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Hastings, Minnesota
March 5,2001
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, March 5, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street
East, Hastings, Minnesota
Members Present: Councilmembers, Schultz, Hazlet, Hicks, Riveness, Yandrasits &
Moratzka
Mayor Werner
Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present:
Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney;
Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director,
Matt Weiland, City Planner
Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director
John Grossman, HRA Director
Mike McMenomy, Police Chief
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 February 20,2001 and hearing none the minutes were approved as
presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
1. All Bills As Audited
2. Wallin Park Playground Equipment
3. Approve 2001 Seasonal Wages
4. Council/Staff Workshop Facilitator
5. HPC Grant Application
6. Approval of Park & Recreation Assistant Position Description
7. 200 Street & Utility Improvements Payment Request
Presentation-Joe Beattie
Joe Beattie, leader of a wetland-monitoring project in Hastings, presented the Mayor and
City Council with an award from the National Association of Counties
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 05, 2001
Page 2 of3
Public Hearing-Lock & Dam Access Road Improvements
The public hearing was opened at 7:06 p.m. Public Works Director Montgomery
requested approval of the plans and specifications for the project, and authorize
advertisement for bids for the project.
Hearing no further public comment, the public hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m.
Resolution 03-01-01: Lock & Dam Access Road Improvements
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to
approve the resolution as presented.
Copy of Resolution on File
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Lock & Dam Access Road Street Lighting and Enhancements
Bruce Chamberlain from the City's consulting firm was present to describe
proposed enhancements to the access road improvements, including lighting, a scenic
overlook, and an entrance gateway to the road.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to
approve the street lighting and enhancements as presented and to add them to the Lock &
Dam Access Road Improvements
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Approve Purchase Agreement with Birchen Enterprises for Industrial Park Lot
Mayor Werner inquired about City recourse if Birchen did not relocate to the
Industrial Park as agreed upon. HRA Director Grossman stated that the City would
reclaim ownership of the property in that situation.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to
approve the purchase agreement with Birchen as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, One, Mayor Werner voting against.
Special Use Permit Renewal-Soil Processing Permit (Barton Sand & Gravel)
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
approve a one-year renewal of the license with the recommendations of the March 1,
2001 Planner's Report.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Special Use Permit Renewal-Hot Mix Asphalt Plant (Barton Sand & Gravel)
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
approve a one-year renewal of the license with the recommendations of the March 1,
2001 Planner's Report.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 05,2001
Page 3 of3
Rivertown Days Use of Public Streets & Public Facility
Due to the upcoming Lock & Dam Access Road improvements, the Rivertown
Days committee is looking for alternate sites to conduct this year's event. Michelle
Jacobs of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Police Chief Mike McMenomy
were present to discuss several options. Two proposals are to close either 2nd Street or 3rd
Street.
Steve Reis of Reis Hardware objected to the potential closing of 2nd Street. Ron
Kraft of Old Main Street Antiques did not object to the potential closing of 2nd Street but
wanted appropriate signage posted.
Council directed staff to work with the Chamber to create sample street closing
layouts for Council to consider at a later date.
Waste Management Solid Waste Collection
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to
authorize Waste Management to offer free collection of Sony electronic products and the
option of a second residential cart for homeowners.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Pawn Shop License Report
Moved by Mayor Werner, seconded by Councilmember Schultz, to conduct a
hearing of alleged violations on Monday, April 2, 2001. Staff directed to prepare
information for Council consideration.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Reports from City Council Committees, Officers, Councilmembers
The City's Comprehensive Plan was approved by the Metropolitan Council on
Wednesday, February 22.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to
adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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