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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-09Hastings, Minnesota City Council February 17, 2009 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday February 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, l0I East 4`~' Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Slavik, Balsanek, Nelson, Elling Schultz. Members Absent: Councilmembers Alongi and Hollenbeck Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Approval of Minutes Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting on Monday, February 2, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Elling Schultz to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 5 ayes; Nays, None. i. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Approve 2008 Pay Equity Report 3. Resolution-Renewal of Knights of Columbus Consumption & Display Permit 4. Resolution-Renewal of Lawful Gambling Permit for Minnesota Jaycees at The Busted Nut (118 East 2"d Street) 5. Resolution-Renewal of Lawful Gambling Permit for Minnesota Jaycees at Eagles (1220 Vermillion Street) 6. Resolution-$100 Contribution from City to Hastings School District Art Club 7. Resolution-Contribution of two HFAC Season Passes to HFAC from City to the Chamber Annual Silent Auction S. Resolution-Supporting DNR Local Trail Connection Grant Application 9. Budget Transfer-LeDuc Historic Estate for 4'~' Quarter Resolutions on file. Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment Adopting City Fee Ordinance Mesko Lee introduced the item. No comments on the proposed changes have been received. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Second Reading-Ordinance Amendment Adopting City Fee Ordinance Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 5 ayes; Nays, None. City of Hastings February 17, 2009 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 Authorization to Approve High Performance Partnership Memorandum of Understanding Osberg introduced the item and asked for Council interest in serving on the steering committee. Moved by Councilmember Elling Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the MOU as presented. 5 ayes; Nays, None. Announcements • DCC Board of Directors will meet Thursday, February 19 at DCC. • Bridge Visual Quality meeting will be held Wednesday, February 25 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall • Councilmembers Balsanek and Nelson will attend the LMC newly elected officials conference on February 20-21 in St. Paul • Recognition to Police Officers Wiech and Kreun, the HPD, and the HFD for their work during the recent apartment fire at Lyn Way. • Finance Committee of the Council will next meet on Thursday, February 26 at 5:15 p.m. • Bridge Coalition Meeting will be on Monday, March 2 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall • Bridge Open House will be held on Tuesday, March 3 from 3-6 p.m. at City Hall, with presentations at 3:30, 4:30, and 5:30 • MnDOT will have staff available at City Hall to answer questions from the public from 3-6 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month through April. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Paul J. Hicks Mayor ~~ Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk