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Home My WebLink About06-17-08Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes June 17, 2008 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regulaz meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 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, Hollenbeck, Riveness, Schultz and Slavik Members Absent: Councilmember Hazlet Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Associate Planner Kari Barker Assistant City Engineer John Caven Public Works Superintendent John Zgoda Finance Director Char Stark Approval of Minutes: Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting on June 2, 2008. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Proclamation-Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics The Council read a proclamation and recognized the Special Olympics. Consent Agenda Mayor Hicks requested that Item #3 be moved under Administration. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution-Approve Request for a Temporary Liquor License Amendment for Tubby's Bar & Grill 3. Resolutio~Approve Participation in Countywide Greening Initiative 4. Pay Estimate #1 North Vermillion Area Improvements: Ryan Contracting Co. ($762.640.11) 5. Pay Estimate #7-Public Works Office Addition: Construction Results Corporation ($231,195.01) 6. Change Order #4-Public Works Office Addition ($47,930) 7. Approve Reappointment and Authorize Advertisement for HPC Openings 8. Resolution -Approve Liquor License Amendment for the Green Mill 9. Resolution-Approve 2008/2009 Liquor License Renewals 10. Resolution-Approve Rescinding Tobacco & Liquor Licenses for DNR, Inc., (MGM Liquor Warehouse) 11. Resolution-Approve Gambling License Renewal for Friends of Animal Adoption at RJ's Tavern 12. Resolution-Accept Donation from Rivertown Lions Club to the Police Crime Prevention Division 13. Budget Adjustment Police & Department of Building Safety City of Hastings June 17, 2008 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3 14. Pay Estimate #3-Civic Arena Floor Replacement: Rink Tech International ($76,950) 15. Resolution-Approve Pawnbroker/Precious Metal Dealer Renewal License for Old Mill Pawn Shop Resolution-Extend Preliminary Plat Approval #2006-24~Jorgenson Addition 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copies of resolutions on file. Resolution-Award Contract: Project 2008-2-Downtown Watermain and Street Improvements Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to award the contract to Pember Companies in the amount of $1,265,740.85 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Site Plan #2008-16: Storage Building Addition at Hastings Public Works (1225 Progress Drive) Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the site plan as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Remove Item from Table-Ordinance Amendment Relating to Length of Commission Terms Mesko Lee stated that following a public hearing in March, the item was placed on the table. Staff's recommendation is to remove the item from the table and act upon the item. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to remove the item from the table. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to not approve the ordinance amendment relating to length of commission terms. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Presentation of 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Finance Director Stark introduced Dave Blumberg from the City's audit firm. Blumberg provided a brief overview of the annual report. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to accept the report as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Resolution-Approve Participation in Countywide Greening Initiative Andrea Sorenson, 1665 Tierney Drive, supported the initiative and increased civic engagement on anon-partisan grass roots level. Bill Spinelli, 1350 Roosevelt, spoke in support of the resolution. He also encouraged bike racks be installed at City Hall. Lee Stoffel, 915 West 14~' Street, also spoke in support of the initiative. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the resolution as presented. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the resolution as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. City of Hastings June 17, 2008 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3 Reports from Councilmembers Councilmember Alongi reported that the planning committee of the council will meet on Thursday, June 19 at 7:00 a.m. to discuss the adult use ordinance moratorium. Mayor Hicks made the following announcements: Wednesday June 18`": The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host an Open House at the Hastings City Hall Community Room, on the Hastings Bridge Scoping Study, starting at 4:00 p.m. and continuing unti17:00 p.m.. Presentations will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Thursday June 19th: The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a meeting at 8:30 a.m. in the Volunteer Room at the Hastings City Hall to discuss with Department Heads their preliminary 2009 Budget requests. The meeting is likely to continue through the mid- afternoon that day. Tuesday June 24`": The Economic Development Commission will conduct their regular monthly meeting in the Volunteer Room, starting at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday June 25`h: The City Council's Public Safety Committee will conduct a meeting in the Volunteer Room at the Hastings City Hall, starting at 7:30 a.m.. Two agenda items include: possible changes in the Recreational Vehicle parking ordinance, and consideration of traffic calming devices. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Algongi to adjourn meeting at 7:40 p.m. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. ~.~uy.,. l c r7 Adeline Schroeder Deputy Clerk