HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01-10Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
March 1, 2010
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, March 1, 2410 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall,
101 East 4'~ Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councihnembers Alongi, Balsanek, Nelson
Schultz, and S lavik
Members Absent: City Councilrnember Hollenbeck
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular City Council meeting on February 16, 2010. Hearing none, the minutes were
approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Hicks noted that the fee for the Canoe Rental Permit is to be included in the
proposed fee ordinance updates.
Councihnember Balsanek requested that Item #9-Emerald Ash Borer Management
Plan be moved to Administration for discussion.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve
the Consent Agenda as amended.
6 ayes; Nays, None.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. LeDuc 4`~ Quarter Transfer
3. Resolution-Supporting Grant Application far Improving Access to Polling Places
4. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment Chapter 1 i 2:
Regarding Self Serve Tobacco
5. Outdoor Music Application Form
6. Resolution -Approve Master Utility Agreement for TH 61 Bridge Replacement
Project
7. 2010 Hastings Family Aquatic Center Opening Date
S. Canoe Rental Permit
9. Emerald Ash Sorer Management Plan
10. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-2010 Fees
11. Resolution-SEAS Temporary Liquor License
12. Declare Excess Property
13. National Park Service Grant Carryover
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14. Resolution-Renew Gambling Premise Permits for Miesville Lians far the Bierstube
and DuGarels
15. Resolution-Approve Massage License for Mara Christine James
Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #P2010-01: Flood Plain Ordinance
Community Development Director Hinzman introduced the item and provided
background on the proposed changes.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Pete Likes, 3000 East 4~` Street, discussed concern with elevation changes and
grandfathering in current building. Hinzman commented that staff review indicates that
the elevations are generally the same as the current map.
Hearing no fiirther comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:0$ p.m.
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance---Ordinance Amendment #P2010-O1: Flood Plain
Ordinance
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to
approve the ordinance amendment as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Public Hearing -Ordinance Amendment: Chapter 1ll.11 Regarding On-Sale of
Alcohol on Christmas Eve
Mesko Lee introduced the item and stated that the Administrative Committee of
the Council has reviewed the proposal and recommends approval.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.rn,
Hearing no fiirther comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Second Reading/Adapt Ordinance-Ordinance Amendment: Chapter 111.11
Regarding On-Sale of Alcohol on Christmas Eve
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
approve the ordinance amendment as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, one. Mayor Hicks voting against.
Park & Recrea#ion Maintenance Supervisor
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
approve the position description and compensation and approve staff to advertise for the
position.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Emerald Ash Sorer Management Plan
Moved by Councilmember Balsanek, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
table this item until March 15, 2010.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Police Update
City Administrator Osberg and Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee provided
a verbal update on recent meetings of the Police Civil Service Commission and Charter
Commission as it relates to the police department.
Announcements
• The Police Civil Service Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 2 at 5 p.m, at
City Hall
• The Planning Commission will meet on Monday, March 8 at 7 p.m. at City Hall
• The NRRC will meet on Tuesday, March 9 at b p.m. at the joint Maintenance Facility
• The Charter Commission will meet on Wednesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at City Hall
• EDRA will meet an Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m, at City Ha11
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn
the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
6 Ayes; Na none.
Paul .Hicks
Mayor
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Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk