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City of Hastings City Council Minutes August 20, 2007 Page 3 of 4 Resolution-Preliminary/Final Plat: Wal-Mart Hastings Addition Councilmember Schultz asked if the tanks have been removed. Planning Director Hinzman stated that he believed that they have been removed, and any removal is a condition of approval. Councilmember Alongi questioned what the future use of the site will be. Hinzman stated that has not yet been disclosed to the City. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the resolution as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, two. Councilmembers Alongi and Schultz voting against. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Director Appointment City Administrator Osberg stated that the Public Safety Committee of the Council, following a testing and interview process, recommends Mike Schutt to be appointed as the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Director, effective September 29,2007. Osberg thanked the Public Safety Committee, and especially Councilmember Riveness, for their involvement in the process. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to appoint Mike Schutt as the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Director, effective September 29,2007. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Request from Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library City Administrator Osberg stated that a request for a $12,000 sign for the library has been made. Funding to be used from the Ruth Doffing Library Trust Funds. Staff recommends approval of the expenditure, and recommends that the Finance Committee meet at a future date to determine criteria for future requests of the Doffing funds. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the request as presented and direct the Finance Committee to meet. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Report on Public Dock Project City Administrator Osberg stated that the City's contractor for the project has been pulled off to assist with the recovery efforts at the 35W bridge collapse site. Therefore, the dock installation has been delayed. Osberg stated that the dock is currently in storage, and staff recommends that it remain there until 2008, when it will be installed next spring. There was some discussion over cost, impact on work already completed, and safety. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the project suspension as proposed, and direct staff to work on a letter of agreement for the dock storage until spring 2008. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence City Administrator Osberg recommended approval of a 30-day unpaid leave of absence for Building Inspector Mike Anderson. The absence would be through September 18,2007.