HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-04-08Hastings, Minnesota
City Conncil
August 4, 2008
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday
August 4, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, l0I East 4"' Street,
Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Slavik, Alongi, Hazlet, Elting Schultz
and Hollenbeck
Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan FIuegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Planning Director John Hinzman
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Parks and Recreation Director Barry Bernstein
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular meeting on Monday July 21, 2008. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Presentation MRPA Award of Excellence for the Lake Isabel Restoration Project
Shari French, Parks & Recreation Director for the City of New Hope, and member of the
MRPA awards committee, presented the City and representatives from the East Hastings
Improvement Association with an award of excellence for the Lake Isabel Restoration Project and
recognized the neighborhood collaboration that ocean-ed which resulted in this project being
completed.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
6 ayes; nays, none.
t . Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution-Appointing Election Judges for the 2008 Primary Election
3. Resolution-Approving 2008 Election Judge Wages
4. Resolution-Approving Liquor License Transfer to Celt's Pub, 880 Bahls Drive
(formerly West Side)
s. Resolution-Approving Premise Permit License Transfer of Animal Ark at Celt's Pub,
(formerly West Side} 880 Bahls Drive
6. Resolution-Declaring City Property at LeDuc Historic Estate as Excess and Authorizing
Sale
7. Approve City Sponsorship of "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" Event
8. Approve Animal Ark`s Special Event Parking Request & Weterans' Park Athletic
Complex Use
9. Resolution-Accept Donation from Securian Financial Group and Friends of Geri Magee
for Purchase of a Tree in a Citv Park
City of Hastings August 4, 2008
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3
Presentation and Resolution-Adopting Hastings Area Roadway Study Recommendations
Gina Mitchell of Bolton & Menk Engineering and Scott Peters of Dakota County
presented a summary of the roadway study recommendations. Public Works Director
Montgomery clarified that the roadways proposed will be used for future planning and that none
are planned until development occurs_ The study information will be tied in with the
transportation chapter of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to adopt the
study recommendations as presented.
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution-Variance #2008-19: Ag Minimum Lot Size for Don Cysiewski (Washington
County)
Planning Director Hinzman provided some background on the project and stated staff s
recommendation with conditions_ Alongi requested clarification on the covenant; Hinzman stated
that it is a private covenant and the applicant has agreed to it_
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the
variance with staff's recommendations as proposed.
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolution on file.
City Council Planning Committee Report: Adult Uses
Planning Director Hinzman provided an overview of the process to date, and stated that
the item is recommended to be referred to the Planning Commission to develop a draft ordinance
to correspond with the committee's recommendations.
Councilmember Alongi stated that the committee and participants achieved consensus on
the goals and strategy recommended, and commended everyone involved for their hard work and
research on the issue_ Councilmember Schultz stated that this process will establish fees and
Licensing to regulate adult uses_ Councilmember Slavik stated that the recommendations will lead
to a strong, model policy.
Mayor Hicks complimented the committee and citizens on their recorrunendations and
work on the issue.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the
committee report as presented and refer the item to the Planning Commission to develop draft
ordinance language.
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
Presentation: Dakota County Commercial Industrial Space Study
Say Thompson of Maxfield Research presented the findings of the study to the Council.
Resolution of the City of Hastings Establishing a Prevailing Wage Policy
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item and summarized the proposed policy.
Councilmember Schultz thanked the committee and staff for a well-written policy.
Councilmember Alongi requested follow-up on the policy in one year.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the
resolution as presented.
b Ayes, Nays, None_
Copy of resolution on file.
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City Covvcit Minutes
August 4, 2008
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Comments from the Audience
Kristie Nelson, 3300 Malcolm Avenue, stated that she found the process working with
staff on the adult use issue was a positive and beneficial experience and thanked the City for
encouraging public participation in the process.
Reports from Councilmembers
Councilmember Schultz stated that a bridge coalition meeting was held at 7:30 a.m. that
morning, and the scoping study for the new bridge continues.
Counciimember AIongi stated that a Finance Comrrtittee will be held Thursday, August 7
at 7:30 a.m.
Mayor Hicks stated that he attended a meeting in Winona to discuss transportation and
rail opportunities for the City of Hastings and he will recommend that the council support a
resolution supporting a rail project between Chicago and St. Paul with a stop in Hastings.
National Night Out will be held Tuesday, August 5, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Schutz, seconded by Councilmember SIavik to adjourn the
meeting at 8:20 p.m.
6 Ayes, nay on
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk
