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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
September 21, 2009
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday
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September 21, 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, Slavik, Balsanek, Nelson, Elling
Schultz and Hollenbeck.
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
City Engineer Nick Egger Schutt
HERA 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 September 8, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
Pay Bills as Audited
1.
Pay Estimate #1—Industrial Park Area Improvements: Northwest Asphalt ($275,083.15)
2.
Approve Change Order #1 – Industrial Park Area Improvements
3.
Authorize Signature: Hastings Industrial Park Agriculture Lease #2009-24
4.
Resolution—Accept 100% of the DCC Rebate
5.
Resolution—Call For Redemption of Taxable General Obligation Hydroelectric Revenue
6.
Refunding Bond, Series 2002A
Resolution—Accept Anonymous Donation of $2.,000 to the Fire, Parks and Public Works
7.
Departments
Resolution—Accept Anonymous Donation of $3,000 to the Fire Department
8.
Award Contract for Three Rivers Pond Stormwater Diversion—Minger Construction
($57,942.60)
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Slavik to award the contract as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Public Hearing—MnDot Hastings Bridge Municipal Consent Process
City Engineer Egger introduced the item.
Jerome Adams from MnDot provided an overview of the project and the municipal consent
process.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m.
There was discussion on the various budgets for the project.
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City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to table any action on the
municipal consent piece to a later date.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment #2009-08: Keeping of Chickens in PI District
Planning Director Hinzman introduced the item and stated that the Planning Commission has
recommended approval of the revised ordinance permitting chickens in the PI district only.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:14 p.m.
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance—Ordinance Amendment #2009-08: Keeping of Chickens
in PI District
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve as
presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Nelson voting against
Public Hearing —Dissolving the HRA
HEDRA Director Grossman introduced the item and acknowledged the history and
accomplishments of the HRA.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.
Resolution—Dissolution of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Hastings
Councilmember Schultz thanked the HRA staff and commissioners for their work.
Councilmembers Alongi and Hollenbeck also recognized the HRA’s work over the last 30 years.
Mayor Hicks noted that the HEDRA will continue with many of the same objectives, but a
broader scope for the entire city.
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the
resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
ResolutionSite Plan #2009-25 – Construction of Garage – YMCA (920 Nininger Road)
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Planning Director Hinzman introduced the item and stated that the Planning Commission has
recommended approval.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the
resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Update from Visual Quality Team and MnDOT on Hastings Bridge Visual Quality Study
and Aesthetic Budget
City Engineer Egger introduced the item.
Steve Kordosky, MnDot project manager discussed the aesthetic budget for the roadway,
bridge, and wall.
MnDot then discussed the work of the Visual Quality Team and the items reviewed. There
was discussion on conceptual ideas on lighting, finishes, pier structure and how items will be
prioritized. There was discussion about the City’s role in commenting on the visual quality
aspects in advance of the project and concerns with confidentiality of the bid project documents.
Staff was directed to work with MnDot to create a process whereby the City can comment on
visual quality aspects while meeting MnDot’s confidentiality concerns.
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Authorize Execution of NSP Sublease, Portion of 412 East 4 Street
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City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve as
presented
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Dakota Futures Presentation
Bill Coleman, Executive Director of Dakota Futures provided a brief overview of their recent
activities.
The Council thanked Mr. Coleman for providing the update.
Announcements
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Bridge Visual Quality Team will meet on Wednesday, September 23 at 1:00 p.m.
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Joint Powers meeting will be Wednesday, September 30 at 7:30 a.m.
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A test of the CodeRed system was done on Wednesday, September 16
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Oktoberfest will be held downtown on Saturday, September 26
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to adjourn the
meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk