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Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes December 5, 2005 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, December 5, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Alongi, Hazlet, Hicks, Moratzka, Riveness, and Schultz Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: City Administrator David Osberg City Attorney Shawn Moynihan Planning Director John Hinzman Finance Director Char Stark Approval of Minutes: Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of Monday, November 21,2005 or the Council/Staff retreat on November 18 & 19,2005. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. ! 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Approve 2006 TRAC Grant Contract 3. 2005 Budget Adjustment-Maintenance Snowblower 4. Approve Contract with HLB Tautges Redpath LTD Audit Services for 2005- 2007 5. Approve Assessment Abatement for 2004 Improvement Program 6. Pay Estimate #3-Public Works Salt Shed: Ebert Construction ($94,905.00) 7. Resolution-Approve 2006 CDBG Budget 8. Authorize Release of Vermillion Street Request for Proposals 9. Approve 2005/2006 Seasonal Park Wages 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolutions on file. Public Hearing-Truth in Taxation: 2006 Budget Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. City Administrator Osberg provided a brief background of the proposed 2006 budget, noting that the preliminary levy adopted by the Council in September suggested a 3% increase in the tax rate. The budget as amended actually results in a 0% increase in the tax rate. Osberg noted that the Council will be asked to formally consider the budget at its December 19 Council meeting, and that the action tonight is to allow the public to comment on the proposed budget. Tony Nelson, 1220 Hillside Court, stated that in his opinion, in the last several years, increases in his taxes have not corresponded with an equal increase in the City services that he receives. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Public Hearing--Ordinance Amendment #2005-72: Public Institution Uses Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.