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Home My WebLink About04-05-10Hastings, Minnesota City Council April 5, 2010 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, April 5, 2010 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 Balsanek, Alongi, Nelson Schultz, and Slavik Members Absent: City Councilmember Hollenbeck Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee City Engineer Nick Egger Parks and Recreation Director Barry Bernstein Youth First Coordinator Ann Crrotjohn Approval of Minutes Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on March 15, 2010. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Proclamation — Declaring May 17 -22, 2010 as Youth Appreciation Week in the City of Hastings Crrotjohn provided an overview of some of the events planned during the week. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Council Items to be Considered Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to add an item declaring excess property. It was also noted that item #22 should be removed as it is a duplicate. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 6 ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Designate Code enforcement Inspector as Assistant Weed Inspector 3. Approve 2010 Patrol Officers Union Contract 4. Approve Ending Sales of TRAC Tokens 5. 2010 Budget Adjustment --IT Department 6. Resolutions 04 -01 -10 & 04 -02 -10 Approve 2010 Tree Trimming License for Rivertown Tree Service and Williams Tree Service City of Hastings April 5, 2010 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 7. Resolution 04- 03 -10— Approve Consumption and Display Permit for KC Hall 8. Resolution 04-04-10—Approve Massage Therapist License for Theresa Ann King 9. Approve Quote & Authorize Work — Industrial Park Monument Sign 10. Resolution 04- 05 -10— Approve Plans & Authorize Solicitation of Bids: 2010 Seal Coat Program 11. Authorize Solicitation of Quotes -2010 Crack Seal and Cul -de -Sac Programs 12. Authorize use of Consultant to Research Hydropower Facility Renewable Energy Credit Issue 13. Approve Storm Water Budget and Transfer 14. Resolution— Authorize Participating in the Dakota County All Hazard Planning Process 15. Sprint/Nextel Wireless Lease Agreement Amendment 16. Authorize Solicitation of Quotes —Spot Utility Lining Work 17. Resolution — Approve One -Day Temporary Liquor License Application and One - Dy Charitable Gambling Application for the Hastings Fire Department for the 70 Annual Booya 18. Approve Joint Powers Agreement Between Dakota Law Enforcement Agencies to Establish and Maintain a Records Management System 19. Approve Sewer Service Assessment Request -714 4 Street West 20. Approve a Joint Powers Agreement with the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization for Funding $125,000 of the Industrial Park Ravine Erosion Repair 21. Authorize Purchase of a Skid Loader Rock Bucket 22. Approve _ Wat Serviee Rep aif Assessment Request tl�4 23. Approve Budget Adjustment and Transfer —Drug Task Force 24. Declare Excess Property — Hastings Police Department Public Hearing — Charter Amendment: Section 3.06: Mayor -Law Enforcement and 3.11: Powers and Duties of the City Administrator City Administrator Osberg introduced the item and provided background on the proposed changes. Osberg noted that no action is required; that will occur at the April 19, 2010 Council meeting. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing -2010 Street and Utility Improvement Program City Engineer Egger introduced the item and provided background on the proposed changes. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Ed Stegman, 111 Lyn Way, stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. Mr Blomgren, 1375 Westview Drive, inquired about drainage issues and standing water. He also stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. Don Bettis, owner of Auto Doctor, 1370 South Frontage Road, commented on the alignment of the SE corner of South Frontage Road/Pleasant Drive. He also commented City of Hastings April 5, 2010 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 on accessibility during the project, and the number of projects over the last several years that have impacted this area. Duane Fike, 1306 Sun Valley Drive, stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. Mike Sieben, 1117 Lyn Way, stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. Terri Cavalier, 1107 Lyn Way, stated opposition to including new sidewalks and narrowing the street in the proposed project. Scott, manager of MGM Liquors, 1250 South Frontage Road, inquired about accessibility during the project. Katie Lee, 1352 Westview drive, stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. Wayne Schleussler, 1110 Lyn Way, stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. John Hauser, 1206 Lyn Way, stated concern with the speed and supported adding new sidewalks in the proposed project. Jim Johnson, 1202 Lyn Way, stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. Gary Seibert, 1315 Lyn Way, stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. Dennis Deane, 1028 West 14 Street, stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. Cress Gackle, 1200 Westview Drive, inquired about whether Westview Drive would be narrowed. Cheryl Schaefer, 1221 Westview Drive, stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. She also commented on a few properties monopolizing on street parking on Westview. Jeanne Pauletti, 1362 Westview Drive, stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. Chris Kuhns, 1311 Lyn Way, inquired about recent traffic studies. He stated that the street should be made wider, not narrowed. Richard Becker, 1130 Westview Drive, stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. Carol Hadac, 1490 Westview Drive, stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. Steve Heller, 1372 Westview Drive, stated opposition to including new sidewalks in the proposed project. Egger responded to a number of the inquires regarding drainage, pavement replacement and the South Frontage Road/Pleasant Drive intersection modification proposed. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. Resolution —Order Improvement, Approve Plans, and Authorize Advertisement for Bid: Project 2010 -1: 2010 Infrastructure Improvements Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the resolution as presented. City of Hastings ApriI 5, 2010 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to amend the motion to exclude all new sidewalks from the project except those located on Westview Drive north of Highway 55 to Pleasant Drive. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Amendment to original motion was approved. There was discussion over cost savings and unique nature of neighborhood that make sidewalks not a good fit as part of this project. 6 Ayes; Nays, none, on the motion of the original motion as amended. Public Hearing -- Ordinance Amendment Changing Name of NRRC Bernstein introduced the item and provided background on the proposed change. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 8:50 p.m. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 8:51 p.m. Second Reading /Ordinance Amendment—Changing Name of NRRC Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Public Hearing — Ordinance Amendment Relating to Chapter 95.04: Tree Diseases Bernstein introduced the item and provided background on the proposed change. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 8:54 p.m. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 8:54 p.m. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment — Relating to Chapter 95.04: Tree Diseases Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution— Prohibit Parking on West /South Side of Westview Drive from North Frontage Road to Pleasant Drive Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the resolution as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Police Chief Hiring Process • Approve Police Chief Recruitment Profile • Authorize Utilization of PDI to Assist with the Police Chief Hiring Process • Authorize Solicitation of Applications for the Position of Police Chief Osberg introduced the item and provided some background on the item. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the process as outlined. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Announcements • The HEDRA meeting scheduled for April 6 has been canceled due to lack of quorum. City of Hastings City Council Minutes April 5, 2010 PaEe 5 of 5 • The Planning Comrnission will meet Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at City Hall • Hastings has been notified that it will be designated as a Yellow Ribbon Community. 49er's Union * Approve 2010 Contract Osberg introduced the item and provided some background on the item. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the contract as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Closed Door Session — Discussion of Contract Provisions Relating to TRAC Employees who are Members of the 49er's Union Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adjourn the open meeting to closed door session at 9:05 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Mayor Hicks opened the closed door session. Mayor Hicks adjourned the closed door session. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to reconvene to the open door session at 9:24 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. I Pau J. Hick Mayor JNdw Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk