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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
May 21, 2018
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday
May 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street,
Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, Councilmembers Folch, Braucks, Leifeld, Lund, Vaughan
Members Absent: Councilmember Balsanek
Staff Present: City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Administrative Services Director Julie Flaten
Attorney Ben Colburn
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Public Works Director Nick Egger
Parks & Recreation Director Chris Jenkins
City Planner Justin Fortney
Proclamation – National Public Works Week in the City of Hastings May 20-26
Egger introduced the item and Council read the proclamation.
Presentation – Heritage Preservation Commission Annual Awards
Fortney introduced Amy Martin of the Heritage Preservation Commission who
presented the 2018 awards to the 5 recipients who were selected by the Heritage
Preservation Commission for their work on maintaining or restoring their historic
properties.
Presentation – Emerald Ash Borer - Jeff Hafner with Rainbow Tree Care
Jenkins introduced Jeff Hafner who gave an update on the status of Emerald Ash
Borer in Hastings.
Council requested statistics on number of residents who are taking advantage of
Rainbow Tree Care’s services.
Council thanked Mr. Hafner for the information.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
Regular City Council Meeting on May 7, 2018
Minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Braucks moved, seconded by Councilmember Lund to approve as
presented.
Ayes, 6; Nays, none.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution 05-05-18 – Approve Fireworks License for Cub Foods, 1729 Market
Boulevard, Hastings
3. Resolution 05-06-18 – Approve Fireworks License for Walmart, 1752 N. Frontage
Road, Hastings
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4. Accept Resignation and Authorize Advertisement: Planning Commissioner Mike
Harvey.
5. Approve 2018 Fire Captains Union Contract
6. Approve 2017 Carryovers into 2018 Budget
7. Resolution 05-07-18 – Providing for the Competitive Negotiated Sale of $3,460,000
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2018A
8. Resolution 05-08-18 – Approve Riverfront Renaissance Charter Bonds
9. Approve Pay Estimate #1 – Riverfront Renaissance Phase 3.1
10. Approve Change Order #1 – Riverfront Renaissance Phase 3.1
11. Accept Quotes & Authorize Work – 2018 Crack Sealing Program
12. Resolution 05-09-18 – Award Contract – 2018 Mill and Overlay Program
13. Resolutions 05-10-18, 05-11-18, 05-12-18 – Accept Donations from Bell Bank,
Duffs, and River City Popcorn for Police Week
14. Resolution 05-13-18 – Accept Donation of $800 from Greten Family for Memorial
Bench
15. Resolution 05-14-18 – Accept Donation of $50 from Catholic United Financial for
Arbor Day
16. Rescheduling July 2018 City Council and Planning Commission Meetings
Public Hearing – Sidewalk Café License and Liquor License Amendment for Spiral
Brewery
Flaten introduced the item requesting Council conduct a public hearing for consideration
of Spiral Brewery’s Sidewalk Café and Liquor License amendment.
Public hearing opened at 7:39 pm.
No comments
Public hearing closed at 7:40 pm.
Resolution 05-15-18 – Reauthorize Special Use Permit – Automotive Repair (223 West 11th
Street)
Hinzman introduced the item requesting council reaffirm a previously approved Special
Use Permit for automotive repair at the former Mileage Station located at 223 West 11th Street.
Council discussion on history of fence.
Councilmember Braucks moved, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld to approve as presented.
Ayes, 6; Nays, none.
2nd Reading/Approve Sidewalk Café License and Liquor License Amendment for Spiral
Brewery
Councilmember Folch moved, seconded by Councilmember Vaughan to approve as
presented
Ayes, 6; Nays, none.
Mayor Hicks and Councilmembers made the following announcements:
Red Rock Corridor meeting scheduled for May 24 has been cancelled.
Community Development Tour on Tuesday, May 22 at 5:30 p.m.
Filing opens Tuesday, May 22 and runs through Tuesday, June 5 for the seats of Mayor
and At-Large Councilmember.
City offices are closed Monday May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.
Planning Commission meeting Tuesday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Candidate informational meeting on Monday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Director Chris Jenkins was wished a Happy Birthday on May 25.
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Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilmember Braucks, seconded by
Councilmember Vaughan. Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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Paul Hicks, Mayor Julie Flaten, City Clerk