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Hastings, Minnesota
June 18, 2002
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday,
June 18, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings,
Minnesota
Members Present: Councilmembers Hazlet, Hicks, Riveness, Moratzka, and Schultz
Mayor Werner
Members Absent: Councilmember Yandrasits
Staff Members Present:
David Osberg, City Administrator
Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney;
Melanie Mesko Lee, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk;
John Hinzman, Planning Director;
Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director;
Kevin Smith; City Forester
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular meeting of June, 2002. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
City Attorney Moynihan requested that Item #4, Development Agreement- Westview
Commons/Wendy's (Highway 55 & Westview Drive) be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the
Consent Agenda as amended.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Copy of resolutions on file.
COPY FROM JUNE 18
1. Pay All Bills as Audited
2. Approve Offering Dental Insurance Program to Councilmembers
3. Table Public Hearing-Preliminary Plat: Mississippi Office Park (Highway 55 & Pine
Street)
4. Development Agreement-Westview Commons/Wendy's (Highway 55 & Westview
Drive)
5. Resignation & Vacation Leave Policy Amendments
6. Approve Massage Establishment License-Saande Chiropractic
7. Approve Rivertown Days Parade Route
8. Pay Estimate #6-Hydroelectric Powerhouse Modifications: Meisinger Construction
($65,085.00)
9. Install Blind Person Warning Sign-9th and Pine Streets
10. First Reading & Order Public Hearing-Chapter 4 Ordinance Revision: Final Grade
Survey Fee
11. Approve Surmountable Curb-35th Street: South Oaks
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 18,2002
Page 2 of3
Public Hearing-Preliminary Plat: Hidden lane Addition (Whispering Drive & Pleasant
Drive)
Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman stated
that approval of the preliminary plat with the eight conditions listed in the Planner's report is
requested, with clarification of conditions #6 and #7. Hearing no further comments, Mayor
Werner closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Preliminary Plat: Hidden Lane Addition (Whispering Drive & Pleasant Drive)
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the
preliminary plat as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
MnDOT Presentation-Request for Approval of Reforestation Plan for Highway 55
Parks & Recreation Director McNamara presented background on the proposal to install
reforestation along Highway 55 from Highway 61 to Jacob Avenue. Scott Robinson and Leslie
Vermillion from MnDOT and Kevin Smith, City Forester, described the proposal and stated that
as part of the reforestation project, the City would be responsible for maintenance. Annual
maintenance is estimated to be approximately $5,000.
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the
concept project. Staff directed to come back to the Council for formal approval once the contract
from MnDOT is received.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Parks & Recreation Director McNamara stated that the City has received the designation as Tree
City USA for the 6th straight year. McNamara recognized City Forester Smith and Master
Gardener Sherry Akins for their work on the City's parks and tree programs.
Presentation by Excel Energy-Vandalism to Vermillion Falls Trail Light Poles
Colette Jurek of Excel Energy stated that 22 light poles have been replaced along the
Vermillion Falls Trail since 1998 at a cost of approximately $25,000. Although increased
patrolling has been done in this area, vandalism has not decreased. Jurek stated that due to the
cost involved, the City would now be responsible for the cost of replacing future vandalized light
poles along this trail. The current light poles are fiberglass; replacement poles can be either
aluminum, fiberglass, or wood.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to order
replacement poles in aluminum. Staff was also directed to evaluate ways in which the Tipster
Program can be promoted in an effort to reduce vandalism.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
First Reading/Schedule Public Hearing-Amend City Code Chapter 9.84
City Administrator Osberg stated that the Chamber of Commerce has revised its request to
amend the City Code to permit alcohol in City parks between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
during Rivertown Days. The requested action is for the City to donate approximately $6,000 to
pay for security and port-a-Iet costs.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve
the request as amended.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 18,2002
Page 3 of3
Special Use Permit: Wallin Floodway Fill
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Committee of the Council reviewed
this request at their June 13 meeting after the City Council tabled this issue at the June 3 Council
meeting. The Planning Committee has recommended approval of this request.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to remove
this item from the table.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the
special use permit as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Comments From Audience
Ed Stegman, 1111 Lyn Way, presented a petition against a sidewalk being installed along
Lyn Way. City Administrator Osberg stated that Lyn Way is not projected to be reconstructed for
5-10 years and that public hearings would be held prior to any improvements being ordered.
Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Mesko Lee accepted the petition.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to adjourn the
meeting at 7:39 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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