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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
August 17, 2009
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday
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August 17, 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 Slavik, Balsanek, Nelson, and
Hollenbeck.
Members Absent:
City Councilmembers Alongi and Elling Schultz
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Planning Director John Hinzman
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt
EDRA Director John Grossman
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular
City Council meeting on August 3, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
5 ayes; Nays, None.
Pay Bills as Audited
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First Reading/Order Public Hearing—2009 Fee Ordinance Updates
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First Reading/Order Public Hearing—Building Safety and Rental Housing Ordinance
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Updates
Industrial Court Storm Water Easement Agreement
4.
Resolution—Final Payment for Project 2008-2: Downtown Improvements
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Accept Quote—2009 Pavement Markings
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Approve Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement with Prescott
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Approve Use of Lot 1, Block 2 of Industrial Park 7 Addition as Staging Area for
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Industrial Park Area Improvements Project
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Resolution—Approve Liquor License Amendment Request by Bierstube (109 11 Street
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West) Including a Tent and Outdoor Music for an Octoberfest Event on Saturday
September 12, 2009
Resolution—Approve Temporary Gambling Permit for Pheasants Forever: Mississippi
10.
Longtails Chapter on September 18, 2009 at Hastings Country Club (2015 Westview
Drive)
Resolutions of Support for High Speed Rail
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a. Resolution—Supporting the submittal of a an ARRA Grant Request for the Union
Depot Multi-Modal Transit Hub in downtown St. Paul by the Minnesota Department
of Transportation
b. Resolution—Supporting the submittal of an ARRA Grant Request for the Twin
Cities to Chicago High Speed Rail Corridor by the Minnesota Department of
Transportation
City of Hastings August 17, 2009
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3
c. Resolution—Supporting the submittal of a High Priority Project Request for
environmental documentation and preliminary engineering from Madison WI, to the
Union Depot Multi-modal Hub in St. Paul.
d. Resolution—Supporting the submittal of a TIGER (Transportation Investment
Generating Economic Recovery) Grant for the Union Depot Multi-Modal Transit
Hub in downtown St. Paul by the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority
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Resolution—Supporting the submittal of a High Priority Project Request for the
Union Depot Multi-Modal Transit Hub in downtown St. Paul by the Ramsey County
Regional Railroad Authority
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hastings Requesting the Metropolitan
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Council Apportion $500,000 for the Design and Construction of a Park-and-Ride Facility
in Downtown Hastings
2008-2009 Financial Rollovers
13.
Statement of Interest in Washington County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Update on the Water Utility Billing Account (tabled from the July 20 council meeting)
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Resolution—Accept $12,500 Donation from HYAA
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Sunny Acres Park Trail Project
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Resolution—Accept $19.24 Donation from Barbara Moen
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Authorize Payment—1190 West 4 Street Water Service Repair
Public Works Director Montgomery stated that the Operations Committee reviewed this item
and recommends the City pay 100% of the costs incurred.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to authorize payment
as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Approve Assessment Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Service Repair—300 West 4 Street
Public Works Director Montgomery stated that the Operations Committee reviewed this item
and recommends the City pay 50% of the costs incurred, which are estimated at approximately
$6,000.
Councilmember Balsanek requested that the assessment be spread out over 10 years.
Moved by Councilmember Balsanek, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve
the agreement as presented and to be spread out over 10 years.
5 Ayes; Nays, None.
Resolution—Type II Home Occupation Permit #2009-21: Operation of Business in Garage
at 200 State Street
Planning Director Hinzman introduced the item and noted that the Planning Commission
recommends approval.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve the
resolution as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, None.
Red Rock Corridor Briefing on Commuter Bus Study
EDRA Director Grossman introduced the item and introduced Andy Gitzlaff from
Washington County and Sam O’Connell from Dakota County Transportation Departments
provided some additional information on this item. There was discussion on
management/oversight, ridership projections, development of park and ride and related funding.
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve a
motion of support for continued effort on this initiative.
5 Ayes; Nays, None.
Announcements
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Councilmember Slavik will attend a Mississippi Makeover Meeting on Tuesday, August 18
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City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3
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DCC will meet on Thursday, August 20 to discuss the 2010 budget
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The Police Department golf tournament will be on Monday, August 24
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The Met Council will hold a public hearing on the revised dial-a-ride rates on Thursday,
September 10 from 1:30 – 2:30 at the Dakota County Northern Service Center in West St.
Paul.
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There will be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon event on Wednesday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. at
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
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The Transit Committee of the Council will meet on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:30 a.m. to
discuss the Red Rock Commuter Bus and the TRAC program.
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The Finance Committee of the Council will meet on Wednesday, August 26 at 5:00 p.m. to
discuss the 2010 budget
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There will be a special City Council meeting on Monday, August 31 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss
the 2010 budget.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, Seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to adjourn the
meeting at 8:02 p.m.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk