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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
July 10, 2006
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, July 10, 2006 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
Staff Members Present:
City Administrator David Osberg
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan
Planning Director John Hinzman
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular
meeting of June 19, 2006. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Presentation-Recycling Awards
Randy Triplett from Waste Management was present to the quarterly recycling awards.
Hastings Gymnastics raised $709 in the first quarter and a boy scout troop raised $773
in the 2nd quarter. Girl Scout Troop #765 will be in charge of the recycling for the 3rd
quarter.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Council member Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution-Entering into Grant Agreement with Dakota County Traffic Safety
Group
3. Adjustment in Seasonal Aquatic Staff Pay Scale
4. Resolution-Accepting Donation from KDWA
5. Accept Retirement of Parkkeeper James Cernohous
6. Accept Resignation of Building Inspector Kevin Benshoof
7. Resolution - Approve Three-Day Liquor License Amendment for the Green Mill
8. Resolution-Final Plat #2006-30: Fountain Meadows
9. Schedule Planning Committee Meeting-Block 1 Riverfront Addition
Modifications
10. Pay Estimate #4-Well #8: Keys Well Drilling Company ($37,990.50)
11. Pay Estimate #1-Well #8 Pumphouse: Magney Construction ($12,321.50)
12. Authorize Advertisement for Bid-Well #1 Closure
13. Resolution-Approve Two-Day Liquor License Amendment for Papa Charrito's
14. 2006 Budget Adjustments
15. Approve 2006 Rivertown Days Agreement
16. Resolution - Metropolitan Council LCDA Grant
17. Resolution - Approve Fixed Permit Fee for Irrigation Repair
18. Approve Elevator Maintenance Agreement
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolutions on file.
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Public Hearing-Vacation of Easement #2006-31: Dakota Summit (Wal-Mart)
Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Planning Director Hinzman stated that a public hearing is being held to vacate a
small portion of a drainage and utility easement located behind the existing Wal-Mart
store. A portion of the approved expansion is within the existing easement.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7: 13
p.m.
Resolution- Vacation of Easement #2006-31: Dakota Summit (Wal-Mart)
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve
the vacation of easement as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution-Site Plan #2006-28: Kennedy Elementary Addition (1175 Tyler Street)
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission voted to
recommend approval of the site plan at their June 26, 2006. No one from the public
spoke for or against the request during the meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the site plan as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution-Site Plan #2006-26: Amcon Office Building II (South Frontage Road)
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the site plan is to construct a 2-story office
building. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval with one additional
condition to require a pedestrian crossing in the middle of the parking lot.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the site plan as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Review Ordinance Change #2006-25- Temporary Auto Sales in the C-4 Zoning
District
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the City has been requested by Hastings
Automotive to hold a temporary auto sale at the Westview Mall parking lot (zoned C-4).
City ordinance does not allow auto sales in this zoning district. The Planning
Commission, the Planning Committee and the City Council have discussed the issue.
Each group discussed limitations which may be considered, including time limits,
timeframes for the sale, and a per year limit per establishment.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to send
the issue back to the Planning Commission for a public hearing on a proposed ordinance
amendment.
7 Ayes, Nays, none.
Request to Amend Liquor License at Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill
Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee stated that the Coliseum has made
application for an amendment to their liquor license to host an ultimate fighting event in
the parking lot of the Coliseum on July 22, 2006. Staff recommends denial of the
request due to parking concerns, noise, accessibility, and public safety.
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Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to deny
the request for a liquor license amendment based on concerns with parking, safety,
noise, and security.
7 Ayes, Nays, none.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
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Melanie Mesko ee
City Clerk
Michael D. Werner
Mayor