HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-08Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
August 18, 2Q08
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday
August 18, 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 Slavik, ,Elting Schultz, Holienbeck, and
Blueness
Members Absent: Councilmembers Alongi and Hazlet
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Planning Director John Hinzman
Police Lieutenant Joe Kegley
Swear in Police Officer Kyle Linscheid
Lieutenant Kegley introduced Officer Linscheid, he was sworn in and the Council
welcomed the City s newest officer.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular meeting on Monday, August 4, 2008. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by CounciImember Blueness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve
the Consent Agenda as presented.
5 ayes; nays, none.
t. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Set a Special Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11 for the Purpose of
Canvassing the Results of the Primary Election from September 9, 2008
3. Pay Estimate #3-North Vernullion Area Improvements: $315,140.03
4. Pay Estimate #1-Downtown Street & Watermain Improvements: $319,437.24
5. Approve Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement for Vermillion Street Historic Retaining
Walls Design & Project Management
6. Resolution-Authorizing Entering into a Grant Agreement with the Dakota County Traffic
Safety Group
7. Budget Transfer-Hastings Family Aquatic Center
8. Steppin' Out Walk
9. Resolution-Grant FuII Type II Hope Occupation Permit #2007-38 for Haunted Teas at 220
E 7`~' Street (Amy Martin)
to. Pay Estimate #9-PW Office Expansion: Construction Results ($63,216.35)
1 t. Accept Quote-Public Works Office Expansion Front Half Curb and Gutter Work
Public Hearing-Fireworks Ordinance Amendment
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Mesko Lee stated that the changes proposed are to be certain that the citys ordinance is in
compliance with state law regulating fireworks.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:05 p_m.
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Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment Relating to Fireworks Ordinance Amendment
Councilmember Schultz stated that she was not pleased with the standards established by the
state regulating fireworks.
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember SIavik to approve the
second reading and ordinance amendment as presented.
5 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of ordinance on file.
Public Hearing-Amending Chapter 158 Pertaining to Property Maintenance
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Osberg stated that the change proposed would allow RV parking from 48 to 72 hours for
purposes of loading and unloading.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment-Amending Chapter 158 Pertaining to Property
Maintenance
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the
second reading and ordinance amendment as presented.
5 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of ordinance on~le.
Resolution-Special Use Permit #2008-22: Retail Business in an I-1 District at 275011Zillard
Avenue (Kids ATVs)
Osberg stated that 6 votes are needed to approve this item. Because only five
councilmembers are present, the Council is requested to table the item.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to table the item due
to lack of enough couneilmembers available to act upon the item.
5 Ayes, Nays, None.
Resolution-Negative Declaration on the Need for an Environmental Impact Study #2008-
08 at Hubs Landing
Hinzman introduced the item and stated that environmental review is currently underway and
no pro}ect is being proposed for Council action at this time-
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the
resolution as presented.
5 Ayes, Nays, None_
Copy of resolution on file-
Waste Management Collection Route Change
Osberg summarized the proposed route changes and stated that the residential contract with
Waste Management requires council approval for any route changes. Randy Triplett of Waste
Management stated that residents will be notified of the change.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the
change as proposed.
5 Ayes, Nays, None.
Resolution-Supporting Daily Train Service Along the Amtrak Route Between the Twin
Cities and Chicago
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the
resolution as proposed.
5 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copy of resolution of7 f le.
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Reports from Counc~members
Mayor Hicks stated that the next council meeting will be Tuesday, September 2, due to
the Labor Day holiday.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to ad}ourn the
meeting at 7:20 p.m.
5 Ayes ,None.
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Paul J. H' cs
Mayor
Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk