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Home My WebLink About12-15-08Hastings, Minnesota City Council December 15, 2008 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday December 15, 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, HoIlenbeck. 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 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 Monday, December 1, 2008. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Presentation of 2008 Employee Recognition Awards 5 years Katie Booth (police) 20 years Chris Paulson (fire} Mark Kreun (police) 10 years Mary Cofer (police} 30 years Jeff Elliott (parks & recreation) Larry Evans (police) Craig Puch (police) Adeline Schroeder (administration) Penne Schuldt (fire) Tim Tessier (parks & recreation) Paul Mahoney (parks & recreation) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation-Economic Development Commissioners Certificates were presented to AI Ploeger, Lynn Moratzka, Bob HoIlenbeck, Shane Bauer, and Rory Johnson. Other EDC members not attendance were also thanked for their service Proclamation-Declaring December 16, 2008 as Ed Riveness Day The Council read the proclamation. Mayor Hicks thanked Councilmember Riveness for his contributions, insight, and service over the years. Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. City of Hastings Citv Council Minutes December 15, 2008 Pale 2 of 4 Consent Agenda Mayor Hicks requested that Item # 6 be placed under Administration for discussion. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 ayes; Nays, None. I. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution-Accept Donation from Hastings School District 200 for $750 to the Police Department Reservist Program 3. Write-Off of a Miscellaneous Receivable-John Whitcomb 4. Facilities Maintenance Manager Approve Reclassification 5. DCC Board of Directors Appointments 6. Street Closing Request for 2009 Historic Hastings Saturday Night Cruise-In Events-moved to Administration 7. Approve 2009 TRAC Fare Increase 8. Resolution-Approving 2009 Massage License Renewals 9. Resolution-Approving 2009 Tobacco License Renewals ] 0. Resolution-Approving 2009 Tree Trimming License Renewals I t. Authorize Purchase of Engineering Department Survey Equipment 2. Approve Budget Amendment for Cal Ruedy Public Works Facility Office Expansion Project ]3. Resolution-Final Pay Estimate for Project 2007-1: 5`~' Street Area Improvements: Arcon Construction ($53,044.25) 14. Pay Estimate #5-Project 2008-2: Downtown Street & Watermain Project: Pember Companies ($47,594.57) ]5. Pay Estimate #8-2008-1: North Vermillion Area Improvements: Ryan Contracting ($37,885.41) i b. Approve Updated Emergency Operations Plan t7. Authorize Signature -Amend 2008 CDBG Budget: Assessment Abatement 18. Authorize Signature-Extend Purchase Agreement at Hastings Industrial Park: Pro Build (UBC) ] 9. Certificate of Completion for Lanoga Corporation (UBC) 20. Resolution-Rescind Liquor License for Los Jimadores (1316 South Frontage Road) Resolutions on file. Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment PL2008-30: Repeal City Code 30.04 Relating to Economic Development Commission Planning Director Hinzman introduced the item. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing; with no one wishing to speak, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing. Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance-Ordinance Amendment PL2008-30: Repeal City Code 30.04 Relating to Economic Development Commission Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Hearing-Wal-Mart Liquor License Violation City Attorney Fluegel introduced the item and stated that Wal-Mart has waived their right to a formal hearing. An attorney and the store manager were present to speak. City of Hastings City Council Minutes December l5, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Thom Gilligan and Jim Caesar were present; Gilligan stated that Wal-Mart is requesting that the Council consider none-day license suspension, instead of the two-day suspension as indicated in the guidelines, and that the suspension be served after the first of the year. Resolution-Wal-Mart Liquor License Violation There was discussion about previous actions and when the suspension could take place. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to impose a $750 civil penalty and a two day license suspension to be served on Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9, 2009. 6 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Alongi voting against. Authorize Purchase of Plow Truck Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to authorize the purchase as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Authorize Signature-Trail Easement PL2008-31: Riverfront Addition Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the easement as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Preliminary and Final Plat PL2008-23: Riverfront Addition Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the resolution as presented 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Approve 2009 Budget • Resolution-Adopting 2009 City Property Tax Levy Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve as presented 7 Ayes; Nays, none. • Resolution-Adopting 2009 Annual City Budget Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve as presented 7 Ayes; Nays, none. • Resolution-Approving 2009 HRA Special Tax Levy Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve as presented 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Street Closing Request for 2009 Historic Hastings Saturday Night Cruise-In Events Mayor Hicks noted that the 2009 request adjusts the cruise-in boundaries a bit, removing Eddy Street from the parameters, but noted that public parking is still permitted on Eddy Street. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the request as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. City of Hastings City Council Minutes Announcements December I5, 2008 Pate 4 of 4 Councilmember Hollenbeck provided an update on the Red Rock Corridor project. Councilmember Riveness welcomed new Councilmembers Joe Balsanek and Tony Nelson to the Council. • The next City Council meeting will be Monday, January 5, 2009. Adjournment Acting Mayor Riveness was given the gavel and asked for a motion for adjournment. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. ;~, j ~-__ Paul J. Hicks Mayor Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk