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City of Hastings February 20,2007 <br /> City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3 <br /> is to publish all bids and RFP's in the Hastings Star Gazette, the City's official <br /> newspaper. Legislative changes allow for an alternate dissemination of bids, which can <br /> include the City's website. Montgomery stated that the City will continue to publish in the <br /> Hastings Star Gazette through 2007. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to <br /> approve as presented. <br /> 5 Ayes; Nays, none. <br /> Hastings Civic Arena Business Plan <br /> The plan was accepted as presented. <br /> Lake Isabel Project—Authorization to Solicit Bids <br /> Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein requested that the parking lot being bid <br /> out as a separate bid; dock, erosion control, removals, dredging, miscellaneous, and <br /> some of the restoration work would be part of the bidding process. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to <br /> approve the authorization to solicit bids as presented. <br /> 5 Ayes, Nays, None. <br /> Copy of resolution on file. <br /> Letter of Support for Dakota County and DNR Efforts to Acquire Freitag Property <br /> Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein stated that Dakota County and DNR is <br /> reviewing the Freitag property for conservation purposes. There are many outstanding <br /> issues regarding this request, and staff would like Council support to continue <br /> discussions with the county and DNR regarding this project. <br /> Councilmember Alongi asked whether the neighborhood has provided input on <br /> the proposal. Bernstein stated that staff wanted council direction before hosting public <br /> meetings. <br /> Ron Shandley, 305 East 4`h Street, brought up issues regarding access, impact <br /> on current property owners, trail maintenance, potential costs, and discharge of firearms. <br /> Mayor Hicks stated that this is part of an identified greenway and is <br /> environmentally sensitive property. He also requested consideration of establishing a <br /> budgetary line item for natural resources projects. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to direct <br /> staff to continue discussions with Dakota County and the DNR on this project. <br /> 5 Ayes, Nays, None. <br /> Adjournment <br /> Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to <br /> adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. <br /> 5 Ayes, s, None. <br /> utwh <br /> Paul J. Hic Melanie Mesko Lee <br /> Mayor City Clerk <br />