HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-09Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
February 2, 2009
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday
January 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4~'
Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councihnembers Slavik, Alongi, Balsanek, Nelson,
Hollenbeck.
Members Absent: Councihnember Elling Schultz
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Planning Director John Hinzman
Proclamation-Give Kids a Smile Day
Tara. Donahue Weiss of the United Way of Hastings was present to accept the
proclamation.
The Council read the proclamation; moved by Councihnember Slavik, seconded by
Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve as presented.
6 ayes; Nays, None.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Council Items to be Considered
City Administrator Osberg requested that the Council add accepting the resignation of
Patrol Officer Anthony Miller.
Moved by Councihnember Alongi, seconded by Councihnember Nelson to add this item
to the Consent Agenda.
6 ayes; Nays, None.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councihnember Alongi to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
6 ayes; Nays, None.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment Adopting City Fee
Ordinance
3. Budget Transfer-Road Construction at Industrial Park
4. Resolution-Accept $172.85 Donation from Sesquicentennial Group for
Heritage Preservation Fund
5. Grant Application for Pioneer Room-Rebinding City Minutes Books
6. Resolution-Approve Temporary One-Day Liquor license and Raffle for SEAS
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Spring Fling on Apri124, 2009
~. Resolution-Approve Application for Lawful Gambling Permits for MLBA
Children's Fund at RJ's Tavern on Main and Celt's Irish Pub & Grill
g. Reappointment and Advertisement for Heritage Preservation Commissioners
9. Accept Resignation of Patrol Officer Anthony Miller
Resolutions on file.
Resolution-OHDS Review #2009-01:315 6m Street West
Planning Director Hinzman introduced the item.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councihnember Alongi to approve the
resolution as presented.
6 ayes; Nays, None.
Presentation of Planning and Development Annual Report
Planning Director Hinzman introduced the item and provided some background
information.
Councihnember Alongi thanked staff for the report and asked for a review of what the
City should be focusing on in the current economic downturn.
Labor Contracts
• 2009 LELS Police Union Contract
• 2009 49ers Union Contract
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item and recommended approval. He noted
that both contracts are for one year duration and are the final contracts for 2009.
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councihnember Alongi to approve
the LELS contract as presented.
6 ayes; Nays, None.
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve
the 49ers contract as presented.
6 ayes; Nays, None.
Informational--City Charter Commission
City Administrator Osberg stated that staff will begin advertising for membership for the
Charter Commission, with a goal of appointing members at the first Council meeting in April.
Informational--City Councilmember Email Accounts
City Administrator Osberg stated that the Councilmembers have been provided a City e-
mail address. Staff will begin publicizing the change and Councihnembers are encouraged to
contact staff if they have any problems with accessing the accounts.
Schedule Special City Council Meeting for Monday, March 30, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Moved by Councihnember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to
schedule the meeting as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Announcements
• Levee Park Task Force will meet February 5 at 7:00 a.m. at City Hall.
• Planning Committee of the Council will meet February 3 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall
• Councilmember Balsanek requested that a Council committee review the City's IT usage
policy; the item was referred to the Public Safety Committee of the Council.
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City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3
• HEDRA will meet on Thursday, February 12 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
• The next City Council meeting will be Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councihnember Slavik to adjourn the
meeting at 7:35 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Paul .Hicks
Mayor
Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk