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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-96 ,-- i Hastings, Minnesota May 6, 1996 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 6, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmember Riveness, Simacek, Hicks, Moratzka and Mayor Werner Members Absent: Councilmember Johnson Staff Members Present: Dave Osberg, City Administrator; Barb Thompson, City Clerk; Mike Wozniak, Community Development Director; Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director; and Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney Representatives from the Lions Club presented to the City Council the Hastings Lions Club proposal to donate $30,000 for park equipment to be installed at the Lions Park in the summer of 1996. LIONS CLUB DONATION Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 1996 and hearing none declared the minutes approved. as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Simacek ADDENDUM TO to add to the consent agenda Request for Off-Sale Liquor License for RJ's Tavern CONSENT r- on Main; and the 1996 Police Union Contract. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. AGENDA r-- Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the consent agenda with the addition of the two additional items. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay all bills as audited 2. 1996 Non-Union Compensation Schedule Adjustment 3. Assistant Fire Chief Compensation Schedule 4. Authorize Installation of Three Street Lights 5. 1996 Metro Council Regional Transit Capital Funding Application 6. Off-Sale Liquor License - RJ's Tavern on Main 7. Police Officers Union Contract CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Werner opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m. to hear comments P.H.-AMEND SEC. on the proposed City Code amending Section 10.05, Subd. 9, on the parking, 10.05, SUBD. 9, storage or use of recreational equipment. City Clerk provided proof of affidavit PARKING, STORAGE of publication. Mayor Werner asked if anyone wished to speak on the issue and OR USE OF Donna Loesch of 1616 Forest Street presented her concerns over the seven foot RECREATION height requirement. Mayor Werner asked if anyone else wished to speak on the EQUIPMENT issue, no one wished to do so. Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Simacek, seconded by Councilmember Hicks 1ST READING- to approve the 1st Reading of the Ordinance amending Section 10.05, Subd. 9, RV ORDINANCE on the Parking, Storage or Use of Recreational Equipment. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. AMENDMENT Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember SALE OF IND. Riveness to refer the purchase offer for Industrial Park property at 2620 Industrial PARK Court to the Industrial Park Board for review. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. Bob Bohn representing Bohn International, Inc., DBA Old Mill Pawn located at 1912 Vermillion Street, addressed Council regarding Resolution No. 4-2-96 establishing an investigation fee increase and an license fee increase for Pawn Brokers and Precious Metal Dealers in Hastings. No action was taken. PAWNBROKERS FEES DISCUSSION Page 2 Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Shnacek to adopt Resolution No. 5-1-96 declaring a vacancy in the Ward I Council seat. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Representatives from the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division were present to discuss the site selection process for a Southeast Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant. No action was taken. Mayor Werner announced the Mayor from Hastings, New Zealand will be in town on Friday, May 10, 1996. I May 6, 1996 RES. NO. 5-1-96 1ST. WARD VACANCY DISCUSSION- WASTE WATE~AJ-l. TREATMENTP~-'l I SITE '-_~ COUNCIL COMMENTS Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks ADJOURNMENT to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. ~~ AITES~~J~A'~ City Clerk Mayor t.IM~'lI,,", ":rn;-;!' . ;1:. .. r~+,;"'**-F ,'u,\, \ 1-'1 I I lJ I' I I G