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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
April 20, 2009
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, April 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East
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4 Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Alongi, Hollenbeck, Slavik, Balsanek,
Nelson
Councilmember Elling Schultz arrived at 7:25 p.m.
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Planning Director John Hinzman
Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein
Aquatic Manager Darbie Johnson
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the special
or regular meeting on Monday, April 4, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Youth Recycling
Bret Bell of Waste Management presented a check for $55.90 to the Hastings High
School Cross Country team and thanked them for their participation.
Presentation on LeDuc Mantion—Chad Roberts, Dakota County Historical Society
Executive Director
Roberts provided information about 2009 planned activities and thanked the City and its
volunteers for making the estate a well-run operation.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
Consent Agenda as amended.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
Pay Bills as Audited
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Resolution—Council Support for State Income Tax Credit for Rehabilitation of Historic
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Structures
Fitness for Survival Event
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Resolution—Offering Social Security Participation to Elected Official Positions Covered
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by PERA Defined Contribution Plan (DCP)
Designating 2009 Hastings’ Cruise-In as a Special Event
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Approve Cal Ruedy Public Works Facility Office Expansion Subcontractor Bankruptcy
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Settlement Payment from Escrow Account
Approve Credit to Three Rivers LLC Wastewater Bill for Watermain Leak
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Authorize solicitation of quotes for 2009 Crack Sealing and Cul-de-Sac programs
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First Reading/Order Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment #P2009-02 – Industrial Park
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Sign Code
Memo of Understanding with Friends of Mississippi
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Authorization to Rebid HFAC Replastering Project
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HFAC Scholarship Program Guidelines
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Joint Powers Agreement—Dakota County Hazardous Waste
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Resolution—Approve Request for One-Day Liquor License Application and Charitable
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Gambling Application for 69 Annual Booya on September 13, 2009
Resolution—Accept Donation from Modern Woodmen of America for Arbor Day
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Approve Byrne/JAG Grant Joint Powers Agreement
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Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment Relating to License Year Terms
Mesko Lee introduced the item and stated that no comments have been received on this
proposal.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks
closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment—Relating to License Year Terms
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve
the ordinance amendment as proposed.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Award Contract—HFAC Drain Cover Replacement
Bernstein introduced the item and requested that the bid for $5,400 be approved, with an
additional $5,000 for a slide and play feature baffles if recommended by the consultant. $10,000
has been budgeted for the project.
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve
the item as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Approve Plans and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2009 Sealcoat Program
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the
resolution as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Councilmember Elling Schultz arrived at 7:25 p.m.
Accept Barr Engineering Proposal for FEMA Required Provisionally Accredited Levee
Certification
Montgomery introduced the item and stated that this is a federally required study and is
included in the 2009 budget.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve
the proposal as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Review Preliminary Land Credit Application—Industrial Park Land Sale #2009-08: Red
Wing Dental Arts
Hinzman introduced the item and stated that HEDRA recommends approval of the
preliminary land credit application. Staff will proceed with applicant and a site plan will be
forthcoming. Mayor Hicks thanked the applicant for their investment in the community. The
applicant complimented Hinzman during the process.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
preliminary application as presented.
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Resolution—Minor Subdivision #2009-07: C&G Homes (314 East 7 Street)
Hinzman introduced the item and stated that the proposal is for a duplex on a property
where a fire destroyed the previous building. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Elling Schultz to
approve the resolution as presented, with the addition of a two-year sunset clause.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Resolution—Shoreland Varianc #2009-06: Wittnebel (1016 1 Street East)
Hinzman introduced the item and stated that three variances are recommended. There
was discussion about the DNR’s comments, what is currently on the property and what will be
removed.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Announcements
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Councilmember Alongi announced the upcoming birthdays of both Mayor Hicks and
Councilmember Slavik.
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Councilmember Slavik provided an update on DCC operations, including information on a
“reverse 911” implementation
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The Hastings Fire Department will be honored at a Red Cross Heroes Award Breakfast on
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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Operations Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 a.m. at the Cal Ruedy
Public Works Garage to discuss the Industrial Park Improvements.
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The Administrative Committee will meet on Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 a.m. at City Hall to
discuss liquor license compliance check violation process.
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Finance Committee will meet on Monday, April 27 at 7:00 a.m. at City Hall to discuss
budget.
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Bridge Coalition will next meet Monday, May 4 at 7:30 a.m.
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Spring Clean Up and Earth Day events will be on Saturday, April 25, 2009.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the
meeting at 7:47 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk