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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
December 4, 2006
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday December 4, 2006 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City
Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Werner, City Councilmembers Alongi, Hicks, Hazlet,
Moratzka, Riveness and Schultz
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan
Planning Director John Hinzman
HRA Director John Grossman
Finance Director Char Stark
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 20, 2006 or the Special Meeting minutes of November 9, 2006.
Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Upon staff request, moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by
Councilmember Riveness to add a first reading/order a public hearing to consider a
moratorium relating to adult uses be added to the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz seconded by Council member Moratzka to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution-Approve Liquor License Transfer at Mississippi Belle
3. Appeal of Utility Bill Late Penalty
4. Resolution-Authorize Grant Submittal #2006-57: Dakota CDA
Redevelopment Incentive Grant
5. Resolution-Issue Full Type II Home Occupation License #2005-67 to
Jeff Strickler: Seal Coating (3615 Malcolm Avenue)
6. Resolution-Reauthorize Preliminary & Final Plat Approval #2001-59:
Augustana Care Addition
7. Budget Adjustment-UBC building
8. Wavier of Insurance
9. Authorization to Advertise for NRRC Vacancies
10. Approve Job Description and Compensation for Recreation Coordinator
Position
I] . Resolution-Accept Donation for Hastings Police Department
]2. Authorization for Mutual Aid Agreements
13. Reject Bid and Authorize Readvertisement for Fire Department Boat
14. Approval and Authorization of Transfer for 2006 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant Award
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copies of resolutions on file.
City of Hastings
City Council Minutes
December 4, 2006
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Truth in Taxation Public Hearing-2007 Budget
Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Finance Director Char Stark made a brief presentation regarding the 2007
budget. She stated that the 2007 budget results in a 2007 proposed tax rated of
49.21%, a decrease from 2006.
Wes Lund, 120 yth Street East stated that his valuation has increased 28% and
his taxes 31 % over the last 2 years. There was discussion over how valuations are
determined and when property owners can appeal to the county over the proposed
valuation rates.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:23
p.m.
Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #2006-55: Electronic and Video Signage
Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission recommends
approval of the ordinance amendment.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:25
p.m.
Second ReadinglAdopt Ordinance-Ordinance Amendment #2006-55: Electronic
and Video Signage
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve
the ordinance amendment as presented.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of ordinance on file.
Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment: Commercial Rehabilitation Program
Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
HRA Director Grossman stated that the HRA recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:29
p.m.
Second ReadinglAdopt Ordinance-Qrdinance Amendment: Commercial
Rehabilitation Program
Moved by Council member Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve
the ordinance amendment as presented.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of ordinance on file.
Public Hearing-Business Subsidy: Gemini, Inc.
Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
HRA Director Grossman stated that no action is being requested at this time. He
stated that Gemini fulfills the five criteria required for business subsidy program.
Mayor Werner expressed concern with including medical benefits in the minimum
wage scale consideration.
Councilmember Moratzka requested clarification of new jobs being created as a
result of the subsidy in contrast with existing jobs moving to this new location.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:31
p.m.
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City Council Minutes
December 4, 2006
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Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
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Michael D. Werner
Mayor
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Melanie Mesko Le
City Clerk