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City Council Minutes
January 7, 2008
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
January 7, 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, Schultz
and Slavik
Members Absent: Councilmember Riveness
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Planning Director John Hinzman
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting on
December 17, 2007. The minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Mesko Lee requested that an unpaid Leave of Absence be added to the Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution-2008 Official Newspaper
3. Proposed 2008 City Council Committees
4. Resolution-Designating 2008 Depositories
5. Resolution-investments
6. Resolution-Authorizing Individuals as Designee for Purposes of Banking
Transactions
7. MnDOT 2013 CIP Highway 61 Signal Rebuild Cost Participation Request
8. Pay Estimate #14-Water Treatment Plant: Maguey Construction ($90,004.46)
9. Pay Estimate #1-Cal Ruedy Public Works Facility Office Expansion: Construction
Results Corporation ($136,327.50)
10. Approve Amendment to Dakota County Drug Task Force Joint Powers Agreement
11. Accept Application Withdrawal-Vacation ofRight-of--Way #2007-53: 4`i' & Lea
Streets (Chapman and Freeman)
12. Authorization to Advertise for Bids-Hastings Civic Arena Floor Replacement Project
13. Reappointment of HRA Commissioner
14. Appointment of Police Civil Service Commissioner
15. Resolution-Final Approval of Liquor License Transfer at Papa Charrito's
16. Approve 2008 Fee Schedule
17. Resolution-Approve Tobacco License for Coborn's, Inc. d/b/a Coborn's Liquor Store
18. Resolution-Accepting Donation from Midtown Cleaners and YMCA for Youth First
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
Copies of resolutions on file.
City of Hastings January 7, 2008
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3
Public Hearing--Consider Street Closing Request for 2008 Historic Hasting Saturday
Cruise In Events
Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee stated that the Downtown Business
Association is proposing to host the cruise in events every other Saturday from May 31 to
October 4, 2008. The request includes street closing and approval of a special event
designation. Notification has been provided to surrounding property owners, and no comments
have been received by staff at this time.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Clarence Chapman, 623 East 3`d Street, inquired about accessibility with the bridge
maintenance project, handicapped parking, and pedestrian safety at 2nd and Tyler Streets.
Kevin Hoeschen, president of the DBA, stated that access should be available by the
bridge under the alley, as that work is scheduled to be completed by the time the car shows
begin. He also stated that the car show has used the two east public lots, and they suggest that
no parking occur along Tyler Street. Hoeschen also stated that there are handicapped parking
spots available on the north side of the police department along 3rd Street.
There was discussion about communicating with participants about not parking
downtown prior to 5 p.m. Hoeschen stated that will be added to the 20081iterature and
courtesy signs are being considered.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Street Closing Request for 2008 Historic Hasting Saturday Cruise In Events
There was discussion about whether the two east public lots should be included in the
request as dedicated parking for the event.
Bess Freeman, 522 Lea Street, stated support for the event, and suggested signage
along Bailly Street to 2nd Street be added to keep open access to East Hastings.
Councilmember Alongi suggested consideration that a 4-way Stop sign be installed at
Tyler and 2nd Street during the event.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
approve the event with the following additional conditions:
• That the southern public parking lot be restricted for car show use only during
the car show dates and times. The other parking lot will remain open for
general public use.
• Install a 4-way Sto~ Sign at Tyler and 2nd Streets, if one is not already planned
for Ramsey and 2° Streets.
• Place no parking signage along Bailly Street to maintain access to East
Hastings.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Award Contrast Vets Soccer Field Lighting
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
contract in the amount of $86,683 to Sports Technology.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance-City Code Amendment #2007-51: Sign Code
Planning Director Hinzman stated that after additional review, the length for an
electronic message board to change should be no less than every 6 seconds. He also stated that
he will contact all current businesses with electronic signs to address the new ordinance
provisions.
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
ordinance amendment as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Copy of ordinance on file.
City of Hastings January 7, 2008
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3
Comments From the Audience
Clarence Chapman, 612 East 3rd Street, stated that he is seeing drivers turning around
on the railroad tracks by 2nd Street and requested that it be addressed. Councilmember Hazlet
suggested that it be discussed during future discussions regarding downtown street and utility
improvements.
Bess Freeman, 522 Lea Street, read a statement regarding a street vacation request that
was originally addressed in 1999 and was recently revisited.
Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Hicks requested that the Finance Committee review a prevailing wage policy.
Councilmember Alongi provided an update on the joint HRA/EDC/EDA subcommittee
that has been meeting. He stated that the committee has several consensus items, including:
• An EDA provides some advantages/tool that an HRA does not and it is an
option worth pursuing;
• If pursued, an EDA model with citizen participation should be considered;
• An EDC would not be needed if an EDA was created.
Alongi stated that there is less consensus on whether an EDA and the HRA would
remain as separate entities or whether they would be merged into one body.
Alongi stated that HRA Director Grossman would be preparing a report for the Council
to review.
Mayor Hicks stated that an expected Council worksession on March 31, 2008 may be a
good time to discuss the issue. He thanked the subcommittee for their work.
Alongi stated that the subcommittee will be meeting on January 17 and 31 at 7:00 a.m.
at City Hall.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
adjourn meeting at 7:54 p.m.
6 Ayes, Nays, None.
Paul J. Hicks
Mayor
Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk