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CITY OF HASTINGS
CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW UP
for informational purposes only
Monday, July 19, 2010 7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Slavik, Alongi, Balsanek, Hollenbeck, Mayor Hicks
Absent: Councilmembers Nelson, Schultz
Staff: City Administrator Osberg, City Attorney Fluegel, Asst. City Administrator Mesko Lee,
Community Development Director Hinzman, P&R Director Bernstein, Finance Director Stark,
Building Official Bakken
III. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting on July 6, 2010
Minutes approved as presented
Presentation
–Youth Recycling Program
$1,118.70 recycling rebate check was presented
Good Neighbor 4H Group earned $547; the next group will be the Hastings School Drama Club
V. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
The items on the Consent Agenda are to be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. There will be no discussion
on these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the items will be removed from the Consent
Agenda to the appropriate Department for discussion.
Alongi, Slavik to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution 07-04-10—Approve 2010 Primary Election Judges & Wages
3. Resolution 07-05-10—Approve Renewal of Pawn License at Old Mill Pawn at New
Location (2324 Vermillion St.)
4. Pay Est. #1, 2010 Infrastructure Improvements, Hardrives, $181,110.80
5. Pay Est. #8, Industrial Park Area Improvements, NW Asphalt, $7,603.80
6. Change Order #5 for 2009 Industrial Park Area Improvements
7. Resolution 07-06-10—Final Payment: 2010 Sealcoat Program
8. Park Hour Variance Request—Alcoholics Anonymous
9. Resolution 07-07-10—Hastings Hockey Boosters Training Facility
10. Park Variance Request—Jessie Kubat
11. Approval of Vehicle Lease Agreement for Chief Vehicle
12. Resolution 07-08-10—Donation for Hastings Police Service Dog (K-9) Program
13. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Multi-Agency Agreement
VII. AWARDING OF CONTRACTS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing—Modification of Redevelopment Plan/Establishment of TIF
District No. 5: Napa
Hinzman introduced the item.
Jessica Cook and Jonathon North from Ehlers & Associates discussed the
proposed project and explained TIF and the steps of the process
PH opened at 7:17 p.m. Hearing no comments, PH was closed at 7:17 p.m.
2. Public Hearing—Monument Sign Ordinance
Hinzman introduced the item.
PH opened at 7:48 p.m.
Steve Linn spoke in support of the 3 foot base
Hearing no further comments, PH was closed at 7:51 p.m.
3. Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment Relating to Building Permit Surcharge
Fees & Construction Regulations
Bakken introduced the item.
PH opened at 7:52 p.m. Hearing no comments, PH was closed at 7:52 p.m.
VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
A. Public Works
B. Community Development
1. Resolution 07-09-10—Adopt Modification to Redevelopment Plan/Establish
TIF District No. 5: Napa
There was discussion about the factors of this project which are unique; those
include bad soil removal, engineering and structural requirements for
redevelopment, site access and safety improvements; there was discussion
about the length of the district, which is statutorily defined and 16 years
Alongi, Hollenbeck to approve the resolution as presented
Alongi, Balsanek to amend the resolution to include the additional findings
as described above
5-0
On the amended motion; 5-0
2. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment 2010-15—Monument Sign
Slavik, Alongi to approve the Planning Committee’s recommendation to
allow for a three foot base
5-0
3. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment—Fence Ordinance
Alongi, Slavik to end the ordinance amendment process
5-0
Alongi, Hollenbeck to draft this as a policy
5-0
4. First Reading/Order Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment: Garden
Centers & Temporary Outdoor Merchandising
Alongi, Slavik to order a public hearing/second reading on an ordinance
amendment relating to the length of garden centers from 90-120 days
5-0
C. Administration
1. Second Reading/ Ordinance Amendment 2010-16—Ordinance
Amendment Relating to Building Permit Surcharge Fees & Construction
Regulations
Slavik, Balsanek to approve as presented
5-0
2. Request for Waiver of Lawn Mowing Services Provided by the Code
Enforcement Department
Stark introduced the item
Alongi, Slavik to support staff recommendation not to waive the service
4-1; Balsanek voting against
IX. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE:
Michelle Jacobs of the Chamber of Commerce thanked the city staff for their
assistance during the recent Rivertown Days weekend. The Council commended
the RTD committee, volunteers and participants for the event
X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
XII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS:
Diane Lind has been named interim director of the DCC through the end of 2010
The Bridge Visual Quality Team is meeting regarding aesthetic and visual qualities
of the bridge. A presentation is planned for a September Council meeting
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: 8:17 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Special City Council Workshop on Monday, August 9, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
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