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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
December 5, 2005
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, December 5, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101
East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Alongi, Hazlet, Hicks,
Moratzka, Riveness, and Schultz
Members Absent:
None
Staff Members Present:
City Administrator David Osberg
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan
Planning Director John Hinzman
Finance Director Char Stark
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular meeting of Monday, November 21,2005 or the Council/Staff retreat on November 18 &
19,2005. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
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1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Approve 2006 TRAC Grant Contract
3. 2005 Budget Adjustment-Maintenance Snowblower
4. Approve Contract with HLB Tautges Redpath LTD Audit Services for 2005-
2007
5. Approve Assessment Abatement for 2004 Improvement Program
6. Pay Estimate #3-Public Works Salt Shed: Ebert Construction ($94,905.00)
7. Resolution-Approve 2006 CDBG Budget
8. Authorize Release of Vermillion Street Request for Proposals
9. Approve 2005/2006 Seasonal Park Wages
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolutions on file.
Public Hearing-Truth in Taxation: 2006 Budget
Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m.
City Administrator Osberg provided a brief background of the proposed 2006 budget,
noting that the preliminary levy adopted by the Council in September suggested a 3% increase in
the tax rate. The budget as amended actually results in a 0% increase in the tax rate. Osberg
noted that the Council will be asked to formally consider the budget at its December 19 Council
meeting, and that the action tonight is to allow the public to comment on the proposed budget.
Tony Nelson, 1220 Hillside Court, stated that in his opinion, in the last several years,
increases in his taxes have not corresponded with an equal increase in the City services that he
receives.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
Public Hearing--Ordinance Amendment #2005-72: Public Institution Uses
Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
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Planning Director Hinzman noted that the proposed change is to ensure compatibility of
existing uses, and the proposed YMCA facility at Featherstone Road & Pleasant Drive.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Second Reading-Ordinance Amendment #2005-72: Public Institution Uses
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve
the ordinance amendment as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of ordinance on file.
Approve Preliminary Land Credit & SaIe--#2005-69: Miller Electric (Lot 5, Block 2,
Hastings Industrial Park No.7)
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the request is for Miller Electric's current property
to be acquired by Innovative Surfaces for a future expansion, and for Miller Electric to relocate to
a different property in the industrial park. The Economic Development Commission has
recommend approval of the preliminary land credit and sale.
Moved by Council member Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the
preliminary land credit and sale as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Approve Roof Sign-1310 Vermillion Street
Hinzman stated that Dean Sorem of St. Croix Mortgage is requesting approval to place a
roof sign, replacing a previous sign located on the same bracket. City ordinance requires that the
City Council approve or deny all requests for roof signs.
Moved by Council member Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Alongi, to deny the
request for a roof sign, based on the following reasons:
o Because the applicant does not own the building;
o Because there are other tenants in the building that could also ask for a roof sign;
and
o Because the ordinance does not allow roof signs.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to adjourn the
meeting at 7:35 p.m.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
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Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk
Michael D. Werner
Mayor