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City Council Minutes
Apri17, 2008
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
Apri17, 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 Alongi, Hazlet, Hollenbeck,
Blueness, Schultz and Slavik
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Planning Director John Hinzman
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting on
March 17, 2008 or the special meeting on March 31,2 008. The minutes were approved as
presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councihnember Blueness to approve
the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution-Approve Temporary Liquor and Gambling License for SEAS School Fall
Festival
3. Approve Update Logo for the Hastings Family Aquatic Center
4. Approve the Purchase of a Kubota Small Excavator ($46,838.00)
5. Authorize Water Department Budget Adjustment for Purchase of Replacement Air
Compressors
6. Pay Estimate #4-Public Works Office Expansion: Construction Results ($148,678.75)
7. Approve Downtown Business Association's Flower Basket Request
8. Authorize Signature-Dakota CDA Incentive Grant #2007-50
9. Resolution-Reauthorize Plat Approval #2004-1 l: Schoolhouse Square 3`d Addition
10. Resolution-Accept Donation from Mike and Mary Gove Family for the Parks and
Recreation Department
11. Approve Renewal of Midwest EAP Contract
12. Approval of 2008 49ers Union Labor Agreement
13. Proclamation-Declaring May 3, 2008 "Comcast Cares Day"
14. Resolution-Approve Transfer of Conditional Off-Sale Liquor License for DNR
Services LLC d/b/a MGM Liquor Warehouse
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copies of resolutions on ftle.
Public Hearing-Moratorium Ordinance: Adult Uses
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Planning Director Hinzman provided a brief overview of the proposal to adopt aone-
year moratorium to further discuss the issue.
Brad Brandon-pastor at Berean Baptist Church, 216 4~` Street East, stated support for
the communication from the City and the ability to discuss the issue.
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Kristie Nelson, 3300 Malcolm Avenue and co-owner of Tim's Repair Shop, spoke
against adult uses in the Industrial Park.
Jason Avery, 1375 Roosevelt Road, stated that this is a community issue.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Second Reading- Moratorium Ordinance: Adult Uses
Mayor Hicks stated that the moratorium will allow the City to review it's role in
regulating adult uses and review court and legal issues associated with those uses.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve
the moratorium ordinance as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Presentation-Get Ready Campaign
Chris Burns of the Twin Cities Red Cross discussed the parameters of their Get Ready
Campaign and presented the Council with a certificate of achievement, designating Hastings as
a Red Cross Get Ready Community.
Resolution 2008 Sewer and Water Rates and Fees
Public Works Director Montgomery recommended the following 2008 fees:
• Water: $1.65/1,000 gallons and $2.05/1,000 gallons for usage exceeding winter
quarter base usage;
• Wastewater: $2.95/1,000 gallons
• WAC: $2,605
• SAC: $795
• Interceptor Sewer: $410
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve
the resolution as presented.
Copy of resolution on file.
Variance #2008-07: Spiral Pizza Signage at 420 Vermillion Street
Planning Director Hinzman stated that the Planning Commission recommended denial
of the variance. However, the applicant made changes to the size and the proposed layout to
the sign which staff feels are acceptable, and staff recommendation is to approve the variance
request with the changes as proposed by the applicant.
There was discussion on the changes proposed by the applicant.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the
variance as amended and recommended by staff.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on frle.
Resolution- Site Plan #2008-06: Scott Bennis Garage at 2301 Oak Street
Planning Director Hinzman provided an overview of the proposed project. There was
discussion on the use of the garage, access, and whether any public comments had been
received. Hinzman stated that there have been few comments about the proposal.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Presentation-Comprehensive Plan: Draft Transportation Plan
Planning Director Hinzman provided an overview of the draft transportation plan.
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Councilmember Alongi thanked the committee and staff for their work on the plan. He
stated that he thought there was going to be some information regarding access NW to SE
included in the plan, as per committee discussions.
Councilmember Schultz stated that she would like to see houses not facing on collector
streets in future developments.
Mayor Hicks stated that the community design standards will help guide future
developments.
Comments from Audience
Pete Likes, 3000 East 4'~ Street, requested some gravel be put on East 4~' Street. There
was discussion on that being included in the 2008 budget; staff was directed to work on
addressing this issue in 2008.
Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Hicks stated that there will be an open house to discuss issues related to the
adult use moratorium on Monday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Closed Door Session-The meeting will be closed as permitted by the attorney-client
privilege (Minn. Stat.13D.05 Subdivision 3(b) to discuss potential litigation involving the
employment of Rene Doffing.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
adjourn to a closed door session at 7:50 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Mayor Hicks called the closed door session to order at 7:57 p.m.
Mayor Hicks adjourned the closed door session at 8:46 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
reconvene the regular City Council meeting at 8:46 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to direct staff
to prepare documentation to appeal the Doffimg arbitration ruling and seek a labor attorney to
assist with the process.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Itiveness to adjourn
meeting at 8:47 p.m.
7 Ayes, Nays, None.
Paul J. Hicks
Mayor
Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk