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City Council
July 20, 2009
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday
July 20, 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 Councihnembers Slavik, Alongi, Balsanek, Nelson, Elling
Schultz and Hollenbeck.
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Associate Planner Justin Fortney
Finance Director Char Stark
Park and Recreation Director Bang Bernstein
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular
City Council meeting conducted on July 6, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Presentation-Youth Recycling Program
Brett Bell, from Waste Management, Hastings was introduced by Mayor Hicks and presented
to a local Girl Scout Troop their check for the most recent quarter youth recycling quarter. Mr.
Bell presented a check in the amount of $632.00. The next youth recycling program participant
will be the HAST program, as announced by Mr. Bell.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councihnember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-~--Ordinance Amendment #2009-08: Keeping of
Chickens
3. Accept Quote for East 4~' Street Paving: Bituminous Roadways
4. Approve Request to Assess Water Service Repair at 120 6~' Street East
5. Resolution-Accept 2009 Seal Coat Program and Approve Final Payment
6. Proposed Amendment Joint Powers Program/Senior Center Program
7. Schedule City Council Meeting on August 31, 2009 to Discuss 2010 Budget
8. Resolution--Accept $450.00 Donation from the Graduating Class of 1954 to the City's
Pioneer Room
9. Resolution-Approval of the City of Hastings to Enter into a Grant Agreement with the
Dakota County Traffic Group
10. Resolution-Approve a Tree Trimming License for Ostvig Tree, Inc. of Wayzata, MN
Hastings Country Club 2009 M1v State Open Traffic and Parking Management Request
City Administrator Dave Osberg presented information to the City Council regarding the
proposed traffic and parking management plan developed with representatives from the Hastings
City of Hastings
City Council Minutes
July 20, 2009
Country Club regarding the MN State Open scheduled for July 24, 25 and July 26. Hastings
Country Club President Jo Boettcher, Kris Koop from Hastings Family Service and Brad
Schmier, Hastings Country Club Director of Golf Operations were all present to discuss further
the events for the weekend golf tournament.
Moved by Councihnember Schultz, seconded by Councihnember Nelson as follows:
a.) Permit the Hastings County Club to utilize the south boulevard area of Hilltop Lane for
volunteer parking;
b.) Restrict access to Hilltop Lane during the Minnesota State Open event;
c.) Permit the Public Works Department to install a temporary "Resident Parking Only"
barricade at Valley Lane;
d.) Allow the Hastings Country Club to use a City barricade at Hilltop Lane.
7 ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution-site Plan #2009-19: Construction of New McDonalds
Associate Planner Justin Fortney presented information on the proposed Site Plan #2009-19;
Rebuild Existing McDonald's Restaurant at 1340 South Frontage Road.
Moved by Councihnember Alongi, Seconded by Councihnember Filing Schultz to approve
the Resolution of the City Council of the City df Hastings Granting Site Plan Approval for
McDonald's Restaurant Located at 1340 South Frontage Road, to include the option of installing
48 parking stalls.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Request for Write Off of Utility Bill Charges
Finance Director Char Stark presented information regazding a request by Elaine Meier to
write off a charge of $130.00 for an NSF check and shut off fees associated with a utility bill.
Moved by Councihnember Schultz, Seconded by Councihnember Alongi directing Staff to
make contact with the existing owner of the property to request payment, await a response and
report back to the City Council for any addition action at the August 17, 2009 City Council
meeting with the understanding there will be no imposed charges at this time on the NSF check.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
Announcements
City Councihnember Mike Slavik thanked the Class of 1954 for its donation of $450.00 to
the City of Hastings Pioneer Room, as previously approved by the City Council under Consent
Agenda item # 8.
Mayor hicks announced a meeting of the Bridge Visual Quality Team scheduled for
Wednesday July 22, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Hastings City Hall.
Adjournment
Moved by Cauncilmember Slavik, Seconded by Councihnember Hollenbeck to adjourn the
meeting at 7:44 PM.
Paul J. Hicks
Mayor
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David M. Osberg
City Administrator