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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
January 3, 2011
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
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January 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4
Street, Hastings, Minnesota
Members Present:
Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Alongi, 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
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Police Chief Paul Schnell
Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt
Proclamation—Recognizing Bob Hollenbeck
The Council read and adopted a proclamation recognizing Bob Hollenbeck’s
contributions to the community. Barb Hollenbeck accepted on behalf of Bob.
Certificate of Appreciation: Planning Commissioner Steve Zeyen
Zeyen was thanked for his years of service to the commission and the city.
Presentation of 2010 Employee Recognition Awards
Firefighter Jim Gelhar was present to be recognized for 15 years of service and Fire
Inspector Al Storlie was also present to be recognized for 25 years as a member of the paid, on-
call department. All employees were thanked for their years of service.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular
City Council meeting on December 20, 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.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution—2011 Official Newspaper and Alternative Means of Dissemination for
Bids
3. Proposed 2011 Council Committees
4. Resolution—2011 Depository
5. Resolution –Banking and Financial Transaction Designee and Authority
6. Close Debt Fund
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7. LeDuc 3 Quarter Transfer
8. Construction Fund Transfer
9. Wire Transfer Authority
10. Budget Adjustment Request—Crime Prevention Budget
11. Authorization to Execute Agreement—Lexipol, LLC
12. Resolution—Outdoor Warning Siren System Narrow Banding
City of Hastings January 3, 2011
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2
Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment for Home Occupations
Hinzman introduced the item and recommended approval.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:18
Second Reading—Ordinance Amendment for Home Occupations
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment for Original Hastings Design Standards
Hinzman introduced the item and recommended approval.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:23
Second Reading—Ordinance Amendment for Original Hastings Design Standards
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Establishing a 48 Hour Parking Limit at City Hall and Downtown Municipal
Parking Lots
Moved by Alongi, seconded by Slavik to remove the item from the table
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Montgomery introduced the item and stated that this item was tabled from the December
20 meeting. Since that time, signage has been placed and little feedback has been received. The
goal is to better manage the long term parking of vehicles in disrepair parked in the public lots.
There was discussion about the impact on property owners and renters.
Moved by Alongi, seconded by Schultz to amend the resolution to implement a 72 hour
parking limit and reiterate that the intent is for the City to be able to remove vehicles in disrepair.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
On the resolution as amended, moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by
Councilmember Balsanek to approve as amended.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to adjourn the
meeting at 7:42 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk