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Hastings, Minnesota
January 20, 1998
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday,
January 20, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th St. East, Hastings,
Minnesota.
Members Present:
Councilmember Yandrasits, Johnson, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka & Mayor
Werner
Members Absent:
Councilmember Riveness
Staff Members Present:
Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director;
Joyce Pruitt, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk;
and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked whether there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular meeting of January 5, 1998, and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented.
Presentation: Lions Club
Councilmember Simacek, on behalf of the Lions Club presented a $10,000 check as a final
payment of the $20,000 donation for the soccer/ballfields at Lions Park.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve the
consent agenda as presented.
1. Pay All Bills as Audited
2. Resolution No. 1-5-98-Geological Marker Rehabilitation Roadside Park
3. Commission Appointment (Housing & Redevelopment Authority)
4. Appointment to Charter Commission
5. Schedule Special City Council Meetings
a. January 26, 1998: Parks Plan
b. February 23, 1998: Wastewater Treatment Issues
Appointment of Acting Mayor and City Council Committees
Payment of Civic Arena Project Claims and Change Orders
a. Change Order, Twin City Garage ($ -580.00)
b. Birkeland Architects: $ 4,935.33
c. Graus: $ 12,739.29
d. Don Zappa & Son Excavating: $ 23,424.96
e. Listul Industries: $ 20,704.30
f. Roof Righ: $117,055.20
g. Swanson Plumbing & Heating: $ 53,653.45
h. Miller Electrical: $ 6,650.00
I. Gartner Refrigeration & Mfg. $ 49,400.00
6.
7.
Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular Meeting of .January 20.. 1998
Page 2 of 3
9.
Resolution No. 1-6-98, Order Feasibility Study, 10th Street from Maple to Walnut and
Walnut from 10th Street to 11 th Street
Pay Estimate #1, Electrical Installation and Maintenance Co., Emergency Vehicle Pre-
emption System, $64,757.70
10. Authorization to Purchase Crew Cab Truck for Parks Department
11. 1998 Pay Equity Report
12. On Sale, Sunday & Off-Sale Liquor License (Cafe Rip Rap)
13. Massage Therapy Establishment License-Sun Kissed Tan & Tone
14. Commercial Haulers Refuse License-Philip Industrial Service Group
15. Acceptance of Donation for Police Department
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
8.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment-Linn Companies Redevelopment Project-15th & Vermillion
Street Site
Mayor Werner suggested Linn Companies schedule an informational meeting with Conoco
neighbors to provide an opportunity for public discussion prior to the public hearing on February 2,
1998. Steve Linn, on behalf of Linn Companies, stated Linn Companies was willing to meet with
the public in such a forum.
Community Development Director Mike Wozniak indicated final plans addressing lighting,
refuse landscaping and fencing issues were not available at the Planning Commission meeting. It
was suggested that such an informational meeting be held from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. on February 2,
1998 at City Hall to address neighborhood concerns relating to the Conoco expansion.
Councilmember Yandrasits requested the Administrative Committee review lighting issues
in addition to signage issues at the next scheduled meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reclassify the following properties from U-l (Urban
Residential) to C (Commercial) on the City's Year 2000 Proposed Land Use Map: the lots addressed
as 119, 121 & 125 15th Street all in Auditor's Subdivision 10. 6 Ayes; Nays, None.
1st Reading/Order Public Hearing-Rezone-Linn Companies Redevelopment Project-15th &
Vermillion Street Site
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to approve the
1 st Reading of an Ordinance to rezone from R - 3 to C- 3 property situated at 125 West 15th Street and
to order a public hearing to be held on February 2, 1998. 6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Special Use Permit-Linn Companies Redevelopment Project-15th & Vermillion Street Site
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to approve a
special use permit to allow a gas station and an automobile repair center at 1500 Vermillion Street
subject to the following conditions:
1. Obtaining all necessary permits to construct the facility including the required access permit
from MNDOT.
2. Approval of required rezoning.
3. Approval of required Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
4. Approval of and adherence to all site plan requirements.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Hastings City Council Minutes for Regular ~ng otJanuary 2f1-122B
:page 3 otJ.
Comments from Audience
Steve Linn, President of Linn Companies, resident of 9568 Woodbury Court, reviewed the
Linn Companies proposal. Mr. Linn stated the proposed lighting would be similar to other SA and
Holiday Stores in the Twin Cities and that all lighting would shine onto Highway 61. He briefly
reviewed landscaping and fencing issues, noting the landscaping plan would add necessary green
space to the property.
Councilmember Yandrasits requested lighting schematics be available at the informational
meeting and City Council meeting on February 2, 1998.
Adjourn to Closed Door Session
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to adjourn to
a closed door session to discuss 1998 Labor Contract Negotiations at 7:41 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Closed Door Session-1998 Labor Contract Negotiations
The regular City Council meeting reconvened at 7 :44 p.m. for the closed door session for
1998 Labor Contract Negotiations. Roll Call reflected all Councilmembers were present with the
exception of Councilmember Riveness.
Adjournment from Closed Door Session
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:06 p.m. from the closed door session on 1998 Labor Contract Negotiations. 6 Ayes;
Nays, None.
Reconvened Regular City Council Meeting
The regular City Council meeting was reconvened at 8 :07 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present with the exception of City Councilmember Riveness.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to adjourn the
regular meeting at 8:08 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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