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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
November 16, 2009
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday
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November 16, 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, Hollenbeck, Nelson,
Elling Schultz and Slavik
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Planning Director John Hinzman
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Public Works Superintendent John Zgoda
City Engineer Nick Egger
Finance Director Char Stark
HEDRA Director John Grossman
Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular
City Council meeting on November 2, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Council Items to be Considered
City Administrator Osberg requested that Consent Agenda Item #17—Approval of 2010
Police Supervisor Union Contract be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the
Consent Agenda as amended.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
Pay Bills as Audited
1.
Resolution—Accept $450.00 Donation from Joan C. Keetley for Pioneer Room Archiving
2.
1952 Hastings High School Graduation Photo
Resolution—Approving Temporary Liquor License for Regina Medical Center on January
3.
25, 2010
Resolution—Accepting Donations to Community Halloween Party
4.
Resolution—$100 Contribution from City to Hastings School District Art Club
5.
Accepting MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Award
6.
Approval Submittal of Dakota County Recycling Grant Application
7.
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3 Quarter Financial Report
8.
Pay Estimate #3—Industrial Park Area Improvements: Northwest Asphalt ($930,447.98)
9.
Pay Estimate #2—East Hastings Lift Station Improvements: Minger Construction
10.
($94,613.35)
Pay Estimate #1—Three River Pond Stormwater Diversion: Minger Construction
11.
($52,234.52)
Approve Change Order #2—Industrial Park Area Improvements
12.
Approve Change Order #2—Three Rivers Stormwater Diversion Project
13.
Approve Request to Assess Water Service Repair Costs to Property at 561 Kendall Drive
14.
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City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3
First Reading/Order Public Hearing—City Code Amendment #P2009-29: Floodplain
15.
Ordinance
Approval of 2010 Non-Union Compensation Schedule
16.
Approval of 2010 Police Supervisor Union Contract—item removed from agenda
17.
Approval of Amendment for 2010 Transit Funding (Metropolitan Council)
18.
Approve Three Year Solid Waste and Recycling Collection License and Agreement with
19.
Waste Management
Approve C. Simmons Trust Transfer Funds to the LeDuc Mansion Operations Fund
20.
Resolution—Results of Bond Sale
Finance Director Stark and Paul Steinman from Springsted presented results of the recent
bond sale. They indicated with the recent rating upgrade from A1 to AA, the City will save
approximately $80,000 on these three issues.
Resolution—General Obligation Improvement Bonds: $1,785,000
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Equipment Certificates: $395,000
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Refunding Bonds: $3,745,000
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Public Hearing—City Code Amendment #P2009-20: Portable Signs
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—City Code Amendment #P2009-20: Portable
Signs
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Presentation and Update—Highway 61 Bridge Replacement Aesthetic Budget
City Engineer Egger and MnDOT Project Manager Steve Kordosky introduced the item.
There was some discussion about certain aspects of the project and the timeline.
Resolution—Approve Municipal Consent for Highway 61 Bridge
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Comments from the Audience:
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Century South Neighborhood
Mayor Hicks suggested that city staff, NRRC, and Parks & Recreation Committee of the
Council meet with the neighborhood to work out a solution to this private ice rink on City
property.
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City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to refer this item
as suggested by the Mayor and to seek efficient resolution.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Video—Next Generation Broadband
A video was shown; the item was referred to the Utility Committee of the Council for
further discussion in early 2010.
Announcements
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Mayor Hicks unveiled a statuette presented to the City by Company C, National Guard Unit
834, ASB
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The next City Council meeting will be Monday, December 7, 2009.
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Gobblegait will be Thanksgiving morning downtown.
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City Offices will be closed Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving.
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The Administrative Committee of the Council will meet on December 2 at 5:00 p.m. at City
Hall
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Councilmembers are requested to submit a name for membership on the Charter Commission
by the December 7, 2009 Council meeting.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to adjourn the
meeting at 8:08 p.m.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk