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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-76 P.H. Mtg. 1868 February 5, 1976 Hastings, Minnesota The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 5, 1976 at 7:35 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Members present: Councilmen Fischer, Elliott, Erickson, Kramer, Latch, Hallberg, Novak and Mayor Petersen. Members absent: Councilman Schnirring. The Public Hearing was called to order by Mayor Petersen at 7:35 P.M. The Planning Director made reference to the Notice of Public Hearing and the Affidavit of Publication, and informed the Council that the Public Hearing had been properly called. Mayor Petersen explained to the audience that the purpose of the meeting was to receive community input on how the Council should spend Revenue Sharing Funds, and to receive input on what the residents of the Community feel the Council should apply for in regards to the Community Development Block Land. NAME COl\1MENTS Peter Mitzuk The number one priority for community devel- opment funds should be a sewer and water project for East Hastings. TIle State shore- land regulations will have to be implemented by all municipalities within the State by the summer of 1976, and these regulations indicate that within 5 years of adoption, all private sewage systems must be eliminated within the area regulated by the Ordinance. Bill Johnston TIle downtown area in Hastings has long paid more than their fair share of taxes. The City should contribute funds to help revitalize the downtown area. Tom Trutna East Hastings has long been neglected and it would be appropriate to make the sewer and water project in that area a number one priority for Community Development Funds. Also, there is a need for the City to help the down- town area and in order to accomplish this there should be some overall plan to accomplish the goals. Elizabeth Hjermstad The sewer and water project in East Hastings should be the communities number one priority for Community Development Funds. Judy Sivek TIlere is definitely a need for elderly housing in Hastings. The City owes its elderly residents an opportunity to have safe and decent housing at a reasonable rent. Dawn Sheridan As a representative of the Hastings Family Services, support should be given for the Community Health and Service Center as proposed by the County. 1869 NAME COIvIMENfS Randy Wilhite The Youth Action Council feels that there is the need for a building in Hastings where many human services can be provided under one roof, as provided for in the County's human services community center proposal. Skip Soleim The City should construct a greenway (parkway) around the City. This would help tie together the various amenities within the area and pro- vide a recreational facility for bikers, hikers, etc. In addition the City should make an effort to improve roads within the City. There is congestion on Vermillion Street which could be improved wi th the upgrading of the 4th St. and Vermillion intersection, and improvements should be made on Ramsey and Tyler Streets. Ermnett Plan It should be recorded in the minutes that 17 people from East Hastings were in attendance at the meeting to express the need for the proposed sewer and water project. Dave Rosebahl County Planning Department Plans were reviewed for a Community Health and Service Center which would be approzimately 5,000 to 10,000 square feet. Sites for the proposed Center were reviewed with the Council. 1'>fr. Sylvander The City should investigate the property that they own on 7th and Tyler for a Community Health and Service Center. Moved by Councilman Novak, seconded by Councilman Latch to approve the prel" " application for a sewer and water project in East Hastings. Ayes, 7; Nayes, none. ved y Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Kramer to adjourn t e Pu ic Hearing at 8:30 P.M. Ayes, 7; Nayes, none. /~~y 4/ L./ - t:: ....-. "'" ,- '- {~