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City Council Minutes
January 22, 2008
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday,
January 22, 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, Schultz and Slavik
Members Absent: Councilmembers Hollenbeck and Riveness
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
Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt
Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting on
January 7, 2008. The minutes were approved as presented.
Presentation-Youth Recycling Program
Boy Scout Troop #23 was presented with a check for their recycling efforts. The next
group will be the 4H Klover Klub.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councihnember Slavik, seconded by Councihnember Hazlet to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Approve 2008 City Council Committees
3. Resolution-Approve Liquor License Transfer at Applebee's
4. Resolution-Approve Amendment to Liquor License for Hastings Eagles Club
5. Resolution-Approve Gambling Premises Permit Renewal for VFW
6. Resolution-Approve Gambling Premises Permit Renewal for Miesville Lions
7. Resolution-Approve Gambling Premises Permit for Climb Theatre
8. Resolution-Approve Temporary Liquor License at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
9. Resolution-Approve Temporary Gambling Permit for Minnesota Jaycees
10. Approve Amendments to 2008 Fee Schedule
11. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Amend Ordinance Relating to License
Late Fees
12. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Amend Ordinance Relating to Utility
Billing
13. Schedule Special City Council Workshop-Monday, March 31, 2008 at 5:30
p.m.
14. Accept Resignation-Firefighter/Paramedic Steve Bloomstrand
15. Approve Change Order #1-Public Works Office Expansion, $4,480 Credit
16. Approve Street Sweeper Order: $127,261.11
17. Pay Estimate #15-Water Treatment Plant: Maguey Construction ($35,267.32)
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18. Pay Estimate #2---Cal Ruedy Public Works Facility Office Expansion:
Construction Results Corporation ($10,731.60)
19. Pay Estimate #11 Project 2005-11: Dakota Hills Area Improvement: Pember
Construction ($6,297.48)
20. Pay Estimate #8-Project 2007-1: 5~' Street Area Improvements: Arcon
Construction ($40,255.09)
21. Authorize Xcel Energy to Claim Renewable Energy Credits for Hydro Plant
Generation
22. Authorize Signature-Dakota County Pictometry Cost Share Agreement
23. Resolution-Accept Donation from Larry and Sandra Nelson
24. Authorize Hiring of Paid On-Call Firefighters
25. Accept Scholarship from Flint Hills Resources for Firefighter Training
26. Approve Parks & Recreation Truck Purchase
27. Accept Resignation-Sgt. Valerie Scharfe
28. Resolution-Approve Gambling Premises Permit Renewal for the Friends of
the Animals
5 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copies of resolutions on file.
Resolution-Restrict Parli3ng on East Side of Lea Street between 1St and 2"d Streets
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the
resolution as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Adopt Vermillion Street Development Gnidelines
Planning Director Hinzman provided an overview of the guidelines and the process
used to prepare the guidelines.
Councilmember Schultz stated that she would like additional discussion on installing
stop lights at 18~' and 23`a Streets to continue with MNDOT.
Alongi stated support for continued discussions with MNDOT on signalization at those
two intersections. Alongi stated that he would like additional discussion on Vermillion Street
priorities and impact on businesses.
Hazlet stated that the report would be a good tool for future businesses and
redevelopment.
Mayor Hicks complimented Hinzman on his work on the report. Hicks stated that
additional tools will be needed to implement the plan.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the
guidelines as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution~ite Plan #2008-O1: Animal Ark Expansion at 2600 Industrial Court
Alongi asked whether replacement of the parking lot will be included. Hinzman stated
that is a condition of approval.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
resolution as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
Resolution-Site Plan #2008-02: Papas Bar and Grill Expansion at 350 West 33`~ Street
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
resolution as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of resolution on file.
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Presentation of 2007 Planning Report
Hinzman provided an overview of 2007 planning projects. The Council thanked him
for the report.
Authorize Expenditure for Hastings to Red Wing Trail
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to proceed
with participating in a feasibility study on the project.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Approve 2008 Non-Union Compensation Ranges
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve as
presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none.
Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Hicks requested that a Highway 61 Bridge Replacement Coalition
Subcommittee will next meet on Monday, January 18 at 7:30 a.m. at Hastings City Hall.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adjourn
meeting at 7:55 p.m.
5 Ayes, Nays, None.
Paul J. Hicks
Mayor
Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk