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Hastings, Minnesota
February 5, 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 & Yandrasits
Mayor Werner
Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness
Staff Members Present:
Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney;
Matt Weiland, City Planner;
Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director;
and Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of
the regular meeting of January 16,2001 and hearing none the minutes were approved as
presented.
Council Items to be Considered
City Administrator Osberg requested that a closed-door session be added as Item
6 under Administrator.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet, to add a
closed-door session to discuss union negotiations as Item 6 under Administrator.
6 ayes; Nays, None.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to
move Item 10 to Administrator & approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
1. All Bills As Audited
2. Appointment of Terry Sieben to NRRC
3. Council/Staff Workshop on April 6th & April 7th, 2001
4. Reappointment of Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners
5. Reappointment of Industrial Park Board Commissioners
6. Request Permission for Summer Concerts
7. Request Approval for a Budget Carryover
8. Resolution _ Approval of One-Day Gambling Permit for Courage Center
9. Resolution _ Approval of Renewal of Consumption & Display Permit for the KC Hall
10. PULLED
Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting of February 05, 2001
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11. Approval of Renewal of kennel! Animal Shelter License for Animal Ark
12. Resolution -Proclaiming Arbor Day, 2001
13. Approval of Commercial Haulers License for Buckingham Towing
14. Resolution - Defeasance of Series 1994A & Series 1995A Bonds
Award Bid-Street Department Dump Truck with Plow, Sander & Wing
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet, to
approve the bid as requested in the Public Works Director's revised memo ofPebruary 5,
2001.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Public Hearing - Rezone Bohlken Estate 6th Addition (A to R-2, Medium Density
Residential)
Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Hearing no comments, the
public hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m.
Rezoning-Bohlken Estates 6th Addition (A-Agriculture to R-2, Medium Density
Residential)
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to
approve the rezoning as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Site Plan - Building Expansion (705 Commerce Drive)
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to
approve the Site Plan for a building expansion at 705 Commerce Drive
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Critical Areas Logging Permit-East 4th Street
City Planner Weiland stated this request by the homeowner is to permit a
selective cutting of the trees on this property and that no clear-cutting would be done.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz, to
approve the logging permit with annual review of the permit by both the City forester and
the City Council.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Orderly Annexation Agreement with Marshan Township
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to
authorize distribution of the completed EA W to the required agencies.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 05, 2001
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Resolution _ Opposing Selling of Wine in Grocery Stores
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
approve the resolution.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Schedule Committee to Meet with Industrial Park Board
Councilmembers Moratzka, Schultz, and Hazlet will meet with the Industrial Park
Board.
Joint Maintenance Facility Report- TKDA
TKDA, the City's consulting firm, presented preliminary plans for a joint Parks
Maintenance Facility to be shared with the school district.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Schultz, to
approve the preliminary plan for the joint maintenance facility, with staff to seek formal
school district approval in the near future.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Non-Union Compensation Schedule
City Administrator Osberg requested approval on several actions:
1. A lane adjustment for non-union employees who have submitted
their 2001 personnel development plan;
2. The Administrative Committee to establish a policy that addresses
a cap on compensation over the maximum rate for a position;
3. That future non-union step adjustments will be effective January 1,
provided successful completion of the previous year's established
goals;
4. Six-month probationary period adjustments be made, subject to
approval by supervisor & City Administrator.
5. Approve a six-month probationary adjustment for the positions of
Fire Chief and Police Chief.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to
approve the above-outlined actions.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Approval of Renewal of Old Mill Pawn Broker/Precious Metal Dealer License
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to
table this item to the March 5, 2001 Council meeting for staff to prepare materials
regarding past compliance and possible penalties.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Closed Door Session
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Schultz, to
adjourn the regular Council meeting at 7:38 p.m. to go to a closed-door session.
Mayor Werner adjourned the closed-door session and reconvened the regular
Council meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 05, 2001 Page 4 of 4
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet, to
adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m..
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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