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Home My WebLink About08-17-09Hastings, Minnesota City Council August 17, 2009 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday 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 Councihnembers Slavik, Balsanek, Nelson, and Hollenbeck. Members Absent: City Councilmembers Alongi and Elling Schultz StaffPresent: 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 ED1ZA 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 Councihnember Nelson, seconded by Councihnember Hollenbeck to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 5 ayes; Nays, None. i. Pay Bills as Audited 2. First Reading/Order Public Hearing 2009 Fee Ordinance Updates 3. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Building Safety and Rental Housing Ordinance Updates 4. Industrial Court Storm Water Easement Agreement 5. Resolution-Final Payment for Project 2008-2: Downtown Improvements 6. Accept Quote-2009 Pavement Markings 7. Approve Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement with Prescott 8. Approve Use of Lot 1, Block 2 of Industrial Park 7`~ Addition as Staging Area for Industrial Park Area Improvements Project 9. Resolution-Approve Liquor License Amendment Request by Bierstube (109 11`~ Street West) Including a Tent and Outdoor Music for an Octoberfest Event on Saturday September 12, 2009 10. Resolution-Approve Temporary Gambling Permit for Pheasants Forever: Mississippi Longtails Chapter on September 18, 2009 at Hastings Country Club (2015 Westview Drive) 11. Resolutions of Support for High Speed Rail 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 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 e. 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 12. .Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hastings Requesting the Metropolitan Council Apportion $500,000 for the Design and Construction of aPark-and-Ride Facility in Downtown Hastings 13. 2008-2009 Financial Rollovers 14. Statement of Interest in Washington County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan 15. Update on the Water Utility Billing Account (tabled from the July 20°i council meeting) 16. Resolution-Accept $12,500 Donation from HYAA 17. Sunny Acres Park Trail Project 18. Resolution-Accept $-19.24 Donation from Barbara Moen 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 Councihnember Slavik, seconded by Councihmember Nelson to authorize payment as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. 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. Councihnember 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 • Councilmember Slavik will attend a Mississippi Makeover Meeting on Tuesday, August 18 • DCC will meet on Thursday, August 20 to discuss the 2010 budget • The Police Department golf tournament will be on Monday, August 24 • 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. • There will be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon event on Wednesday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church • 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. • The Finance Committee of the Council will meet on Wednesday, August 26 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the 2010 budget • 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 Councihnember Nelson, Seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. Paul J. Hicks Mayor i ~,~' ? ~ Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk