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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
December 6, 2010
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, December 6, 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
Councilmember Alongi arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Finance Director Char Stark
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Police Chief Paul Schnell
Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
regular City Council meeting on November 15, 2010. Hearing none, the minutes were
approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
6 Ayes; Nays, None.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Approve Wellness Budget
3. Resolution—Approve Massage License for Brightstar Harmon-Inyang
4. Resolution—Accepting Donations for Halloween Party
5. Resolution—Approving Contribution for Halloween Party
6. Resolution—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—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
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City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3
Public Hearing—2011 Budget Presentation
Stark introduced the item and went through a brief presentation over the proposed
2011 budget. She noted that there is a proposed 2.74% decrease from the 2010 levy.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:10
Councilmember Alongi asked what other opportunity the public has to make
comments. Osberg stated that the public can contact City staff or any Councilmember
directly, or may also attend the December 20 meeting.
Public Hearing—Issuance of Revenue Bonds: Regina Medical Center Project
Stark introduced the item and went through a brief overview of the proposed
project. She noted that this is conduit debt financing and there is no financial risk to the
City.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:14
Resolution—Issuance of Revenue Bonds: Regina Medical Center Project
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to
approve as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Establishing a 48 Hour Parking Limit at City Hall and Downtown
Municipal Parking Lots
Montgomery introduced the item and stated that it is being recommended to allow
the City to better manage the long term parking of nonoperational vehicles in the public
lots. There was discussion about communication with surrounding property owners on
the proposed change.
Moved by Alongi, seconded by Nelson to table the item to January 3, 2011 to
allow staff to solicit feedback from the neighborhood on the proposed change.
5 Ayes; Nays, two. Councilmember Balsanek and Mayor Hicks voting against.
First Reading/Order Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment for Non Conforming
Structures
Hinzman introduced the item and stated that the Planning Committee of the
Council has recommended approval of the change.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to
approve the first reading as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Comments from the Audience
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Clarence Chapman, 614 East 3 Street, expressed concern about trains blocking the
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2 Street crossing for extended periods of time and impacts to residents, public
safety, and others with access to and from East Hastings. Chief Schnell shared some
communication that has occurred with the railroad and some ways to mitigate public
safety risks.
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City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3
Chapman also expressed concern about the use of the turnaround and people turning
around on the railroad tracks. Staff was directed to review the situation.
Announcements
HEDRA will meet on Thursday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m.
The Bridge Visual Quality Team will meet on Wednesday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m.
Finance Committee will meet on Monday, December 13 at 7:30 a.m.
Charter Commission will meet on Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m.
The next Council meeting is Monday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to adjourn
the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk