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City Council
July 21, 2008
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday
July 21, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Halt, 101 East 4~' Street,
Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Slavik, Alongi, Hazlet, Blueness, Elting
Schultz and Hollenbeck.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Associate Planner Kari Barker
HRA Director John Grossman
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular meeting on Tuesday July 7, 2008. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Presentation-Youth Recycling Program
Waste Management presented Cub Scout Troop 92 with a check for recycling. The next
group will be Boy Scout Troop #278.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councihnember Slavik to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented, with the exception of Items #17 and 20, which were moved to the
Administration section of the Agenda.
7 ayes; nays, none.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution-Final Pay Estimate-Project 2005-1: Dakota Hills Area Reconstruction: Pember
Companies ($56,316.20)
3. Pay Estimate #2-Project 2008-1: North Vermillion Area Improvements: Ryan Contracting
Company ($807,617.47)
4. Final Pay Estimate-2008 Cul-de-Sac Program: Asphalt Contractor's Inc. ($16,298.27)
5. Final Pay Estimate-2008 Crackseal Program: Asphalt Contractor's inc. ($19,34}.24)
6. Resolution-Final Pay Estimate 2008 Sealcoat Program: Allied Blacktop ($105,055.81)
7. Resolution-Approve Plan Adoption Renewal with ICMA-RC for Deferred Compensation (457)
Plan
8. Approve Plan Amendments to City's Flexible Compensation Plan
9. Authorize Solicitation of RFP's for Public Sector Employment Consultant
]0. Resolution-Liquor License Amendment-Green Mill (909 Vermillion Street) on Saturday,
August 9, 2008
11. 2°d Quarter Financial Report
12. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Fireworks Ordinance Amendment
13. DBA Oktoberfest Request-September 27, 2008
14. Bridge Coalition Membership Appointment
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I5. Accept Payment and Budget Adjustment-Fire Department
16. First Reading and Schedule Public Hearing-Amending Chapter 158 Pertaining to Property
Maintenance
7. Resolution-Acceptance of a Donation from Bobbi Kasel to the Hastings Park and Recreation
Department-moved to.4dministration
18. Resolution-Approve Application by The Mississippi Longtails Chapter of Pheasants Forever to
Conduct a Raffle at the Hastings Country Chub on September 10, 2008
19. Resolution-Approve Application for a Premise Permit from Climb Theatre for Lawful Gambling
at the Coliseum
20. Approve Budget Adjustments for the Parks Department moved to Administration
21. Resolution--City of Hastings (TRAC) Agreement with the State of Minnesota
Resolution-Site Plan #2008-20: Accessory Building at Lakeside Cemetery (Nininger Road)
Associate Planner Barker presented information on the proposed accessory building.
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councihnember Alongi to approve the site plan
with staff s recommendations as proposed.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on frle.
Resolution-Variance #2008-21: Addition to aNon-Conforming Structure at 822 7'h Street
West (J. Thompson)
Moved by Councihnember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Blueness to approve
the site plan with staff s recommendations as proposed.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on frle.
Resolution-Extend Development Approvals #2005-07 & 2005-60: Three Rivers Place
There was discussion over a two year vs. a three year extension of the agreement.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Blueness to approve the
extension of the development agreement by 3 years.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Remove from Table and Approve Spiral Natural Foods Use of Public Sidewalk and Streets
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to remove the
item from the table.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve
the request for August 16, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Resolution-Acceptance of a Donation from Bobbi Kasel to the Hastings Park and Recreation
Department-moved from Consent Agenda
Approve Budget Adjustments for the Parks Department-moved from Consent Agenda
There was discussion over placement of the fence, precedent, park usage, other
alternatives, and items unique to this situation.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to accept the
donation as presented.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on file.
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Moved by Councihnember Slavik, seconded by Councihnember Riveness to approve the
budget adjustment as presented and request that the NRRC review the situation and prepare a
draft policy for future consideration.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Reports from Councilmembers
City Councilmember Alongi announced that the Planning Committee will conduct a
meeting on Tuesday July 29, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. at Hastings City Hall for purposes of continuing
the discussion regarding creation of an Economic Development Authority.
Mayor Hicks announced that there will be a Open House for public comment on the 2030
Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, July 29 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Dakota County's representation on the Transit Improvement Board will be Apple Valley
Councihnember Ruth Grendahl.
The Council thanked the City staff who participated in making Rivertown Days a
successful event.
Mayor Hicks will attend a meeting in Winona to discuss transportation and rail
opportunities for the City of Hastings.
Mayor Hicks encouraged staff to maintain information on upcoming suburban rate
authority survey on purchasing light poles.
Adjournment
Moved by Councihnember Slavik,
meeting at 7:46 p.m.
7 Aye ays, one.
Paul J. Hic s
Mayor
seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to adjourn the
Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk