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Home My WebLink About03-18-85 Hastings, Minnesota March 18, 1985 028 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday March 18, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council chambers of City Hall. Members Present: Councilman Berg, Werner, Kulzer, Bond, Trautmann, Nesbitt, Plan and Mayor Stoffel. Members Absent: Councilman Mathiowetz. n The Mayor called for additions and corectionsto the Minutes of the meeting of March 4, 1985 and hearing none declared the Minutes approved as presented. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open at 7:31 to consider assessing unpaid City Accounts for Services that the City performed for building repair to the Red Buoy at 117 East Second Street. All persons were given the opportunity to address the issue, no one wished to do so. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7.32 P.M. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open at 7:32 P.M. to consider an Ordinance Amending Section 6.06 Subdivision 4 of the City code having to do with Trimming of trees. All persons were given the opportunity to address the issue, no one wished to do so. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:33 P.M. II I I The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open at 7:33 P.M. to consider an Ordinance Prohibiting the feeding of Water Fowl in Lake Rebecca Park. All persons were given opportunity to address the issue. Mr. Jerry Hoeschen stated that he would support limited feeding of the Water Fowl but opposes not feeding them at all. No one else wished to speak on the matter. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:34 P.M. The Assistant City Engineer, Tom Montgomery, reviewed with the Council and Audience the 1985 State Aid Construction for the Downtown Redevelopment and gave the proposed costs. The Mayor declared Public Hearing at 7:52 P.M. to consider the 1985 State Aid Construction for the Downtown Redevelopment. All person were given an opportunity to address the issue. Mr. Montgomery e~lained that he had received a Letter from the Milwaukee Railroad opposing the project. They stated that the project would be of no benefit to the Railroad. Mr. John Grossman, Main Street Project Manager, said that the businesses in the Downtown area were in general agreement with the project and he urged the Council support the project. Mr. LIQyd Johnson and Mr. Don Eddy both stated their strong support of the project. No one else wished to speak on the issue. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:54 P.M. ,.--- Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Nesbitt to Adopt Resolution No. 16-85 awarding the bid for the Lighting of two Softball Fields at Veterans Park Athletic Complex to the apparent low Bidder, Collins Electric, in the amount of $44,213.00 for wood pole construction. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. Copy of Resolution on file. Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Kulzer to adopt Resoltuion No. 17-85 awarding the Bid for the sale of $460,000.00 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds to the apparent low bidder, Norwest Investment Services. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. Copy of Resolution on file. PUBLIC HEARING - ASSESSING UNPAID CITY ACCOUNTS - RED BUOY PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE TREE TRIMMING PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - PROHIBIT FEEDING OF WATER FOWL PUBLIC HEARING - 1985 STATE AID CONSTRUCTION DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. 16-85 AWARD BID - SOFTBALL FIELD LIGHTING RESOLUTION NO. 17-85 AWARD BID - SALE OF BOND - $460,000.00 G.O.Bls 029 March 1,G, 1~?5 PARKING VARIANCE - OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH : CABLE TELEVISION - RATE ADJUSTMENT RESOLUTION NO. 18-85 AUTHORISE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - MASTER INC. RAILROAD SIGNAL AT 2ND STREET 1985 LOCAL 49 UNION CONTRACT APPOINT ARENA MANANGER - JAMES MCGREE RED BUOY ASSESSMENTS TO COUNTY THIRD READING - ORDINANCE TREE TRIMMING :) Moved by Councilman Kulzer, seconded by Councilman Plan to approve the On Site Parking Variance for Our Saviors Lutheran Church (West 8th Street). This variance also enters the City into an agreement with the Church that if adjacent properties are acquired that they will be designated as On Site Parking Facilities. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Kulzer that the City of Hastings and the Hastings Cable Television Company follow the rate change procedure as addressed in the City Ordinance Chapter 14 Section 8.11. The Hastings Cable Television Company stated that they were of the opinion that the City of Hastings has no Regulatory Authority over Tiers 2 and Tiers 3. Mr. John Gibbs, from the Law Firm of Herbst and Thue the Cityls Cable Television Attorneyls Office, stated that their opinion was that under the "Cable Connnunications Act of 1984" the term Basic Cable Service means any service tier which includes the retransmission of Local Television Broadcast Signals, and therefore the City of Hastings indeed has Regulatory Authority over Tiers 2 and Tiers 3. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. o Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Nesbitt to adopt Resolution No. 18-85 approving the plans and specifications and authorizing Advertisement for bids for the work designated as package "c" Master Incorporated. The bids will be considered for award at the April 15, 1985 regular City Council Meeting. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. Copy of Resolution on file. Moved by Councilman Berg, seconded by Councilman Nesbitt to have the City of Hastings work with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to obtain a new Second Street Railroad Crossing Light System and Arms and to have the Third Street Railroad Crossing remain open. The City would pick up 10% of the local share. o Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Trautmann to table the matter of the Railroad Signals and Cross Arms on Second Street until a defined cost estimate and breakdown and bid price can be obtained. 5 Ayes; Nayes, Berg and Nesbitt. Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Kulzer to enter into a One Year Contract with the Local 49 Union. This Contractwould be in effect January 1, 1985 through December 31, 1985. A copy of the Contract is on file in the Office of the City Administrator Clerk. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Trautmann to appoint James McGree to the position of the Ice Arena Manager. Mr. McGree will be covered under 491er Union Contract Language until November 1, 1985. The Council authorized posting and advertising for the ParkkeeperjAssistant Arena Manager Position. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Kulzer to assess unpaid City Accounts for Services performed for building repair at the Red Buoy at 117 East Second Street. The following are the Assessments 19-32150-085-04 and 19-32150-084-04 for $5,555.29. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. o Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Bond to deny the Third Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 6.06 Subdivision f of the City Code dealing with Tree Trimming. 4 Ayes; Nayes, Kulzer, Trautmann and Berg. Motion to deny passes. March 18, 1985 030 Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Nesbitt to pass the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 176 prohibiting feeding of Water Fowl in Lake Rebecca Park. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Kulzer to reappoint John C. Larson and Dennis McNamara to the Natural Resources and Recreation Commission. This would be the second term for both of these Members expiring 12/31/86. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. I Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Berg to appoint Tom Montgomery as the Acting City Engineer and State Aid Engineer until the City Engineer Position can be filled. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. The City Administrator Clerk reviewed with the Council the status of the Coalition of the Out State Cities as it relates to the Proposed Local Government Aid Formula. The recommendation of the City Administrator Clerk and the Mayor was that the City not support the Lobbying effort by the coalition and the City would maintain support for the Leagues formula on Local Government Aid. There was no Council Action required. Moved by Councilman Berg, seaonded by Couneilman Kulzer to adopt Resolution No. 19-85 approving the Plan and Specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for the Downtown redevelopment project, subject to approval of State Aid. The bids would be considered for award at the April 15, 1985 regular City Council Meeting. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. r Moved by Councilman Kulzer, seconded by Councilman Trautmann to adopt Resolution No. 20-85 Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator/Clerk to make application to the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development in an amount necessary to construct a Hydro Electric Project on Lock and Dam No.2. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. Copy of Resolution on File. Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Berg to adopt Resolution No. 21-85 entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Becker, Minnesota; enabling Hastings to issue its Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for an improved project or projects pursuant to an allocation given to the City of Becker as an entitlement issuer under the Act. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. Copy of Resolution on file. Moved by Councilman Trautmann, seconded by Councilman Werner to approved a partial refund of assessment of Lot 1 Schumacher Second Addition. The Engineering Department has reviewed the matter and determined that the property was over assessed by $3,208.97. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. ,.--- Moved by Councilman Werner, seconded by Councilman Trautmann that the City of Hastings pay Austin P. Keller in the Amount of $1,214.24 to correct six Fire Hydrants which needed extension for proper grades in Pleasant Valley Addition. The City in turn will bill the firm Hanson, Thorp, Pellinen, and Olson Incorporated as the Cities Expert for Engineering Services rendered in the Pleasant Valley Improvement. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. 1 Moved by Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Berg to adopt Resolution No. 22-85 granting a 25 Foot easement to Lot 6 Block 1 Gretchens First Addition 6 Ayes; Werner Absent. Copy of Resolution on file. THIRD READING-ORDINANCE 177 - PROHIBIT FEEDING OF WATER FOWL REAPPOINTMENT NRRC APPOINT ACTING CITY ENGINEER-TOM MONTGOMERY COALITION OF OUT STATE CITIES RESOLUTION NO. 19-85 AUTHORIZING ADVERTISE- MENT FOR BIDS-DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. 20-85 APPLICATION TO DEED - PRODUCTION -HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 21-85 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT- BECKER MINNESOTA ASSESSMENT REBATE-LOT 1 SCHUMACHER SECOND ADDITION 1984 CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT-AUSTIN P~ KELLEF RESOLUTION NO.22-85 EASEMENT - GRETOHENS FIRST ADDITION 031 March 18, 1985 COUNCILMEN COMMENTS Councilman Nesbitt suggested that the City Administrator Clerk~the City Attorney, and himself discuss the interest the City of Hastings may have in establishing itself as a Port Authority. Councilman Nesbitt requested a detailed listing of benefits received by the City of Hastings from the 11etropolitan Council and the dollar amount of those benefits within the past year. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by Councilman Nesbitt, seconded by Councilman Werner to 1) Pay Bills as Auditted. 2) Annual Renewal-Theater License for 1985 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. o ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councilman Berg, seconded by Councilman Kulzer to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 P.M. 7 Ayes; Nayes, none. ATTEST o o March r I CLAIM Postmaster Warning Lites of Mn United Telephone Co. State Capitol Credit Union State Treasurer Commissioner of Revenue First Natll. Bank of Hastings North Central Section AWWA La Vere Fox Keith Rosch Sam Sorenson Gerald Wuollet Steve Eggert Cal Seeger Pat Fox Dept of Agriculture Govlt. Training Service Austin P Keller Const Michael Williams Eddys Pharmacy & Norwest Bank Richard Bond Frank Gerlock Lisa Youngren AIls Tool & Filter Alexander Mfg Co. American Linen American Photocopy Auto Truck Service Center Bahls Beacon Products Co. Ben Franklin Carlson Tractor & EQuipment Coast to Coast Color Lab Consolidated Typewriters Copy Equipment Inc Crowell & Moring Dabelow Daily REntal Dakota E1ec~ric Doerers Downtown Conoco Dwyer & Assoc Edls 66 Eddys Pharmacy Enviromental Research Bob Freiermuth Sanitation Gopher Welding Supply Graphic Design Graybar Electric Co. Hastings Auto Supply Hastings Champion Auto Hastings Family Service Hastings Paint & Wallpaper Hastings Star Gazette Hastings Wheel Alignment Herbst & Thue Dr. C. D. Hi 11 Holzemer Shoes Husting Engstrom Itasca Equip Co. Johnson Hdw Kelly Services Kimmes Bauer Kokesh Gary Kramer Leef Bros Local Oil Co. MTS Northwest Sound Inc MacQueen Equip McGladrey,Hendrickson,Pullen Memorial Hospital ,-- ! 1 r- CLAIMS NO 7127 7128 7129 7130 7131 7132 7133 7134 7135 7136 7137 7138 7139 7140 7141 7142 7143 7144 7145 7146 7147 7148 7149 7150 7151 7152 7153 7154 7155 7156 7157 7158 7159 7160 7161 7162 7163 7164 7165 7166 7167 7168 7169 7170 7171 7172 7173 7174 7175 7176 7177 7178 7179 7180 7181 7182 7183 7184 7185 7186 7187 7188 7189 7190 7191 7192 7193 7194 7195 7196 7197 18, 1985 DISPOSITION Postage for machine Registration Monthly billing Payroll deduction FICA State Withholding Federal Withholding Registration Expenses conference Expenses conference Reimburse clothing allowance Expenses seminar Patrolling & Phone Bus cleaning Air fare contest mural fund License to sell trees Registration IB 84 Const pymt Refund assessment Int.reduction on rehab loan Mileage seminar Refund ins oremium Refund insurance premium Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies ~arts & ,.Labar Parts & Labor Supplies Supplies Parts Supplies Supplies & Service Supplies Supplies Services Bldg Ins Car Monthly billing Supplies Services Services Parts & Labor Supplies Services Services Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Part Supplies Supplies Services Services Services Supplies Supplies Services Tailgate Supplies Services Supplies Supplies Services Supplies Supplies Services Parts Services Services AMOUNT 300.00 60.00 2,714.47 436.96 4,740.24 5 , 341. 90 9,222.95 150.00 16.89 13.50 24.99 4.50 295.07 43.00 418.00 30.00 75.00 1,214.24 3,208.97 7,500.00 15.00 20.00 20.00 104.96 303.31 75.60 367.65 111. 64 572.69 98.81 9.57 35.98 117.48 51.74 31.50 62.43 1,254.10 204.63 32.78 162.75 112 .05 410.00 659.93 19.16 47.60 880.00 68.10 282.00 515.39 38.07 7.19 8.10 3.31 138.25 15.00 10.60 82.10 45.95 810.00 1,690.00 116.38 621. 00 161. 50 59.99 1,637.29 7.80 71. 22 248.00 214.48 1,850.00 20.00 CLAIM MidCentra1 Fire Inc Midland Products Co. William Mitchell,College of Law Minn Gas Co. Rob ert Mori t z Motor Parts Motorola Inc Mpls Star Multifonn Munson Office Products Natll. League of Cities Natll. Academy of Code Adm OlBrien Chev Cadillac OlConnor P1bg & Htg Quinlan Publishing Zoning R & R Specialists St. Croix Animal Shelter St. Paul Pioneer Press SERCO Sherwin Williams Star Realty State Treasurer State of Mn Super Store Swanson Plbg & Htg Turf Supply Warners Wash Cty Fire Chiefs Water Products Will Wendt REfrigeration Xerox Corp Zee Medical Services NO 7198 7199 7200 7201 7202 7203 7204 7205 7206 7207 7208 7209 7210 7211 7212 7213 7214 7215 7216 7217 7218 7219 7220 7221 7222 7223 7224 7225 7226 7227 7228 7229 DISPOSITION Supplies Supplies ~upplies Repairs Services Supplies Services Services Supplies Supplies Membership Membership Parts & Labor Services Bulletin Supplies Services Services Services Supplies Refund overpymt water bill Aquatic Nuisance control permit Boiler Licenses Supplies Services Supplies Supplies Dues Supplies Services Maintenance agreement Supplies AMOUNT 310.50 243.45 3.70 216.94 15.00 118.48 112.50 225.60 15.95 13.42 741.00 50.00 305.07 7.22 36.05 45.90 185.00 195.00 1,012.25 3.65 15.71 100.00 105.00 3.75 66.34 169.45 23.85 10.00 1,798.73 76.02 101.15 17.90 n o o