample was an acceptable quality to
proceed with development of the well.
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness,to authorize
drilling of the mount Simon Hinckley test well and authorize development of a well if the water
quality is found acceptable. 7 Ayes;Nays,None.
Decision Resources Presentation on Pool Questionnaire (
Bill Morris, of Decision Resources presented pool questionnaire results for the Council l__J
and audience.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits,to
eliminate the renovation of the existing pool and defer to the Parks and Recreation Committee
and the Pool Committee to begin to prepare a recommendation for a dollar amount for the
construction of a new pool facility as supported by poll results,and forward a recommendation to
the City Council at the September 15th meeting.
7 Ayes,Nays,None.
Resolution No. 9-6-97- 1998 Proposed City Property Tax Levy
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness,to approve
Resolution No. 9-6-97 a Resolution adopting a proposed 1998 City Property Tax Levy.
7 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution No. 9-7-97- 1998 Proposed HRA Special Tax Levy
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits,to approve
Resolution No. 9-7-97 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hastings approving a
proposed 1998 HRA Special Tax Levy. 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution No. 9-9-97- 1998 Proposed City Budget
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve
Resolution No. 9-9-97, a Resolution adopting a proposed 1998 City Budget, 7 Ayes;Nay,None.
Copy of resolution on file.
Councilmember Hicks requested the Finance Committee investigate tax rates for the
budgetary process. Mayor Werner encouraged the media to work with City Staff to investigate
ramifications of the significant changes in tax laws for the reductions in commercial, industrial
and multi family tax rates.
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Hastings City Council Minutes for September 2 1997 Regular Meeting Page 3 of 3
Resolution No. 9-8-97 - Set 1998 City Budget Truth In Taxation Public Hearing Dates
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness,to approve
Resolution No. 9-8-97, a Resolution selecting dated for the 1998 City Budget Truth In Taxation
Public Hearing(s). 7 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file.
Change City Council Meeting from Monday,December 1, 1997,to Tuesday,December 2,
1997
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits,to change
the City Council meeting from Monday,December 1, 1997,to Tuesday, December 2, 1997.
7 Ayes;Nays,None.
Resolution No. 9-10-97-Residential Building at 1915 Eddy Street
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan introduced this item, noting Fred Burstein, Paul and Rita
Doffing's Attorney,requested the Council not take action on this item for two weeks to allow the
Doffing's and their insurance company to resolve their dispute.
Paul Doffing, owner of 1915 Eddy Street,provided background on the property, noting
that he disputes the insurance company's assessment of repairs for the 1915 Eddy Street house.
He requested an extension on Council action until he has an opportunity to further negotiate with
his insurance company. Judy Seidl, of 1628 Pine Street, requested clarification on the estimated
time frame for cleanup of the property.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks,to approve
Resolution No. 9-10-97 to be served with an effective date of September 15, 1997,unless City
Council takes other action. Councilmember Hicks made a friendly amendment to change the
effective date to September 16, 1997. 6 Ayes;Nays, Simacek
Resolution No. 9-11-97-612 Area Code Change
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Simacek,to approve
Resolution No. 9-11-97 a Resolution of the City of Hastings regarding the proposed split in the
612 area code. 7 Ayes;Nays,None.
Employee Group Insurance Request for Proposals
Moved by Council member Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness,to
approve the Employee Group Insurance Request for Proposals (RFP)presented to Council and
authorize the advertisement for RFP's. 7 Ayes;Nays,None.
Comments from Audience
There were no comments from the audience.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks,to adjourn the
meeting at 8:15 p.m. 7 Ayes;Nays,None.
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