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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
February 19, 2008
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday,
February 19,2008 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, Schultz and Slavik
Members Absent:
Councilmembers Hollenbeck and Riveness
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting on
February 4, 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. Resolution-Renewal of KC Hall Consumption and Display Permit
3. Resolution-Accept Donation from Patrick & Margaret Cullen to Police Department
4. Resolution-Alternate Dissemination of Bids
5. Resolution-Accept North Vermillion St. Area Improvements Feasibility Study and
Order Public Hearing for March 3,2008
6. Change Order #l-City Hall Lobby Project
7. 2008 Budget Adjustments
5 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copies of resolutions on file.
Public Hearing-Qrdinance Amendment Relating to Commissions
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee presented a brief overview of the action item,
which would be to exempt the HPC from term limits; this exemption was in place prior to the
2007 recodification, when it was inadvertently deleted. The action is to correct that deletion.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment- Ordinance AmeJ,Jdment Relating to
Commissions .
There was discussion on term limits, whether exemptions ought to be approved, and
what manner is used to fill commission vacancies.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to table the
item until March 3, 2008 meeting and direct staff to draft language which would clarify how
commission applications would be solicited following an HPC member serving the end oftheir
final third consecutive term, while still involving the public to participate.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Public Hearing-Qrdinance Amendment Relating to Gambling Trade Area
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee presented a brief overview of the action item,
indicating that the proposed language would be in compliance with state statutory language.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Second Reading-Qrdinance Amendment Relating to Gambling Trade Area
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the
ordinance amendment as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Award Bid-Arena Floor Replacement Project
Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein recommended that the bid be awarded to Rink
Tech International to replace and install a new refrigerated floor in the east rink, with the three
alternate bids, at a cost of $432,975, of which $129,892.50 will be reimbursed by the Hastings
School District.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to award the
bid as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
LeDuc Mansion Report
Chad Roberts, Dakota County Historical Society Executive Director, presented an
update on 2007 activities, and plans for 2008.
Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Hicks provided an update on upcoming meetings:
Hastings Bridge Open House: Wednesday, February 27,2008 from 3:00 -7:00 p.m. at
Hastings City Hall.
Department of Health PFBA Update: Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from 5:00 - 6:30 at
Hastings City Hall.
Downtown Subcommittee Meeting-Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. at
Hastings City Hall.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to adjourn
meeting at 7:58 p.m.
5 Ayes, Nays, None.
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Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk
Mayor