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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
March 15, 2010
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, March 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall,
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101 East 4 Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Balsanek, Hollenbeck, Nelson
Schultz, and Slavik
Members Absent:
City Councilmember Alongi
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Parks and Recreation Director Barry Bernstein
City Forester Paul Mahoney
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular City Council meeting on March 1, 2010. Hearing none, the minutes were
approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve
the Consent Agenda as presented.
6 ayes; Nays, None.
Pay Bills as Audited
1.
Award Bid—Arena East Rink Replacement Door
2.
Outdoor Music Permit—Hastings Family Aquatic Center
3.
Exclusive Beverage Contract
4.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment Changing Name of
5.
NRRC
Resolution—Accept Feasibility Report & Order Public Hearing: 2010
6.
Infrastructure Improvements
Authorize Solicitation of Quotes—Highway 61 Spot Utility Work
7.
Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment Chapter 112: Regarding Self-Serve
Tobacco
Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee introduced the item and provided
background on the proposed changes.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
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Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance—Ordinance Amendment Chapter 112:
Regarding Self-Serve Tobacco
Councilmember Schultz noted that she would vote against the proposed change.
There was discussion accessibility and restrictions to minors. It was confirmed
that any tobacco license is subject to the City’s compliance check procedure.
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to
approve the ordinance amendment as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Schultz voting against.
Public Hearing –Ordinance Amendment: 2010 Fee Adjustments
Mesko Lee introduced the item and provided background on the proposed
changes.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance—Ordinance Amendment: 2010 Fee Adjustments
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to
approve the ordinance amendment as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
2010 Flood Forecast and Recommended City Response
Public Works Director Montgomery provided an estimated flood forecast and
recommended no more than $10,000 be allocated from emergency funds to assist with
providing sandbags and sand, should affected homeowners request.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to
approve the City’s response as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Approve Variance #2010-13: Grant 2.5 Foot Fence Height Variance at
2025 Forest Street (Richard Bond)
Community Development Director Hinzman provided an update of the variance
request and noted that Planning Commission and staff recommend approval. There was
discussion about the specific hardship of this request and noise issues.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
approve the variance as presented.
Roll Call Vote was taken.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Accept Planning Committee Recommendation – Cease further action on Accessory
Structure Ordinance Amendment
Community Development Director Hinzman provided an update of the issue and
noted that the Planning Committee of the Council recommended no further action on
amending the accessory structure ordinance at this time.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to
approve the planning committee’s recommendation.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Hastings Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Campaign—Resolution of Support
Dean Markuson from the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon campaign and Lt. Col.
Barbara O’Reilly were present to discuss some of the initiatives of the BYR campaign
and thank the City and community for the support.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck t o
approve the resolution of support as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Emerald Ash Borer Management Planand First Reading/Order Public Hearing:
Ordinance Amendment Relating to Chapter 95.04: Tree Diseases
City Forester Mahoney provided some background on the EAB management plan
and some issues the City is considering as part of this expected infestation. There was
discussion about different possible treatment plans.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
approve the EAB management plan as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
approve the first reading/order the public hearing for the ordinance amendment as
presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Park & Recreation POS Software Replacement
Parks & Recreation Director Bernstein provided background on the request for
the software replacement.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to
approve the software purchase as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Adoption of Core Values
City Administrator Osberg provided an overview of the recommended core values
and noted some of the ways the City would begin to promote the values.
Moved by Councilmember Balsanek, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
approve the core values as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing—Charter Amendment: Section 3.06: Mayor-
Law Enforcement and 3.11: Powers and Duties of the City Administrator
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item and summarized the
recommendation by the Charter Commission. Osberg noted that only a public hearing
would be held on April 5; Council action on the item would not occur until the April 19
meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to
approve the first reading as presented and order a public hearing for April 5, 2010.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Announcements
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The DCC will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 18 to discuss the DCC
Executive Director recruitment process.
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The Public Safety Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 24 at 5 p.m. at City
Hall
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The Finance Committee will meet on Friday, March 26 at 7 a.m. at City Hall
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk