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City Council
December 21, 2009
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday
December 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM in khe Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4a`
Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Alongi, Balsanek, Hallenbeck, Nelson,
Elling Schultz and Slavik
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
EDRA Director John Grossman
Finance Director Char Stark
Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular
City Council meeting on December 7, 2009. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation-Dennis Martodam
Mr. Martodam was not present to receive his certificate, but was thanked for bis years of
service to the City
Presentation of 2009 Employee Recognition Awards
Employees were recognized and thanked for their years of service
5 years Barry Bernstein (parks &rec)
Karen Brewer (police}
Alan Cowden (public works}
Tom. Dixon (TRAC)
Brenda McGrath (police)
1S years Rene Doffing (police}
Foul Seleski (fire)
20 years Kim Niederkorn (finance)
Dave Osberg (administration)
Kurt Staudt (maintenance)
25 years John Grossman (EDRA}
Tom Montgomery (public works)
10 years Darbie Johnson (parks &rec)
Melanie Mesko Lee (admin.) 30 years John Zgoda (public works)
Roxanu Petersen (police)
Council Items to be Considered
Moved by Councilmember Balsanek, seconded by Councihnember Nelson to nominate Fran
Jauquet to serve on the Charter Commission.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hallenbeck to approve the
Consent Agenda as amended.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution-Acceptance of $500 Donation from SuperAmerica to the Hastings Police
DARE Program
3. Approve 2010 Fire Contract
4. Approve 2010 TRAC Fare Increase and Operational Change
S. Resolution-Approving 2010 Massage License Renewals
6. ResolutionApproving 2010 Tree Trimming License Renewals
7. Resolution Approving 20 1 0120 1 1 Commercial Waste Hauler License Renewals
8. Appoint Citizen Advisory Committee Members-Red Rock Station Area and Site Master
Planning Study
9. Resolution-Approve On-Sale, Sunday On-Sale Liquor and Amusement License to 2nd
Street Depot Bar & Grill (320 2nd Street East)
10. Approve MnDOT Limited Use Permit for Trails in MnDOT Right of Way
11. Change Order #3-Project 2009-1:Industrial Park Area Improvements
12. Pay Estimate #3-Industrial Park Area Improvements; Northwest Asphalt {$314,084.69}
13. Pay Estimate #2-Three River Pond Stormwater Diversion: Minger Construction ($763.38)
14. Resolution Final Pay Estimate: Atcon {$9,02$.0$)
15. IT Budget Adjustment
16. Transfer and Fund Closing
17. Reappoint Planning CommissionersMcInnis, Peine, Vaughan and Bullington.
18. Reappoint Heritage Preservation Commissioners-Gaderstad and Sizxzacek
19. Schedule Public Hearing on January 4, 2010 to Consider Street Closing Request for 2010
Historic Hastings Saturday Night Cruise-In Events
20. Pay Estimate #1 Pool Construction, Inc. ($21,850.00)
21. Declare as Excess-Prin#ers
22. Approval of 2009 Budget Adjustment for Police Department
23. Nomination of Fran Jauquet to the Charter Commission
Public Hearing-Fee Ordinance Update: Water Shut Off and Winter Rental of Parks and
Equipment
Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee introduced the item and provide background on the
proposed changes.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance-Fee Ordinance Update: Water Shut Off and Winter
Rental of Parks and Equipment
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Approve 1Vlunicipal Agreement for Highway 61 Mississippi River Bridge Replacement
Public Works Director Montgomery introduced this item. There was some discussion about
graffiti removal and how lighting costs would be paid.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
First Reading and Order Public Hearing--Fee Ordinance Amendment: Storm Water
Utility Fees
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Counci]_tnember Aiongi to refer this item to
the Operations Committee for further discussion, and order the public hearing far the January 19,
2010 Council meeting at a special time of 5:30
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Approve 2010 Budge#
Finance Director Stark introduced the items
• Resolution Adopting 2010 City Property Tax Levy
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve
as presented
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
• Resolution Adapting 2010 Annual City Budget
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve as
presented
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
• Resolution-Approving 2010 EDR.A/II12.A Special Tax Levy
Moved by Couneihnember Alongi, seconded by Councibmember Schultz to approve as
presented
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Outlot J Skating Rink
Parks & Recreation Director Bernstein introduced the item and outlined the recommended
parameters which would permit the rink to be put back up.
There was discussion about the number of rinks currently in the city, why Lights and dasher
boards won't be allowed {for liability concerns), long-term rink locations and how the public can
request park improvements.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Announcements
• Councilmember Hollenbeck provided an update on Red Rock.
• Councilmember Schultz thanked Commissioner Martodam for his contributions as a
commissioner.
• City offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 2009; and
Friday, January 1, 2010
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adjourn the
meeting at 7:49 p.m.
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Paul J. Hicks '~ McIanie Mesko Lee ~
Mayor City Clerk