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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
January 18, 2011
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday,
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January 18, 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
Parks & Recreation Director Barry Bernstein
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 January 3, 2011. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Presentation—Youth Recycling Program
Bret Bell presented a check to Girl Scout Troop #616. The next group will be the
Hastings Softball Booster Club.
Certificates of Appreciation: Parks & Recreation Commissioners Brian Flaten, Russ
Rohloff, and Al Vendehoef
Flaten, Rohloff and Vandehoef were all thanked for their years of service to the
commission and the city.
Proclamation—Recognizing IT Director Stephanie Nornes
The Council read the proclamation and thanked Stephanie for her years of service to the
City of Hastings.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. First Reading/Order Public Hearing—2011 Fee Adjustments
3. Resolution—Approving an On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Taproot, LLC, d/b/a The
Onion Grille
4. Resolution—Approving Licensee Name Change for American Legion
5. Resolution—Approve Massage License for Elizabeth Kay Hansen
6. Approving the 2011 Council Committees
7. Authorize Purchase of Street Sweeper
8. Authorize Purchase of Spray Patcher
9. Resolution—Prohibit Parking on South Side of Featherstone Road between Pleasant Drive
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and Featherstone Court
10. Resolution—Accept $1,000 Donation from Mithun Foundation for Police K-9 Program
11. Resolution—Accept $100 Donation from RMG Referral Program for Crime Prevention
12. Accept Grant/Budget Transfer for Fire Department
13. Appointment to the Public Safety Commission
14. Accept Fire Training Scholarship from Flint Hills Resources
15. Budget Adjustment—Facilities Management
16. Authorization to Purchase Police Patrol Vehicles
17. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 95.23(A) Snow
Removal from Sidewalks
18. Designate Historic Hastings Saturday Night Cruise Ins as a Special Event & Approve Street
Closings
Public Hearing—Home Occupation Permit #2011-12: Rother Photography
Hinzman introduced the item and recommended approval.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:10
Resolution—Home Occupation Permit #2011-12: Rother Photography
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Resolution—Site Plan #2011-01: Me and Julios Restaurant (350 West 33 Street)
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Authorize Signature—Ground Lease Agreement: Red Rock Parking Lot
Hinzman introduced the item and clarified that the City has obtained a legal opinion that
the lot can be used for parking other than just transit-related uses. Hinzman also clarified that the
legal description of the lot will match the size of the lot, as it is not expected to be as large as the
entire block. There was discussion about the cost of the project and the length of the lease
agreement.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Authorize Signature—Assignment and Assumption Agreement: Red Rock Parking Lot
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve the
agreement as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Resolution—Hastings Hockey Booster Training Facility
Bernstein introduced the item.
There was discussion of the content of the resolution, noting that any action on the
proposed resolution would offer the City’s support of fundraising efforts by the Hastings Hockey
Boosters. Approval of the resolution does not indicate any financial contribution by the City.
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve the
resolution as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Announcements
The Administrative Committee will meet on Thursday, January 17 at 5:15 to discuss rental
housing license fees.
The next City Council meeting will be on Monday, February 7, 2011.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to adjourn the
meeting at 7:35 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk