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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
November 15, 2010
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, November 15, 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
Finance Director Char Stark
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
regular City Council meeting on November 1, 2010 or the special City Council meeting
on November 9, 2010. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented.
Council Items to be Considered
Council was requested to add A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on the Issuance
of Revenue Bonds and Authorizing the Publication of a Notice of Meeting (Regina
Medical Center Project) to the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to amend the
Consent Agenda as requested.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
1.Pay Bills as Audited
2.Approve Wellness Budget
3.Resolution 11-06-10—Approve Massage License for Brightstar Harmon-Inyang
4.Resolution 11-07-10—Accepting Donations for Halloween Party
5.Resolution 11-08-10—Approving Contribution for Halloween Party
6.Resolution 11-09-10—Accepting $150 Donation from Eagles Ladies’ Auxiliary No
2212 to Hastings Fire Department
7.Budget Adjustment—Fire Department
8.Budget Adjustment—Police Department
9.Approve and Accept MDH Wellhead Protection Grant
10.Resolution 11-10-10—Order North Frontage Road Feasibility Study
11.Approve Purchase of Water softener—Hastings Civic Arena
12.Approve Purchase of Floor Scrubber—Hastings Civic Arena
13.Pay Estimate #5—2010 Improvements Project: Hardrives ($69,920.02)
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14.3 Quarter Financial Review
City of Hastings November 15, 2010
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2
15.A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on the Issuance of Revenue Bonds and
Authorizing the Publication of a Notice of Meeting (Regina Medical Center Project)
2011 Budget Discussion
Osberg introduced the item and discussed that the proposed 2011 levy will be
2.73% lower than the 2010 levy. There was brief discussion about some of the elements
included in the proposed budget. No action requested at this meeting; the truth in
taxation hearing will be on December 6 and the final budget will be adopted on
December 20, 2010.
Announcements
DCC Board will meet on November 18
The Bridge Visual Quality Team is reviewing the bridge colors
The Public Safety Committee of the Council will meet on Tuesday, November 23 at
7:30 a.m.
The public is invited to attend the MnDOT “Bridge Chat” meetings; times are on the
MnDOT Hastings bridge website.
HPC will meet on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Happy birthday to Councilmember Hollenbeck
Congratulations to Councilmembers Hollenbeck and Slavik on their recent reelection.
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 25 and City offices will be closed that day and
Friday, November 26
Gobblegait is Thursday, November 25 downtown at 8:30 a.m.
The next City Council meeting will be Monday, December 6, 2010
Give to the Max Day is on Tuesday, November 16
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to
adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk