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City Council l utes
January 3, 2011
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota ,et in a regular meeting on Monday,
January 3, 2011 at 7: 00 PM in the Council Charnb ers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 0 1
Street, Hastings, l line sota
Members Present: Mayor Nicks, City Coun rhmembors Alongi, l alsanek, Alongi, Hollenbeck,
Nelson, Schultz and Slavik
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Flugel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Community Development Director John Hi zman
Public works Director Torn Montgomery
ry
Police Chief Paul Schnell
Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt
Proclamation Recognizing Bob Hollenbee
The Council read and adopted a proclamation recognizing Bob Hollenbeck's
contributions to the community. Barb Hollenbeek accepted on behalf of Bob,
Certificate of Appreciation: Planning Commissioner Steve Zeyen
Zeyon was thanked for his years of senn*ce 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 them 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 o, 2 010. Nearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councihnember Sla ik, seconded by Couneilnmember Nelson to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
1. Fay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution-201 i official Newspaper are 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
7. Le uc 3 Quarter Transfer
8. Construction Fund Transfer
9. wire Transfer Authority
10. Budget Adjustment Request Crime Prevention Budget
11, Authorization to Execute Agreement Le ipol, PLC
12. Resolutio warning Siren System Narrow Banding
City o f Hastings January 3, 2011
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Public Hearing ordinance Amendment for Home Occupations
Hi� an intro duced the item and recommended approval.
Mayor Nicks opened the public hearing at 7: 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 Councilmen - ib r Schultz to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
P ublic Hearin Ordinance Amendment for Original Hastings Design Standards
Hunan introduced the item and recon approval.
Mayor Dicks opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor IHi ks closed the public hearing at 7:23
Second Reading ordinance Amendment for Original Hastings Design Standards
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember er Slavik to approve a s
presented.
Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution Establishing a 4 Hour Parking Limit at City Hall and Downtown Municipal
arldng Lots
Moved by Alongi, seconded by S lavik to remove the item from the table
Ay es; Nays, none.
Montgomery introduced the item and stated that this item was tabled from the December
20 meeting. Since that tine, signage has been placed and little feedback has been received. Th
goal is to better manage the long term parking of vehicles in disrepair parked in the public lets.
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.
O n the resolution as amended, roved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by
Counei member Balsanck to approve as amended.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
A djournment
Moved by Councilmember Sla ik, seconded by euncil .ember Alongi to adjourn the
meeting at 7:42 p..
Ayes; Na None.
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Paul I Hick Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk