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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-07 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes June 4, 2007 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, June 4, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4"' Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Alongi, Hazlet, Hollenbeck, Schultz, Slavik, and Riveness Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee City Attorney Shawn Moynihan Planning Director John Hinzman HRA Director John Grossman Public Works Director Tom Montgomery Public Works Superintendent John Zgoda City Engineer Nick Egger Police Chief Mike McMenomy Community Relations Shannon Rausch Fire Chief Mark Holmes Approval of Minutes: Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of May 21, 2007. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Proclamation-Shawn Moynihan Day Mayor Hicks, City Administrator Osberg, and Police Chief McMenomy all spoke on behalf of City Attorney Shawn Moynihan, who has been appointed a judge. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz, to approve the proclamation naming Thursday, June 14, 2007 Shawn Moynihan Day in the City of Hastings. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Proclamation—Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to declare Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Special Olympics Day in the City of Hastings. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Recognition—City of Hastings Tobacco Free Initiative Members of Dakota County Public Health presented the City with a certificate recognizing it's recent action making City parks tobacco free. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Agreement—DNR Fishing Pier City of Hastings June 4,2007 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3 3. Resolution—Approve Subscriber Agreement with Dakota County for use of the Dakota County 800 MHz Radio Subsystem 4. Authorize Grant Agreement for Preservation Training 5. Authorize SignatureDevelopmentAgreement#2007-11: Riverwood e Addition 6. Authorize Signature—Temporary Easement Termination#2007-09: County Crossroads 7. Approve Revised Description—Midwest Products: Lot 6, Block 2, Hastings Industrial Park No. 7 8. Accept Engineering Proposal from Bonestroo for Water Emergency and Conservation Plan 9. Resolution—Approve Fireworks License for TNT Fireworks at Cub Food Store 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Copies of resolutions on file. Award Contract—Public Dock and Pilings Installation City Administrator requested that this item be tabled until the June 19, 2007 Council meeting. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to table the action until June 19, 2007 Council meeting. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Award Contract-2007 Seal Coat Program Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to award the contract to Pearson Brothers in the amount of$54,800 as presented. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Public Hearing—Wellhead Protection John Greer of Barr Engineering provided background on the wellhead protection project. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. No comments were received. Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. There was discussion about possible outside contaminants as well as areas of both high and very high vulnerability. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to accept the wellhead protection update and process as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing--Recodified Code of Ordinances City Attorney Moynihan provided background on the project and recommended approval of the recodified code of ordinances. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. No comments were received. Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Second Reading/Adopt Ordinances—Recodified Code of Ordinances Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the recodified code of ordinances as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. City of Hasungs June 4,1007 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3 Approve MnDOT Joint Powers Agreement—Highway 61 Wall Repair Design Public Works Director Montgomery introduced the item, which is an agreement with MnDOT to repair the historic walls along Highway 61. Montgomery stated that the City's share of the design expense is not to exceed $60,600, or 38% of the design cost. Montgomery stated that the City will likely be responsible for$460,000 of the estimated $820,000 costs to repair the walls. The cost is high due to drainage, the nature of matching an historic wall, and ensuring that it is securely built. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the joint powers agreement as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None Approve and Accept Agreement with Dakota County for South Hastings Area Traffic Study Public Works Director Montgomery introduced the item, which is an agreement with Dakota County to conduct an area roadway system study for the Hastings area, to identify future county highway needs on the south and west sides of the City to accommodate future city growth and traffic volume increases in the area. Montgomery stated that the City's costs will be $45,000; $20,000 funded in 2007 and $25,000 funded in 2008. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the agreement as presented. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Resolution—Order Feasibility Study for CP Rail Quiet Zone: 2ntl and 3n' Streets Discussion about location of concrete median and impact on driving patterns. It was stated that installing additional gates is significantly more expensive than the option of installing a concrete median. Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the resolution as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Riveness voting against. Copy of resolution on file. Electronic Message Board Proposal City Administrator Osberg stated that there have been staff discussions with the school board about a message board sign, located at the existing location of Highways 55 and 61. Under the current discussion, they City would operate one board of the sign and the school district would operate the other board. The cost would be split 50/50. Osberg requested Council direction on whether to consider discussions and prepare a draft agreement with the school board on this proposal. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to direct staff to continue discussions with the school board. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to adjourn meeting at 8:18 p.m. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Paul J. Hiol s Melanie Mesko Lee Mayor City Clerk