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Hastings, Minnesota
January 16, 2001
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, January 16,2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street
East, Hastings, Minnesota
Members Present: Councilmembers, Schultz, Hazlet, Hicks, Moratzka &
Mayor Werner
Members Absent: Councilmembers Yandrasits and Riveness
Staff Members Present:
Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney;
Matt Weiland, City Planner;
Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director;
John Grossman, HRA Director;
and Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk
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Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of
the regular meeting of January 2, 2001 and hearing none the minutes were approved as
presented.
Council Items to be Considered
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to add
a proclamation recognizing Jaycees Week as Item 12 of the Consent Agenda and to
remove Item 5 from the Consent Agenda.
5 ayes; Nays, None.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
5 Ayes; Nays, None.
1. All Bills As Audited
2. Accept Quotes, Parks Department purchase of2001, 3/4 ton pickup truck
3. Accept Quotes, Street Department Purchase of 3/4 ton Pickup, Utility Department Y:z
ton Pickup, Engineering Department Crew Cab Pickup
4. Approval of Renewal of Gambling Permit at Eagles Hall 2212 by the Minnesota
Jaycees Charitable Foundation
5. PULLED
6. Approval of Inspections & Code Enforcement Technician Position Description
7. Approval of Retirement Policy Amendment
8. Resolution No. 1-06-01- Setting 2001 Residential Garbage Haulers License Fee
9. Approval of 200 1 Council Committees
10. Approval of Increase in Volunteer Fire Response Pay
Minutes of the Re!!ular Meeting of Januarv 16. 2001
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11. Authorize Agreement to Farm Land at Industrial Park
12. Proclamation-Declaring Jaycees Week
Public Hearing-4th Street East Vacation
Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. City Planner Weiland
stated that this request is to "clean-up" a previous request and that Staff recommends
approval.
Hearing no further public comment the public hearing was closed at 7:04 p.m.
Resolution Ol-07-01-4th Street East Street Vacation
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to
approve the street vacation as presented in the Planner's memo.
5 Ayes; Nays, None.
Informational Presentation-Lock & Dam Access Road & Trail Improvements
Public Works Director Montgomery outlined the basic improvements planned for
this project. He stated that the access road is planned to be reconstructed along a new
alignment, and that storm sewer and utility improvements are also planned for the
project. Improvements are estimated to be completed by October, 2001.
First Reading/Order a Public Hearing-Rezone Bohlken Estates 6th Addition from
A-Agriculture to R-2, Medium Density Residential
City Planner Weiland stated that this property is guided to this type of
development & is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. He also stated that the
Planning Commission has recommended approval of this project.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet, to
approve the first reading and order a public hearing as requested.
5 Ayes; Nays, None.
Preliminary Plat-Bohlken Estates 6th Edition
City Planner Weiland stated this approval of the preliminary plat is being
requested, pending approval of the rezoning of this property.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to
approve the preliminary plat as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, None.
Set Assistant Fire Chief Compensation Range
City Administrator Osberg stated that Council is being requested to approve a
revised compensation range for the Assistant Fire Chief position. This compensation
range also includes the possibility of this non-union, exempt position receiving paramedic
pay consistent with current union policy should the individual holding this position
remain certified as a paramedic.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the revised Assistant Fire Chief Compensation Range.
5 Ayes; Nays, None.
Minutes of the Ree:ular Meetine: of Januarv 16. 2001
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Listul Industries Settlement
City Administrator Osberg requested Council approval for the settlement of a
lawsuit with Listul Industries regarding construction costs on the Civic Arena.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the settlement agreement.
5 Ayes; Nays, None.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember
adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
5 Ayes; Nays, None.
Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Schultz, to
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