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City Council Minutes
September 17,2007
The City Council of the City of Hastings,Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, September 17, 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
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Finance Director Char Stark
Fire Chief Mark Holmes
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular
meeting on September 4,2007. Hearing none,the minutes were approved as presented.
Recognition of Fire Chief Mark Holmes
The Mayor and Council read a proclamation,declaring Friday, September 28,
2007 as"Mark Holmes Day" in the City of Hastings. Chief Holmes was presented with
a replica firefighter and was thanked for his dedication and years of service.
Proclamation Supporting Kids Day America
Mayor Hicks read a proclamation,declaring Saturday, September 22, 2007 as
"Kids Day America".
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Pay Estimate#4—Project 2007-1: 50'St Area Improvements:Arcon Construction
($447,206.48)
3. Final Pay Estimate-2007 Slurry Seal Program: Bergmann Companies ($696.99)
4. Pay Estimate#12—Water Treatment Plant:Magney Construction($69,497.25)
5. Final Pay Estimate—Well Pump#5 Rehabilitation:Keys Well Drilling Company
($2,198.25)
6. Final Pay Estimate—Pumphouse Construction:Magney Construction($6,665.55)
7. Accept Quote–Quiet Zone Median Construction
8. Award of bid for Fire Dept.Ambulances
9. Request for Cancellation of Ambulance Invoices
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10. Adjustment to Paid On-Call Compensation Schedule
11. Resolution 09-06-07—Approving Prescription Drug/Over the Counter Drug Policy for
TRAC
12. Resolution 09-07-07 Approving Phased Increase for TRAC Rides
13. Resolution 09-08-07 Approving 2008 License Fee Increases
14. Resolution 09-09-07 Red Line Tree Service Tree Trimming License
15. Certificate of Satisfaction—Lawrence Interiors&Building Center
16. Certificate of Satisfaction—A.P.L.Properties,Inc.
17. Approve Unpaid Leave of Absence
18. Joint Powers Agreement HPD and MN State BCA
19. Resolution 09-10-07 Approve Conditional 3.2%Off-Sale Liquor License and
Tobacco License for Cobom's,Inc.Grocery Store
20. Resolution 09-11-07—Approve Conditional On-Sale and Special Sunday On-Sale
Liquor License for Los Jimadores
7 Ayes,Nays,None.
Copies of resolutions on file.
Continued Discussion of Proposed 2008 Highway 61 Bridge Maintenance
Mayor Hicks invited continued discussion on the proposed 2008 Highway 61
bridge maintenance. The initial discussion began at a 6:00 p.m. Council workshop.
Phil Nelson,owner of the Busted Nut(I 18 East 2nd Street)expressed concern
with safety,impact on local businesses,and frustrated over continued delays in the
bridge replacement discussion.
Greg Kasel,owner of Downtown Tire and Auto (320 Vermillion Street) stated
that he would like to see good detours and communication to the public to allow drivers
the opportunity to reroute. He also stated that we would like the 4d`Street intersection
to remain open.
Jaci Eischens, stated that she owns two businesses and is concerned with
accessibility. She questioned whether the funds allocated for the maintenance could be
used instead to assist with funding a new bridge.
Representatives from MnDOT stated that the maintenance scheduled would
need to be conducted to prevent future corrosion of the bridge.
Councilmember Aiongi asked what had been done in past maintenance projects.
MnDOT stated that maintenance to this extend was last done in 1988 and was closed to
single lane traffic.
Joe Balsanek, 224 West 7d`Street, stated that the City should not support the
maintenance project and go on record requesting bridge replacement.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
direct staff to prepare a resolution supporting keeping one lane open during the
proposed maintenance and establish a committee to continue to work on the issue.
7 Ayes;Nays, none.
Award Contract—Cal Ruedy Public Works Facility Office Expansion
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
award the contract to Construction Results Corporation at a cost of$1,343,000.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolutions--2008 Preliminary Budget
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Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
set the proposed 2008 budget at$26,805,286.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to
approve the proposed tax levy at$11,280,000.
7 Ayes; Nays,none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
approve the proposed HRA tax levy at 0.0144%of the taxable market value.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
set the 2007 Truth in Taxation Hearing dates for Monday December 3,2007.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Request Regarding Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck
to direct staff to clarify the ownership question on the property and commence
discussions with Lakeside Cemetery regarding a potential cooperation on operating a
cemetery.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Reports from City Councilmembers
An open house for the comprehensive plan process was held on September 12.
A staff report will be held on October 1, 2007.
A committee meeting to discuss downtown redevelopment and the potential for an
EDA will begin meeting every other Thursday at 7:00 am.
The YMCA will hold its ribbon cutting on its new building at 5:30 p.m. on
September 18.
Kids Day America will hold an event on September 22 at 12:30.
Dakota County CDA's West Village Townhomes will hold an open house on
September 25 from 3:00—4:30 p.m.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
adjourn meeting at 8:02 p.m.
7 Ayes,Nays,None.
Paul I Hic Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk