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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
February 4, 2008
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
February 4, 2008 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:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Planning Director John Hinzman
Finance Director Char Stark
Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting on
January 22, 2008. The minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Authorize Assessment of Sewer Repair at 401 West 7th Street
3. Approve Purchase of Public Works Pickup Trucks
4. Approve Purchase of Furniture for City Hall Reception Area
5. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment Relating to Gambling
Trade Area Defmition
6. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment Relating to City
Commissions
7. Approval of2008 Seasonal Employee Wages
8. Resolution-Approving Temporary Liquor License and Raffle for S1. Elizabeth Ann
Seton
9. 2007/2008 Budget Carryovers
10. Resolution-2008 Arbor Day
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copies of resolutions on file.
Public Hearing-Amend Ordinance Relating to License Late Fees
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment-Amend Ordinance Relating to License Late
Fees
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
ordinance amendment as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Public Heariug-Amend Ordinance Relating to Utility Billing
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
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Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment-Amend Ordinance Relating to Utility Billing
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to ordinance
amendment as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Amend CDBG Funding Policy for Hardwire Fire Alarms
Planning Director Hinzman provided an overview ofthe amended policy
recommended.
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
approve the policy amendments as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Presentation-Comprehensive Plan: Draft Land Use Plan
Planning Director Hinzman provided a brief overview of the draft land use plan.
Alongi stated thanks to Hinzman and the Comprehensive Plan committee for their
work.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
draft plan as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Request Authorization-Hastings Mississippi River Overlook Project
Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein provided a brief overview of the Mississippi
River overlook project.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the
request to solicit quotes for the project as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Parks and Recreation Department 2007 Year End Report
Bernstein provided an overview of 2007 park and recreation projects. Youth First
Coordinator Ann Grot john provided an overview of the Youth First program. The Council
thanked them for the report.
Comments from the Audience
Barbara Pack spoke to the Council regarding music and the downtown car show.
Reports from Councilmembers
Councilmember Alongi requested additional discussion on the turnaround by the
railroad tracks/quiet zone.
Mayor Hicks provided a statement regarding a recent arbitration ruling.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adjourn
meeting at 7:47 p.m.
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
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PaulJ. Hie
Mayor
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Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk