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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
August 9, 2010
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, August 9, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the Volunteer Room at the Hastings City Hall,
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101 East 4 Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Balsanek, Alongi, Hollenbeck,
Nelson Schultz and Slavik
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
Finance Director Char Stark
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
2011 Budget
Osberg introduced the 2011 budget discussion. He noted that many of the items
presented at this meeting are not recommended for 2011; they are providing information
to the Council on what requests have been made and what items have been proposed,
both increases and reductions. Stark provided a review of the preliminary budget figures
and capital requests. Osberg reviewed a number of saving/revenue options suggested for
further discussion. Mesko Lee reviewed a number of voluntary personnel programs.
There was discussion about some of the items proposed, preliminary levy amounts,
and the need for continued discussion throughout the next several months.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Alongi to direct Staff to prepare
a Resolution for the City Council to approve at its meeting on September 7, 2010 that
would set the preliminary levy at $11,264,000 recognizing that it is the desire of the full
City Council to adopt a final levy that is lower.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
approve the conceptual voluntary reduction programs as presented, and direct staff to
prepare final documentation for approval at the September 7, 2010 Council meeting.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk