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Hastings, Minnesota
October 19, 1998
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
October 19, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings,
Minnesota.
Members Present:
Councilmember Yandrasits, Riveness, Johnson, Simacek, Moratzka
and Acting Mayor Hicks
Members Absent:
Mayor Werner
Staff Members Present:
Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
T om Montgomery, Public Works Director;
Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director;
Lori Webster, Finance Director;
Matt Weiland, Zoning Administrator;
Joyce P. Hottinger, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk;
and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney
Presentation Pool Committee Fundraising Presentation
Turney Hazlet, Chairperson of the Natural Resource and Recreation Commission & Pool
Committee and Becky Erickson, Pool Committee Member, presented a $70,000 check, through Pool
Committee fundraising efforts, for installation of lighting and a drop slide by the Pool Committee
fundraising efforts. Pool Committee Members noted pool fundraising continues. Acting Mayor
Hicks, on behalf of the City Council, thanked the Pool Committee for their efforts.
Approval of Minutes
Acting Mayor Hicks asked whether there were any corrections or additions to the regular
meeting of October 5, 1998 and hearing none, approved the minutes as presented.
Council Items to Be Considered
City Administrator Dave Osberg requested Administrative Item No.6 Snow Removal
Agreement, would be removed from the Agenda and placed for Council consideration at the
November 2, 1998 Council meeting.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve
the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay all Bills As Audited
2. Authorization to Solicit Bids for the Procurement of One 15 to 16 Passenger Bus for TRAC
3. Resolution No.1 0-11-98, Resolution Electing to Continue Participation in the Local Housing
Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act
Resolution No. 10-12-98, Declaring October 18-24 as "Dakota County Water Resources
Awareness Week".
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1998 Transfer/Adjustments
Resolutions-Resolution No. 10-13-98, Approving Application of a Premise Permit
Application for Lawful Gambling at Friar Tuck's, 1840 Vermillion Street & Resolution No.
10-14-98, Resolution Approving Application of a Premise Permit Application for Lawful
Gambling at RJ's Tavern, 106 2nd St. E.-Renewal-Outreach Six Acres.
Civic Arena Pay Request
1. Graus Contracting, Inc. (# 16)
2. Don Zappa & Sons Excavating (#16)
3. Arkays Service (# 16)
4. Kellington Construction (#16)
5. Fabcon, Inc. (#14)
(#16)
Listul Industrial (# 16)
Merrimac Construction (# 16)
Bartley Sales Co., Inc. (#14)
(#16)
Carciofini Caulking (#16)
Bredemus Hardware Co. (#14)
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Hoffers, Inc. (#16)
Twin City Garage Door (# 16)
Skillman Painting (# 16)
Swanson Plumbing & Heating (#14)
(#16)
$ 1,135.76
$ 7,368.97 Final
$ 2,067.00 Final
$14,757.98 Final
$ 743.50
$ 8,827.90 Final
$ 690.41 Final
$ 7.02 Final
$ 1,781.75
$ 593.00 Final
$ 278.30 Final
$ (7.60)
$ 1,742.25 Final
$ 87.80 Final
$ 232.25 Final
$ 1,377.75 Final
$ 1,481.20
$30,589.34
$ 2,375.00
15. Miller Electric (# 14)
Civic Arena Changer Orders
A. Miller Electric, Inc.,$1,214.00
B. Kellington Construction,$3,433.75
Resolution No.1 0-15-98, Declaring Adequacy of Petition & Ordering the Preparation of
Feasibility Report for Projects No. 1999-6
Approve Change Order #1, Elevated Water Storage Tank
Pay Estimate #5, 1998 Street & Utility Improvement Program, Richard Knutson, Inc.,
$184,716.63
Schedule Public Hearing for November 2, 1998-Alley Vacation-Alley Block 8, Barker's
Addition
Approve Change Order, Outdoor Pool Lighting
Resolution No.1 0-16-98, Resolution Approving a Registered Land Survey in the Industrial
Park
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Public Hearing-Delinquent Billings to be Assessed
Acting Mayor Hicks opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. Finance Director Lori Webster
introduced the item. Acting Mayor Hicks asked if there was any public comment on the issue, and
hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Authorize Certification of Special Assessments for Delinquent Utility Bills & "Dutch Elm"
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to authorize
accounts as listed to be certified to Dakota County as special assessments.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Public Hearing-Tax Exempt Bonds for Augustana Homes
Acting Mayor Hicks opened the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m. Finance Director Lori Webster
introduced the item. Acting Mayor Hicks asked if there were any public comments on the issue, and
hearing none, closed the public hearing at 7 :08 p.m.
Resolution No. 10-17-98, (Approval of Tax Exempt Bonds for Augustana Homes) Authorizing
the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds for Health Care Facilities Project, at the Request of
Augustana Home of Hastings
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve
Resolution No. 10-17-98, providing for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 to 469.1651, to provide funds for Health Care Facilities
Project, at the request of Augustana Home of Hastings.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Resolution No. 10-18-98, (Authorize Fees for Augustana Homes Tax Exempt Bonding Issue)
Resolution Regarding the Issuance of Tax Exempt Revenue Bonds on Behalf of Augustana
Home of Hastings
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve
Resolution No. 10-18-98 regarding issuance of tax exempt revenue bonds on behalf of Augustana
Home of Hastings.
6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file.
Award Contract Water System ScADA Controls
Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director explained the request.
Resolution No. 10-19-98, Receiving Bids & Receiving Bids & Awarding Contract for the
SCADA Control System Installation
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to approve
Resolution No.1 0-19-98 receiving bids and awarding contract for the SCADA Control System
Installation.
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Councilmember Yandrasits requested review of the well repairs. Tom Montgomery Public
Works Director reviewed the City has improved booster stations, increased pumping capacity of
Wells No.3 & 4, constructed a new elevated tower and replaced the ground storage tank on Highway
55. Mr. Montgomery outlined outstanding issues for remaining Well No.1.
City Council vote on Resolution No. 10-19-98: 6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Award Contract-Booster Pump Station & Pump House Improvements
Resolution No. 10-20-98, Receiving Bids and Awarding Contract for the Booster Station and
Well Pumphouse Improvements
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve
Resolution No. 10-20-98, Receiving Bids and Awarding Contract for the Booster Station and Well
Pumphouse Improvements.
6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file.
Selection of Audit Firm for 1998, 1999 & 2000 Financial Audit
Finance Director Lori Webster introduced the request. Councilmember Moratzka clarified
the Finance Committee recommended the previous Auditors not be invited to bid in order to turn the
contract over to allow switching auditors every six years. Councilmember Riveness questioned
whether a three year term is a typical term for auditor contracts. Finance Director Lori Webster
stated although contract terms vary, most cities retain auditors for more than one year.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to authorize
a three year contract with Kern, Dewenter, Viere, Ltd. For audit services.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Approve Aquatic Center Manager Position Description and Authorize Advertisement for
Applicants
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the
position description for the position of Aquatic Center Manager and to authorize the advertisement
for applicants. Councilmember Riveness requested advertising in the Pioneer Press Paper.
Councilmember Riveness inquired what the position would be involved with during winter months.
City Administrator Dave Osberg stated the position will be involved with pool policy and procedures
development until January 2000, after the 2000 swimming season, the position would be reviewed
to determine full-time status and/or the possibility of reassignment to other positions during certain
times during the year.
City Council vote on Aquatic Center Manager Position Description & Authorization for
Advertisement for Applications: 6 Ayes; Nays, None
HWings City Council Minutes for Meeting of October 19. 1998
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Senior Center Lease Purchase Agreement with City HRA
Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka,
Lease/Purchase Agreement with the City of Hastings HRA for the new ~
Councilmember Moratzka clarified the School District would be cost sharing in the J
a Joint Powers Agreement.
City Council vote on the LeaselPurchase Agreement with the City of Hastin
new Senior Center: 6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Authorization to Enter into Agreement with Dakota County to Arrange for the Purchase, Use
and Maintenance of an Electronic Voting System
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to authorize
the City to enter into an Agreement with Dakota County to arrange for the purchase, use and
maintenance of an electronic voting system.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
Audience Comments
There were no comments from the audience.
Reports from Councilmember
Councilmember Moratzka announced a Red Rock Corridor meeting on Wednesday, October
21 st to address a joint powers agreement at the committee level.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to adjourn the
regular Council meeting at 7:45 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
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