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City Council
May 17, 2010
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall,
101 East 4 th Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Balsanek, Alongi, Hollenbeck,
Nelson Schultz, and Slavik
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Associate Planner Justin Fortney
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
City Engineer Nick Egger
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular City Council meeting on May 3, 2010. Hearing none, the minutes were approved
as presented.
Presentation of 2010 Historic Preservation Awards by HPC
• 725 West 6 th Street — Carrol G. & Shirley Tammen
0 315 West 7 th Street—Robert E. & Jeanine M. Cody
• 308 West 9 th Street—Michel M. & Sheryl L. St. John
• 121 East 5 th Street —Heidi J. & Colin P. McCarty
• 925 Tyler Street — Maureen D. Oboyle
Justin Fortney and Amy Martin, Vice Chair of HPC, presented awards to the properties
listed. The Council thanked them for their work preserving historic properties.
Proclamation— Declaring May 27, 2010 as Mike McMenomy Day in the City of
Hastings
Bob Jacobson, Public Safety Director: City of New Brighton and President of the
Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association presented Chief McMenomy with a plaque in
recognition of his years of service.
Moved by Councilmember Schulz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
approve the proclamation declaring Thursday, May 17 as Mike McMenomy Day in the
City of Hastings.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve
the Consent Agenda as presented.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
1, Pay Bills as Audited
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2. Approve Certificate of Satisfaction: #2010 -22 Jakata Properties (Eischen
Cabinets) – 625 Commerce Drive
3. Resolution — Accept $900 Donation from Marlene Pettit for Memorial Bench and
Memorial Tree in City Park
4. Resolution— Accept $100 Donation rom SEAS for Arbor Day Celebration
5. Resolution — Accept $250 Donation from Modern Woodman of America for
Trees
6. Resolution — Approve a Temporary On -Sale Liquor License for the Hastings
Jaycees to Operate the Rivertown Days Beer Garden at Jaycees Park on July 16 &
17, 2010
7. Outdoor Music Permit—Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce: 2010 Rivertown
Days
8. Designate Hastings Art Council Art Show as a Special Event for the City of
Hastings
9. Resolution Liquor License Amendment /Outdoor Music Permit — Bierstube:
June 5 and September 18, 2010
10. Resolution ----- Liquor License Amendment/Outdoor Music Permit DuGarel's:
July 16 and July 17, 2010
11. Resolution— License License Amendment /Outdoor Music Permit ---- Tubby's: July
16, 17, and 18, 2010
12. Resolution— Liquor License Amendment /Outdoor Music Permit -2 °a Street
Depot: August 28, 2010
13. Order Public Hearing for Taxi License —Drive About, Inc. and Crabby Cabby,
Inc.
14. Approve Updates to Cannon Falls Ambulance Mutual Aid Agreement
15. First Quarter City Financial Summary
16. Accept Quote & Authorize Work -2010 Crack Seal Program
17. Accept Quote & Authorize Work -2010 Cul -de -Sac Pavement Maintenance
Program
18. Accept Tree Donation from Hoffman McNamara Nursery
19. Authorize Use of Avant Energy Consulting Firth to Negotiate REC Agreement
with Xcel Energy
20. Resolution -- Approve Amendment to MnDOT Highway 61 Mississippi River
Bridge Municipal Cost Agreement
21. Pay Estimate 97 Industrial Park Area Improvements: Northwest Asphalt
($17,328)
22. Resolution— Approve Fireworks License for Tent at Cub Foods
23. Resolution— Approve Fireworks License for Wal -Mart
24. Approve Met Council Water Monitoring Station Location Request
25. Declare Excess Equipment: Ice Resurfacer
26, Approve Draft Concept Plan—Hastings to Red Wing Trail (Hastings Portion
Only)
27. Resolution — Approve Liquor License —GBR Investments, Inc. dlbla Coliseum
Sports Bar
28, Resolution— Liquor License Amendment /Outdoor Music Permit —Green Mill:
July I6 and July 17, 2010
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Resolution —Award Contract: 2010 Infrastructure Improvements
Egger introduced the item and recommended awarding to Hardrives, Inc. in the
amount of $1,915,455.39. Egger noted that this was below the $2.5 million project
estimate and will include 15` Street.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to award
the contract as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution —Award Contract: 2010 Sealcoat Program
Egger introduced the item and recommended awarding to Allied Blacktop
Company in the amount of $176,457.71. Egger noted that this was 12.5% below the
engineering estimate for the project.
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
award the contract as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Public Hearing — Consider Sale of Property 92010- 19 —H.G. Baillys Addition
(Former 11 Street)
Hinman introduced the item and stated that no Council action is requested other
than holding the public hearing at this time. There are some outstanding legal description
items that need to be cleared up.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m.
Rick Mellin, who lives on 1 I t" Street, inquired about traffic as a result of the
proposal.
Lynn Nule, caretaker for the property at 1101 Sibley Street, inquired about more
information from the developer on the proposal.
Patrice Pitts, 121 11"' Street East, also requested additional information from the
developer about the proposal.
A representative from Family Video was present and agreed to talk with the
property owners about the proposed development.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m.
Resolution— Highway 61 Speed Limit Reduction
Montgomery introduced the item as directed by the Council at the May 3 meeting.
Mayor Hicks noted that City officials will be conducting a meeting with MnDOT
and other stakeholders to discuss the results of a recent speed study.
Moved by Councilmember Balsanek, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
amend the resolution to include language requesting that this section of Highway 61 be
designated as an "Accident Reduction Project Zone ".
7 Ayes; nays, none.
Moved by Councilmember Balsanek, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
approve the resolution as amended.
7 Ayes; nays, none.
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Resolution —Order Public Hearing 42010 -20: TIF District No. 5 (15 & Vermillion
Streets)
Hinzman introduced the item and stated that the public hearing will not be until
July 2010 and that the Council must adopt a resolution ordering a public hearing.
Councilmember Alongi requested that staff prepare basic "plain English"
information about TIF in general and the feasibility of the project being proposed, along
with any funding gaps. Alongi also requested that interested stakeholders be included in
this dialogue.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
approve the resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; nays, none.
Resolution — Approve Full Type H Home Occupation License #2009 -13: Motorcycle
Repair (Mike Jacobson at 215 S Street West)
Hinzman introduced the item and stated that staff is recommending approval of
the full type II license.
There was discussion about other complaints received, including noise, hours and
days of operation, and lighting. Hinzman noted that his staff has received only one
complaint, and it was not associated with the licensed home occupation,
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to
approve the full license as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Second Reading /Adoption —City Code Amendment: Transient Merchants
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
remove the item from the table.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Hinzman introduced the item.
There was discussion on feedback from the Chamber of Commerce as well as the
length proposed in the changed.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to
approve as presented.
After further discussion, the original motion was withdrawn.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to refer
this item to the Planning Committee for further discussion.
7 Ayes, Nays, none.
Resolution — Variance #2010 -14: Sideyard Setback/OHDS Review (514 5" Street
West)
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to
remove the item from the table.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Hinzman introduced the item and noted that staff and the Planning Commission
both recommend denial.
There was discussion about the proposed variance.
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Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Mayor Hicks to deny the
variance based on the following findings of fact:
• The proposed variance would confer upon the property owner the ability to construct
an unusually wide one stall garage; and
• A unique hardship has not been proven to allow construction of a home and garage
addition to be 3.5 feet from a side property line, Lack of a unique situation could
confer small setbacks on other properties.
4 Ayes; Nays, three. Councilmembers Balsanek, Nelson, and Schultz voting against.
Councilmember Alongi stepped out of the meeting,
Resolution —Final Plat #2010 -21: Wallin 14 Addition
Hinzman introduced the item.
Councilmember Slavik expressed concern with a driveway access to General
Sieben Drive, which is a collector street. Councilmember Schultz agreed.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
approve the final plat as presented.
6 Ayes; nays, none.
Second Reading /Charter Amendment: Section 2.04: Primary Elections and 2.05:
Petitions for Elections
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to
approve the second reading and charter amendment as presented.
6 Ayes; nays, none.
Designation of Police Chief Finalists
Mayor Hicks recused himself from the discussion.
Osberg noted that based on the input from the May 11 interview panels, the three
finalists are Wayne Hicks, Rick Mathwig, and Paul Schnell.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to
approve the three finalists as presented.
5 Ayes; Nays, none. Mayor Hicks abstained from the vote.
Councilmember Alongi returned to the meeting.
Osberg noted that on May 24, the three finalists will have a final interview and
there will be a public meet and greet and panel discussion open to the public.
Comments from the Audience
Mire Jacobson, 215 West 5 I Street, provided some clarification on some of the
questions raised during the discussion about the Type II home occupation license issue
discussed earlier in the meeting.
Councilmember Balsanek offered additional comments regarding the previous
agenda item relating to the Horne Occupation License for Motorcycle Repair.
Noel Wallace, 208 6 Street addressed the City Council on the same topic
relating to the Home Occupation permit.
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Announcements
• Councilmember Schultz announced that this week is Celebrate Youth Week with a
series of events. Mayor Hicks reminded the City Council of the walk through at the
Hastings High School on May 20, 2010 at 7:10 AM to recognize the youth of our
community.
• Councilmember Slavik announced that the DCC Board of Directors will be meeting
on May 20, 2010 to address the hiring of the new Executive Director.
• Councilmember Slavik announced the upcoming City of Cottage Grove Mayor's
challenge and the pending Bocce Ball competition.
• Mayor Hicks reminded the City Council of the Special City Council meeting on
Monday May 24, 2010 at 6:00 PM relating to the Parks Maintenance Facility Bonds;
and also the public open house that night regarding the Police Chief hiring process.
• Mayor Hicks announced the meeting of the Finance Committee on Thursday May 27,
2010 at 7:30 AM.
• Mayor Hicks encouraged the City Council to attend the Memorial Day observation
services on Monday May 31; and that City facilities are closed on Memorial Day.
• Mayor Hicks announced the meeting of the Public Safety Committee and Police Civil
Service Commission at 7:30 AM on Tuesday June 1, 2010 to discuss the Police Chief
hiring.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to adjourn
the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Paul J. Hic
Mayor
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Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk