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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
December 7, 2009
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday
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December 7, 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
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 November 16, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Presentation by MN Chapter of American Public Works Association
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Joe Birk: Public Works Maintenance Worker of the Year
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John Zgoda: Public Works Superintendent of the Year
Birk and Zgoda were presented with the awards
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the
Consent Agenda as amended.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
Pay Bills as Audited
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Resolution—Accept $900.00 Donation from Hastings School District 200 for Hastings
2.
Police Department Reserve Unit
Resolution—Accept Donation from Rivertown Lions for Hastings Crime Prevention
3.
Approve Request to Assess Water Service Repair Costs to Property—469 Tiffany Drive
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Approve Request to Assess Water Service Repair Costs to Property—484 Tiffany Drive
5.
Approve Request to Assess Water Service Repair Costs to Property—553 Kendall Drive
6.
Adopt New Water Shut-Off Policy
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Approve Application and Fees for Winter Rental of Parks and Equipment
8.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing—Fee Ordinance Update: Water Shut Off and Winter
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Rental of Parks and Equipment
Authorize Purchase of Public Works Vehicle
10.
Charter Commission Appointments
11.
LeDuc Fund Transfer
12.
Liability Coverage—Non Waiver
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Approve Police Department Budget Adjustment
14.
Approve 2010 Police Supervisors Contract
15.
Appointment of EDRA Commissioner
16.
Approve Permit for MnDOT Use of Rebecca Park Western Parking Lot as Vehicle
17.
Turnaround
City of Hastings December 7, 2009
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3
Approve MnDOT Municipal Agreement for 2010 Hwy 61 Overlay Project
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Resolution—In Support of Minnesota State Patrol Grant Programs
19.
Resolution—Accepting Donation of One Computer and One Computer Software (Max Ice
20.
Video) from the Hastings Hockey Boosters to the Parks and Recreation Department
Approve 2008 Assessment Abatement
21.
Approve JPA Dakota County Drug Task Force
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Public Hearing—2010 Budget Presentation
Finance Director Stark introduced the item and provide background on the proposed 2010
budget.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
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William Morse, 1526 West 15 Street, had a question on the appraised value of his property.
Mayor Hicks advised that Dakota County does the property assessments.
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Larry Saxton, 117 West 17 Street, had a question on the appraised value of his property.
Mayor Hicks advised that Dakota County does the property assessments and that phone number is
651-438-4576.
Michelle Jacobs, Chamber of Commerce questioned how a property with a flat value could
have an increase in local taxes. Stark stated that the City budget for 2010 collects the same dollar
amount, but the property value overall throughout the city has decreased.
Stark noted that the Council will be asked to adopt the 2010 budget at the December 21
Council meeting.
Hearing no other comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
Public Hearing—City Code Amendment #P2009-29: Floodplain Ordinance
Planning Director Hinzman introduced the item.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Councilmember Alongi asked about the impact of these proposed changes on east Hastings
events. Hinzman stated that he did not think there would be an impact, but would verify.
Hinzman stated that the amendment must be adopted by December 17 for flood insurance
purposes, but that staff will continue to review in early 2010 as the City works with Dakota
County on this issue.
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Pete Likes, 3000 East 4 Street, discussed concerns with elevations and certain grandfather
provisions for properties built after 1977.
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Roger Reuter, 1001 East 1 Street, discussed concerns with documentation and replacement.
Hearing no other comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance—City Code Amendment #P2009-29: Floodplain
Ordinance
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
First Reading and Order Public Hearing—Storm Water Utility
Mayor Hicks requested that this item receive more discussion before further consideration. Hicks
requested the Operations Committee look at the fee, meet with stakeholders again, and come back
in early January 2010 with a recommendation.
Public Works Director Montgomery introduced the item.
There was discussion about budget impact as a result of delayed implementation, the impact
of federal mandates and justification for the proposed fee, whether property owners could affect
the financial impact of the fee or whether it’s a flat rate, different formulas for residential and
commercial, and possible grant programs to incent property owners to reduce runoff.
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City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to refer this item to
the Operations Committee for further discussion, and order the public hearing for the January 19,
2010 Council meeting at a special time of 5:30
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
First Reading and Order Public Hearing—Fee Ordinance Amendment: Storm Water
Utility Fees
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to refer this item to
the Operations Committee for further discussion, and order the public hearing for the January 19,
2010 Council meeting at a special time of 5:30
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Deny Sign Variance #2009-33: McDonalds Restaurant (1340 South Frontage
Road)
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to deny the
request as recommended by the Planning Commission.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Approve 2010 CDBG Budget #2009-34
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Comments from the Audience:
Jeff Michaels, sign installer for McDonald’s commented on the city’s sign code.
Announcements
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The NRRC will meet on Tuesday, December 8 at 6 p.m. One item on the agenda will be the
Century South Skating Rink issue
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HEDRA will meet on Thursday, December 10 at 6 p.m.
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Councilmember Alongi was wished a happy birthday.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to adjourn the
meeting at 9:10 p.m.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk