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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20081215 - Minutes 20081201Hastings, Minnesota City Council December 1, 2008 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday November 17, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4'h Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Slavik, Alongi, Hazlet, Riveness, Elling Schultz, Hollenbeck. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Public Works Director Tom Montgomery Planning Director John Hinzman Finance Director Char Stark Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt Parks & 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, November 17, 2008. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Proclamation-Declaring December 2, 2008 as Turney Hazlet Day Councilmember Hazlet was recognized for his contributions as Ward 2 Councilmember the last 8 years and thanked for his service to the City of Hastings Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution 12-01-08-Accept Donation from SuperAmerica for $500 to the Police Department DARE Program 3. Resolution 12-02-08-Accept Donation from Hastings Rivertown Lions Club for $250 to the Police Department Crime Prevention Program 4. Resolution 12-03-08-Accept Donation from Target Corporation for $1,000 to the Police Department Crime Prevention Program 5. Resolution 12-04-08-Accept Donation for $182.53 to the Youth First Halloween Party 6. Adopt Revised Safety Guidelines 7. Resolution 12-OS-08Adopt Revised Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements for Transit Personnel 8. Approval of 2009 Fire Union Contract 9. Final Pay Estimate: Arena Floor Project 10. Declare Excess Equipment: Parks Department Truck 1 1. NRRC Appointments/Reappointments 12. Authorization to Seek Bids for the HFAC Plaster Restoration Project 13. Insurance Agent of Record Agreement 14. Reappoint Planning Commissioners-Schmitt, Zeyen, and Stevens 15. Approve Assessment Abatement for 2007 5`t' Street Area Improvement Project 16. Waiver of Statutory Insurance Limits-2009 City of Hastings December 1, 2008 City Council Minutes Paee 2 of 3 17. Utility Refund 18. Resolution 12-06-08-Bless Hastings Mayor's Fund Donation 19. Adopt Permit Fee for Above Ground Storage of Flammable Fuels Resolutions on file. Public Hearing-2009 Truth in Taxation Finance Director Stark provided an overview of the proposed 2009 budget. Stark noted that the Council will be asked to act on 2009 budget approval at the December 15, 2008 Council meeting. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing; with no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing. Public Hearing-Hardwire Fire Alarm Ordinance Implementation Date Fire & EMS Director Schutt provided introduction and noted that the implementation date is proposed to be moved to May 31, 2011. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing; with no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment-Hardwire Fire Alarm Ordinance Implementation Date Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution 12-07-08-Order Feasibility Study for 2009 Street and Utility Improvement Program Public Works Director Montgomery provided introduction on the proposed improvements. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to order the feasibility study as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Authorize Submittal-2030 Comprehensive Plan Planning Director Hinzman provided introduction on the item. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the submittal as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. 2030 Parks Comprehensive Plan Parks & Recreation Director Bernstein provided introduction on the item. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the plan as presented 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution 12-07-08-Approve 2009 CDBG Budget Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the budget as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. City of Hastings City Council Minutes December 1, 2008 Paae 3 of 3 Comments from the Audience Representatives from Regina asked the Council's support in the current labor negotiations with Regina hospital. Announcements Mayor Hicks announced the following: a.) Levee Park Task Force will meet Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 a.m. at City Hall b.) The next Bridge Coalition meeting will be Monday, January 12, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall. Adjournment Councilmember Hazlet was given the gavel and asked for a motion for adjournment. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Paul J. Hicks Mayor Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk