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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
November 1, 2010
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, November 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City
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Hall, 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
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
regular City Council meeting on October 18, 2010. Hearing none, the minutes were
approved as presented.
Presentation—Hunger Awareness Day
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
adopt a proclamation declaring November 24, 2010 as Hunger Awareness Day. Amy
Sutton from Hastings Family Services was present to accept the proclamation and discuss
some events being conducted in coordination with Hunger Awareness Day.
Recognition—Firefighter Chuck Paulson
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to adopt a
proclamation recognizing Chuck Paulson’s 31 years of service to the City and Fire
Department.
Council Items to be Considered
Council was requested to add a reauthorization resolution as #3 to Community
Development.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
7 ayes; Nays, None.
1.Pay Bills as Audited
2.Resolution—Rescinding Gambling Permit for MLBA at RJ’s Tavern & Bar and
Approving Premises Permit for MLBA at Roadhouse 61
3.Approve Liability Waiver and Indemnification Agreement for use of Firearms
Training Facility
4.Approve 2010 Gobblegait
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5.Approve Retirement of Stephanie Nornes
6.2011 Community Funding Recycling Grant Application
7.Resolutions-Accepting Donations for Halloween Party
Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment: Abolishing the Police Civil Service
Commission and Creating a Public Safety Advisory Commission
Osberg introduced the item and provided background.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment: Abolishing the Police Civil Service
Commission and Creating a Public Safety Advisory Commission
Councilmember Schultz, chair of the Public Safety Commission, urged support
for this amendment.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to
approve the ordinance amendment as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment: Fee Adjustments
Mesko Lee introduced the item and provided background.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment—Fee Adjustments
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
approve the ordinance amendment as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Original Hastings Design Standards #2010-50: Building Expansion at
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533 West 4 Street
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
approve the resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Authorize Signature—Waive Certain Development Fees for HD Hudson
Manufacturing Relocation
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to
approve the resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Reauthorize Resolution 01-09-09: Mark & Monica Frazer—Allow for Expansion of
a Marina in the Floodway District—6 Spiral View Road
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
approve the resolution reauthorization as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Comments from the Audience
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Bob Christiansen, 19732 Goldfinch Drive, Farmington, requested consideration of no
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parking along 3 Street and Ramsey. The item was referred to the Operations Committee
of the Council for further discussion.
Announcements
Tuesday, November 2 is Elections Day
A special City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 9 to canvass the
results of the November 2 elections.
HEDRA will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9
City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 11 for Veterans Day. There will be
a Veterans Day presentation at Hastings High on November 11 at 9:30 a.m.
Staff will meet with Downtown Business Association on Tuesday, November 2 at 6
p.m.
Finance Committee will meet on November 10, 2010 at 7:00am to discuss the 2011
budget.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn
the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk