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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-21-70 639 Hastings, Minnesota December 21, 1970 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minneso~a met in a regular meeting on Monday, December 21, 1970 at 8:00 o'cJock P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Members present: Councilmen Soleim, Novak, Kane, Hallberg, Christenson, Driscoll, Mayer and Mayor Rotty. Members absent: Councilman Fischer. ,--- Minutes of the last meeting wer~read and approved. Moved by Councilman Christenson, seconded by Councilman Driscoll to pass the second reading to amend an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH RULES GOVERNING THE FUNCTIONING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA". Ayes, all; Nays, none. Amendment to Rule 8: Committees Moved by Councilman Christenson, seconded by Councilman Kane to pass the first reading to amend an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE ESTAB- LISHING A COMMISSION TO PLAN FOR THE ,DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS". Ayes, Councilman Soleim, Novak, Kane, Christenson, Driscoll and Mayer; Nays, Councilman Hallberg. Councilman Soleim introduced the following resolution and mov~d its adoption: Resolution Accepting Plans & Spectfications on Traffic Signals on Highway #61 and 15th Street and Highways #55 and #61. Lost for lack of a second. ,--- Councilman Christenson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Highways has prepared plans, special provisions and specifications for the improvement of part of Trunk Highway Number 3 renumbered as Trunk Highway Number 61 w~thin the corporate limits of the City of Hastings at Junction T .H. 61 amL15th Street; and WHEREAS, said plans are on file in the office of the Department of Highways, St. Paul, Minnesota, being marked, labeled, and identified as S.P. 1913-24 (61-3); and WHEREAS, said special provisions are on file in the office of the Department of Highways, St. Paul, Minnesota, being marked, labeled and identified as S.P. 1913-24 (61-3), which, together with. the Minnesota Department of Highways SpecificatiorisforrHighway"Construction, dated January 1, 1968, as amended by Supplemental Specifications, dated July 1, 1969, on file in the office of the Commissioner of Highways, constitute the specifications for said improvement of Trunk Highway Number 3 re- numbered as Trunk Highway Number 61; and WHEREAS, copies of said plans and special prov1s10ns as so marked, labeled and identitfied are also on file in the office of the City Clerk; and II WHEREAS, the term "said plans and special provisions" as herein- after used in the body of this resolution shall be deemed and intended to mean, refer to, and incorporate the plans and special provisions in the foregoing recitals particularly identiped and described. . NOW, THEN, BE IT RESOLVED that said plans and special provisions for the improvement of Trunk Highway Number 3 renumbered as Trunk Highway Number 61 within the limits of the City of Hastings be and hereby are approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the elevations and grades as shown in said plans and special provisions be and they are hereby approved and 640 consent is hereby given to any and all changes in grade occasioned by the construction of said Trunk Highway Number 61 in accordance with said plans and provisions. Upon the call of the roll the following voted in favor of the Resolution: Councilman Novak, Driscoll, Christenson, Mayer, Kane, Soleim and Hallberg. The following voted against its adoption: None whereupon the Mayor and presiding officer declared the Resolution adopted. Dated December 21, 1970 ATTEST:--1J . {J f~~ Clty Clerk rff' J?if!f J Councilman Novak introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REGARDING TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT T.H. 6l - T.H. 55 S.P. 1910-16 (T .H. 55-53) WHEREAS, The City was requested to approved plans and specifica- tions for improvement of part of T.H. 53 renumbered as.T.H. 55 within the corporate limits of the City of Hastings at Junction T.H. 61 and; WHEREAS, said plans are on file in the Department of Highways, St. Paul, Minnesota, being marked, labeled and identified as S.P. 1910-16 (55=53); NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved as follows: 1. That the City does not approve said proposed construction and extension of center island as shown on said drawings and specifications until and after the construction and installation of the traffic signals at T.H. 61 and 15th Street, S.P. 1913-24 (T.H. 61=3), is complete. n lJ 2. That following said installation, a study of secondary street systems and traffic patterns complete with traffic counts be completed. 3. That additional alternative solutions be studied to allow free access to llth Street east of T.H. 6l (Vermillion Street) at this intersection. Adopted by the City Council this 2lst day of December, 1970. ATTEST: W.;J ~~ City Clerk $~ V': or Councilman Kane seconded the motion to adopt said resolution and the same was passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilman Novak, Kane, Christenson, Driscoll and Mayer; Nays, Councilmen Soleim and Hallberg. Motion carried. Moved by Councilman Christenson, seconded by Councilman Driscoll that the City invest the following funds: Ayes, all; Nays, none. $20,000. Water Income Account 25,000. WasteWater Income Account 10,000. I. B. 1965 Sinking Account 25,000. I. B. 1969 Sinking Account 20,000. I. B. 1970 Sinking Account o Councilman Christenson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION TO MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT BE IT RESOLVED, That pursuant to statutory authority, that John L. Davidson, City Engineer for and on behalf of the City of Hastings is hereby authorized to request and obtain from the Minnesota Department of Highways needed engineering and technical service during the year 1971; for which 641 payment will be made by the City of Hastings upon receipt of verified claims from the Commissioner of Highways. Adopted by the City Council this 21st day of December, 1970. ATTEST: tJ. h{ -t:~-,L' ~ City Clerk prf!M' Councilman Driscoll seconded the motion to adopt said resolution and the same was passed by the following vote: Ayes, all; Nays, none. . Moved by Councilman Christenson, seconded by Councilman Driscoll to pass the first reading of an amendment to an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF CARS ON CERTAIN STREETS OF THE CITY OF V HASTINGS FOR CERTAIN HOURS AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF" as follows: Ayes, all; Nays none. that Section 1 of the above named ordinance be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following: "It shall be illegal to park any vehicle in any block between the hours of 2:30 A.M. and 5:30 A.M. of any day of the week on the following streets in the City of Hastings, to-wit: East Second Street from T.H. 6l (Vermillion Street) to Bailey Street (CMStP&P Railway right-of-way) except marked taxi cab stands at 318 East Second Street and except marked "limited parking" zone for Polka-Dot Cafe, 118 E. Second Street. Moved by Councilman Hallberg, seconded by Councilman Christenson that the following appointments be made to the Planning Commission: ,-- Fred Trautman for two years to fill the unexpired term of Orvin Moen, created by his resignation. (Expires 12/31/72) Mrs. L. H. Linde for a three year term. (Expires l2/31/73) Frank Sieckert reappointed for a three year term. (Expires 12/31/73) The Mayor and City Council, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Hastings, expresstheir thanks to Donald Fluegel and Orvin Moen for the many hours of dedicated effort during their terms on the Planning Commission. Ayes, all; Nays, none. Moved by Councilman Driscoll, seconded by Councilman Christenson to pass the third reading of an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING V" AND CONTROLLING THE USE OF SNOWMOBILES" to finally read as follows: Ayes, all; Nays, none. The City Council of the City of Hastings does ordain: SECTION 1 Definitions. Subdivision 1. For the purposes of this Ordinance the terms defined herein shall have the meantmg ascribed to them. Subdivision 2. "Person" includes an individual, partnership, corporation, the state and its agencies and subdivisions, and any body of persons, whether incorporated or not. -- , I I I Subdivision 3. "Snowmobile" means a self-propelled vehicle de- signed for travel on snow or ice or natural terrain steered by wheels, skis or runners. Subdivision 4. "Owner" means a person, other than a lien holder having the property in or title to snowmobile entitled to the use or posses- sion thereof. Subdivision 5. "Operate" means to ride in or on al).d control the operation of a snowmobile. Subdivision 6. "Operator" mesas every person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile. 642 SECTION 2 Except as herein specifically permitted and author- ized, it is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile within the limits of the City of Hastings: 1. .On the portion of any right of way of any public highway, street, road, trail or alley used for motor vehicle travel, except the most right hand lane (except in passing) which is used for vehicle traffic in the same direction, other than on freeways, 'interstate, trunk, county, state-aid, or county highways, Snowmobiles may also be operated upon the ditch bottom 1,h8F8 l81,j~ll, 88 p88~8a or the outside bank of trunk, county state-aid and county highways where such highways are so configured within the corporate limits, in accordance with M.S. and this Ordinance. 2. On a public sidewalk provided for pedestrian travel. ~! lJ 3. On boulevards within any public right of way. 4. On private property of another without specific permission of the owner, or person in control of said property. 5. On any other public place except as may 'be specifically permitted by other provisions of the City Ordinances. SECTION 3 A snowmobile ,may make a direct crossing of a street or highway, except an interstate highway or freeway, provided: 1. The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the street or highway and at a place where no obstruc- tion prevents a quick and safe crossing. 2. The snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way. . 3. The driver yields the right of way to all on-coming traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard. 4. In crossing a divided street or highway, the crossing is made r-l only at an intersection of such street or highway with another public I street or highway. l 5. if the crossing is made between the hours of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour befor sunrise or in conditions of reduced visabi1ity, only if both front and rear lights are on. SECTION 4 City traffic ordinances shall apply to the operation of snowmobiles upon streets and highways, except for those relating to required equipment, and except those which by their nature have no application. SECTION 5 No snowmobile shall enter any intersection without yielding the right of way to any vehicles or pedestrians. at the intersection, or so close to the intersection as to constitute an immediate hazard. SECTION 6 Persons under 18. Subdivision 1. No person under 14 years of age shall operate on streets or the roadway surface of highways or make a direct crossing of a trunk, county state-aid, county highway or city street as the operator of a snowmobile. A person 14 years of age or older, but less than 18 years of age, may operate a snowmobile on street and highways as permitted under this ordinance and make a direct crossing of such streets and highways only if he has in his immediate possession a valid snowmobile safety certificate issued by the commissioner, as provided by M.S.A. Section 84.872. [J Subdivision 2. It is unlawful for the owner of a snowmobile to permit the snowmobile to be operated contrary to the provisions of this section. SECTION 7 It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile within the limits of the City of Hastings: 1. At any place, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs as defined in M.S. 169.121, which is hereby incorporated herein by refer- ence. 643 2, At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under all surrounding circumstances. 3. At a speed greater than 10 miles per hour on any public street or public right of way. 4. At any p1ac~ in a careless, reckless, or negligent manner or heedlessly in 'disregard of the rights or safety of others, or in a manner so as to endanger or be likely to endanger or cause injury or damage to any person or property. ,--- I 5. During the hours from 10:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M. of any day, except when returning to the operator's residence from outside the city, when the most direct route shall be used. 6. So as to tow any person or thing in a public street or highway except through use of a rigid tow bar attached to the rear of the snowmobile. 7. Within 100 feet of any fisherman, pedestrian, skating rink or sliding area where the operation would conflict with use or endanger other persons or property. SECTION 8 It is unlawful for any person to operate a snowmobile any place within the limits of the City of Hastings, unless it is equipped with the following: 1. Standard mufflers which are properly attached and which reduce the noise of operation of the motor to the minimum necessary for operation. No person shall use a muffler cutout, by-pass, straight pipe or similar device on a snowmobile motor. 2. Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the snowmobile under any condition of operation. ,-- 3. A safety or so called "deadman" throttle in operating condition. A safety or "deadman" throttle is defined as a device which, when pressure is removed from the engine accelerator or throttle, causes the motor to be disengaged from the driving track. 4. When operated between the hours of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour be for sunrise or at times of resuced visibility, at least one clear lamp attached to the front, with sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead during the hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. Such head lamp shall be so aimed that glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of an oncoming snowmobile operator. It shall also be equipped with at least one red tail lamp having a minimum cand1epower sufficient intensity to exhibit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear during hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions. 5. Reflective material at least 16 square inches on each side, forward of the handlebars, so as to re[ect light at a ninety degree angle. SECTION 9 Every person leaving a snowmobile on a public place shall lock the ignition, remove the key and take the same with him. SECTION 10 Notwithstanding any prohibitions in this ordinance, a snowmobile may be operated on a public thoroughfare in an emergency during the period of time when, and at locations where, snow upon the road- way renders travel by automobile impractical. r- SECTION 11 It is unlawful to intentionally drive, chase, run over or kill any animal with a snowmobile. SECTION 12 Every person convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) or by imprisonment for a period of not more than ninety (90) days, or both, but in either case the costs of prosecution may be added. SECTION 13 Effect. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after to passage and publication. 644 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings this 21st day of December, 1970. ATTEST: W J €~~.:r- . City Clerk .?~ t/ .. . ay Moved by Councilman Novak, seconded by Councilman Kane that the bills as audited be approved and the City Clerk be instructed to issue warrants for the same. Ayes, all; Nays, none. r-' ,~ r-I l_J fl u ~ NO. 14383 14384 14385 14386 14387 14388 14389 14390 Mpls 14391 1st National of St. Paul 14392 Hastings Gazette 14393 Toltz, King, Duvall, & Asso.14394 Mobile Homes Asso. 14395 Miller Davis 14396 Singer Friden Division 14397 City Office Supply 14398 Paymaster Corporation 14399 Xerox Corporation 14400 Northern States Power 14401 American 14402 Wisc. Dust Mop 14403 Fannie Smith 14404 Postmaster 14405 Dr. N. J. Kulzer 14406 Bob's Music 14407 Stokke's Sinclair 14408 Ho1zemer's Shoes 14409 Ronalds Mens Wear 14410 Meyer Co. 14411 Supt. of Documents 14412 Meyer Co. 14413 Uniforms Unlimited 14414 Vaughns 14415 Jacobsen Hardware 14416 Judge Electric 14417 Lyle Signs, Inc. 14418 Local Oil 14419 A. C. Kubiak 14420 Frandrup Excavating 14421 Smi th-Loughlin .... Extermina ting14422 Dakota Electric Asso. 14423 Ziegler 14424 Hastings Lumber Mart 14425 Coast to Coast 14426 Hastings Armory Board 14427 Livingston Ford 14428 Satellite Industries 14429 Donald Louden 14430 Doerer's Genuine Parts 14431 Ben E. Case 14432 O'Connor Kranz 14433 A. N. Frey 14434 Central Nat. Gas. Co. 14435 Arnold Endres 14436 Merton Johnson 14437 National Fire Protection 14438 Kane's "66" 14439 Donnor Communications 14440 Eddys I.D.L. 14441 Montgomery Ward 14442 Bahls Motor & Imp1. 14443 Hastings Automotive 14444 Zephyr Cleaners 14445 Nat'l Fire Protection Asso. 14446 Weber & Troseth 14447 Eureka Fire Hose 14448 Minn. Chap. A.P.W.A. 14449 Macqueen Equip. Inc. 14450 Hall Equip. Inc. 14451 NAME Ewald Fischer Local Oil Co. American National Bank Joseph L. Donovan Director of Internal Rev. Lee Richert Plumbing 1st National of Hastings American National Bank Northwestern National of ,..-- CLAIM SHEET December 21, 1970 DISPOSITION Councilman's Salary Gas, oil, and grease Bond payment Ambulance license Semi-monthly Fed taxes Bond payment Investments Bond payment Bond payments Bond payment Publishing Engineering and Urban maps Publication Printing Maintenance agreement Office supplies Bond Machine rental Service Laundry service Cleaning supplies Court reporting Postage Services Recording supplies Repairs Uniform " shoes clothing " " Publication C.D. clothing Uniform clothing & safety helmets Christmas lights Supplies & repairs Repairs Street signs Gas, Oil & grease Sign painting Machine rental Rodent control at City Dump Service Caterpillar Tractor Construction material Cleaning supplies Roller skating rent Repairs Rentals Purchase of supplies Repairs Repairs Repairs Fire extinguishes refills Pipe for backstops Mount radio in Ambulance Upholstering repairs Subscription Repairs " First aid supplies Table Repairs Repairs Cleaning Publications Firemen name-plates Fire hose Reg. fee for Training Course Repairs " 645 AMOUNT 150.00 716.54 37,536.20 1.25 2,222.00 23,427.00~ 100,000.00 15,363.31 2,984.94 14,749.28 377 . 35 114.54 5.25 61. 82 54.50 70.14 54.50 143.94 2,874.02 39.14 2.60 19.50 30.00 10.00 3.40 14.20 15.59 24.04 18.20 2.50 27.92 740.10 50.58 120.56 561.83 31.28 220.19 ..99.00 70.00 40.00 22.80 19,000.00 974.30 1.19 100.00 8.78 4.20 7.65 49.49 164.80 12.50 27.50 77 .10 50.00 47.45 6.75 19.25 71. 35 11.35 9.79 8.93 47.36 19,25 5.80 31. 70 895.00 100.00 5.66 102.60 646 Richie Engineering 14452 International Salt 14453 B-TU-Mix Co. 14454 Mississippi Welders 14455 Kimmes-Barte1ma Const. Co. 14456 T.L. Anderson 14457 Oxford Chemicals 14458 City Auto Supply 14459 Gopher Welding 14460 Freed Chevrolet 14461 G. & K. Laundry 14462 Hauenstein & Burmeister, Inc14463 Gross Indust.Service 14464 Olson's Greenhouse 14465 F. J. Parsons, Ltd. 14466 Gaylord 14467 John Davidson 14468 National Association Of Co. 14469 Rogers 14470 Hastings Credit Bureau 14471 Robinson Transfer 14472 Hilker Industrial Electronics 14473 14474 14475 14476 Wallpaper 14477 14478 14479 14480 14481 14482 14483 14484 14485 14486 14487 14488 14489 14490 14491 14492 14493 14494 14495 14496 14497 14498 14499 14500 14501 14502 14503 14504 14505 14506 14507 14508 14509 14510 14511 14512 14513 14514 14515 14516 14517 14518 14519 14520 14521 14522 14523 14524 14525 14526 General Communications Oxford Chemicals Lyon Chemicals Hastings Paint & Goodin Company Campbe11s, Incorp. Gerald Denn Const. State of Minn. Harry S. Johnson K.D.W.A. Radio Station Mississippi Valley Star Clarence Latch Evarist Rotty Jack Christensen Ray Driscoll Donald Hallberg Paul Kane James Mayer Joseph Novak Clarence Soleim Sondra Glasenapp Elizabeth TIngquist Peter McCann Sondra G1asenapp Joanne Proehl Paul Foyte Russel Sorenson Einer Theodorson Charlotte SToudt John Yanz Martin Conzemius Francis Dunnner Lee Melby Carl Reichling Miles Christiansen Earl Niederkorn Emmett Plan Ralph Shingled'ecker Bernard Swanson Frank Truax Keith Rosch Howard Biskupski Kenneth Carl George Dunnner LaVere Fox Arthur Zgoda Gordon Anderson Paul Foyte DOnald Henriksen Gerald Nistler Samuel Sorenson Richard Tate Clarence Latch Repairs Salt for streets Construction material for streets Oxygen Gravel Repairs Chemicals Repairs Oxygen AMbulance Service Chairs for Library Laundry service Tree for Library Printing Exhibit case and lighting unit 1971 dues for Eng. Asso. Publications Engineering supplies Collection connnission Freight charges Repairs Repair parts Cleaning supplies Chemicals Paint supplies Meter repairs Meters for resale Sewer labor P.E.R.A. Boundary survey Broadcasting Advertising Dec. mileage Mayor's Salary Councilman's Salary " " " " " " " " " " " " City Clerk's office " " " City Hall cleaning Municipal Court office Extra hours for Court Overtime hours " " " " Police clerical City dog catcher Dump caretaker attendant " " " " " " " " " Parks labor Extra hours " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Ambulance calls " " " " " " " " " " rr " 127.99 280.67 151.21 52.70 850.00 31.95 145.95 9.00 11.40 9,450.00 2.00 352.50 4.00 5.00 6.35 577 .00 5.00 12.80 87.49 26.47 3.50 o 152.90 6.04 68.10 179.91 7.39 19.72 724.57 146.90 7.36 2,000.00 108.00 204.50 11 . 54 180.00 142.80 150.00 142.80 150.00 150.00 142.80 16.52 17.29 159.97 20.00 107.34 65.83 11.43 19.27 30.05 74.74 44.50 54.00 51.00 109.10 42.00 171.00 93.76 19.74 26.88 16.08 33.84 32.17 28.57 17.23 17.23 30.34 16.69 6.58 14.10 15.98 11 . 28 6.58 2.82 3.76 [ "--'1 l_ r-, \ Claude Donnde1inger Richard Holmes Earl Niederkorn Emmett Plan Ralph Shingledecker Bernard Swanson Frank Truax Arnold Endres Gary Cater John Hankes DOnald Latch James Maher Kenneth Matsch Clarence Rotty William Wendler Beverly Cochran Dorothy Fritze Michael Malszycki ARnod1 Endres Richard Doffing Donald Lange Patrick Orman Beverly Cochran Michael Lange Robert Schroeder Robert Stevens Wallace H. Erickson Charles L. Mattson Eleanor A. Thurmes Charles Schultz Mable E. Mohnk Brian Sundstrom Ethel M. Nicholls James M. Crump Michelle O'Conner Laurilee Martin Mary Louise Krall Diana E. Kreig Evelyn Goss Lois L. Milbrandt James Kannmacher Roland W. Sauber Nick Peter Moes Jeannette E. Anderson Albert Oestreich West Publishing Company Gopher Shooters Hastings Sport Center Air Comm Erickson Oil International Salt it 14527 14528 14529 14530 14531 14532 14533 14534 14535 14536 14537 14538 14539 14540 14541 14542 14543 14544 14545 14546 14547 14548 14549 14550 14551 14552 l4553 14554 14555 14556 14557 14558 14559 14560 1456l 14562 14563 14564 14565 14566 14567 14568 14569 14570 14571 14572 14573 14574 l4575 14576 l4577 Ambulance calls " " " " " " " '-' " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Engineering office " " " Extra hours " " " " " " Water labor " " " " " " " Metro Mgr. Assoc. expenses Jury duty II " " II II " " II " " " " " " II II " " " " " " " " " II " II " " 11 '1 " " Supplies II II " Gaso1 ine Supplies 647 21. 62 94.66 29.14 24.44 80.84 82.72 64.58 77 .67 12.00 5.00 82.00 49.50 178.00 54.00 7.00 85.83 154.44 103.28 92.20 32.58 51.36 32.85 13.83 40.00 62.50 60.00 7.53 10.00 lO.OO 30.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 27.50 4.50 2.03 25.00 408.81 107.10 Moved by Councilman Soleim, seconded by Councilman Mayer that the meeting be adjourned to Wednesday, December 30, 1970 at 4:30 P.M. Ayes, all; Nays, none. n I ATTEST: 0.1.( e~~ City Clerk ~/lF . /_~ay