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City Council Minutes
January 16, 2007
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City
Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Alongi, Hazlet,
Hollenbeck, Schultz, and Slavik
Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness
Staff Present: Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan
Finance Director Char Stark
Presentation—Youth Recycling Program
Randy Triplett of Waste Management presented a check in the amount of
$854.00. McAuliffe PTC will be the next group in charge of the recycling program.
Triplett presented a recycling rebate in the amount of$17,000.27 for the fourth quarter of
2006.
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 2, 2007. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Alongi requested that Item #2--Write off of Accounts
Receivable, be moved to Item #2 under Administration. Mayor Hicks requested that
Item #15—Reappointments to HPC (Goderstad, Simacek, Hicks), be moved to Item #3
under Administration.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
i. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Write off of Accounts Receivable—moved to Administration
3. Budget Adjustment and Transfer of Funds-LeDuc Mansion
a. Request for Vacation Cap Overage
s. 2007 Council Committee Appointments
6. Pay Estimate#7—Project 2006-1: 3rd Street West: Pember Companies
($5,429.25)
7. Pay Estimate#7—Well Pumphouse#8: Magney Construction
($101,939.75)
8. Pay Estimate#4—Water Treatment Plant: Magney Construction
($209,260.30)
9. Approve Public Works Electrician Job Description and Authorize Filling
Position
10. Order Public Hearing-2007 Public Works Fee Schedule
IL Appoint Economic Development Commission Member (Lynn Moratzka)
12. Appoint Planning Commission Member(Gary Stevens)
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13. First Reading/Order Public Hearing—City Code Amendment#2006-59:
Portable Carports
14. First Reading/Order Public Hearing—City Code Amendment#2007-02:
Original Hastings Design Standards
15. Reappointments to HPC (Goderstad, Simacek, Hicks)—moved to
Administration
16, Resolution—Approve Augustana Apartments Multifamily Senior Rental
Housing Revenue Bonds
17. HRA/HPC Annual Reports
18. Resolution—Approve Massage License for Mindy M. Anderson
19. Resolution—Approve Massage License for Christina Larson
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copies of resolutions on file.
Award of Bond Sale
Finance Director Stark stated that the recommended sale be made to Wells
Fargo with an overall rate of 3.7209%.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to award
the bond sale as recommended.
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
Award Contract—Keys Well Drilling: Well #5 Pump Removal and Rehabilitation
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to award
the contract in the amount of$51,780.
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
Public Hearing—Declaration of Excess Property: Lot 2, Block 1, Hastings Family
Housing (west of access road)
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Planning Director Hinzman stated that no action is requested at this time.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Public Hearing--Consider Street Closing Request for 2007 Historic Hastings
Saturday Night Cruise-In Events
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Mesko Lee stated that the public hearing was scheduled to provide property
owners and residents living downtown an opportunity to comment on the proposed street
closing for the Saturday Night cruise-in events, which are scheduled to begin June 2,
2007 and be held every other Saturday throughout the summer.
Clarence Chapman, East 3`d Street, discussed overflow parking issues and
requested Council consideration of no parking at the end of Tyler Street under the
bridge.
Kevin Hoeschen, president of the Downtown Business Association, stated that
last year's events were successful and requested approval for the 2007 events. He also
stated that the DBA has tried to work with those who have had concerns to resolve
them.
Bess Freeman, president of the East Hastings Improvement Association,
commended the DBA on the event and requested Council consideration on traffic issues
and permanently prohibiting parking on Tyler Street under the bridge.
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Sandy Happas, East 3`d Street, stated concern with accessibility from east of the
railroad tracks and back during the event.
Philip Nelson, owner of The Busted Nut, stated that the event is a great benefit to
downtown business owners.
Joan Werner, 1023 East 3`d Street, stated that additional consideration should
be given to walkers to ensure their safety.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 9:39 p.m.
There was Council discussion about prohibiting parking on Tyler Street under the
bridge and other related issues.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to post
temporary no parking on Tyler Street under the bridge to East 1s`Street and consider
designating that a permanent no parking area.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
approve the street closing request as amended.
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
Presentation of 2006 Planning Department Annual Report
Planning Director Hinzman provided a brief overview of recent planning activities
and some forecasted trends.
Write off of Accounts Receivable
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to send
this item back to staff for further review and explanation.
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
Reappointments to HPC (Goderstad, Simacek, Hicks)
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
approve as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Mayor Hicks abstained.
Reports from Councilmembers:
Mayor Hicks presented a blanket that was given to the City by the Prairie Island
Tribal Community following a meeting on January 11, 2007.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Mayor Slavik to adjourn the
meeting at 8:02 p.m.
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
Paul J. Ht6ks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk