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City Council
January 20, 2009
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday
January 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4~'
Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Slavik, Alongi, Balsanek, Nelson, Elling
Schultz, Hollenbeck.
Members Absent:
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Planning Director John Hinzman
Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt
Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular meeting on Monday, January 5, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Presentation-Youth Recycling Program
Bret Bell from Waste Management presented a check for $625 to Cub Scout Troop #444.
The Hastings High School Cross Country Team will be the next group participating.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. 2009 City Council Committees
3. 2009 Elected Officials Travel Policy
4. Approve Participation in YMCA Employee Wellness Program
5. Resolution-Regina Temporary Liquor License
6. Resolution-Approving Massage Establishment License for Lilypad Day Spa
7. Resolution-Rescinding Liquor License for Papa Charrito's Bar & Grill
8. Resolution-Lawful Gambling Permit Renewal for Climb Theater at Mississippi Belle
9. Resolution-Accepting $100 Donation from SKB Environmental to the Hastings Police
Department Equipment Budget
lo. Authorize Engineering Department Budget Transfer for Storm Water Watershed Plan and
Comprehensive Plan
11. Resolution-Final Pay Estimate: Project 2008-1 North Vermillion Area Improvements:
Ryan Contracting ($39,598.66)
12. Declare Excess Property-Police Department
13. Declare Excess Property-Parks & Recreation Department
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14. Accept Bid-Field Turf for Civic Arena
15. Dakota County Wetlands Evaluation Contract
16. MnDOT Temporary Occupancy MOU
Resolutions on file.
Public Hearing- Amend Ordinance Section 155.23: Demolition of Homes in the OHDS
Planning Director Hinzman introduced the item.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks
closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment Ordinance 155.23-Demolition of Homes in the
OHDS
Discussion on the process, designated vs. non-designated homes, and demolition
ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
ordinance amendment as presented.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
Public Hearing-Emergency Operations Plan Ordinance
Fire and EMS Director Schutt introduced the item.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks
closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment Emergency Operations Plan Ordinance
There was discussion on funding, which is already budgeted, and process and role of
elected officials. Schutt noted that the City's Emergency Operations Plan document contains
more detailed information about the various roles during an emergency.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve
the ordinance amendment as presented.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
Authorization to Hire Engineer for HFAC Replastering Project
Parks & Recreation Director Bernstein introduced the item, and discussed several options
to consider with the project. NRRC and staff recommendation is to hire an engineer at a cost of
$16,800 to prepare plans and specifications and bid documents for the project. There was
discussion about cost elements, project scope and estimate for completion, and compliance with
federal regulations on pool drains.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the
hiring of an engineer as recommended.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
2008 HRA Annual Report
Councilmember Alongi thanked staff and the public for their involvement in the process.
Announcements
• Mayor Hicks noted that while the Council approved an MOU with MnDOT for staging for
the new bridge project, he wanted to be clear that areas being used are property addressed and
repaired following the project completion.
• A Joint Powers meeting with the school district will beheld at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday,
January 21 at City Hall.
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Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to adjourn
the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Paul J. Hicks
Mayor
Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk