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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
September 18, 2006
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City
Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Alongi, Hicks, Moratzka,
Riveness and Schultz
Members Absent:
Councilmember Hazlet
Staff Members Present:
City Administrator David Osberg
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan
Planning Director John Hinzman
HRA Director John Grossman
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular
meeting of September 5, 2006. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Council Items to be Considered:
Public Works Director Montgomery distributed a memo requesting that award of
contract for the Industrial Park th be added to the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to add the
item to the Consent Agenda.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution-Award Off-Sale Liquor License to Wal-Mart Store, Inc. (d/b/a
Wal-Mart Supercenter #1472) located at 1752 North Frontage Road
3. Resolution-Issue Massage Therapy License to Donald Roen (d/b/a The
Double Helix Massage) located at 106 'h East 2nd Street, Apt. #2
4. Approve 2007 Health Insurance Contributions
5. Declare Excess Property
6. Reauthorize Industrial Park Ag Lease #2004-59
7. Pay Estimate-3rd Street Improvement Project: Pember Companies
8. Accounts Receivable write off an account balance
9. Budget Transfer and Adjustment-Parks
10. Grant Acceptance and Budget Adjustment-Police
11. Request for Payment-Fire Truck
12. Award Contract-Project 2006-3: Industrial Park th Addition to SM
Hentges & Sons, Inc. ($249,848.31)
6 Ayes; Nays, None
Copies of resolutions on file.
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Resolution-Site Plan/Final Plat #2006-41: Eagle Pointe Apartments/Glendale
Heights 4th Addition
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission recommended
approval at its August 28, 2006 meeting.
There was discussion about an on-site manager and traffic concerns. Staff was
requested to work with MnDOT and a committee of the Council to discuss traffic issues.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to
approve the site plan/final plat as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on file.
Use of Tax Increment for 2006 Public Improvements
HRA Director stated that the HRA has a balance of pre-1979 increment from the
downtown district of approximately $725,000. The funds must be spent this year by a
combination of paying for completed work and escrowing for contracted work. $285,000
has been committed for redevelopment or rehabilitation costs by the end of the year.
The HRA proposes to use the remaining balance to pay for public improvements on 3rd
and Eddy Streets.
There was discussion over use of the funds.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
direct staff to prepare an agreement to use the funds as requested.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Authorize Selection of 2030 Comprehensive Plan Consultant
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
authorize selection of McCombs Frank Roos Associates (MFRA) to complete the 2030
Comprehensive Plan, with staff to bring a contract for services to the Council for
approval.
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
RFP-Residential Solid Waste Collection
City Administrator Osberg stated that the Utilities Committee has reviewed the
draft RFP and recommends its approval by the Council. Osberg stated that proposals
must be submitted by October 30, 2006, with award of contract anticipated for November
20, 2006.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to
approve the RFP as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Transfer of Funds for City Hall 1st Floor Annex Remodel
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to
approve the transfer of funds as requested.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Comments from the Audience
Sue Schweich, 2719 Rushmore Road, asked how many total units would be part
of the Eagle Pointe development. Planning Director Hinzman stated that the master
plan includes four buildings.
Kevin Hoeschen, 419 West 6th Street, asked whether alley pickup will be part of
the solid waste collection RFP for certain properties. Council directed staff to clarify that
the existing practice of alley pickup in certain areas be continued with the new contract.
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Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk
Michael D. Werner
Mayor