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City of Hastings
Special City Council Meeting
Thursday, November 7,2002
5:00 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Hastings met in a Special City Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on
Thursday, November 7,2002 in the Community Room at City Hall.
Members Present:
Acting Mayor Hicks, Councilmembers Hazlet, Yandrasits, Moratzka
Councilmember Schultz arrived at 5:10 p.m.
Members Absent:
Mayor Werner, Councilmember Riveness
Staff Members Present:
Dave Osberg, City Administrator
Melanie Mesko Lee, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk
John Grossman, HRA Director
John Hinzman, Planning Director
Resolution-Canvass of 2002 General Election Results
Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Mesko Lee requested approval of a resolution canvassing the
results of the 2002 General Election held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002. The results for the City
races are:
MAYOR
CANDIDATE Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4. P 1 & 2 TOTAL
Mike Werner 962 1106 1316 1477 26 4887
James Lehmann 777 671 807 656 22 2933
Blank 199 226 180 152 12
Write in 10 18 21 16 0
TOTAL 1948 2021 2324 2301 60
AT-LARGE COUNCILMEMBER
CANDIDATE Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4. P 1 & 2 TOTAL
Paul Hicks 1042 1151 1386 1490 35 5104
Lynn Moratzka 888 968 1149 1265 25 4295
Matthew O. Love 515 538 558 524 12 2147
Blank 266 277 244 223 11
Write in 20 30 34 14 0
Number of 899 801 1033 863 26
undervoted ballots
Total 1948 2021 2324 2301 60
The candidates receiving a plurality of votes have been elected to serve in either the
position of Mayor or Councilmember for the City of Hastings, as applicable.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet, to approve Resolution 11-
04-02, Resolution on General Election, canvassing the results of the 2002 General Election.
4 ayes; Nays, none.
Mayor Werner and Councilmembers Riveness and Schultz absent.
Special City Council Meeting
November 7, 2002
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Bailly's Landina Redevelopment Proposal
Acting Mayor Hicks introduced the next topic for the City Council to discuss: the Bailly's Landing
Redevelopment proposal.
HRA Director John Grossman presented information regarding the downtown redevelopment area,
including its purpose and challenges. Mr. Grossman also shared with the City Council the progress
to date on the project, and the next steps in the redevelopment project.
Mr. Rick Ahern introduced the members of his development team, and briefed the City Council on the
proposed project.
Mr. Jim Prosser, the financial advisor to the City's HRA, Ehler's and Associates, provided information
to the City Council on the proposed financing structure and the role of the City and HRA in providing
tax increment financing.
Planning Director John Hinzman presented information on the various approval processes that will
need to be completed by the developer through the City, HRA and several other governmental
agencies.
After considerable discussion and addressing of various questions, the City Council was in
agreement that additional research and work should be completed on the project.
Councilmember Elling Schultz departed at 6:50 PM.
Adioufnment:
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to adjourn the meeting at
6:55 PM
4 Ayes; Nays: N~
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Paul Hicks
Acting Mayor
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Melanie Mesko Lee
Administrative Assistant/City Clerk