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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council
July 6, 2010
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, July 6, 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 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
Police Chief Paul Schnell
Swearing in of Police Chief Paul Schnell
Mayor Hicks administered the oath to Police Chief Schnell and welcomed him to the
organization and community. Chief Schnell offered a few words and thanked the
community for the welcome.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the
regular or special City Council meetings on June 21, 2010. Hearing none, the minutes
were approved as presented.
Council Items to be Considered
Assistant City Administrator Mesko Lee requested that two items be added to the
agenda: temporary liquor license for Hastings Hawks and a one-day gambling permit for
YMCA.
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to add
the items to the Consent Agenda.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Consent Agenda
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.Approve 2010 Rivertown Days Event Agreement
3.Schedule Special City Council Meeting for Monday August 9, 2010 at 6:00 PM to
discuss 2011 Budget
4.Budget Adjustment for Police Department
5.Resolution—Temporary Liquor License for Hastings Hawks
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Public Hearing—Rezoning #2010-24: R-2 to C-3 (108 5 Street East); C-3 to R-2 (504-506
Sibley Street)
Hinzman introduced the item and stated that the rezoning is being recommended to
correct a long standing error.
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Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Hearing no comments, the
public hearing was closed at 7:15 p.m.
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Second Reading/Adopt Ordinance—
Rezoning #2010-24: R-2 to C-3 (108 5 Street
East); C-3 to R-2 (504-506 Sibley Street)
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve
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the rezoning of 108 5 Street East as presented.
7 Ayes; nays, none.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve
the rezoning of 504-506 Sibley Street as presented.
7 Ayes; nays, none.
Public Hearing—Flood Plain Ordinance: Map Date
Hinzman introduced the item and recommended that the amendment be approved as
presented.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.
Second Reading/Ordinance Adoption— Flood Plain Ordinance: Map Date
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve
the ordinance amendment as presented.
7 Ayes; nays, none.
Public Hearing—Fence Ordinance
Hinzman introduced the item and stated that the Planning Commission is
recommending that fences along the main entrances to the city be more consistent. To
that end, they are recommending an ordinance amendment that would allow the city to
review properties along main corridors entering the City and determine what type of
screening would be the most appropriate for the situation for consistency throughout the
subdivision along the corridor.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:19 p.m.
Second Reading/Ordinance Adoption—Fence Ordinance
There was discussion about impact of existing fences/properties. Hinzman stated that
the proposed language would apply to future subdivisions. There was discussion about
consistency, the proposed wording, and the overall impact.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to refer this
item to the Planning Committee for additional discussion.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing—Monument Sign Ordinance
Hinzman introduced the item and stated that there are conflicting recommendations
and staff is seeking Council direction. The Planning Commission does not support
extending the current sign height limitations to allow for a base on a monument sign.
The Planning Committee of the Council reviewed the information and is supportive of an
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amendment with would allow for signs up to nine feet in height, with a base on the
monument sign.
There was discussion about temporary signage, purpose of signage, materials, and
size of signage.
Steve Linn, owner of Linn Companies, spoke in support of the base addition. He said
he did request additional signage.
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve
the first reading and order the public hearing for July 19, 2010.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Original Hastings Design Standards Review #2010-33: Sideyard
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Setback at 526 7 Street West (Carl Fultz)
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve
the resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Consider Sale of Property—#2010-35: Century South Outlot J
Hinzman introduced the item and stated that a resident is seeking to purchase a
portion of Outlot J for use as a neighborhood hockey rink. Hinzman requested direction
from the Council on whether staff should pursue sale or lease of the property.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to refer this
item to the Parks & Recreation Committee of the Council for further discussion.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
LeDuc Update
Chad Roberts and Jessica Bierbrauer provided an update of the events and programs
available at the LeDuc.
Electronic Ambulance Billing
Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt introduced the item and recommended that Expert
T Billing be approved and a corresponding service fee be added to comply with state
mandates requiring electronic submittal of ambulance bills to insurance companies.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve
as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Comments from the Audience
A gentleman from Cottage Grove spoke in opposition about 3M’s proposal to expand
their site. He encouraged the City of Hastings to oppose the expansion as well based on
health and safety concerns.
Announcements
The Planning Committee will meet on July 13 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall
The Park & Recreation Committee will meet on July 14 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall
The DCC will meet on July 15 to discuss the Executive Director hiring process.
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HEDRA will meet on Thursday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
City Administrator Osberg thanked the Council and staff for their support following
his recent award from the League of Minnesota Cities.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adjourn
the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk