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Hastings, Minnesota
December 3, 2001
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, December 3, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 4th Street East,
Hastings, Minnesota
Members Present: Councilmembers Hicks, Hazlet, Schultz, Moratzka, Riveness &
Yandrasits
Mayor Werner
Members Absent: None.
Staff Members Present:
David Osberg, City Administrator
Shawn Moynihan, City Attorney;
Matt Weiland, Planning Director;
Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director;
Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk;
Lori Webster, Finance Director
Kris Jenson, Associate Planner/GIS Technician
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular meeting of November 19,2001. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Copy of resolutions on file.
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Pay All Bills As Audited
Approve Transfer of Tobacco License at Vermillion Bottle Shop
Resolution-Approve Renewal of Gambling Permit to Animal Ark
Approve Planning Director Position Description
Approve Temporary Classification Change
Approve Assessment Abatement for 2000 ImErovement Program Assessments
Resolution-Prohibiting Truck Traffic on 10 Street between Hwy 61 and Ashland
Streets after completion of the intersection improvements at Highway 61 and 10th Street
Pay Estimate #9-2000 Improvement Program: Richard Knutson, Inc., $16,062.20.
Resolution-Accept Petition and Order Feasibility Study: Middle School Watermain
Loop
Authorize Execution of Consulting Contract with Landscape Research
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 3,2001
Page 2 of3
Assessment Deferrment Policy
Public Works Director Montgomery stated the Operations Committee of the Council is
recommending the approval of an assessment deferrment policy with the criteria outlined in the
Director's November 28,2001 memo.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve
the assessment deferment policy as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Featherstone Assessment Deferment
Montgomery stated that Harold Featherstone has requested that his assessments be
deferred under the provisions of the recently adopted assessment deferment policy.
Moved by Council member Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve
Harold Featherstone's request for assessment deferment.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
PreliminarylFinal Plat-Dakota Summit
Site Plan-WaI-Mart
City Administrator Osberg stated that these items have been placed on the agenda for
possible discussion by the Council. Osberg reminded the Council that they tabled these items
until December 17, 2001. Representatives from the developer were present to answer any
questions the Council may have prior to the December 17 meeting. The Council did not remove
this item from the table for discussion; it will be on the December 17,2001 Council agenda for
action.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Rezone South Oaks (A-Agriculture to R-2-Medium
Density Residence & R-3-Medium High Density Residence)
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the
first reading and order the public hearing as recommended.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Preliminary Plat-South Oaks
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the
preliminary plat with the conditions outlined in the Planner's November 28,2001 memo,
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to amend the
motion to remove condition #9 which would allow for park dedication funds to be used to
construct sidewalks.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Preliminary Plat-Siebens Crest Estates
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve
the preliminary plat with the three conditions outlined in the Planner's November 28, 2001
memo.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Minor Subdivision-581-583 35th Street West
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the
minor subdivision with the two conditions outlined in the Planner's November 28,2001 memo.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 3, 2001
Page 3 of3
Variance-738 3rd Street West
Shari Mariner, 726 West 3rd Street, stated concerns with drainage and additional water
accumulation in her backyard. She also stated concerns that she would be responsible for costs
of removing a tree if it was damaged by this project.
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve
the variance as presented; staff directed to notify the neighbor of the final grade inspection to
alleviate concerns over improper drainage and grading. The Council did not take any action on
the tree issue, as that is on private property.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Site Plan-Regina Hospital Expansion
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve
the site plan as presented, with the condition that the street extension be aligned with Lincoln
Street to establish an intersection.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Schedule Special City Council Meeting to Discuss Hydroelectric Plant
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to schedule
the special City Council Meeting for Monday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Hastings City Hall.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution-Adopt 2002 Property Tax Levy
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve
the resolution adopting the 2002 property tax levy in the amount of $6,576,228.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution-Adopt 2002 HRA Property Tax Levy
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve
the resolution adopting the 2002 HRA property tax levy and collect a special benefit tax of up to
.0144% of taxable market value in the City.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution-Adopt 2002 City Budget
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the
resolution adopting the 2002 city budget in the amount of$19,028,553.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Mayor Werner to adjourn the meeting at
8:03 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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