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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
March 20, 2006
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, March 20,2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall,
101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Councilmembers Alongi, Hazlet, Hicks, Moratzka, Schultz,
Riveness and Mayor Werner
Members Absent:
None
Staff Members Present:
City Administrator David Osberg
Planning Director John Hinzman
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of
the regular meeting of Monday, March 6, 2006. Councilmember Riveness clarified that
he voted "No" on the vote for preliminary plat at Featherstone Oaks, Version II. With that
change, the minutes were approved as amended.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution-Accepting Donation from Joe & Verna Meinhover
3. Resolution-Accept Feasibility Study and Order Public Hearing for 2006 Public
Improvement Program
4. Public Works 2006 Budget Adjustment-Capital Expenditures
5. Rescind Approval to Purchase Public Works 1.5 Ton Pickup through State Bid
and Authorize Purchase and Trade-In of Existing Truck to Boyer Ford
6. Approve 2006/2007 49'ers Union Contract Settlement
7. Item Removed
8. Statement of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
9. First ReadinglOrder Public Hearing-Rezoning #2006-14: 214-216 1ih Street
West
10. Resolution-Designating 2006 Polling Locations
11. Approve Seasonal Employment Application
12. Approve Personnel Policies-Computer Use & Electronic Records Storage
Policies
13. Approve use of Vermillion Falls Park by South East Metro Amateur Radio Club
June 24-25, 2006
14. Authorize Purchase of Parks & Recreation Utility Vehicle
15. Authorize Execution of Contract with Barr Engineering for Lake Isabelle
16. Resolution - Intrastate Mutual Aid Agreement
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolutions on file.
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City Council Minutes
March 20, 2006
Page 2 of 3
Award Contract-Well #8 Pumphouse
Public Works Superintendent John Zgoda stated that seven bids were received;
the low bid was $657,400. The engineer's estimate was $650,000. Staff recommends
awarding the low bid to Magney Construction, Inc. as presented.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
award the contract as presented.
Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #2005-55: City Code Chapter 10.13:
Original Hastings Design Standards
Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Planning Director
Hinzman stated that the change is proposed to protect Historic Hastings by ensuring
construction of new homes and alternations of existing homes maintain the distinctive
quality of the neighborhood. The standards regulate setback, height, width, and general
architectural form based upon the characteristics of the existing neighborhood.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:05
p.m.
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance-Ordinance Amendment #2005-55: City Code
Chapter 10.13: Original Hastings Design Standards
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the ordinance amendment as presented.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on file.
Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #2006-08: City Code Chapter 10.05:
Accessory Structure Height
Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Planning Director
Hinzman stated that the change is proposed to limit the height of an accessory building
to an average of 16 feet.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:05
p.m.
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance- Ordinance Amendment #2006-08: City Code
Chapter 10.05: Accessory Structure Height
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve
the ordinance amendment as presented.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on file.
Authorize Execution of Contract with Damon Farber for Vermillion Street Master
Plan
Hinzman stated that Council is requested to approve a contract with Damon
Farber for the Vermillion Street Master Plan in the amount of $55,750.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
approve the contract as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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City Council Minutes
March 20, 2006
Page 3 of 3
Resolution of the Hastings City Council Committing to a Financial Contribution to
the Hastings YMCA
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
approve the resolution committing $50,000 over the next five years, for a total of
$250,000, as the City's financial contribution to the Hastings Area YMCA capital
campaign.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on file.
2005 LeDuc Mansion Annual Report
Dakota County Historical Society Executive Direct Chad Roberts presented an
annual report on the 2005 operations of the LeDuc Mansion and discussed plans for
2006.
Schedule Special City Council Meeting Workshop
City Administrator Osberg requested that the City Council set a date for a special
City Council meeting workshop, in conformity with the 2006/2007 goals which identified
conducting two, half-day Council-Staff workshops a year.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to set a
Council/Staff Workshop on Tuesday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on file.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
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Michael D. Werner
Mayor
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Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk