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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
October 4, 2010
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, October 4, 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, Alongi, Hollenbeck,
Nelson Schultz and Slavik
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Police Chief Paul Schnell
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Finance Director Char Stark
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Proclamation—Recognizing the City of Hastings as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Community
The Mayor and Council thanked Dean Markusen and Senator Katie Sieben for their
support of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon initiative and discussed upcoming events.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
regular City Council meeting on September 20, 2010. Hearing none, the minutes were
approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Accept Parks & Recreation Commissioner Resignations and Authorize Advertising for
Commissioner Vacancies
3. Resolution—Approve One-Day Gambling Permit for Oak Ridge Manor for November 22,
2010
4. Resolution—Approve Rescinding a Liquor License and Issuing a New Liquor License to
Apple Minnesota, LLC, d/b/a Applebee’s Grill & Bar
5. Resolution—Appointing Election Judges for November 2, 2010 General Election
6. Resolution—Supporting Return of Donated Police Vehicle to Hastings Automotive Group
7. Authorize Staff to Sign Zero Dollar Permit—Hastings Bridge Project
8. Set a Special City Council Meeting for Tuesday, November 9 at 5:00 p.m. to Canvass the
Results of the November 2, 2010 General Election
9. Civic Arena Equipment Purchase
10. Budget Adjustment—Police Department
11. Resolution—Accepting $100,000 DNR Trails Grant
City of Hastings October 4, 2010
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3
Public Hearing—Adopt Assessments for 2009 Infrastructure Improvements: Industrial
Park
Montgomery introduced the item.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Holly O’Brien, O’Brien Chevrolet, stated that the native plantings do not look good.
There was some general discussion about the project cost.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Resolution—Adopt Assessments for 2009 Infrastructure Improvements: Industrial Park
There was some general discussion about the project changes that occurred as a
result of property owner feedback when the project was being proposed.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
approve the resolution as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Resolution—Original Hastings Design Review #2010-45: Rear Addition at 219 5 Street
West (Kay and Bernard Simmons)
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
approve the resolution as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Resolution—Original Hastings Design Review #2010-43: Porch Addition at 603 6 Street
West (William McGrath)
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
approve the resolution as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Site Plan #2010-44: Building Expansion at Kings Cove (9 Highway 61)
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
approve the resolution as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—HEDRA Issuance of Bonds-Hudson Manufacturing Acquisition
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
approve the resolution as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolutions—Award Bond Sale
Stark and Paul Steinman introduced the item. The City’s bond rating has been affirmed.
General Obligation Bonds: Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by
Councilmember Slavik to approve the resolution as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Equipment Certificates: Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by
Councilmember Schultz to approve the resolution as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
City of Hastings October 4, 2010
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3
Resolution—To Support the Creation, Passage, and Implementation of Statutes Governing
the Manufacture, Distribution, and Possession of the Substance Commonly Referred to as
Synthetic Marijuana
Schnell introduced the item and indicated that the Public Safety Committee is
recommending approval of the resolution.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
approve the resolution as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing for November 1, 2010 to consider an Ordinance
Abolishing the Police Civil Service Commission and Creating a Public Safety Advisory
Commission
Osberg introduced the item and indicated that both the Police Civil Service
Commission and the Public Safety Committee are recommending approval of the
ordinance amendment. Members of the public interested in serving may apply through
the City’s website.
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
approve the action as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, none.
Announcements
Councilmember Hollenbeck provided an update on the Red Rock Corridor
discussions
Councilmember Balsanek arrived at 7:50 p.m.
The Operations Committee will meet Wednesday, October 6 at 7:30 a.m. to discuss
the proposed 2011 street improvement project. It was also suggested that the
committee discuss the feedback received on the Business Park prairie grass.
The Fire Open House will be Tuesday, October 5 from 7-9 p.m.
HEDRA has a meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to adjourn
the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk