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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 152002 Pagel 013 15. Amend 2002 Sidewalk Replacement Reimbursement Budget 16. Contingent Approval of Off-Sale Liquor License-Cub Discount Liquors 17. Resolution-Approval ofMnDOT Agreement for Highway 55 Landscaping Public Hearing-Ordinance Establishing an Economic Development Commission Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7 :02 p.m. Hearing no public comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. Second Reading- Ordinance Establishing an Economic Development Commission Councilmember Riveness expressed concern over several aspects of the proposed commission: 1. He did not want to create another city department; 2. He stated concern over permitting non-residents to serve; 3. He felt it would be better to have commissioners appointed by the entire council rather than just the mayor. City Administrator Osberg stated that there is not a request for the creation of a City department; this is only to create an advisory commission similar to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Schultz stated that this commission is to provide assistance to the Planning Director with economic development issues. Councilmember Moratzka stated that this commission would be more comprehensive in scope than the HRA or Industrial Park Board; it would review the entire City of Hastings for economic development opportunities. Mayor Werner stated that he did not feel that the mayor needs to appoint commissioners and he supported approval by the Council as a whole. He also stated that non-residents may bring some important skills to the commission. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to amend the proposed ordinance to allow for commission members to be appointed by the Council as a whole based on recommendations from the Administrative Committee of the Council. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the ordinance creating an economic development commission as amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Special Use Permit: Kings Cove Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the resolution as presented, with staff directed to review all marina construction and building changes. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Special Use Permit: City of Hastings (General Sieben Drive Floodway) Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the resolution as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Special Use Permit: Wal-Mart Fuel Pumps There was discussion over access and lighting proposed for the site. Staff was directed to ensure that lighting complied with the City's regulations.