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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
February 7, 2011
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
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February 7, 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
Public Works Director Tom Montgomery
Police Chief Paul Schnell
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular
City Council meeting on January 18, 2011. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as
presented.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
1.
Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution—Accept $251.80 Donation from United Way of Hastings for Beyond the Yellow
Ribbon Signs
3. Authorization to Continue Insurance Benefits
4. Authorization to Provide Certain Services for the Nick Clare Memorial Run
5. Resolution—Approving 0% COLA for Non-Union Employees
6. Approve 2010 Transfers
7. Approve Furlough Savings Transfer
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8. Approve Assessment of Sewer Service Repair 700 5 Street West
9. Resolution—Approve Amendment No. 2 to Municipal Cooperative Agreement with MnDOT
for Highway 61 Bridge Project
10. Resolution—Approve One Day Liquor License and Gambling Permit for SEAS on April 29,
2011
11. Resolution—Approve Renewal of Crabby Cabby’s Taxi License
12. Resolution—Approve One Day Liquor License and Gambling Permit for Hastings Family
Services on March 1, 2011
13. Resolution—Approve 2011 Fireworks License for TNT Fireworks at Target #1245, 875
General Sieben Drive
14. Resolution—Accept $1,000 Donation from Downtown Business Association to Hastings
Police Reserve Program
15.
Resolution—Authorizing Certain Benefits for Volunteers/Police Reserve Unit Recognition
Banquet
16. Authorize Purchase of a New Mower
17. Acceptance of Dakota County SHIP Grant
City of Hastings February 7, 2011
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3
Public Hearing—2011 Fee Adjustments
Mesko Lee introduced the item and recommended approval.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Ordinance Amendment—2011 Fee Adjustments
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment to chapter 95.23(A) Snow Removal from
Sidewalks
Mesko Lee introduced the item and recommended approval.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:05
Ordinance Amendment— Ordinance Amendment to chapter 95.23(A) Snow Removal from
Sidewalks
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Accept Proposal from Avant Energy for Managing Hydropower REC Sales
Montgomery introduced the item and recommended approval.
There was discussion about the fee structure. Montgomery noted that there are few
companies that offer this service.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve
the proposal as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
City Council Briefing on 2011 Policing Priorities and Department Initiatives
Schnell introduced the item and provided background on the 2011 priorities and
initiatives. These include putting a crime mapping application on the City’s website.
The Council thanked Schnell for the update and the initiatives.
Approve Application for League of Minnesota Cities’ Community Conversations Program
Osberg introduced the item and recommended approval for submitting an application to
participate in the program.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the
application as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Approve City Communications Strategy
Mesko Lee introduced the item, and outlined the goals of the communications strategy in
alignment with the City’s CORE values.
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve
the strategy as presented.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Announcements
City of Hastings February 7, 2011
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3
The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
HEDRA will meet on Thursday, February 10 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Public Safety Advisory Commission will meet on Thursday, February 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Fire Station.
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 21 for Presidents Day Holiday.
The next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
The Administrative Committee will meet at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22 to discuss
proposed ordinance amendments relating to vacant building registration and false alarms.
Public Works will hold open houses for the proposed 2011 infrastructure improvements on
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, February 8-10 from 4-7 p.m. at City Hall.
Closed Door Session—Discuss 2011 Labor Union Contract Negotiations
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the open
meeting at 7:48 p.m. for purposes of labor negotiations.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Mayor Hicks opened the closed door session for purposes of labor negotiations at 7:51 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adjourn the closed
door session at 8:30 p.m.
Mayor Hicks reconvened the open meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to adjourn the
meeting at 8:30 p.m.
7 Ayes; Nays, None.
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Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk