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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
May 5, 2008
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
May 5, 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 and Slavik
Members Absent:
Councilmember Schultz
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
HRA Director John Grossman
Swear in Police Officer
Police Officer David Bauer was sworn in and welcomed by the City Council.
Lew Linde Proclamation
The City of Hastings declared May 5, 2008 as Lew Linde Day and presented Mr. Linde
with a proclamation and thanked him for his contributions to the City of Hastings.
Mayor Hicks stated that there would not be a discussion on the proposed Hastings to Red Wing
trail at the meeting.
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting on
April 21, 2008. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
l. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution-Acceptance of Donation for the Arbor Day Celebration to the Parks and
Recreation from SEAS Council
3. Resolution- Acceptance of Donation to the Parks and Recreation for Five U.S.
Flags from the VFW
4. Budget Adjustment-Finance and Recycling
5. Budget Transfer-LeDuc Historic Estate
6. Pay Request-Arena Floor Replacement: Rink Tee International ($232,750.00)
7. Pay Estimate #5-Public Works Office Expansion: Construction Results Corp.
($150,401.15)
8. Change Order #2-Public Works Office Expansion: $8,763 Contract Amount
Increase
Change Order #3-Public Works Office Expansion: $3,148 Contract Amount
Increase
9. Resolution-Approve Gambling Premises Permit for Friends of the Animals
(W estside Bar)
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10. Resolution-Approve Waste Haulers License for Cannon Valley Roll-OffLLC
11. Resolution-Declare Excess Property
12. Approve Request to Assess Water Service Repair Costs at 114 6th Street East
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copies of resolutions on file.
Public Hearing-Project 2008-2: Downtown Improvements
City Engineer Egger introduced the project scope.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7: 14 p.m.
Resolution-Order Improvements: Project 2008-2: Downtown Improvements
There was discussion about completion of the quiet zone process, which is estimated
for fall 2008. There was discussion about the removal of the buildings on Block 2, which are
estimated to be removed by July 1,2008. There was discussion about the proposed trail
through the parking lot; staff indicated that it is designed to be flexible and may be removed
should improvements for a park and ride occur.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to order the
improvements as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution-Variance #2008-11: Addition to Non-Conforming Structure at 1024 West
4th Street (Chapman)
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve
the resolution as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolutions-OHDS ReviewNariance #2008-12: Addition to Home at 422 West 6th
Street (Dunlop)
There was discussion on potential loophole in the zoning ordinance which would
allow different setbacks for detached garages compared to attached garages.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve
the OHDS Review as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve
the variance as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Request Extension of Interim Protection for Preservation
HRA Director Grossman stated that the study process is done every 7-8 years; once
the study is begun, interim proteetion is applied for the properties in the study. The initial
interim protection is for four months; staff is requesting a four month extension through
September 15,2008.
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seeonded by Councilmember Alongi to
approve the extension as requested.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Resolution-Approve Plans: Project 2008-2: Downtown Improvements
City Engineer Egger noted that the Council needs to formally approve the plans for
the projeet to move forward.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve
the plans as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Comments from the Audience
Jim Hanson, 214 West 3rd Street, outlined some concerns with the Historic Hastings
Cruise Ins. Mayor Hicks stated that staffhad sent a letter to Mr. Hanson and his neighbors
addressing the concerns expressed and that further concerns will be addressed in a timely
manner.
Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Hicks recommended that discussion relating to adult use establishments be
referred to the Planning Committee of the Council for further discussion.
Mayor Hicks read off the names of the City staffwho participated in the City's Clean
Up Day on April 26 and thanked them for their work.
There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new public dock at 5:30 p.m. on
Monday, May 19,2008.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to adjourn
meeting at 7:44 p.m.
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
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Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk