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Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes June 20, 2011 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, June 20, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Council
Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Balsanek, Hollenbeck, Schultz and Slavik Members Absent:
City Councilmembers Alongi and Nelson Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee City Engineer Nick Egger
Associate Planner Justin Fortney Approval of Minutes Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on June 6, 2011.
Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Council Items to be Considered Osberg requested that the Council add Authorization for Mayor to Sign Letter Temporarily Permitting
Small Increase to 100 year (1% annual chance) Flood Elevation—Hastings Bridge Project and Extension of DBA DBA Cruise-In Boundaries West to Eddy Street to the Consent Agenda Balsanek,
Slavik to approve as recommended. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 5
Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills as Audited2. Resolution 06-11-11—Approving 2011/2012 Liquor License Renewals 3. Resolution 06-12-11—Approving 2011/2012 Tobacco License Renewals 4. Resolution
06-13-11—Approving 2011/2012 Amusement License Renewals 5. Resolution 06-14-11—Approve Fireworks License for BigFireworks at Sterling Drug #14 (1399 South Frontage Road) 6. Approve Additional
Deferred Compensation Providers 7. Resolution 06-15-11—Approve One-Day Gambling Permit for Hastings Area YMCA on July 17, 2011 8. Resolution 06-16-11—Approve On-Sale & Sunday Liquor
License for Loco & Me d/b/a/Me & Julios, at 350 33rd Street West 9. Pay Estimate #1—2011 Infrastructure Improvements to Friedges Contracting ($11,539.50) 10. Approve Change Order #1—2011
Infrastructure Improvements 11. Resolution 06-17-11—Approving Assessments: Western Half Block of 11th Street between Ramsey & Tyler Streets 12. First Reading/Order Public Hearing—City
Code Chapters 30.02 & 154: Variances13. Authorize Signature—Dakota CDA Redevelopment Incentive Grant Agreement: Hudson Manufacturing Property
City of Hastings June 20, 2011 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3 14. Authorization for Mayor to Sign Letter Temporarily Permitting Small Increase to 100 year (1% annual chance) Flood
Elevation—Hastings Bridge Project 15. Extension of DBA Cruise-In Boundaries West to Eddy Street Resolution 06-18-11—Consider Request for Exemption to City Noise Ordinance Related to
Construction Activity for Hastings Bridge Project City Engineer Nick Egger introduced the item. Steve Kordosky and Doyle Honstad of LundaAmes were present to discuss the request. It
was noted that the request is coming forward due to the wet spring and high water levels on the river have impeded the contractor’s ability to work on certain aspects of the project.
The Council noted that it would be beneficial to provide advance notification when late work is planned. Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve
the request as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution 06-19-11—Deny Variance #2011-18 for Rear Yard Setback at 1225 View Court Fortney introduced the item and noted that the Planning
Commission has recommended denial of the variance because the findings of fact have not been met. The applicant, Bryan Deane, spoke to the item and requested approval as he felt the
proposal was the most aesthetically pleasing option given the limited size of the back yard. The Council discussed the proposed layout, the requested setback, and the impact of setting
a precedent. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the resolution denying the variance as recommended by the Planning Commission with the findings
of fact as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution 06-20-11—Site Plan #2011-22: Tilden School Parking Lot at 855 West 3rd Street Fortney introduced the item. There was discussion about
the play equipment and a desire that some equipment remain, as it’s been heavily used by the neighborhood. It was noted that the equipment is owned by the school district. Moved by Councilmember
Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the resolution as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution 06-21-11—Site Plan #2011-21: Carlson Capital at 118 East 4th Street Fortney
introduced the item. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the resolution as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution 06-22-11—Site Plan #2011-20:
Regina Nursing Home at 1175 Nininger Road Fortney introduced the item. Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve the resolution as presented. 5
Ayes; Nays, none. Updates: Slavik provided a brief update on the Bridge Visual Quality Team, including the medallion designs being recommended
City of Hastings June 20, 2011 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3 Congratulations to the Hastings High School Girls Softball Team, who recently won the state championship Transit Committee
will meet on Tuesday, June 28 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall Parks and Recreation Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 29 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall The next City Council meeting will be
Tuesday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. ____________________
_____________ _______________________________ Paul J. Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee Mayor City Clerk