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Bastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
April 21, 2008
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
April 21, 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,
Riveness, Schultz and Slavik
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Planning Director John Hinzman
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
City Engineer Nick Egger
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting on
April 7, 2008. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Certificate of Appreciation-Planning Commission Chair Bud Truax
Planning Director Hinzman and the City Council thanked Truax for his years of service
and contributions to the Planning Commission. Truax was presented with a certificate of
appreciation.
Youth Recycling Award
Randy Triplett of Waste Management presented a check for $708.75 to the 4H Klover
Klub. Boy Scout Troop #92 is the next group for youth recycling program.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve
the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Approval of2008 LELS Union Labor Agreement
3. Approval of2008 Fire Union Labor Agreement
4. Authorize Use of City Resources for Breast Cancer Run (June 7, 2008)
5. Designating Rivertown Days, July 17-20,2008, as a Special Event
6. Park Hours Variance Request
7. Resolution-Accepting Donation from Mike Klein to Parks & Recreation Department
8. Proclamation-Youth Appreciation Week
9. Approve Joint Agreement with Dakota County for Spring Clean Up Day
10. Reschedule June 16,2008 City Council Meeting
11. Approve 2008 Budget Adjustment to Fund East 4th Street Gravel Road Improvements
12. Resolution-Accept Feasibility Study and Order Public Hearing for Project 2008-2:
Downtown Watermain and Ramsey & Tyler Street Improvements
13. Resolution-Authorize Advertisement for Bids: 2008 Sealcoat Program
14. Pay Estimate #IO-Project 2007-1 Reconstruction Project: Areon Construction
($19,241.49)
15. Appoint Planning Commissioner
16. Resolution-Extend Development Approval #2007-11: Riverwood 9th Addition
City of Hastings
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17. First Quarter 2008 Financial Report
18. Authorize Public Notice-Environmental Assessment Worksheet #2008-09: Hubs
Landing
19. Declare Excess Property
20. Resolution-Tobacco License for DNR Service LLC, d/b/a MGM Liquor Warehouse
21. Resolution-Tree Trimming License for Custom Cut
22. Resolutions-Tobacco and Off-Sale Liquor License for The Bottle Shop
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copies of resolutions on file.
Resolution-Award Contract: 2008 Street and Utility Improvement Program
City Engineer Egger stated that Ryan Contracting is the recommended contractor, with
a bid of $2,363,325. Egger stated that they are anxious to begin working on the project.
Councilmember Slavik asked where the staging will occur. Egger stated that it is still
being determined, but it will not be at Lions Park.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seeonded by Councilmember Schultz to award the
contract as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution-23n1 Street and Highway 61 Traffic Signal
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve
the resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Comments from the Audience
Jackie Boler, 402 West 7th Street, stated that she felt that the OHDS are more than
guidelines; they are standards to be adhered to.
Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Hicks recommended that an issue related to licensing massage establishments
be referred to the Administrative Committee of the Council for further discussion.
Saturday, April 26 will be an Arbor Day event and the City's Clean Up Day
Tuesday, April 29 will be an open house for the proposed Hiawatha Trail at City Hall.
Sunday, May 4 will be a farewell ceremony for the local National Guard, who is being
deployed to Iraq. The ceremony will be held at 1 :00 p.m. at the high school.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to adjourn
meeting at 7:38 p.m.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
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