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Hastings, Minnesota
June 4,2001
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, June 4, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street
East, Hastings, Minnesota
Members Present: Councilmembers, Schultz, Hazlet, Riveness, Yandrasits &
Moratzka
Mayor Werner
Members Absent: Councilmember Hicks
Staff Members Present:
Dave Osberg, City Administrator;
Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney;
Matt Weiland, City Planner;
Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director;
Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director;
and Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of
the regular meeting of May 21, 2001. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
1. Pay All Bills As Audited
2. Order Public Hearing - Excess Property
3. Accept Mead & Hunt Proposal- Engineering Study, Flood Mitigation at
Hydropower Plant
4. Wallin Park Irrigation Contract-Skipts Sprinkler Systems
5. Reschedule Public Hearing /Final Reading - Rezoning Century South A - R-3
PRD
6. First Reading and Order Public Hearing for Amendment to Add Council
Committee
Presentation-Riverfront Interpretive Center: Bruce Chamberlin & Paul Nesseth
Nesseth presented a mock of the proposed interpretive center for council and
public information and comment. He noted that the second level of the facility is planned
to be built above the 100-year food elevation.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 4, 2001
Page 2 of 4
Award Contract-20ot Street & Utility Improvement Program
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
award the contract for the 2001 street & utility improvement program to RKI, Inc.
$1,612,713.48.
6 Ayes; Nays, None
Public Hearing-Ordinance Regarding Minnesota Crime-Free Multi-Housing
Program
The public hearing was opened at 7 :20 p.m. City Attorney Moynihan commented
that this program is voluntary for property owners. Hearing no further public comment,
the public hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m.
Ordinance Regarding Minnesota Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
approve the ordinance as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Approve Hastings Right of Way Plat No.3
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the right-of-way as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Site Plan-Siebens Crest Estates
City Planner Weiland stated that this proposal is for a 28 unit townhouse
development and the Planning Commission recommended approval at its May 59, 2001
meeting.
There was discussion over the width of the streets as well as the proposal that the
roadways be private. Don Lawrence, representative, stated that the developer would like
24-foot streets rather than the 28'as recommended by the Public Works Director in the
Planner's report. He also stated that any parking restrictions will be enforced through the
townhouse association and the development agreement.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
approve the site plan as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Site Plan-Joint Maintenance Facility
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
approve the site plan as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 4,2001
Page 3 of 4
South Pines IV Preliminary Plat Denial-Findings of Fact
City Attorney Moynihan stated that this action memorializes Council's action at
its May 21, 2001 meeting where they denied the South Pines IV Preliminary Plat.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
award the findings of fact as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Administrative Appeal-MN Motor Vehicle Dealer License Denial (285 Cari Park
Lane)
Steve Schlafge of 285 Cari Park Lane stated that he does not intend to sell vehicles from
his residence. This license is required by the state to be signed by the City's zoning
authority.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
approve the license to be signed by staff, with staff to work on language outlining that
sales on-site are prohibited.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
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City/Rural Fire Association Concept Agreement
City Administrator Osberg stated that a tentative agreement has been reached
regarding service fees.
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
approve the City/Rural Fire Association Concept Agreement as presented, with due date
of second payment to be clarified.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
City/School Joint Maintenance Facility Agreement
City Administrator Osberg stated that the proposed agreement shares costs at a
ratio of 55% City/45% School District.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to
approve the draft joint maintenance facility agreement, with language indicating that
insurance payments will also have a 55%/45% split.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Annexation Ordinance
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to
order the public hearing for the proposed annexation ordinance.
6 ayes; Nays, none.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 4, 2001
Page 4 of 4
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Renewal of Gambling License-Rivers Grill & Bar
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
approve the gambling license renewal for a period of six months, contingent upon the
organization meeting the reporting and donation requirements established by City Code.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to
impose a 30-day probationary period on any organization not currently in compliance
with reporting and donation requirements.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness, to
adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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