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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
June 20,2005
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, June
20, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers at Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street,
Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
Acting Mayor Hicks, Councilmembers Alongi, Moratzka, Riveness, and
Schultz
Mayor Werner and Councilmember Hazlet
City Administrator Dave Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Melanie
Mesko Lee, City Attorney Shawn Moynihan, Planning Director John
Hinzman, Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Moment of Silence
Acting Mayor Hicks led a moment of silence at the recent passing of Finance Director Lori
Webster.
Approval of Minutes
Acting Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular
meeting of June 6, 2005. Hearing none, the minutes Vlere approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay Bills As Audited
2. Appointment to NRRC
3. Approve Extension of Finance Department Reorganization
4. Approve Extension of Unpaid Leave of Absence
5. Approve Background Check Policy and Sign-Off Form
6. Resolution-Approve Gambling and One Day Liquor License for Hastings Fire Relief
Association's Booya (September 11, 2005)
7. Resolution-Approve Gambling License Renewal at KC Hall
8. Resolution-Rescind Gambling Permit at Westside Bar & Grill (MS Society)
9. Resolution-Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for American Legion
10. Resolution-Approve 2005/2006 Liquor License Renewals
11 . 2005 Budget Adjustments
12. Resolution-Approving a Health Care and Housing Revenue Refunding Note
13. Resolution-Accepting Donation to Hastings Canine Program (Anonymous Donation)
14. Accept HKGI Consulting Proposal for Downtown Redevelopment Streetscape Design
15. Resolution-Restricting Parking on South Frontage Road
16. Resolution-Declaring Street Marking Equipment Excess and Trading with School District for
Hot Water Pressure Washer
17. Resolution-Authorize Grant Submittal #200543: Met Council LCDA (Downtown Hastings)
18. Approve Calling in Two Bonds
19. Amend Preliminary Agreement with Sherman Associates
20. Order Public Hearing on UBC Relocation to Industrial Park
21. Pay Estimate #~roject 2004-1 Westwood Project: 3 Rivers Construction ($117,666.64)
22. Pay Estimate #1-Project 20054 LeDuc Mansion Parking Lot: Midwest Asphalt Corporation
($68,915.69)
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 20, 2005
Page 2 of 3
23. Resolution-Acknowledging NIMS Agreement
Copies of resolutions on file.
Public Hearing-Qrdinance Amendment #2005-32: Land Use Fees
Acting Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Planning Director Hinzman stated that no changes to the ees themselves are proposed;
staff is simply recommending that the fees be adopted in ordinance form as opposed to resolution
form.
Hearing no further comments, Acting Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance-Ordinance Amendment #2005-32: Land Use Fees
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the
ordinance amendment as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of ordinance on file.
Resolution-Variance #2005-40: Garage Sideyard Setback at 947 West 14th Street
(McNamara)
City Attomey Moynihan noted that a variance requires 6 votes for approval; because there
are only 5 Councilmembers in attendance, Moynihan recommended the action be tabled until there
are six councilmembers in attendance.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to table this request
to a Council meeting with at least six councilmembers in attendance.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution-Site Plan #2005-39: Accessory Building at 3625 Vermillion Street (Hastings Ford)
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the site
plan as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution-SUP/Site Plan #2005-23: Floodwall at 2005 Vermillion Street (ConAgra)
City Attomey Moynihan noted that a special use permit requires 6 votes for approval;
because there are only 5 Councilmembers in attendance, Moynihan recommended the action on the
special use permit be tabled until there are six councilmembers in attendance. The Council can still
consider and act on the site plan request.
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of
both the Special User Permit as well as the Site Plan. During the consideration of these items,
discussion was held over fencing and the appearance of the wall, and should the concrete be tined or
not. The Fire Marshal had suggested a condition requiring the installation of anchor points for use by
emergency services be included in the construction. Because of the cost factor and previous use of the
site, staff is not recommending, and the Fire Marshal is comfortable with not requiring, the installation of
anchor points. Staff does not recommend tinting the wall, but instead has included a condition requiring
that the color of both the concrete block and the poured concrete should be consistent with the adjacent
mill buildings.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the site
plan, contingent upon approval of the Special Use Permit at a later date, and removing the condition
that anchor points be installed for emergency access.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to table this
request to a Council meeting with at least six councilmembers in attendance.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 20, 2005
Page 3 of 3
Resolution-Site Plan #2005-35: Salt Shed at 1225 Progress Drive (City of Hastings Public Works
Facility)
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the site
plan as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution-Approving Plans and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids: Public Works Salt Shed
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the plans
and authorize advertisement for bids as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution-Authorizing the Execution of Closing Documents with the Minnesota Historical
Society for the Acquisition of the LeDuc Property
City Administrator Osberg stated that the closing is scheduled for Friday, June 24, 2005 at 2:0
p.m. and invited the City Council and the public to attend.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the
resolution as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Reports:
City Administrator Osberg stated that the Winnebago Company will be filming a commercial
downtown on Tuesday, June 21.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to adjourn the meeting
at 7:30 p.m.
5 Aye~one. .
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