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Hastings, Minnesota
April 15, 1974
The City Council of the City of Hastings Minnesota met in a
regular meeting on Monday, April 15, 1974 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall.
Members present:
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Members absent:
Councilmen Collins, Kramer, Hallberg, O'Connor,
Fischer, Driscoll, Novak and Mayor Petersen.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Councilman Schnirring.
The first item on the Agenda was the awarding of the Bids on the
Ice Arena. After a lengthy discussion Councilman Novak moved, seconded by
Councilman Collins to limit the debate on the Ice Arena,Motion lost by the
following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Collins, Driscoll and Novak; Nayes,
Councilmen Kramer, Hallberg, O'Connor and Fischer.
Councilman Novak introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
BID FOR ICE ARENA l' IIR
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for furnishing the
City with an Ice Arena, the following bids were received complying with the
advertisement.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION:
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Contractor
Robert W. Carlstrom
Graus Construction
Gunnar I Johnson
Loeffel-Engstrand
Lovering Assoc.
Orvillee Madsen
Olson Co.
Roger Sheehy Co.
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Contractor
Robert W. Carlstrom
Graus Construction
Gunnar I Johnson
Loeffel-Engstrand
Base Bid
Bldg. "A"
$468,200
414,300
422,900
425,000
434,800
432,000
404,000
451,200
Alt. GA-2
(Rooms)
$-12,400
-25,522
-10,500
-13,100
-12,500
- 9,480
-12,300
-11,100
Alt. GA-l
(Seating)
$-36,000
-30,974
-31,000
-32,000
-30,800
-30,000
- 3,100
-31,600
Alt. GA-3
(Canopy)
-6,700
-6,800
::-5,900
-6,600
-5,500
-5,500
-6,300
-4,350
Alt GA-4
(Type III)
+ 2,800
+ 4,700
+ 4,700
+ 5,700
+ 7,100
+ 3,500
+ 2,000
+ 5,400
Alt GA-5
(Type IV)
+2,100
+6,700
+7,800
+5,900
+9,300
+3,800
+3,100
+7,700
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Base Bid
Bldg liB"
392,700
365,300
352,900
368,000
Alt. GB-l
(Seating)
- 30,700
- 26,400
- 26,230
- 27,200
Alt GB-2
(Partitions)
- 11,100
- 21,000
8,600
- 10,800
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Base Bid Alt. GB-l Alt. GB-2
Contractor B1dg "B" (Seating) (Partitions)
Lovering Assoc. 376,500 - 26,400 - 9,100
Orvillee Madsen 371,800 - 30,000 7,200
Metro Metals 353,230 - 25,430 - 11,545
Olson Co. 363,000 2,300 - 8,300
Structural Wood 429,285 - 33,235 -383,359
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+ 2,800 + 2,100
+ 4,700 + 6,700
+ 4,700 + 7,800
+ 5,700 + 5,900
+ 7,100 + 9,300
+ 3,500 + 3,800
+ 3,106 + 3,003
+ 2,000 + 3,100
5,750 . 11,270
MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION:
Base Bid Alt. MA-1 Base Bid Alt. MB-l
Contractor B1dg "A" (Rooms) B1dg "B" (Rooms)
Lamb $97,200 $ -9,860 $109,890 $ - 9,860
Loosen 99,300 -12,000 99,800 -12,000 i \
O'Connor-Kranz 88,186 -10,714 100,144 -10,714
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M. M. Peaslee 87,700 - 9,200 99,700 - 9,200
Swanson 88,235 - 8,960 99,900 - 8,960
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION:
Contractor
Base Bid
Bldg. "A"
Batzli Co.
Collins E1ec.
K1etschka E1ec.
Kva1sten E1ec.
81,000
73,645
78,764
78,816
Alt. (A) E-3
Frazier
Sound System
+ 13,250
+ 13~827
+ 12,349
+ 14,795
Alt. (A) E-6
(Canopy U;gh t)
- 525
- 544
- 426
- 571
Alt. (A) E-1
(ScoreBoard)
- 5,640
- 5,076
- 4,200
- 5,380
Alt. (A) E-4
Lighting Behind
Bleachers
- 886
765
-2,437
- 803
Alt. (a)E-7
(Type III Rink)
+ 1,200
+ 2,039
+ 725
+ 2,158
Alt. . (A) E-2
A1t:eec
(Sound System)
+ 10,230
+ 11, 300
+ 10,580
+ 12,204 .
Alt. (a) E-5
(Rooms)
- 8,750
- 9,615
- 3,745
-10,384
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Alt. (A) E-8
(Type IV Rink)
+ 1,200
+ 2,125
+ 200
+ 2,273
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ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CON'T:
Batzli Co.
Collins Elect.
Kletschka Elec.
Kvalsten Elect.
$78,000
66,800
79,964
71,476
5,640
5,076
4,200
5,380
Alt. (B) E-2
(Frazier Sound
System)
+ 13,250
+ 13,827
+ 12,580
+ 14,933
Contractor
Base Bid
Bldg. "B"
Alt. (B) E-l
(Scoreboard)
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- 6,630
- 4,429
- 3,745
- 4,783
Alto (B) E-5 Alt. (B) E-6
(Type III (Type IV
Rink) Rink)
+ 1,200 + 1,200
+ 2,039 + 2,125
+ 725 + 200
+ 2,202 + 2,252
Alt. (B) E-3
Light behind
Bleachers)
-~87
- 989
- 2,437
- 1,038
Alto (B) E-4
(Rooms) 2
RINK CONSTRUCTION:
System System System System
Contractor Type I Type II Type III Type IV
Holsten Rinks $132,000 110,400
Loosen Inc. 104,300 149,000
WHEREAS, it appears that the following are the lowest responsible
bidders in furnishing the City with a Ice Arena,
Graus Construction Co.
General Construction "A" Building.
O'Connor-Kranz Co.
Mechanical Construction
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Base Bid
Alt. GA-l (Seating)
Alt. GA-2 (Rooms)
Alt. GA-4 (Ice)
TOTAL BID
$414,300
-30,974
-25,522
+ 4,700
362,504
Base Bid $88,186
Alt. MA-l (Rooms) -10,714
TOTAL BID 77,472
Collins Electric
Electrical Construction
Loosen, Inc.
Ice Rink Construction
Base Bid $73,645 Base Bid 104,300
Alt. (A) E-2(Altec Sound) 11,300 Type III Ice
Alt. (A) E-4 (Bleach light) 765 Construction.
Alt. (A) E-5 (Rooms) -9,615
Alto (A) E-7 (Ice) 2,039
TOTAL BID 76,604
The Motion includes expending $140,000 of Federal Revenue Sharing
Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Hastings, Minnesota:
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter
into contracts with the above listed lowest bidders for each Construction area
of the Ice Arena, according to the specifications therefore approved by the
City Council and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Adopted by the City Council
return forth-
a contract has
The City Clerk is hereby direc
with to all bidders the deposits made w
been signed.
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Councilman Driscoll seconded the motion to adopt said resolution and
the same was passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Collins, Hallberg,
Fischer, Driscoll and Novak; Nayes, Councilmen Kramer and O'Connor.
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Councilman Hallberg introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS ON 1974 IMPROVEMENTS J 11
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for the 1974
Improvements, Bids were opened and tabulated according to law, and the
following bids were received complying with the advertisement:
PROPOSAL I
BITUMINOUS SURFACING
CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND SIDEWALK
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Downtown Parking Lot Development on the W 41ft of N 50ft & W 44ft
of S 90ft of Lot 2 & All of Lots 3 & 4 of Block 3 in the Town of
Hastings. Bituminous Surfacing.
North Frontage Road from Pleasant Drive to T.H. 55 west of
Courthouse entrance. Bit. Surf. Cone. Curb & Gutter.
Brittany Road and the easterly 880 ft of 14th Street within
Sontag's Second Add. - Bit. Surf. Cone. Curb & Gutter
Westview Drive from 14th Sbreet to T.H. 55 - Bit. Surf. Cone.
Curb & Gutter and necessary Utility extensions.
Bahls Drive from Park Lane to the north line of Lot 7, Block 2,
Valley Manor Add. - Bit. Surf., Cone. Curb & Gutter.
Louis Lane within Country Club 2nd. Addition and 19th Street
from Pine Street to Louis Lane - Cone. Curb & Gutter and Bit.
Surf.
Eddy Street, 16th. Street and Spring Street from 15th Street to
17th Street - Grading and Gravel Base, Cone. Curb & Gutter, Bit.
Surf. and Storm Sewer.
14th Street within Dakota Hills 3rd. Addition. Bit Surf. Cone.
Curb & Gutter.
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BIDDERS
B - Tu - Mix Co.
Arcon Const. Co.
Alexander Const. Co.
Pederson Bros.
$265,304.33
$284,911.14
$291,690.27
$303,556.95
PROPOSAL II
SANITARY SEWER, WATERMAIN, STORM SEWER,
STREET GRADING AND GRAVEL BASE CONSTRUCTION
Pleasant Drive from Hqneysuckle Lane to TH 55 - Sanitary Sewer
and Watermain with connecting Sanitary Sewer on 14th Street to
Honeysuckle Lane.
13th Street from Westview Drive to Honeysuckle Lane and Honey-
suckle Lane from 13th Street to 14th Street, both within Dakota
Hills 4th Addition - Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Storm Sewer"
Street Grading and Gravel Base.
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6th Street - from Forest Street to Pine Street - Sanitary Sewer
Replacement.
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BIDDERS
Orfei & Sons
Chris Const. Co.
$156,741.53
$163,080.53
$168,185.14
$182,248.18
$192,279.40
$199,356.34
$215,027.95
Arcon Const. Co.
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Hardrives, Inc.
Overdahl Const.
F. Morettini, Inc.
Shafer Const.
STATE - AID PROJECTS
Pleasant Drive from Honeysuckle Lane to TH 55 - Street
Grading and Gravel Base and Storm Sewer.
BIDDERS
Alexander Const. Co. $44,813.10
Shafer Const. $48,973.05
Husting & Engstrom, Inc. $38,877.56
Solberg Aggregate $40,339.20
Bi-Con Const. $41,854.50
DLR Const. $42,129.50
Fischer Sand & Aggregate $45,056.50
WHEREAS, it appears that the lowest responsible bidders are
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Proposal I
Proposal II
State-Aid Const.
B-Tu Mix
Arcon Const.
Husting & Engstrom
$265,304.33
$156,741.53
$ 38,877.56
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Hastings:
1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to enter into a contract with B-Tu Mix Company, Arcon Con-
struction Company and Husting & Engstrom, Inc. for the
improvements as stated above according to the plans and spec-
ifications therefore approved by the City Council and on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return
forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids
except that the deposits of the successful bidder and the
next lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract has
been signed.
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Adopted by the City Council
Councilman Fischer seconded the
and the same was passed by the following
Hallberg, O'Connor, Fischer, Driscoll and
o adopt said resolution
yes, Councilmen Kramer,
Nayes, Councilman Collins.
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The Mayor declared open the public hearing on the proposed vacation
of a portion of the alley in Block 3, Original Town of Hastings. All persons
present were given an opportunity to be heard. There was no one who appeared
and spoke in opposition to the proposed vacation. The Clerk reported that
XNotice of the Public Hearing on the porposed vacation had been duly advertised
and mailed as required by law.
The Mayor declared closed the public hearing on the vacation when
there was no one wishing to be further heard on the matter.
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Whereupon, Councilman Kramer offered, and Councilman O'Connor
seconded the following resolution: Ayes, Councilmen Kramer, Hallberg, Novak,
O'Connor, Fischer, and Driscoll; Nayes, Councilman Collins. !
RESOLUTION VACATING PORTION OF PUBLIC ALLEY A\b
Re: The North 4 feet of the public alley in Block 3,
01'iginal Town of Hastings lying adjacent to and
immediately South of the Westerly 44 feet of Lot 2,
and all of Lots 3 and 4 in said Block 3, Original
Town of Hastings.
WHEREAS, all of the owners of the property abutting the afore-
described alley have heretofore filed with the City Council of the City
of Hastings, a verified petition requesting the vacation of the described
portion of said alley; and
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WHEREAS, by Order of the City Council, a notice of a public
hearing on said vacation was duly advertised by a notice in the Hastings
Gazette, and duly mailed to adjacent property owners, all as required by
law; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held on said vacation at a regular meeting
of the Hastings City Council April 15, 1974; and
WHEREAS, all persons present were given an opportunity to be
heard on the question of said vacation, and no one appeared in opposition
thereto; and
WHEREAS, said petition was duly received and found to be in proper
order, and was found to be signed by all abutting property owners; and
WHEREAS, the requirements of the City Charter, City Ordinances, and
State Statutes are found to have been complied with; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best
said described portion of said alley
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
the City of Hastings that
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That the aforedescribed alley
vacated effective this date, April 15, 1
same hereby is,
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City Clerk
The next item on the agenda was the matter of the Downtown
Parking Lot. After a discussion, the following motion was made by Councilman
O'Connor, seconded by Councilman Kramer
Moved that the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to purchase
from the "On-the-Main Development Company", Lots 3 and 4, and the west 44 ft.
of the South 90 feet, and the West 41 feet of the North 50 feet of Lot 2, all
in Block 3, Original Town of Hastings, paying therefor the sum of $50,000,
said funds to be derived from bond sales incident to the Downtown Parking
Lot Project. Further, the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute
appropriate documents to carry out this motion in form as approved by the
City Attorney.
Upon being put to a vote, the vote was recorded as follows;
Ayes, Councilmen Kramer, Hallberg, O'Connor, Fischer, Driscoll and Novak;
Nayes, Councilman Collins.
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The next item for discussion was the irregular boundary line on the
Easterly side of the property to be purchased for Downtown Parking Lot pur-
poses from the "On-the-Main Development Corporation". It was reported that
there was a three-foot offset between this property and the property
immediately to the East.
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Whereupon, the motion was duly made by Councilman O'Connor, and
seconded by Councilman Fischer, that the City Clerk be authorized to attempt
to negotiate with the adjacent property owners immediately to the East of the
Downtown Parking Lot Property, a land trade or other similar transaction, so
that the East line of the Downtown Parking Lot will be straight.
Upon being put to a vote, the foregoing motion received the
following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Kramer, Hallberg, O'Connor, Fischer, Driscoll
and Novak; Nayes, Councilman Collins.
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The next item on the Agenda was the awarding of the Bid for an air-
conditioning unit for the Council Chambers in City Hall. The City Clerk
presented two informal bids as follows:
Swanson Plumbing and Heating, Inc. propose to furnish and install
in a worklike manner the following:
1 Bryant 5-ton compressor installed on roof
1 "A" coil installed in heating plenum on existing
heating plant.
Existing duct work to be used for cooling.
Installation as per plans laid out jointly by
O'Connor-Kranz and Swanson Plumbing & Heating.
Wiring by others.
Local fees by others.
TOTAL SUM OF
$4,500.00
O'Connor-Kranz., Inc. propose the following addition and
changes in the Council Room cooling.
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1 Lennox 5-ton compressor unit, using present ductwork
and supply registers.
Change present round diffusers to larger size 14" square
diffusers, Replace present 7" round supplies to round
diffusers with new fiberglass trunk duct.
Install new thermostat.
Install a new condensate drain line to the present two
air-conditioners as well as the new unit.
Clean up and check over present air-conditioners.
We submit the following price of $4,100.00 for the additions
and changes. This does not include the electrical wiring which would be
about $300.00.
We also have a used Lennox five ton condensating unit which is in
good condition and is about ten years old. If you would want this in place
of a new unit deduct $400.00 from the above price.
If a Lennox "Power Saver" system is added (which will save electri-
cal energy) add $498.00 to price.
TOTAL BID PRICE - new unit, electrical wiring &
Power Saver System - $4,898.00
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The two proposals were discussed after which Councilman Novak
moved, seconded by Councilman Driscoll that the informal bid submitted by
O'Connor-Kranz., Inc. for a new Lennox 5-ton unit (price $4,100.00) also to
include the electrical wiring ($300.00), and the Power Saver System ($498.00)
which was added to the informal bid, be approved and the Bid be awarded to
O'Connor-Kranz" Inc. Ayes, Councilmen Collins, Kramer, Hallberg, Fischer,
Driscoll and Novak; Nayes, Councilman O'Connor. Motion carried.
Moved by Councilman Novak, seconded by Councilman Collins that Albert
Herrmann having completed a satisfactory six month probationary period with the
City of Hastings Water and Sewer Department be given a regular employee statis
with a monthly salary of $868.00 effective April 1, 1974. Ayes, all; Nayes, none.
Moved by Councilman Driscoll, seconded by Councilman Fischer that
Marjorie Kelley having completed a satisfactory six month probationary period
as Water Clerk for the City of Hastings, be given a regular employee statis
with a m~nthly salary of $495.00 effective April 15, 1974. Ayes, all;
Nayes, none.
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Moved by Councilman Driscoll, seconded by Councilman Novak that the
assessments on Outlot "A", Whispering Oaks 1st. Addition be divided as follows:
Assessable Frontage (Outlot A, Whispering Oaks)
Assessable Frontage (Outlot E, Whispering Oaks)
Total Frontage
244.99 feet
218.44 feet
463.13 feet
Total 1973 Assessment (Outlot A) $4,090.05
Proportionate City Share 218.14 47.1%
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463.13
Proportionate Schumacher Share = 52.9%
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Revised Schumacher Assessment (Outlot A)
City Share of Assessment (Outlot E)
$2,163.64
$1,926.41
$4,090.05
Motion carried by the following vote, Ayes, all; Nayes, none.
Moved by Councilman Hallberg, seconded by Councilman O'Connor that
the Airport Study Committee appointed by the Mayor negotiate a contract be-
tween the City of Hastings and the consultant team of Kirkham-Michael and
Wold to apply for federal and state grants and perform the study resulting
in an Airport Master Plan for the Hastings Area. The proposed contract,
after review by the City Attorney as to form, shall be submitted to the City
Council for approval. Ayes, Councilmen Collins, Hallberg, O'Connor and
Driscoll; Nayes, Councilmen Kramer, Fischer and Novak.
Moved by Councilman Kramer seconded by Councilman Driscoll that
Northern States Power Company be authorized to install one (1) 175 Watt
Mercury Vapor street light at Westview Drive and Pleasant Drive. Ayes, all;
Nayes, none.
Moved by Councilman Hallberg, seconded by Councilman Driscoll to
approve a contract with the Chicago, Milwaukee Railroad Company, for con-
struction of an entrance track to the Industrial Park, a copy of which
contract is on file in the City Clerk's office. Ayes, all; Nayes, none.
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Moved by Councilman Hallberg, seconded by Councilman Fischer that
the building inspector fees for the Chlorine Room Addition to the Swimming
Pool be waived and the building inspector fees, sewer charge fees and sidewalk
fees be waived for the construction of the Ice Arena. The State of Minnesota
building permit Surcharge shall be paid. Ayes, all; Nayes, none.
Moved by Councilman Kramer, seconded by Councilman Driscoll that
the Mayor, who is the authorized representative, approach the Dakota County
Board of Commissioners on the disposition of the old County Courthouse, to
gather enough preliminary data so that the City Council of the City of
Hastings have enough on-hand information in case they are called upon to
make a decision on this matter in the near future. Ayes, all; Nayes, none.
Mr. Wallace Swanson, Cha:t~n of the l'ublic Library Board appeared
before the Council and presented a landscape plan for the Hastings Public
Library with construction cost estimates received and approved by the Library
Board at their April 4, 1974 meeting. The following bids were received:
Tree Removal (Jim's Tree Service)
$ 332.00
Conc. & Brick Const. (Caldwell Const.) $1,825.00
Conc. & Brick Const. ("W" Const.)
Electric Lites +(Dakota Electric) $1,200.00
+Bid includes Electric eye
Electric Lites ++ (Corrigan Electric)
++ Add $50.00 for Electric Eye
Landscaping - Trees, Shrubbery (Tree House)
TOTAL COST OF PROJECT (lowest bidders)
1,695.00
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418.99
$3,588.99
Moved by Councilman Novak, seconded by Councilman Fischer that the
Council authorize the above informal bids totaling $3,588.99 and authorize
the City of Hastings Library Board to procede with the Project. Ayes, all;
Nayes, none.
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Moved by Councilman O'Connor, seconded by Councilman Driscoll that
the request from the Hastings Fun Fest for a Parade Permit, including the
blocking of necessary streets along the way be authorized. Said Parade to be
held July 14, 1974. Ayes, all; Nayes, none.
Moved by Councilman Kramer, seconded by Councilman O'Connor that
the Council authorize the placing of a B~cycle Rack, streetside, next to the
Curb in front of 106 E. Second Street for Bicycle parking. Ayes, Councilmen
Kramer, Hallberg, O'Connor and Fischer; Nayes, Councilmen Collins, Driscoll
and Novak. Motion carried.
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Moved by Councilman Kramer, seconded by Councilman Hallberg to pass
first reading of an Amendment to Section 10.05 of the City Zoning Ordinance
in particular Subdivision 6, also that a Public Hearing be held on Monday,
20 1974 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall,
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that the following notice be published, mailed and posted as required by
City Zoning Ordinance. Ayes, all; Nayes none.
THE CITY OF HASTINGS DOES ORDAIN: as follows;
Subdivision 6, Fences and Walls or Hedges.
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a) Allowed, but shall not obstruct view.
Notwithstanding other provisions of
this Chapter, fences, walls and hedges
are permitted in any yard, i~cluding a
required yard, or along the edge of
any yard; provided that no fence, wall or
hedge along the side or front edge of
any front yard shall be over thirty in-
ches in height where the fence, wall,
or hedge would obstruct the view from
a driveway or street.
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b) Hazardous fences and walls. Hazardous
fences and walls such as barbed wire,
electric fences, chain link with barbs
exposed, and walls with protruding sharp
edges thereof, and other fences and walls
designed for, or likely to ca~se harm to
persons are declared hazardous and are
prohibited in the city, except as follows:
conventional barbed wire fences with barbs
exposed are allowed with permission of
the City Council by simple resolution in
commercially zoned areas, and are allowed
without permission of the City Council in
Industrial and Agriculturally zoned areas.
Every person violates this ordinance when he performs an act
thereby prohibited or declared unlawful, and upon conviction thereof,
shall be punished as for a misdeameanor.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of
Hastings, Minnesota will meet in a Public Hearing on Monday, May 20, 1974
at 8:00 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall to consider
the following proposed amendment to Section 10.05 of the City Zoning Ordin-
ance and in particular the Subdivision 6 thereof.
Subdivision 6, Fences and Walls or Hedges.
a) Allowed, but shall not obstruct view~ Notwithstanding other pro-
visions of this Chapter, fences, walls and hedges are permitted in any yard,
including a required yard, or along the edge of any yard, provided that no
fence, wall or hedge along the side or front edge of any front yard shall be
over thirty inches in height where the fence, wall, or hedge would obstruct
the view from a driveway or street
b) Hazardous fences and walls. Hazardous fences and walls such as
barbed wire, electric fences, chain link with barbs exposed, and walls with
protruding sharp edges thereof, and other fences and walls designed for, or
likely to cause harm to persons are declared hazardous and are prohibited in
the city, except as follows: Conventional barbed wire fences with barbs ex-
posed are allowed with permission of the City Council by simple resolution in
commercially zoned areas, and are allowed without permission of the City
Council in Industrial and Agriculturally zoned areas.
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Persons desiring to be heard in reference to this matter may be
heard at this time.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL this 15th day of April, 1974
Wallace H. Erickson
City Clerk
Councilman Hallberg introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
MINNESOTA HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM
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PROJECT FOR CORRECTING REGULATORY AND WARNING SIGN DEFICIENCIES
ROADWAY SIGNING
AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE
(Revised March 1, 1974)
WHEREAS, under the Federal Highway Safety Act of 1966, one of the objectives
set forth by the Department of Transportation is the conformance of all
traffic control devices to the National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices for Street and Highways (MUTCD); and
WHEREAS, funds are available through the Federal Highway Administration for
the replacement of non-standard devices; and
WHEREAS
CITY OF HASTINGS
(County or Municipality Name)
is desirous of bringing the traffic control devices on streets and roads
under its jurisdiction into conformance with National Standards;
NOW, THEREFORE,
(1) It is hereby agreed that the City of Hastings will comply with the
conditions set forth in the Project Description and will remove, re-
place, or install all regulatory and warning signs necessary to comply I~
with National standards (MUTCD) as determined through an inventory of in- .
place signs and a survey of needed additional signs. Such removal, re- L_j
placement, or installation to be done by the City on all streets and roads
under its jurisdiction and completed by January 1, 1977.
(2) The State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, will review the work
done and certify to the Federal Highway Administration satisfactory com-
pletion for reimbursement from available Federal Highway Safety Funds for
90% of the actual project cost of such work in accordance with conditions
set forth in the Project Description and the estimate of costs. Ten per-
cent (10%) of the project cost shall be paid by the City. Reimbursement
is applicable only to the work done on the non-Federal Aid portion of the
streetf'and road system by June 30, 1976. The amounts for reimbursement of
materials shall be limited to costs of standard materials commonly used by
the Minnesota Highway Department.
(3) The City agrees to maintain all such sign installations in satisfac-
tory condition.
(4) Appendix "A" covering Federal Depart
on Non-discrimination and attached to thi
the Agreement and is to be complied with
181.59 are herein incorporated in this Agr
Adopted by the City Council this
of Transportation Regulations
Agre ment is an integral part of
th City. Minnesota Statutes
by reference.
of April, 1974
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Councilman Novak seconded the motion to adopt said resolution
and the same was passed by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Collins,
Kramer, Hallberg, O'Connor, Fischer and Novak; Nayes, Councilman Driscoll.
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Moved by Councilman Hallberg, seconded by Councilman O'Connor to
pass the third and final reading of an Ordinance regulating the use of Motor
Vehicles on public property, except street; semi-public property, and private
property in the City of Hastings. Ayes, all; Nayes, none.
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF MOTOR Jf1
VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, EXCEPT STREETS:
SEMI-PUBLIC PROPERTY, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS DOES ORDAIN:
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Section 7.65. Regulation of Motor Vehicles on Public, Semi-Public
and private property.
Subdivision 1. Definitions. The following terms shall have the
indicated meanings when used in this ordinance.
A. Motor Vehicles. Self-propelled motorized vehicles,
whether or not licensed by the State of Minnesota,
including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, motor
scooters, mini bikes, dune buggies, trail bikes, go-
carts and all terrain vehicles (but specifically
excluding snowmobiles as defined and regulated by
City Code).
B. Public Property: Property owned by a governmental
body that may be used by the public, subject to
reasonable regulations by the government body, in-
cluding: public parks; county, city and school
parks, grounds, yards and parking lots, but ex-
cluding state, city and county streets and roads.
C.
Semi-Public Property: privately owned property,
generally open for use by the public, including
commercial and institutional parking lots and other
property generally used by patrons of a commercial
business or institution.
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D. Private Property: Property, whether owned by
government unit or private person or corporations,
not open for use by the public, including but not
limited to yards of residences, apartment buildings,
industrial and commercial locations, railroads, ceme-
teries, and golf courses.
E. Parking Lots: Areas designated for parking of motor
vehicles and access and entrance roads used in con-
nection with said parking lots.
Subdivision 2. It is hereby declared unlawful for any person to
operate a motor vehicle:
a. On private property of one other than the owner,
and on semi-public property (except parking lots),
without express permission of owner.
b.
On public property (excluding parking lots) unless
area is expressly posted to allow said use by govern-
mental unit having control of area in which case
operation thereon shall comply with all posted re-
strictions and regulations.
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c. On parking lots and (when authority is granted as
above provided) on public property, semi-public
property and private property
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
contrary to posted instructions and directions.
at unsafe or unreasonable speeds.
in a careless, reckless or negligent manner
so as to endanger life or property.
while under the influence of an alcoholic
beverage or narcotic drug or combination
thereof.
(iv)
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d.
(v) so as to create or cause unnecessary engine
noises or tire squeal or so as to cause the
tires to spin or slide upon the acceleration
or stopping of said vehicle or so as to cause
the motor vehicle to turn abruptly or swerve
from side to side or so as to create a sub-
stantial likelihood of damage to person or
property.
On any public, semi-public or private property (except
parking lots) during the hours from 10:00 P.M. to 8:00
A.M. except that a property owner or persons specifi-
cally authorized by him may operate between these hours
but said operation shall comply with the prohibition set
forth in Subdivision 2 (c)
Subdivision 3. Equipment. It is unlawful to operate a motor
vehicle on public, private or semi-public property, including parking lots,
unless equipped as follows:
a. With standard mufflers which are properly attached
and which reduce the noise of operation of the motor
vehicle to the minimum necessary for operation. No
muffler cutouts, by-passes, straight pipes or similar
devices shall be allowed.
b. Without brakes adequate to control the movement of
and to stop and hold the vehicle.
c. Without a "deadman" throttle which when pressure is re-
moved will cause the motor to be disengaged from the drive
system if such a throttle was part of the original equip-
ment on the vehicle.
d.
When operated at night, without at least one clear lamp
attached to the front, with sufficient intensity to re-
veal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 100
feet ahead during the hours of darkness under normal at-
mospheric conditions. Said headlamps shall be so aimed
that glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of an
incoming vehicle operator. It shall also be equipped with
at least one red tail lamp, having a minimum candle power
of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red light plainly
visible from a distance 500 feet to the rear during the
hours of darkness under normal atmospheric conditions.
This equipment shall be required and shall be in operating
condition when the vehicle is operated during the hours of
one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise
or at times of reduced visibility.
Subdivision 4. It is unlawful to chase, drive after, run over,
kill or injure any animal with a motor vehicle.
Subdivision 5. Vehicles not licensed under the laws of the State
of Minnesota may not be operated on parking lots, whether publicly owned or
semi-private property unless specifically authorized by the owner thereof.
Subdivision 6. Helmets required. Persons operating motor vehicles
the operation of which requires the operator to wear a helmet under regu-
lations of the State of Minnesota and in particular the Public Safety Depart-
ment thereof shall, when operated in the City of Hastings, be operated by a
person wearing an approved helmet.
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Subdivision 7. Passengers may not be carried in or upon the vehicle
if under the laws of the State of Minnesota, passengers are not allowed when
such vehicle is operated on the public roads. When passengers are under
State Law allowed on or in the vehicle, said passengers shall be governed by
State Law applicable to passengers on vehicles of that type when operated
on public right of way.
Subdivision 8. Penalty. It is a misdeanor to violate any pro-
vision of this ordinance and any person violating the terms of this ordinance
shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined a sum not to exceed $300 or shall be
imprisoned for a period of not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both.
This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication
according to law.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THI
ATTEST:
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AY OF APRIL, 1974.
Mayor
Moved by Councilman Driscoll, seconded by Councilman Novak that
the bills as audited be approved and the City Clerk be instructed to issue
warrants for the same. Ayes, all; Nayes, no
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Moved by Councilman Hallberg, s conded Councilman Kramer that
this meeting be adjourned to Monday, April 22nd, 74 at 5:00 P.M. for
the sale of General Obligation and Improv'm nt Bo ds for 1974 and Union
negotiations. Ayes, all; Nayes, none.
ATTEST:
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City C:ter
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CLAUMS
Metropolitan Sewer Board
Daryl Pla th
State Treasurer
Calder Corporation
Travelers Insurance
Mu~ual Benefit Life Insurance
Un~ted Telephone Co.
Ce~tral Natural Gas Co.
Wallace Erickson
FiJ;'st Nat' 1 Bank of Hastings
Albinson
Ambulance Society of America
A~rican Linen Suppiy Co.
Bergstrom Tire Center
Blue Print Service Co.
Be~rens Auto Supply Co.
Commissioner of Highways
Chapin Publishing Co.
Doerer's
Erickson Oil Products
Eddy's IDL Pharmacy
Alfred French & Associates
First Agency of Hastings Inc.
Farmers Union Co-op Oil Assoc.
Donald J. Fluegel
Frey's Fire Bxtinguisher
The Gopher Shooter's Supply Co.
Gopher Welding Supply Co.
Hastings Auto Machine Shop
Gil Hebard Guns
Hall Equipment Inc.
Hastings Hardware
Holzemer's Shoes
Jim's Fix-All
Kane 66 Service
Gerald Kruger
Layne Minnesota Co.
Mac McGoon Studio
A. J. Masuen Co.
Metropolitan Sewer Board
Miller/Davis Company
Joe. O'Brien Chev-Cadillac
Jim Rossing Paint & Wallpaper
Roszak-Kuntz Realtors
Southside 66 Products
Standard Law Enforcement Supply
Uniforms Unlimited Inc.
Viking Industrial Center
Water Products Co.
Webber Ford-Mercury Co.
Werth Food Center
Xerox Corporation
Ziegler Inc.
W. E. Petersen
Commissioner of Taxation
Ronald J. Hillmer
Arnold Endres
Peter McCann
Thoma,;"; P. Sinmons
Elizabeth Tingquist
John Yanz
Martin Conzemius
Francis Duumer
R. T. McNamara
Clifford Nordstrom
Leon Heschke
Rona ld Hillmer
Gera ld Nistler
Samuel A. Sorenson
Einer Theodorson
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DISPOSITION
Reserve Capacity Charges
Expenses
Bldg. Permit Surcharge report
March Statemeat
Group Insurance
Disability Insurance
Monthly Billing
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Expense s
Investment
Supplies
Amb. Markings
Supplies
Tra ilor tire
Supplies
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Controller Repair
Advertisement for Bids
Supplies & repairs
Fuel & supplies
Supplies
Contract agreement
Notary Bonds & Stamps
Uniform Allowance
Reimb.costs paid to Reg. of Deeds
Supplies
Supplies
Chemicals
Supplies
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Repa irs
Supplies
Uniform Allowance
Repairs & labor
Fuel
Expenses
Grease
Supplies
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Insta 11ment
Office supplies
Repa ire & labor
Pa int & supplies
Appra isa 1
Fuel & supplies
Supplies
Uniforms
O.S.H.A. Supplies
Meters & wire
Supplies
Supplies
Office Supplies
Supplies
Expenses
Sa les & Use Tax
Expenses
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City Hall Janitor
City Clerk Office
City Clerk ClerIcal
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Landfill Attendant
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AK:>UNT
891. 00
60.00
204.56
587.52
2,776.33
208.95
620.80
804.12
30.05
127,740.00
33.63
116.50
60.21
27.00
9.60
240.87
10.68
93.44
173.05
91. 00
1.00
2,000.00
93.00
25.20
6.00
52.00
82.60
9.80
10.52
431.95
263.41
51.16
11.95
97.82
8.50
17 . 20
31. 00
1.50
171.50
1,007.73
10.60
498..27
149 . 72
200.00
50.98
30.80
538.70
512.20
6,628.50
21.30
14.00
128.50
7.57
28.31
1,122.53
7.50
4.00
9'192
17 .16
142.93
136.50
44.49
28.60
38.14
32.06
301.51
51.59
57.83
39.46
51.59
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CLA IMS NO. DISPOSITION AMOUNT
Charlotte Stoudt 10157 Police Clerical 114. 37
Russell Plath 10158 Police Labor 68.40
George Duumer 10159 Street Overtime 7.71
LaVere Fox 10160 II " 16.00
Calvin Ruedy 10161 II " 16.83
Arthur Zgoda 10162 " " 9.02
Peter McCann 10163 Street Labor 8.11
Dorothy Fritze 10164 Engineering Clerical. 148. 11 fl
Ar1eda Reichert 10165 " " 83.88
Donald Lange 10166 Water Overtime 70.04 I ,
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Marjorie Kelley 10167 Wa ter Clerica 1 168.67
Dom 1d La nge 10168 Wastewater Overtime 13.57
Miles Christiansen 10169 " II 155.41
Charles Bartelma 10170 1974 Const. 9.01
Charles Barte1ma 10171 " II 18.43
Northwestern Nat'l Bank of Hastings 10172 Federal Withholding 2.965.00
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