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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-03-97 Hastings,Minnesota November 3, 1997 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, November 3, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka& Mayor Werner Members Absent: Councilmember Johnson Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Marty McNamara, Parks&Recreation Director; John Grossman, HRA Director; Lori Webster, Finance Director; Don Latch, Fire Chief, 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 October 20, 1997, and special meeting of October 27, 1997, and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits,to approve the consent agenda as presented. 1. Pay all bills as audited r-- 2. Pay Estimate#5, 1997 Improvement Program, Richard Knutson, Inc. 3. Resolution No. 11-01-97, Accept Petition& Order Feasibility Study, East Hastings Street & Storm Sewer Improvements 4. Accept Storm Water Comprehensive Plan Proposal from Barr Engineering 5. Parks Plan Consultant Agreement Hoisington/Koegler 6. Dakota County's EPA Grant Application 7. Erosion Control of Riverfront 8. Schedule City Council Meeting for November 24, 1997, to discuss Comprehensive Plan 9. Cancellation of Ambulance Invoices 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Award Bid-Accept Banking Services Finance Director Lori Webster introduced the item noting the Finance Committee recommended soliciting bids for all future Banking Services. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the Finance Committee's recommendation to award the Bank Services Contract for a two year period (with an option to renew for an additional two years) to Norwest Banks and also to include the Investaccount and Business Express PC options. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Public Hearing-Property Maintenance Ordinance Community Development Director Mike Wozniak presented information regarding the proposed Property Maintenance Ordinance. Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.and asked if there were any comments or questions regarding the proposed Ordinance. Hearing none, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Purchase of Breathing Air Compressor Fire Chief Don Latch introduced the item, noting the compressor bid was awarded to the lowest bid. Moved by Councilmember Riveness,seconded by Councilmember Simacek to authorize the Fire Department to purchase the Breathing Air Compressor, Air Storage and Miscellaneous Equipment from CompressAir& Equipment Company for$11,149. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 3, 1997 Page 2 of 2 2nd/Final Reading-Ordinance No. 418,Property Maintenance Ordinance Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve Ordinance No.418,an Ordinance amending Chapters 9& 10 of the City Code,and adopting Chapter 18 (new) concerning property maintenance, Councilmember Riveness questioned whether the program would be proactive or complaint based, and raised financing concerns. Councilmember Yandrasits discussed standards within the Ordinance. Roll Call Vote was taken on approval of Ordinance No.418 relating to property maintenance. Ayes: Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka& Mayor Werner;Nays: Yandrasits & Riveness. (_1 I Resolution No. 11-02-97-Outdoor Pool Bonding Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve (--- Resolution No. 11-02-97 a Resolution authorizing the sale of$1.8 million bonds to construct an outdoor recreation pool at Roadside Park. Moved by Mayor Werner, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to amend the motion by adding not to exceed language to the resolution to read "resolution authorizing the sale of not to exceed $1.8 million bonds to construct an outdoor recreational pool at Roadside Park", and to include "not to exceed" language preceding the $1.8 million references within the resolution. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Copy of resolution on file. Council vote on Resolution No. 11-02-97 as amended with "not to exceed" language preceding the $1.8 million bond reference within the resolution. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. Comments from Audience There were no comments from the audience Unfinished Business City Attorney Shawn Moynihan provided an update on the Fearing Lawsuit noting the suit is over since the Petition for Review to the Minnesota Supreme Court has been denied and now all legal avenues have been exhausted. Reports from Councilmembers Mayor Werner offered congratulations to the Raider Football Team for their win as Section Champions. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits,to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. 6 Ayes;Nays,None. ATTEST Mayor C y C rk I LASERFICHED MAY 0 9 2005