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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
July 24, 2006
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The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday July 24,2006 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall,
101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Alongi, Hazlet, Hicks,
Riveness and Schultz
Members Absent:
Councilmember Moratzka
Staff Members
Present:
Planning Director John Hinzman
Police Chief Mike McMenomy
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan
City Administrator Dave Osberg
Swearing in Of Police Officer Donald Farrington
City Administrator Dave Osberg administering the swearing in of new Police
Officer Donald Farrington. Mr. Farrington thanked the City Council for the opportunity
to serve as a Police Officer for the City of Hastings.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked ifthere were any corrections to the minutes of the regular
meeting of July 10, 2006. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Shultz to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
1. Pay all Bills as Audited
2. Resolution-Approve Pawn Shown License Renewal: Old Mill Pawn
3. Approve Contract Renewal with Dakota County for Transportation Services
4. Resolution-Accept Donation from Minnesota Jaycees/Charles Cadwell for
Park Improvements at CP Adams Park
5. Approve 2006 Budget Adjustments and Transfers
6. Second Quarter, 2006 Financial Reports
7. Approve Blocking Off Sibley Street Parking Lot on Saturday 8-26-6
8. Approve Purchase of Replacement Arena Lighting
9. Declare as Excess-I977 Fire Truck
10. Pay Estimate #5-Well #8: Keys Well Drilling Company ($21,508.71)
11. Approve Animal Ark Special Event Parking Request-August 5, 2006
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12. Resolution-Accept Feasibility Study for North Frontage Road Street
Reconstruction and Trunk Watermain Project and Order Public Hearing for
August 7, 2006.
13. Resolution-Approve Plans and Authorize Advertisement for bid for Water
Treatment Plan.
l4. Approve Plans and Authorize Advertisement for bid for 2006 Seal coat
program.
15. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment for #2006-25:
Temporary Auto Sales in the C-4 Zone Zoning District.
l6. Pay Estimate #1-Project 2006-1: 3rd Street Reconstruction; Pember
Companies, Inc. ($41,954.60)
17. Pay Estimate #8-Project 2005-1: Dakota Hills: Pember Companies, Inc.;
($28,778.18)
6 Ayes, Nays: None.
Copies of Resolutions on File
Authorize Signature for Industrial Park Covenants
Planning Director John Hinzman and City Attorney Shawn Moynihan provided
background information on this topic, as Gemstar/Gemini is proposing to construct a
facility in the Industrial Park, and these covenants would govern certain construction and
architectural standards for a certain area ofthe industrial park. City Attorney Shawn
Moynihan stated that Staffrecommends the covenants be in place for a period of 10
years. Representatives from Gemini/Gemstar were present, and provided reasons for their
request that the covenants remain in place for a period of 30 years.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to
approve the covenants as presented by Staff with the 10 year provision included.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Utility Bill Fee Removal Request
Finance Director Char Stark provided background information on this topic, as
Mr. John Howe is requested removal of fees from a utility bill.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to deny
the request for removal ofthe fees from the utility bill.
6 Ayes, Nays, None
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Dakota County CDA Housing Report
Planning Director John Hinzman introduced Dakota County Community
Development Agency Executive Director, who introduced the Maxfield Research Group,
to provide a presentation on the housing status in the City of Hastings. After completion
of the presentation, Mayor Werner and members of the City Council, thanked Mr. Ulfers
and the CDA for their presentation and cooperative working relationship throughout the
years. No action was taken.
Unfinished/New Business
Councilmember Hicks asked City Staff to review further the practice of extending
crosswalk painting in areas of the City where trails cross certain streets, to assure those
using the trails and vehicular traffic are aware of the trail crossings. Councilmember
Schultz suggested the placement of trail crossing signs also be researched.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM.
6 Ayes; Nays, None
Michael D. Werner
Mayor