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City Council Minutes
December 6, 2010
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota net in a regular meeting on
Monday, December 6, 2 010 at 7: oo PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City
Hall, 101 East 4 th Street, Hastings, Minnesota
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Council members Balsanek, Aiongi, Hollenbeck,
Nelson, Schultz and Slavik
Cou cilmember Alongi arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Finance Director Char Stark
Community Development Director John Hin man
Public Works Director Worn Montgomery
Police Chief Paul Schnell
Fire & EMS Director like Schutt
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
regular City Council meeting on November 15, 2010. Hewing none, the minutes were
approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Toed by Councilme ber Slavik, seconded by Council e ber Nelson to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Ayes; Nays, None.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Approve Wellness Budget
3. Resolution—Approve Massage License for Brightstar Hannon-hiy ng
4. Resolution Accepting Donations for Halloween Party
5 . Resolution—Approving Contribution for Halloween Part
6. Resolution—Accepting 1 o Donation from Eagles Ladies' Auxiliary No 2212 to Hastings
Fire Department
7. Budget Adjustment - Fire Department
8. Budget Adjustment Department
9. Approve and Accept M DH Wellhead Protection Grant
10. Resolution —Order North Frontage road Feasibility Study
11. Approve Purchase of Water softener Hastings Civic Arena.
12. Approve Purchase of Floor Scrubber—Hastings Civic Arena
13, Pay Estimate #5-20 10 h ments Project: Hardrives ($69,920.02)
14. 3 ' Quarter Financial Review
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Public Hearing 2011 Budget Presentation
Stark introduced the item and went through a brief presentation over the proposed
2011 budget. She noted that there is a proposed 2.74% decrease from the 20 10 levy.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7: 10 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:10
Councilmember Alongi asked what other opportunity the public has to make
conunents. Osberg stated that the public can contact City staff or any Councilmember
directly, or may also attend the December 20 meeting.
Public Hearing Issuance of Revenue Bonds: Regina Medical Center Project
Stark introduced the item and went through a brief overview of the proposed
project. She noted that this is conduit debt financing and there is no financial risk to the
city.
Mayor Hies opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:14
Resolution—Issuance of Revenue Bonds: Regina Medial Center Project
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to
approve as presented.
7 Ayes - Nays, none.
Res Establishing a 48 Hour Par l g Chit at City Hall and Downtown
Municipal Parking Lots
Montgomery introduced the item and stated that it is being recommended to allow
the City to better manage the long term parking of nonoperational vehicles in the public
lots. There was discussion about communication with surrounding property owners on
the proposal change.
Moved by Alongi, seconded by Nelson to table the item to January 3, 2011 to
alloy staff to solicit feedback from the neighborhood on the proposed change.
Ayes; Nays, two. Councilmember Balsanek and Mayor Hicks voting against.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing ordinance Amendment for Non Conforming
Structures
Hinzman introduced the item and stated that the Planning Co=ittee of the
Council has recommended approval of the change.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Balsanck to
approve the first reading as presented.
Ayes; Nays, none.
Comments from the Audience
Clarence Chapman, 614 East 3 ' Street, expressed concern about trains blocking the
grid Street crossing for extended periods of'time and hu acts to residents, p ublic
safety, and others with access to and from East Hastings. Chief Schnell shared some
communication that has occurred with the railroad and some ways to mitigate public
safety risks.
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December 6, 2010
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• Chapman also expressed concern about the use of the turnaround and people turning
around on the railroad tracks. Staff was directed to preview the situation.
Announcements
• HEDRA will rneet on Thursday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m.
• The Bridge Visual Quality Team will meet on Wednesday, December 8 at 1:00 p .m.
• Finance Committee will meet on Monday, December 13 at 7:30 a.m.
• Charter Conn ission will meet on Thursday, December 9 at 00 p.m.
• The next Council meeting is Monday, December 20 at :00 p.m.
Adjouritmen
Moved by Couneilnem er Sla. ik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to adjourn
the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
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