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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
November 2, 2009
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday
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November 2, 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 Alongi, Balsanek, Nelson, Elling
Schultz and Slavik
Members Absent:
Councilmember Hollenbeck
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Planning Director John Hinzman
City Engineer Nick Egger
Finance Director Char Stark
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular
City Council meeting on October 19, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
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Proclamation
—In Appreciation of the 834 Aviation Support Battalion for their Service
and Welcome Home
The Council read the proclamation and presented it to Dean Markuson.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
6 ayes; Nays, None.
Pay Bills as Audited
1.
Resolution—Accept $1,200 Donation from Hastings Area Rotary Club for Memorial
2.
Benches in City Parks
Resolution—Accept Donations from Various Donors for Halloween Party
3.
Approve Personnel Policy Change Relating to Longevity and Employee Recognition
4.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing—City Code Amendment #2009-20: Portable Signs
5.
Resolution—Creating a Periodic Repetitive Leave Option for PERA Eligible Employees
6.
Accept Retirement of HEDRA Director John Grossman effective February 26, 2010
7.
Budget Adjustment for IT Department
8.
Letter of Comment on State Rail Plan
9.
Pay Estimate #1—Highway 55 Ground Storage Tank Painting: ATCON ($82,421.92)
10.
2009 Gobble Gait
11.
Approve Permits for MnDOT use of City Property—River Flats and NE Corner of City
12.
Square
Approve Barricading Tuttle Drive
13.
Resolution—Approve Application from Hastings Softball Booster Club for a Raffle at Lake
14.
Rebecca on February 13, 2010
Presentation and Update—Highway 61 Bridge Replacement Aesthetic Budget
This item has been tabled at the request of MnDot.
City of Hastings November 2, 2009
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2
Presentation and Update—Stormwater Utility
City Engineer Egger and staff from the City’s consultant WSB introduced the item and
provided information on the proposed utility.
There were some questions on the proposed fee. It was noted that current costs are currently
paid out of general fund; water and sanitary sewer costs are dedicated funding and the proposal
would provide dedicated funding for mandatory stormwater regulations. There will be an open
house on Thursday, November from 3:30 – 6:30, with presentations at 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 on this
proposal. Information is also being put on the City’s website.
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Resolution—Variance #2009-32: Addition to a Non-Conforming Structure at 312 4 Street
East (Thomas Cooper Bates)
Planning Director Hinzman introduced the item.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
resolution as presented.
Announcements
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Tuesday, November 3 is Election Day for school board and school funding items.
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Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a discussion on the Beyond the Yellow
Ribbon initiative at Pleasant Hill Library
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HEDRA will meet on Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
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There will be an open house on the proposed stormwater utility on Thursday, November 12
from 3:30 – 6:30, with presentations at 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00.
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The DBA was thanked for their contributions to the City’s DARE program, Rotary was
thanked for their donation of benches, and all those who donated to the community
Halloween party were also thanked.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to adjourn the
meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk