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Home My WebLink About20090706 - CCMinutes- 20090615 Hastings, Minnesota City Council June 15, 2009 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East th 4 Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Alongi, Elling Schultz Hollenbeck, Slavik, Balsanek, and Nelson Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Finance Director Char Stark Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein Approval of Minutes Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular or special meetings on Monday, June 1, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 ayes; Nays, None. Pay Bills as Audited 1. Appointment of City Councilmember Barb Hollenbeck to Minnesota High Speed Rail 2. Commission Approve Purchase of New Plow Truck ($70,866.00) 3. Authorize Solicitation of Quotes for 2009 Pavement Marking Program 4. Appoint New HPC Commissioner—Frank LaBreck 5. Resolution—Approve 2009/2010 Liquor License Renewals 6. Resolution—Approve 2009/2010 Tobacco License Renewals 7. Resolution—Approve 2009/2010 Amusement License Renewals 8. Approve Joint Powers Agreement with City of Chaska for 2009 PGA Championship 9. (August 10-16, 2009) st Accept Drainage and Utility Easement: 1 Street between Grove and River – Karpen 10. Resolution—Approve 2009/2010 Pawn Shop License Renewal 11. First Reading/Order Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment Relating to Liquor License 12. Compliance Checks and Presumptive Penalty Process, and Best Practices Business Policy Award Contract—Pool Plaster Project Bernstein introduced the item and recommended that the contract be awarded to Pool Construction, Inc. as alternate bid, which includes a fall demolition with a spring completion date at a cost of $196,000. Bernstein also recommended retaining a project engineer for $5,000 to oversee the construction of this project. Bernstein noted that budget for this project is $215,000, which fits within the proposed project price. Moved by Councilmember Elling Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to award the contract and retain the project engineer as proposed. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. City of Hastings June 15, 2009 City Council Minutes Page 2 0f 3 Resolution—Request to Amend Liquor License ? Green Mill ? DuGarel’s ? Tubby’s Mesko Lee introduced the item and provided information each establishment’s requests. Green Mill proposes a midnight end time for the music. DuGarel’s proposes a 1:00 a.m. end time for the music. Tubby’s proposes a 1:40 end time for the music. Staff is recommending a consistent midnight end time for the music at all three establishments. Staff also recommends that future requests must be required to hire off-duty police officers for these events. There was discussion about the recent 10:00 p.m. music end time for Celt’s and consistency versus the individual event circumstances. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the request by Green Mill as presented, with a music end time of midnight. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the request by DuGarel’s, with an amended music end time of midnight. 6 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Nelson voting against. Councilmember Nelson stated that he does not support a midnight end time in 2009 and the issue should be revisited in 2010. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Elling Schultz to approve the request by Tubby’s, with an amended music end time of midnight. 6 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Nelson voting against. Presentation of 2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Stark introduced the item and David Blumberg from HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd, who stated that they have provided an Unqualified (“clean”) opinion of the City’s financial statements. Blumberg also stated that most cities hire auditors to prepare the CAFR, but the City does that internally. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to accept the report as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution— Budget Reduction Measures Osberg introduced the item and briefly outlined the measures in the resolution. Councilmember Elling Schultz stated that this has been a difficult process, and 2010 won’t be better. She stated appreciation for Finance Committee and staff work to address the current shortfall. She noted appreciation for staff consideration of voluntary furloughs and that cutting ERF (capital) are not preferred options. Councilmember Alongi stated that the ERF cuts are also a difficult choice, but good money management tool at this time. Mayor Hicks stated appreciation for the creative work that went into addressing this shortfall. Moved by Councilmember Elling Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the resolution as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Presentation by the Metropolitan Council on Proposed Transit Dial-A-Ride Funding Formula Changes Arlene McCarthy of the Metropolitan Council presented a PowerPoint of the proposed funding changes which would impact the City’s TRAC transit program. McCarthy stated that the City can keep the buses and provide additional rides to supplement the proposed restructured dial- a-ride program. City of Hastings June 15, 2009 City Council Minutes Page 2 0f 3 There were questions about whether fixed route would be provided. McCarthy said there are no immediate plans for fixed route. There is potential for express service long-term. There was also discussion about when this change is proposed. McCarthy stated that Dakota County is proposed to be the final phase in May 2010. There was discussion about current trip denials. There was also discussion about the TRAC program and that it operates efficiently for dial-a-ride and provides a lot of rides where there is no other transit service available. There was discussion about the objectives of the restructure and the ability to meet all of them. Mayor Hicks requested that the Met Council consider integrating the TRAC program into their goals and work with the City to help achieve those goals. At 8:52 p.m., Mayor Hicks invited members of the audience to speak. Rick Choduek asked if dial-a-ride services are offered outside the taxing district. McCarthy said yes. Al Reesberg, manager of Oakridge Manor stated that residents are concerned with the proposed changes and encouraged a delay in implementing the change until better economic conditions. There was discussion about ADA compliance and curb-to-curb vs. door-to-door service. Peggy Retzen stated that her mother rides TRAC and it’s her only transit option in Hastings. Tom Dixon, TRAC driver, asked what would happen with the drivers jobs. Liz McGinn, stated support for the TRAC program. Shannon Price stated that she uses the program to get to work. Representative Denny McNamara stated a desire to work together on this to build the system. Councilmember Nelson thanked Oakridge resident Lois Reinardy for helping to organize a petition. Mayor Hicks thanked Met Council for attending and stated a desire to work with the Met Council on this proposal. Resolution—Highway #61 Bridge Project Environmental Assessment Comments Osberg provided an overview of the comments included in the resolution. Councilmember Balsanek stated a desire for traffic calming during construction and north of the proposed project. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the resolution as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Announcements ? Councilmember Alongi announced his new home phone number. ? The DCC will meet on Thursday, June 18 at noon. ? The issue of tent permits was forwarded to the Administrative Committee for further discussion ? Special City Council meeting on Monday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. _______________________________ _________________________ Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee Mayor City Clerk