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Hastings, Minnesota
December 17, 2001
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, December 17,2001 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;
Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director;
Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk;
Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director
Kris Jenson, Acting Planning Director
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular meeting of December 3, 2001 and the special meeting of December 10, 2001. Hearing
none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks, to approve
the Consent Agenda as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Copy of resolutions on file.
1. Pay All Bills As Audited
2. Joint Maintenance Facility Change Order #2
3. Civic Arena-Refrigeration System
4. 2002 Non-Union Compensation Schedule
5. Approval of Personnel Policy Amendments-Driving, Types of Employees, Health &
Life Insurance Benefits Package, & Working Out of Classification
6. Resolution-Approve MnDOT Joint Powers Agreement for Cost Sharing Highway 316
Traffic Study
7. Pay Estimate #5, 2001 Improvement Program: Richard Knutson, Inc., $77,825.55
8. Pay Estimate #7, Lock and Dam Access Road and Riverfront Trail Improvements: Holst
Excavating, $22,294.57
9. Pay Estimate #2, Century South Trunk Sewer and Water Extensions: SJ. Louis
Construction, Inc., $16,164.25
10. Approve Assessment of Sanitary Sewer Service Repair-1931 Ashland Street
11. 2001 Authorization for Transfer Between Funds
12. Accounting Policies: Accounts Payable Policy and Procedures
13. Accounting policies: Petty Cash Policy and Procedures
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 17,2001
Page 2 of 3
Wallin Development/General Sieben Drive Extension Agreement
Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve
the extension agreement presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Approve Cost Sharing & Installation of Chopper Pumps at Prairie Street Lift Station
Councilmember Riveness stated that he felt that the county should pay 100% of this cost.
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits to approve
the request as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Variance-Side & Rear Yard Setback (303 East 18th Street)
Moved by Councilmember Yandrasits, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve
the variance as presented with the conditions listed in the planner's December 12,2001 report.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Site Plan Review-Three Rivers Mobile Home Park, Phase VIII
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the
preliminary site plan with the nine conditions listed in the planners December 12, 2001 report,
with the amendment that Condition #6 be met in full before the site plan is formally approved.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Preliminary PlatlFinal Plat-Dakota Summit
Acting Planning Director Jenson outlined the conditions recommended for this approval.
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the
preliminary/final plat with the conditions outlined in the Planner's memo.
Roll Call vote was taken.
4 Ayes; Nays, 3; Councilmembers Moratzka, Schultz, & Yandrasits voting against.
Site Plan-Wal-Mart
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the
site plan as presented, with the amendments recommended by the Public Works Director in the
December 13,2001 memo regarding future expansion standards.
Roll Call vote was taken.
4 Ayes; Nays, 3; Councilmembers Moratzka, Schultz, & Yandrasits voting against.
Rural Fire Association Agreement
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the
rural fire association agreement as presented, with staff directed to notify the rural fire
association of the City's intent to collect interest if unpaid amount is not paid by December 31,
2001.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Schedule Public Hearing-Solid Waste Collection Rate Adjustment
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to schedule a
public hearing for Monday, January 7, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. for this issue.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 17,2001
Page 3 of3
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City Administrator Osberg stated that no action is requested on this item at this time.
Comments From Audience
Karen Welch, 715 West lOth Street, stated that she felt that the Wal-MartlDakota summit plans
have not changed much and that it still is not a safe project.
Sheryl Crowe, 2375 Brooke Lane, stated that she felt that safety issues haven't been adequately
addressed and that more imagination should have been used on this project.
Sue Qualy, 1314 22"" Street, stated that she felt that many issues still remain, including traffic
and safety.
Phil Nolan, 653 4th Street West, stated that he disagreed with the Council's decision regarding
the Wal-MartlDakota Summit project.
Bi1l Bauer, 17970 Joan Avenue, stated that he felt approval without a western access to the
project was a mistake
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to adjourn the
meeting at 8:17 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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