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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-01 /~- Hastings, Minnesota March 19,2001 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; Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director Darbie Johnson, Aquatics Center Manager Mark Holmes, Fire 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 March 5, 2001 and hearing none the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Councilmember Riveness requested that Items 3 & 4 be moved for discussion under Administrator. Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. All Bills As Audited 2. Utility Billing-Request for Waiver of a Penalty 3. Approve Quote Award for Fire Department % ton Pickup Truck-Moved to Administrator 4. Request Authorization for Fire Department Training Fund-Moved to Administrator Presentation-Skateboard Park Dennis McNamara, chair of the skateboard committee, was present to discuss the recommendations of the committee and to request Council support. McNamara stated that the proposed Skateboard Park would be located in the Industrial Park and will have a capacity of between 50-60 people. The total costs being requested by Council is $100,000, to be used from the Unallocated Park Dedication Fund, to be replaced in the 2002 budget. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2001 Page 2 of 3 Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the skateboard park proposal as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Review Code Requirements Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to direct the Operations Committee to discuss code requirements in regards to sprinkler requirements. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Approve Quote Award for Fire Department % Ton Pickup Truck Councilmember Riveness asked if the City could donate the City's current vehicle instead of accepting the proposed trade-in. Fire Chief Holmes stated that the vehicle being replaced is not in good condition. Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the quote for the Fire Department % Ton Pickup Truck as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Riveness voting against. Request Authorization for Fire Department Training Fund Fire Chief Holmes stated that this request is in response to OSHA training requirements. Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Discussion of Flood Preparation Staff was directed to work with the City's insurance agency and to prepare a report for the April 2, 2001 Council meeting. Temporary Reclassification Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to direct staff to prepare a policy to address temporary position reclassifications and to authorize the temporary reclassification of Assistant Finance Director Char Stark. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. City Hall Security Administrator Osberg recommended that the compensation for reserve police officers be adjusted from $10.00 to $15.00/hour with a three-hour minimum and that the City Hall Meeting Room Rental Room Rate be adjusted to $25.00/hour with a three-hour mInImum. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to adjust the reserve police officer rate to $15.00Ihour with a two-hour minimum and to adjust the City Hall Meeting Room Rental Rate to $25.00/hour with a two-hour minimum. Additional hours, or portion of hours, to be charged $25.00Ihour. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. .-------___~_'_.~._w_.__..~.,_____.~...~___.>..._..~_._.~-~___._'_.~'_M._m__.._......_,_V"___ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19,2001 Page 3 of3 Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. ATTEST' itLu< ;'140 City Clerk Mayor , ._~'~-_..~.__.~.~--_._,_....,,,...,-"'._._._..,---_._._-~.