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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-09Hastings, Minnesota City Council Apri120, 2009 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, Apri120, 2009 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, Hollenbeck, Slavik, Balsanek, Nelson Councihnember Elling Schultz arrived at 7:25 p.m. Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Public Works Director Tom Montgomery Planning Director John Hinzman Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein Aquatic Manager Darbie Johnson Approval of Minutes Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the special or regular meeting on Monday, April 4, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Youth Recycling Bret Bell of Waste Management presented a check for $55.90 to the Hastings High School Cross Country team and thanked them for their participation. Presentation on LeDuc Mantion-Chad Roberts, Dakota County Historical Society Executive Director Roberts provided information about 2009 planned activities and thanked the City and its volunteers for making the estate awell-run operation. Consent Agenda Moved by Councihnember Alongi, seconded by Councihnember Slavik to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 7 ayes; Nays, None. i. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution--Council Support for State Income Tax Credit for Rehabilitation of Historic Structures 3. Fitness for Survival Event 4. Resolution-Offering Social Security Participation to Elected Official Positions Covered by PERA Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) 5. Designating 2009 Hastings' Cruise-In as a Special Event City of Hastings City Council Minutes Apri120, 2009 Page 2 Of 3 6. Approve Cal Ruedy Public Works Facility Office Expansion Subcontractor Bankruptcy Settlement Payment from Escrow Account 7. Approve Credit to Three Rivers LLC Wastewater Bill for Watermain Leak 8. Authorize solicitation of quotes for 2009 Crack Sealing and Cul-de-Sac programs 9. First Reading/Order Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment #P2009-02 -Industrial Park Sign Code 10. Memo of Understanding with Friends of Mississippi 11. Authorization to Rebid HFAC Replastering Project 12. HFAC Scholarship Program Guidelines 13. Joint Powers Agreement Dakota County Hazardous Waste 14. Resolution-Approve Request for One-Day Liquor License Application and Charitable Gambling Application for 69`~ Annual Booya on September 13, 2009 15. Resolutio~Accept Donation from Modern Woodmen of America for Arbor Day 16. Approve Byrne/JAG Grant Joint Powers Agreement Public Hearing~rdinance Amendment Relating to License Year Terms Mesko Lee introduced the item and stated that no comments have been received on this proposal. Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment Relating to License Year Terms Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the ordinance amendment as proposed. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Award Contract HFAC Drain Cover Replacement Bernstein introduced the item and requested that the bid for $5,400 be approved, with an additional $5,000 for a slide and play feature baffles if recommended by the consultant. $10,000 has been budgeted for the project. Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the item as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Approve Plans and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2009 Sealcoat Program Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the resolution as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Councilmember Elling Schultz arrived at 7:25 p.m. Accept Barr Engineering Proposal for FEMA Required Provisionally Accredited Levee Certification Montgomery introduced the item and stated that this is a federally required study and is included in the 2009 budget. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the proposal as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. City of Hastings Apri120, 2009 City Council Minutes Page 2 Of 3 Review Preliminary Land Credit Application-Industrial Park Land Sale #2009-08: Red Wing Dental Arts Hinzman introduced the item and stated that HEDRA recommends approval of the preliminary land credit application. Staff will proceed with applicant and a site plan will be forthcoming. Mayor Hicks thanked the applicant for their investment in the community. The applicant complimented Hinzman during the process. Moved by Councihnember Alongi, seconded by Councihnember Slavik to approve the preliminary application as presented. Resolution-Minor Subdivision #2009-07: C&G Homes (314 East 7"` Street) Hinzman introduced the item and stated that the proposal is for a duplex on a property where a fire destroyed the previous building. The Planning Commission recommends approval. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councihnember Elling Schultz to approve the resolution as presented, with the addition of a two-year sunset clause. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution-Shoreland Varianc #2009-06: Wittnebel (101615` Street East) Hinzman introduced the item and stated that three variances are recommended, There was discussion about the DNR's comments, what is currently on the property and what will be removed. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councihnember Slavik to approve the resolution as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Announcements • Councihnember Alongi announced the upcoming birthdays of both Mayor Hicks and Councihnember Slavik. • Councilmember Slavik provided an update on DCC operations, including information on a "reverse 911" implementation • The Hastings Fire Department will be honored at a Red Cross Heroes Award Breakfast on Tuesday, Apri121, 2009 • Operations Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 a.m. at the Cal Ruedy Public Works Garage to discuss the Industrial Park Improvements. • The Administrative Committee will meet on Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 a.m. at City Hall to discuss liquor license compliance check violation process. • Finance Committee will meet on Monday, April 27 at 7:00 a.m. at City Hall to discuss budget. • Bridge Coalition will next meet Monday, May 4 at 7:30 a.m. • Spring Clean Up and Earth Day events will be on Saturday, Apri125, 2009. Adjournment Moved by Councihnember Slavik, seconded by Councihnember Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. 7 Ayes; N none. Paul J. Hic Melanie Mesko Lee Mayor City Clerk