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City Council Minutes
April 16, 2007
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, April 16, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall,
101 East 4'h Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Alongi, Hazlet, Hollenbeck,
Schultz, Slavik, and Riveness
Members Absent:
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Associate Planner Kari Barker
Fire Chief Mark Holmes
Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein
Youth Recycling Program
Randy Triplett of Waste Management presented a check in the amount of
$799.65 to the McAuliffe Parent/Teacher Connection for recycling 53.31 tons of
cardboard and mixed paper.
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular
meeting of April 2, 2007. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Council Items to be Considered:
Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee requested that Item # 8 on the Consent
Agenda, Resolution—Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application: Miesville Lions
(Bierstube), be removed from the agenda at the request of the applicant. Mesko Lee
also requested that an item regarding approval of a temporary liquor license to Dakota
County Historical Society be added to the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
approve the agenda amendments as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the
Consent Agenda as amended.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Pay Estimate #7—Water Treatment Plant: Magney Construction
($812,683.20)
3. Pay Estimate #10—Well #8 Pumphouse: Magney Construction
($16,549.28)
4. Approve Hiring of Additional Seasonal Summer Help for Public Works
5. Resolution—Declare Generator and Dump Truck Parts as Excess
6. Approve Joint Agreement with Dakota County for Spring Clean Up Day
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7. Approve Additional Date for Historic Hastings Downtown Car Show
8. Resolution—Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application: Miesville
Lions (Bierstube)—removed from agenda
9. Resolutoin—Approving Temporary Liquor License to the Dakota County
Historical Society at the LeDuc Estatae
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copies of resolutions on file.
Award Contract—Public Dock Construction
City Administrator Osberg stated that two bids were received and are
recommended to be awarded
• Dock Construction to Shore Master for$35,543.90
• Ramp Construction to Shore Master for$17,724.97
Joel Toso, the engineer on this project stated that the intent is to begin the
project in early June with a proposed completion date by early July 2007.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
award the contracts as presented.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Award Contract—Lake Isabel Project
Parks & Recreation Director Bernstein stated that the low bid for dredging,
boardwalk access, and the fishing pier came in at $360,479.39 by Sunram
Construction. The engineer's estimate for this project was $467,213.67. Because of
the low bid, Bernstein discussed the concept of attempting to finance the rest of the
project in 2007 in an effort to save money on the project. There was discussion over
how to allocate an additional $125,000 in additional funds if the project were to
proceed. One proposal would be to allocate an equal amount from each of the four
ward park dedication accounts; another proposal would be to allocate a higher share
from Ward 1, where the project is located, and less money from other sources.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
award the contract as presented and refer the funding issue to the Finance Committee
of the Council for further discussion on the ability to fund the additional part of the
project.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Award Contract—Lions Park Shelter
Parks & Recreation Director Bernstein stated that the low bid for the shelter
construction was for a total of $137.796 to Cannon Construction.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
award the contract as presented.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Hearing and Consider Action—Failure to Comply with City and State Liquor
License Requirements
City Attorney Shawn Moynihan stated that the Coliseum Sports Bar and Grill
had lapsed liquor license insurance for the period of February 23-March 28, 2007 in
violation of state and city liquor license laws. Moynihan stated that the Council can
consider a civil penalty, license suspension, or a combination.
George Werner, owner of the Coliseum, stated that he was unaware that the
insurance had lapsed and he had difficulty with communication from his insurance
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agent. He stated that when he received notice from the City about the lapsed
insurance, it was reinstated.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck, to
issue a $1,000 civil penalty to the Coliseum for failure to comply with City and state
liquor license laws.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Resolution-2007 Sewer and Water Rates and Fees
Public Works Director Montgomery suggested the following rates for 2007:
Water Rates Current: $1.55/1,000 gallon base charge
$1.95/1,000 gallon surcharge rate over
winter quarter usage
Recommended: No Change
Wastewater Current: $2.65/1,000 gallons
Recommended: $2.85/1,000 gallons
Current Recommended
WAC $2,465 $2,540
SAC $750 $775
Interceptor Sewer $385 $400
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
approve as presented.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution—Preliminary Plat/Final Plat/Site Plan #2007-11: Riverwood 91h
Addition (Siewert Construction)
Associate Planner Kari Barker introduced the item. Project engineer Dan
Tilson stated that they would like to see some concessions on the trail connection as
well as park dedication fees. Barker stated that staff recommends retaining the trail
connection requirement and that she was unaware of any outstanding issues related to
park dedication fees.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
table to the preliminary/final plat.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
table the site plan.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Authorize Signature—Development Agreement#2007-09: Crossroads East
City Attorney Moynihan explained the parking agreement that was included in
the development agreement.
Councilmember Alongi noted that a limit of 60 decibels was added because it is
a reasonable limit and would fit with accepted noise levels at the site. Dan Tilson,
project engineer, requested a higher decibel limit.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
approve the development agreement as presented.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
amend the development agreement to allow for a 65 decibel limit.
6 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Alongi voting against.
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On the original motion as amended, 7 Ayes, nays none.
Tobacco Free Parks Presentation
Representatives from Dakota County Public Health and students from Hastings
High School presented information requesting that the City consider proclaiming all
City parks and recreational facilities as tobacco free.
The Council thanked the group for their presentation and directed staff to
prepare a tobacco-free resolution for the Council to adopt at a future date.
Resolution—Support for Assuming Operations of Youth First Programs
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
approve the resolution as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none. Councilmember Slavik abstained.
Approve Firefighter Relief Association Pension Increase
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck
to approve the increase as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Approve Ambulance Rate Increase
Fire Chief Holmes stated that the rate change will result in simplified fee
structure for both users and the City.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
approve the rate adjustment as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing—Bulk Storage of Liquefied Petroleum
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Riveness
to approve the first reading and order the public hearing as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing—Hardwire Alarm Ordinance
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
approve the first reading and order the public hearing as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
LeDuc Estate Activities
Chad Roberts of the Dakota County Historical Society stated that the LeDuc
Estate had over 4,800 visits in 2006 and over 1,200 hours of volunteer time was
donated. The Council thanked Roberts for the information.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
adjourn meeting at 9:24 p.m.
7 AyesMays, None.
Paul J. Hi s Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk