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April 15, 1985
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The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met at a regular
meeting on Monday, April 15, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. at the Council Chambers of the
City Hall.
Members Present: Councilman Berg, Werner, Kulzer, Bond, Trautmann,
Nesbitt, Plan, Mathiowetz and Mayor Stoffel.
Members Absent:
None.
The Mayor called additions or corrections to the minutes of the meeting
of April 1, 1985 and hearing none declaring the minutes approved as presented.
Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Kulzer to
adopt Resolution 31-85 accepting and awarding the bid for a portion
of the Master Incorporated 'Package C' to Husting and Engstrom, the
apparent low bidder, in the amount of $81,500.00. The Council also
authorized the advertisement for the balance of work in 'Package C'
for the Master Incorporated Project. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None. Copy
of Resolution on file.
Moved by Councilman Nesbitt, seconded by Councilman Plan to adopt
Resolution 32-85 accepting and awarding the bid for the Downtown
Redevelopment Project to D.H. Blattner Company, the apparent low
bidder, in the amount of $987,602.25. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None. Copy of
Resolution on file.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open at 7:37 P.M. to
consider a water utility rate increase. All persons were given an
opportunity to address the issue. Marilyn Schanus questioned whether
the new Metropolitan Waste Treatment Plant would have any reflection
on the sewer and water bills going down in the future. No one else
wished to speak on the matter. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing
at 7:47 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Werner to
Resolution 33-85 authorizing the advertisement for bids for the
construction of a water tower. The bids will be considered for
at the May 20, 1985 City Council Meeting. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
of Resolution on file.
adopt
award
Copy
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open at 7:48 P.M. to
consider a rate adjustment by the Hastings Cable Television Company.
All persons were given an opportunity to address the issue, no one
wished to do so. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:49 P.M.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open at 7:50 P.M. to
consider the 1985 Utility Street Construction Program. The Acting
City Engineer reviewed with the"City Council and the Audience the
predicted costs and construction for the 1985 Construction. Everyone
wishing to speak on the matter was given the opportunity to do so.
Marilyn Schanus, Bob Zowicki, Mary Swanson and Joe Swanson were
opposed to the petitioned project that was being considered for the
1985 Construction Program as it related to 3rd Street between Maple
and Forest. No one else wished to speak on this matter. The Mayor
closed the Public Hearing at 8:44 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Werner to
have the Planning Commission study a zoning classification which will
be compatible for office facilities only. 7 Ayes; Nayes, Kulzer.
Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Berg to table
the request of C.W.L. Construction to rezone from an R2 to CI
commercial area the 800 Block of Pine and TH 55. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
RESOLUTION 31-85
AWARD BID - 11ASTER
INCORPORATED
RESOLUTION 32-85
AWARD BID - DOWN-
TOWN REDEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC HEARING -
WATER UTILITY RATE
INCREASE
RESOLUTION 33-85
AUTHORIZE ADVERTIS~
MENT FOR BIDS -
WATER TOWER
PUBLIC HEARING -
CABLE TELEVISION
RATE ADJUSTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING -
1985 UTILITY STREE1
CONSTRUCTION
PROGRAM
REZONING FOR
COMMERCIAL PURPOSE~
REZONING - R2 TO
C1 - 800 BLOCK
OF TH 55.
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April 15, 1985
HOME OCCUPATION -
214 WEST 8TH ST.-
BALLOON BUSINESS
SIDE YARD SETBACK-
10TH AND RAMSEY ST.
- JIM BALITZ
RESOLUTION 34-85
AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS - RIVERWOOD DR.
RESOLUTION 35-85
AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS - TODD COURT
RESOLUTION 36-85
AUTHORIZE
~DVERTISEMENT FOR
nIDS - 160TH ST.
RESOLUTION 37-85
AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS - CORY LANE
RESOLUTION 38-85
AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS - SIEBENS 2ND
ADDITION
RESOLUTION 39-85
AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS - FARM STREET
Moved by Councilman Berg, seconded by Councilman Kulzer, to approve a
Home Occupation Permit for a balloon business at 214 West 8th St. for Judy
Seleski. The permit is subject to the following conditions:
1). No signs will be allowed to identify the business being carried
on in the home.
2). No employees are allowed other than those that are family members.
3). That the permit will be reviewed on an annual basis.
4). All helium cylinders used to fill balloons should be affixed to a
wall or posted to prevent accidental tipping or valve breakage.
8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
Moved by Councilman Berg, seconded by Councilman Plan, to approve
a 6 foot side yard variance at 10th and Ramsey Street to accomodate
a duplex. This approval is subject to a permanent easement being filed
for the property to the South. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
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Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Trautmann, to
adopt Resolution 34-85 authorizing the advertisement for bids for the 1985
Street and Utility Construction Program for Riverwood Drive from County
Road 47 to 650 feet south. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None. Copy of Resolution on
file.
Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Plan, to
adopt Resolution 35-85 authorizing the advertisement for bids for the
1985 State Utility and Construction Program for Todd Court from Todd
Way to 360 feet southwest. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None. Copy of Resolution
on file.
Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Bond, to
authorize the advertisements for bids for the 1985 State and Utility
Construction Program for 160th Street from Millard Avenue to 1,000
feet east. The Sewer Capital Improvements will be reimbursed by
assessment at a later date. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None. Copy of Resolution
on file.
Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Kulzer to
adopt Resolution 37-85 authorizing the advertisement for bids for the
1985 Street and Utility Construction Program for Cory Lane from 160th
Street to 270 feet south. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None. Copy of Resolution on
file.
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Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Trautmann, to
adopt Resolution 38-85 authorizing the advertisement for bids for the
1985 Street and Utility Construction Program for Siebens 2nd Addition.
Improvements would be for sanitary sewer and water only. The City's
participation for sewer and water improvements for this project will
be taken from the Sewer Capital Improvement Account and water access
charges as a loan to be assessed back to the properties. The improvement
is contingent upon the easements being granted, the Township
dedication of necessary R.O.W. and the Township paying ~ the interest
on the costs for deferring the assessment. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
Copy of Resolution on file.
Moved by Councilman Kulzer, seconded by Councilman Nestitt, to
adopt Resolution 39-85 authorizing the advertisement for bids for the 1985
Street and Utility Construction Program for Farm Street from 2nd Street
to 1st Street. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None. Copy of Resolution on file.
1985 STREET AND Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Berg, to
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION delete 3rd Street from Maple Street to Forest Street from the 1985 Street
PROGRAM - 3RD ST. and Utility Construction Program. 7 Ayes; Nayes, Werner.
:ABLE T.V. RATE
\DJUSTMENTS
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Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Berg, to
deny the Cable Television Company a rate adjustment increase.
Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Trautmann, to
call the question on the denial on the rate adjustment increase. 3 Ayes;
Nayes, Mathiowetz, Berg, Kulzer, Bond and Nesbitt. Motion to call the
question fails.
Councilman Berg withdrew his second from the motion to deny the
rate adjustment.
Moved by Councilman Kulzer, seconded by Councilman Bond, to approve
the rate adjustment as proposed by the Hastings Cable Television Company.
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The rates would be adjusted as follows:
Tier 1.
Tier 2.
Tier 3.
(Universal Service) no rate change-FREE.
(Basic) from $6.95 to $8.95 per month.
(Premium) from $9.50 per month to $12.90 per month.
Premium services-no rate change.
Remote Control-no rate change.
T.V. Times Guide-.50C increase monthly.
The Council reitereated their strong committment to maintaining
Tier 1 (Universal Service) as a free service. 6 Ayes; Nayes, Trautmann
and Plan.
Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Plan, to
pass the first reading on an Ordinance amending Section 5.40
Subdivision 4 of the City Code, dealing with license fees for peddlers
and amending Subdivision 2 exempting garage sales and flea markets.
8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Werner to
have the City Staff work out an agreement between the City and the
County for the use of the library building. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
Moved by Councilman Nesbitt, seconded by Councilman Plan, to table
a request of the Library Board to allocate approximately $2,000.00 to hire
a individual to conduct a study on the feasibility of using the First
Baptistl:Chua:'ah, 800 Vermillion Street, as a Library Building. 8 Ayes;
Nayes, None.
1ST READING
ORDINANCE AMEND-
MENT PEDDLERS
LIBRARY BOARD
REQUEST
Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Trautmann, to RESOLUTION 40-85
adopt Resolution 40-85 authorizing a project under the Minnesota I.R.B. MASTER,
Municipal Industrial Development Act in the issuance of Industrial INC.
Development Revenue Bonds to finance the project - Master Incorporated.
7 Ayes; Nayes, Berg. Copy of Resolution on file.
Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Werner, to
set a Public Hearing for May 6th, 1985 regular Council Meeting to
consider and Ordinance Amendment having to do with licensing and
regulations of cats. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Kulzer, to
table the 2nd Reading of the Ordinance Amending the licensing and
regulations of cats. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Plan, to
set a Public Hearing for the May 6th, 1985 regular City Council
Meeting to consider an ordinance restricting the placement of garbage
containers by alley's or curb sides and to table the 2nd Reading.
8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Berg, to set
a Public Hearing for the May 6th, 1985 regular City Council Meeting
to consider an Ordinance Amending Section 9.83 of the City Code
dealing with junk cars, furniture, household appliances and
miscellaneous items stored on public or private property and to table
the 2nd Reading. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
The City Administrator Clerk reviewed with the City Council and
the Audience the Industrial Park Steam Project. He explained that
all the figures were not tabulated as of this date and the item
would be on the next agenda.
Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded
increase the water utility rate effective
follows:
1)
2)
3)
4)
by Councilman Kulzer, to
September 1st, 1985 as
From .51C per 1,000 gallons to .77C per 1,000 gallons.
To increase the service charge 50% rounded to nearest .5C.
Increase the water availability charge from $250.00 to $375.00
Put an 8% escalator per year to be reviewed annually.
Moved by Councilman Bond to amend the main motion leaving the 8%
escalator out for Calendar year 1986. The motion died for lack of a
second.
The mayor called for the roll on the main motion. 8 Ayes; Nayes,
None.
SET PUBLIC
HEARING -
ORDINANCE AMEND-
MENT-CATS
RESOLUTION
SET PUBLIC
HEARING-
ORDINANCE AMEND-
MENT-GARBAGE
CONTAINERS
SET PUBLIC
HEARING-
ORDINANCE AMEND-
MENT-JUNK
INDUSTRIAL PARK
STEAM PROJECT
WATER UTILITY
RATE INCREASE
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April 15, 1985
CANOES AND PADDLE-
BOATS ON LAKE
REBECCA
1ST READING -
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
BEER REGULATIONS-
VETERANS PARK
HIRE CONSULTANT-
WHISPERING LANE
AREA
. RESOLUTION 41-85
G.O. BONDS - HYRDO-
ELECTRIC
PARKING LIMITATIONS-
DOWNTOWN
COMMENTS FROM THE
AUDIENCE
SURMOUNTABLE CURB AT
TODD COURT AND CORY
LANE
REPORTS FROM
COMMITTEES
CITY PLANNER
POSITION
Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman 'verner, to
approve the request of Leroy Johnson, Paul Swanson and Tina O'Brien.
to rent out canoes and paddleboats on Lake Rebecca. This approval is
contingent upon the insurance being considered and handled through the
City Attorney's Office. The location, number of boats and hours of
operation shall be as stipulated in the Park and Recreation Directors
memo to the City Council Dated April 11, 1985. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Counsilman Berg, to pass
the 1st Reading of an Ordinance Amendment dealing with beer regulations
at Veterans Park and setting Public Hearing for the May 6th, 1985
regular City Council Meeting.. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
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Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Trautmgnn~ to
to hire Barr Engineering to review and analyze the storm drainage on
the Whispering Lane Area. The estimated cost for this consulting work
is between $400.00 and $500.00. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
Moved by Councilman Kulzer, seconded by Councilman Werner, to adopt
Resolution 41-85 determining to issue general obligation electic revenue
bonds in 1985 in an amount to not exceed $3,100,000.00. 6 Ayes; Nayes,
Nesbitt and Bond. Copy of resolution on file:
Moved by Councilman Wern~r, seconded by, CmJliHl;;i,J.man. Tr9-ut~an,. to approve
the parking limitations as requested by the Downtown Association during
the summer construction project.
Moved by Councilman Berg, seconded by Councilman Plan, to table
the request of the Downtown Association for the posted two hour parking
until the residents can be notified. 5 Ayes; Nayes, Werner, Kulzer,
Bond and Trautmann.
Mr. Wint Hartman, on behalf of the Townhouse Association, stated
that he would like to see a Joint Meeting between the Developers, the
City Staff and the Association to discuss the development contract for
Whispering Lane.
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Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Nesbitt, to
allow the use of surmountable curb at Todd Court and Cory Lane as
requested by Hastings Construction Company. 3 Ayes; Nayes, Werner,
Bond, Kulzer, Plan and Mathiowetz.
Councilman Nesbitt reported that the Administrative Committee had
met on Thursday evening, April 4th, 1985 and discussed the status of the
City Engineer position. He stated that Mr. Allan Larson had requested
that his resume' be included in the group of resumes' that had been
submitted for the current opening.
Moved by Councilman Berg, seconded by Councilman Nesbitt, to
accept the resume' of Allan Larson to be included with the group of
resumes' that had already been submitted. 5 Ayes; Nayes, Bond, Plan,
Trautmann and Werner.
Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Trautmann,
to hire James Kleinschmidt as the City Engineer at the salary he
requested at the interview, however he would stay within the pay plan
range. 4 Ayes; Nayes, Bond, Nesbitt, Berg, Kulzer and Hayor Stoffel.
Joan Voelker presented the City Council with a petition signed by
140 people requesting that the City Council rehire Allan Larson as the
City Engineer or accept his application and qualifications.
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Moved by Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Trautmann, to
authorize the readvertisement for the current opening for the City
Engineer position. 6 Ayes; Nayes, Werner and Kulzer.
Moved by Councilman Nesbitt, seconded by Councilman Berg, to hire
John Grossman as the City Planner in conjunction with his current Main
Street Manager Position. After January 16, 1986, at which time his
current contract expires, he would become a City Employee. On January
1, 1986, his performance, during the probationary period, "Till be
reviewed and if satisfactory, his salary will be adjusted to 95%
of the starting pay for the Planner.
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On July 1, 1986, he will be adjusted to 100% of the starting salary and
follow the adopted Pay Step Plan.
Effective April 15, 1985, John Grossman's salary will be adjusted to
$27,047.00 annually. This salary change, in addition to duties, is sub-
ject to the review and approval of the Hastings Housing and Redevelopment
Authority and the Planning Commission.
Moved by Councilman Bond to table the matter of the appointment of the
Planner until the Planning Commission has be opportunity to review the matter.
The motion died for lack of a second.
The Mayor then called for the roll on the main motion. 8 Ayes; Nayes,
None.
Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Nesbitt, to
1) Pay all bills as audited. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
CONSENT
AGENDA
Moved by Councilman Mathoiwetz, seconded by Councilman Werner, to
adjourn the meeting at 12:12 P.M. 8 Ayes; Nayes, None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor
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CLAIM
Metropolitan Waste Commission
United Telephone Co.
Canada Life
Postmaster
First Nat'l. Bank
Commissioner of Revenue
State Treas\
State Capitol Credit Union
So. Metro Fire Training Academy
Wm Niederkorn, Jr
Gary E. Brown
Steve Eggert
Donald Latch
A.T.O.M.
AI's Tool & Filter
American Linen
Fire Dept Joint Powers Purchasing
Aslesen's
Auto Truck Servo Center
Bahls
Beacon Products Co.
Carlson Tractor & Equipment
Cemstone Products
Coast to Coast
Color Lab
Conn Co.
Conrad Industries
Copy Equipment
Dakota Electric
Davies Excavating
Deptof Public Safety
Doerers
DoNut Hole
Don's Market
Ed's 66
Eddys Pharmacy
Eggerts Door Systems
Enviromenta1 Research
Farmer Bros
Family Medicine
Bob Freiermuth Sanitation
Kenneth Fuhr
Gegen Agency Inc
Gopher Welding Supply
Graphic Design
Graybar Electric Co.
Hastings Champion Auto
Hastings Fire & Safety
Hastings Ford Mercury
Hastings Optical
Hastings Star Gazette
Hutchinson Mfg & Sales
Jim's Fix all
Johnson Hdw
Jim's 66 Services
KDWA
Kar Products
Kelly Services
Kimmes Bauer
Lee's Taxidermy & Guns
Local Oil
McG1adrey,Hendrickson,Pu11en
Memorial Hospital
Sherwin Williams
Metro Area Management Assn
Midtown Food Center
Midland Products Co.
Midwest Business Products
Minn Toro Inc
Mn. Safety Council
Moody's Investment Services
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7336
7337
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7339
7340
7341
7342
7343
7344
7345
7346
7347
7348
7349
7350
7351
7352
7353
7354
7355
7356
7357.
7358
7359
7360
7361
7362
7363
7364
7365
7366
7367
7368
7369
7370
7371
7372
7373
7374
7375
7376
7377
7378
7379
7380
7381
7382
7383
7384
7385
7386
7387
7388
7389
7390
7391
7392
7393
7394
7395
7396
7397
7398
7399
7400
7401
7402
7403
7404
7405
CLAIMS
15,
DISPOSITION
Reserve Capacity Charge
Monthly billing
Premium
Postage for machine
Federal Withholding
State Withholding
FICA
PR deduction
Registration
License plates st truck
Expenses Meeting Hydro Proj.
Patrolling/phone reimburse
Meeting expenses
Registration
Supplies
Supplies
Dues
Supplies
Parts & Labor
Parts & Labor
Supplies
parts
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Patches(fire dept)
Supplies
Monthly billing
Supplies
Services
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Services
Supplies
Services
Services
Supplies
Services
Services
Services
Premiums
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Parts & Labor
Supplies
Services
Parts
Services
Supplies
Services
Services
Supplies
Services
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Services
Services
Supplies
Expenses
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Parts
Supplies
Services
1985
AMOUNT
534.60
2,643.22
1,128.68
300.00
9,149.57
5,293.01
4,674.08
436.96
150.00
10.75
22.56
315.07
7.50
40.00
364.46
107.93
20.00
103.90
172.23
225.70
219.14
249.03
7.95
235.65
27.20
65.99
540.99
235.72
32.05
136.50
150.00
63.90
36.00
6.21
262.56
12.27
158.78
47.60
48.64
91.00
50.00
41.00
37,787.00
29.10
260.00
229.99
10.36
13.89
11 7. 35
86.00
92.45
50.00
300.00
255.28
167.g9
20.00
183.39
331.20
127.50
101.25
118.48
2,250.00
30.00
21. 24
10.00
161.88
62.39
429.00
405.55
12.46
1,000.00
CLAIM
l"Iotor Parts
Munson Office
Niebur Implement
North Star Ice
Dakota County Treas
R & R Specialties Inc
Radke Electric
Red Wing Service Co
Rockwel1 International
St. Croix Animal Shelter
Sherwin Williams
Small Engine Center
Springsted Inc
State Treas
State Tre~s
Treas State of Mn
Treas State of Mn
State of Mn
Don Streicher Guns
Swanson P1bg & Htg
University Of Mn
Uniforms Unlimited
Warners
Water Products
Westview OK Hdw
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7407
7408
7409
7410
7411
7412
7413
7414
7415
7416
7417
7418
7419
7420
7421
7422
7423
7424
7425
7426
7427
7428
7429
7430
7431
DISPOSITION
Supplies' - ._-,.
Supplies
Parts
Supplies
Property Taxes(HRA)
Supplies
Services
Services
Supplies
Services
Supplies
Services
Services
Supplies
B1dg Permit Surcharge
License renewal
License renewal
Supplies
Supplies
Parts. & -labor
Registration
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
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AMOUNT
127.51
32.96
46.94
11.76
5,917.60
45.90
21. 80
96.20
87.45
295.00
22.94
43.26
7,684.00
22.72
286.38
15.00
105.00
24.00
407.50
430.77
25.00
632.75
33.28
843.30
43.90
87.98
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