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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
March 30, 2009
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a special meeting on
Monday, March 30, 2009 at 5:30 PM in the Volunteer Room at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East
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4 Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Alongi, Hollenbeck, Slavik, Balsanek,
Nelson, Elling Schultz.
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein
HRA Director John Grossman
Planning Director John Hinzman
Team Building
Mayor Hicks and the rest of the Council and staff present were asked to share some
personal information in a team building effort.
Highway #61 Bridge Project
City Administrator Osberg introduced a number of topics regarding the Highway #61
bridge project.
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Lattice power poles currently on each side of the bridge and whether to replace with
monopoles;
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Cost of relocating the substation will be $14-$15 million, and MnDOT will not pay for it;
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Staging area compensation and relocation of power poles, both temporary and permanent;
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Pedestrian bridge concept;
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Safety issues north of the bridge project, including trail connections;
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Funds available for bridge aesthetics
Open Mic
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Continued discussion on bridge items and brief discussion on 2010 budget.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Elling Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk