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Home My WebLink About11-01-76 Hastings, Minnesota November 1, 1976 2019 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, November 1, 1976 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Members present: Councilmen Kramer, Erickson, Novak, Latch, Schnirring, Trautmann, Fischer, Hallberg and Mayor Petersen. Membets absent: None. The Mayor asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the meeting of October 18, 1976 and hearing none declared the minutes approved as read. Moved by Councilman Latch, seconded by Councilman Kramer to approve the Preliminary Plat of Franzmeier's "Tannebaum" on 22nd and Pine St. subject to the following: A. Granting variances for: 1. Length of Cul-de- sac. 2. Width of Right of Way. 3. Distance of surface drainage. B. Obtaining easements in Country Club 3rd Add. for utilities. C. Vacation of existing 33' easement along eastern and southern boundary of property. D. Provision for a temporary easement to allow a cul-de-sac if necessary on the West end of the proposed Southview Drive. Also, that cash be accepted instead of land far as the Park Dedication requirements. Ayes, 7, Nayes, Trautmann. Moved by Councilman Schnirring, seconded by Councilman Kramer to deny the variance request of Kerr-McGee at 1610 Vermillion Street since there was no evidence of hardship. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none. Moved by Councilman Novak, seconded by Councilman Hallberg to approve the variance of Nick Freiermuth on Manor Lane, the variance being granted on the grounds that there is the need to amend foot- note 'g' on Page 50 of the City Zoning Code. Ayes, 7; Nayes, Kramer. Moved by Councilman Latch, seconded by Councilman Novak to approve the Second Reading of the Ordinance changing the name of the street, Hilltop Lane to Hilltop Court. Ayes,S; Nayes, Erickson, Trautmann, Hallberg. Motion carried. Moved by Councilman Hallberg, seconded by Councilman Fischer to approve the First Reading of an Ordinance regulating the use of parks. Moved by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Trautmann to table this Reading of the Ordinance until the next regular Council meeting of November 15, 1976 to give the Council more time to review it in more detail. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none. ACCEPT PRELIMINARY PLAT-FRANZMEIER as DENY VARIANCE KERR-MCGEE APPROVE VARIANCE N. FREIERMUTH ORDINANCE 1149 SECOND;,REAQING STREET NAME CHANGE ORDINANCE IJ50 FIRST READING PARK REGULATIONS TABLE FIRST READINC PARK REGULATIONS ORDINANCE 11-15-76 2020 1976 STORM SEWER PROJECTS DISCUSSED TABLE ASSESSMENT DECISION TO 11/15/76 APPROVE INCREASE FIREFIGHTER FUND MOTIONS UPDATING BLDG. INSPECTOR CAR ALLOWANCE JAN JORGENSON FULL TIME-SALARY INC. CANVASS BALLOTS 11/4/76 Four property owners were in the audience and addressed the City Council with reference to the assess- ments that were approved at the last Council meeting concerning the 1976 Improvement project for Storm Sewer in 18th Street and Manor Lane. As a result of some of these concerns regarding an overlapped area of assess- ments, the Council did wish to consider the possibility of looking into their complaints to see if there is justification for consideration. Moved by Councilman Kramer, seconded by Councilman Fischer to give the individuals who raised complaints the same break in the overlapped area on their property in the assessments as we gave to other individuals concerned with the Franzmeier Addition at the last assessment hearing. Moved by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Novak to table this item until the next regular council meeting of 11/15/76. Ayes, 7; Nayes, Trautmann. Item tabled. Moved by Councilman Novak, seconded by Council- man Fischer to approve the increase in the Firefighter Retirement Pensions in accordance with the following: SEC. 8 MINNESOTA STATUTES 1974 SECTION 69.06 IS AMENDED TO READ: 69.06 (Service Pensions) Every Fire Depart- ment Relief Association organized under any laws of this State where the majority of its members are volun- teers may provide in its certificate of incorporation or by-laws for a service pension in an amount not to exceed $600.00 per year of service to be paid in a lump sum where the retiring member qualifies for a service pension under the provisions hereinbefore set forth. Ayes, 7; Abstained, Latch. The City Administrator pointed out to the Council that the Auditor's have requested that an appropriate motion be made adjusting the Building Inspector's car allowance figure that has occurred in the past. Moved by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Trautmann that the Council hereby approve for the year 1974 a $75.00 a month allowance that was made at that time. Further be it resolved that for the year 1975 the allowance be increased to $125 per month and for the year 1976 the car allowance be increased to $158 per month. Be it further under- stood that the City Council has for the year of 1977 allocated a city vehicle to the Building Inspector and will no longer have the monthly allowance as in the past, but that his gasoline expenses will be provided for in the budget. He will draw his fuel allotment from the City tanks. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none. Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Schnirring to accept Jan Jorgenson as a full time employee of the City and to allot her a $50.00 a month increase. Moved by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Fischer to amend the motion to authorize a $90.00 a month increase in salary effective Nov. 1, 1976. Ayes, 7; Nayes, Trautmann. The Mayor called for a vote on the original motion as amended. Ayes, 7; Nayes, Trautmann. Moved by Councilman Novak, seconded by Council- man Trautmann that the City Council have a special meeting on November 4, 1976 at 4:30 P.M. for the purpose of canvassing the ballots from the General Election of November 2, 1976 Ayes, 6; Nayes, Kramer and Latch. Motion carried. Moved by Councilman Schnirring, seconded by Councilman Fischer to approve an increase in the salaries of the Election Judges to $3.00 an hour. This to be established as the permanent rate effective this date, November 1, 1976. It is the intent this salary raise go into effect for the November 2, 1976 General Election. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none. The City Administrator reminded the Council that the Public Hearing on the Airport Study Phase II is to be held on November 10, 1976 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers and requested all members of the Council to make an effort to attend. This meeting will be held jointly with Marshan Town Board. 2021 INCREASE ELECTION JUDGES SALARIES PUBLIC HEARING AIRPORT STUDY 11/10/76 The Administrator also notified the Council AMERICAN LEGION that the American Legion Convention (District) will CONVENTION IN be held in Hastings in 1977, May 20th through May 22nd.HASTINGS 1977 The Legion has requested the City offices be used as meeting rooms for various delegate functions as well as whatever support the City may give to this Convention. A general discussion was held by the City Attornay regarding some updated information on the Flood Plain Ordinance. The City Council requested the first reading of this Ordinance be put on the next Agenda for the November 15, 1976 meeting for consideration. The City Attorney informed the Council that the City of Hastings is in a lawsuit regarding a police officer's action against an escapee from the State Institution at Red Wing. It appears this indi- vidual who escaped from the institution stole an automobile and while racing through the City of Hastings was pursued by the local police force. In the attempt to stop the individual a weapon was used on the vehicle and the vehicle crashed. The individual was injured and sent to the hospital. The basis of the case is the hospital is suing the City for the hospital bill of the individual while he was recuperating from the accident. Councilman Erickson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS SETTING FORTH THE POLICY WITH REFERENCE TO ASSESSMENT FOR SOUTHWEST AREA WATER LINE Councilman Schnirring seconded the motion to adopt said resolution and the same was passed by the following vote. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none. A copy of this resolution is on file in the City Office. Moved by Councilman Novak, seocnded by Councilman Erickson to grant an extension of time to the Collins Electric Company they requested on the Vermillion Street lighting contract to December 8, 1976. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none. Moved by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Latch to approve the partial payment to Collins Electric in the amount of $27,429.99. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none. Moved by Councilman Novak, seconded by Councilman Trautmann that the City pay the amount of $250 to cover the deductible for the glass window claim as per the letter from Crum & Forster Insurance Company. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none. FIRST READING OF FLOOD PLAIN ORD. TO 11/15/76 CITY ATTORNEY REPORTED LAWSUIT RESOLUTION #61 SOUTHWEST WATER MAIN GRANT TIME TO COLLINS ELECTRIC PARTIAL PAYMENT COLLINS ELECTR~C PAY CRUM & FORSTER CLAIM 2022 APPROVE CHANGE OF ADDRESS SUPER VALUE 3.2 LICENSE PAY BILLS ADJOURN ATTEST Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Fischer to approve the change of address for the 3.2 Beer License for the Super Value store at 4th & Vermillion Strs. to the Westview Shopping Center. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none. Moved by Councilman Fischer, seconded by Councilman Erickson to approve the bills as audited. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none. oved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by C unci1 an Schnirring to adjourn the meeting at 10: 2 P M. Ayes, 8; Nayes, none. CLAIMS NOVEMBER (-- I CLAIM Walter E. Petersen Daryl Plath Daryl Plath State of Minnesota University of Minn. Minn. Smoke Eaters Commissioner of Revenue Ward Evans Northern States Power John Lightbourn Clarence Latch Gene Tix State Treasurer Local #320 Fluegel & Hertogs State Treasurer Commissioner of Revenue Colonial Insurance Co. Northwestern Nat'l. Life United Way of Hastings Northwestern Nat'l. Bani of State Capitol Credit Union Air Comm Albinsons American Linen Supply Lorraine Brown Bahls Service Ben Franklin Behrens Auto Supply Briggs & Morgan Coast to Coast Capitol Electronics Inc. Carlson Tractor & Equipment Color Lab Ben Case's Iron Works Dalco Davis Water Equip. Co. Denn Masonery Doerer's ESS Brothers & Eckhart Vacuum Herbert FAlk Fair Book Globe Publishing General Tire Service Gross Industrial Services Gordy's Glass, Inc. G! aphic Design, Inc. Hastings Farmers Co-op Elev. Hastings One Hr. Martenizing Hastings GAzette Ind. School Dist. 200 Harry S. Johnson Co., Inc. Minn. Dept. of Employment Metro Waste Control Comm. Mississippi Valley Star McCauley & Reents Equip Co. Mid-America Pipe Cleaning Inc. Midwest Auto Supply & Machine Munson Implement Inc. North Star Concrete Co. Nat'l. Fire Protection Assoc. Oberhamer Shoe Co. 0' Connor Kranz Oxford Chemicals Joe O'Brien Chev-Cadillac Elmer Pederson Paper Calmenson Co. James Peters Excavating NO. 18516 18517 18518 18519 18520 18521 18522 18523 18524 18525 18526 18527 18528 18529 18530 18531 18532 18533 Ins.Co 18534 18535 Has.18536 18537 18538 18539 18540 18541 18542 18543 18544 18545 18546 18547 18548 18549 18550 18551 18552 18553 18554 Sons, Inc. 1855~ Cleaner Service 18556 18557 18558 18559 18560 18561 18562 18563 18564 18565 18566 18567 18568 Serv. 18569 18570 18571 18572 18573 18574 18575 18576 18577 18578 18579 18580 18581 18582 18583 18584 1, 1976 I}-ISPOSITION Expenses Clothitlg Allowance Expenses Reimbursement/crime Registration Subscription Sales TAx Refund Monthly billing Petty Cash/Arena Expenses Services PERA Dues Fees & Salary Social Security State Withholding Premium Premium Deductions Federal Withholding Payroll Deduction Service Contract Monthly Rental Supplies Rent Parts Supplies " " Services " " Parts & Labor Parts Services & Supplies Services Supplies " " Services Supplies " " Services Reimbursement/tree Supplies " " Parts Services " " Supplies " " Services Advervisement Community/Education Services Reimbursement Service Charges Advertisement Supplies Services Supplies Supplies " " " " " " " " " " Parts & Labor Rent Supplies Services comm. removal 2023 AMOUNT 17.30 11. 98 31. 05 1,320.27 17.00 46.50 40.26 4.00 7,017 .32 150.00 133.32 22.75 12,283.60 246.75 1,958.33 1,572.48 5,082.50 170.50 85.51 18.00 6,469.50 20.00 74.50 30.00 72.05 350.00 481.53 2.59 375.25 700.00 35.71 45.00 82.15 7.30 39.00 271. 50 50.10 150.00 64.69 1,220.00 66.46 50.00 1.16 4.56 40.82 2.00 154.43 110.00 12.75 13.25 24.15 3,200.00 1,836.25 732.93 6,039.05 44.00 684.93 1,631.50 65.66 14.00 144.50 25.24 413.85 129.81 97.40 17.72 385.00 724.84 120.89 2024 CLAIM Pine Bend Pavmg Plastic Bending Corp. E.K. Quehl Co. R.L. Polk & Co. Ruffridge-Johnson Cequip. Ed Sontag Small Engine Center Standard Ready Mixed Concrete Souths ide Service True Value Center Uniforms Unlimited VanWaters & Rogers Viking Industrial Center Water Products Co. Weber & Troseth Co. Werth Foods Western Auto Xerox Corporation Zephyr Cleaners Ziegler Inc. Donald Henriksen Bernard Swanson Kenneth Hanson John Yanz Roger Tonsager Peter McCann Elizabeth Tingquist John Yanz Gordon Anderson Paul Foyte Lloyd Gath Ronald Hillmer Gerald Nistler Dorothy Johnson Charlotte Stoudt Kelly Plath Claude Donndelinger James Maher Emmett Plan Bernard Swanson Eugene Tix John Wagner Alfred Lundberg Calvin Ruedy Arthur Zgoda Peter McCann STeven Pederson Jan Jesme Richard Doffing Patrick Orman Albert Herrmann Jeff HOrsch Mitch Horsch Thomas Ginther Charles Bartelma Thomas Ginther Arthur Baumeister Mutual Benefit Life Donald W. Henriksen Wallace H. Erickson \: NO. 11:$~1:$~ 18586 18587 18588 18589 18590 18591 18592 18593 18594 18595 18596 18597 18598 18599 18600 18601 18602 18603 18604 18605 18606 18607 18609 18608 18610 18611 18612 18613 18614 18615 18617 18618 18619 18620 18621 18622 18623 18624 18625 18626 18627 18628 18629 18630 18631 18632 18633 18634 18635 18636 18637 18638 18639 18640 18641 18642 18643 18616 18644 DISPOS~\TI~N ~Uppl1e5 " " " " " " " " Reimbursement/tree removal Services Supplies Gasoline Supplies Clothing Allowance Supplies " " " " " " " " " " Contract Services Supplies Expenses Services Library License Patrolling Mileage City Hall Labor Finance Clerical Dog Catcher Police Overtime " " " " " " " " Police Clerical " " Police Janitor Fire Overtime " " " " " " " " " " Street Overtime " " " " Street Labor Engineering Overtime Engineering Clerical Wastewater Overtime " " " " Wastewater Labor Arena Labor Engineering Labor " " 77 Prelim. Labor Contract Premium Police Overtime Expenses N)OIJNT 57. iY 9.30 33.00 62.00 13.05 105.00 18.00 6.00 828.53 43.05 179.76 189.68 30.45 74.07 22.12 52.93 6.84 430.00 12.00 72.33 12.50 87.78 200.00 58.75 158.00 26.37 91.64 27.50 89.90 172.50 72.18 112.82 44.70 83.10 137.11 76.95 102.26 159.19 54.13 178.51 104.66 98.24 24.72 11. 94 11.78 21.64 40.23 197.79 48.61 45.87 8.37 192.40 109.55 25.50 587.10 55.30 825.00 658.46 33.44 44.55