HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-30-09 Special MeetingHastings, 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
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 Cite• 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 ~~°ere 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 Highv~~ay #61
bridge project.
• Lattice povG~er poles currently on each side of the bridge and whether to replace «~ith
monopoles;
• Cost of relocating the substation «-ill be $14-$15 million, and MnDOT will not pay for it;
• Staging area compensation and relocation of power poles, both temporary- and permanent;
• Pedestrian bridge concept;
• Safety issues north of the bridge project, including trail connections;
• Funds available for bridge aesthetics
Open Mic
• 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
Mayor
Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk