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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
February 1. 2010
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, February 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101
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East 4 Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Alongi, Balsanek, Hollenbeck, Elling
Schultz, Nelson and Slavik
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular
City Council meeting on January 19, 2010. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
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Proclamation—In Appreciation of Hastings Veterans and Families 34 “Red Bull” Infantry
Division for their Service in Iraq and Welcome Home
The Council adopted a proclamation for the Red Bull Division and thanked them for their
service.
Senator Katie Sieben
State Senator Katie Sieben discussed items likely to be discussed in the upcoming legislative
session. She and Representative McNamara will hold a town hall meeting on Saturday, February
6 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Schultz requested that Item #5 from the Consent Agenda be moved to
Administration.
City Administrator Osberg clarified that the recommended appointment to the Planning
Commission is Russ Rohloff.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the
Consent Agenda as amended.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. INSERT FEB 1 CONSENT AGENDA HERE
Resolution—Deny Variance #2010-02: Fence Height at 2025 Forest Street (Richard Bond)
Community Development Director Hinzman introduced the item and stated that at the last
Council meeting, the item was tabled.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to remove the item
from the table.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Hinzman stated that the request made by the applicant is for a four foot variance to put a ten
foot fence up.
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Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to deny the
request as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment #2010-05: Residential
Accessory Structure Requirements
Community Development Director Hinzman introduced the item and stated that the Planning
Commission is recommending a requirement for a special use permit for accessory buildings over
500 square feet.
There was discussion about the recommended change, the opportunity for public comments
on proposed accessory structures, the corresponding fee increase and time to review associated
with a special use permit.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to send this item to
Planning Committee for further discussion.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Approve Special Use Permit #2010-03: Hot Mix Asphalt Plant at 2445 County
Road 54 (Tiller Corporation)
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Approve Special Use Permit #2010-04: Soil Processing Permit at 2445 County
Road 54 (Tiller Corporation)
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Consider Request to Amend Ordinance—Warehouse Uses Within the C-3 Zoning District:
Al Blankenship
Hinzman stated that the Planning Committee met on this item and recommended not
permitting this type of use in this zoning district.
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to not further
consider the request for an ordinance amendment as requested.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Presentation of Planning and Development Annual Report
Hinzman presented the information from 2009. The Council thanked him for the report.
City’s TRAC Program
Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee stated that staff and the Transit Committee had met
a number of times over the last several months and, due to the loss of federal and state funding for
the City’s TRAC transit program, recommends that the program end operation by May 31, 2010
when the Met Council TransitLink dial-a-ride program is expected to begin operating in Dakota
County.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve
continuing the City’s TRAC program no later than May 31, 2010.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Resolution—Support Application for Park & Recreation Grants
Councilmember Schultz spoke in support for the proposed grants.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Comments from the Audience
Richard Bond, 2025 Forest Street, questioned the recent denial of his fence variance request.
Announcements
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Councilmember Hollenbeck provided an update on the Red Rock Committee, including
recent action before legislative committees and work on the station area master plan.
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Mayor Hicks noted that the next Council meeting will be on Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00
p.m.
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There will be an open house for retiring EDRA Director John Grossman on February 16 from
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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EDRA will meet on Thursday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
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Charter Commission will meet on Wednesday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
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City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 15 for President’s Day.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to adjourn the
meeting at 8:24 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk