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Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes July 18, 2011 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, July 18, 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 Alongi, Hollenbeck, Nelson, and Slavik Members Absent:
City Councilmembers Balsanek and Schultz Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Community Development
Director John Hinzman Associate Planner Justin Fortney Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt Police Chief Paul Schnell Communications Specialist Shannon Rausch Approval of Minutes Mayor Hicks
asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on July 5, 2011. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Presentation—Black
Dirt Community Theater Members of the Black Dirt Theater discussed previous and upcoming events, including a production of Oklahoma scheduled for August. Introduction of and Ceremonial
Swearing In—New Hastings Police Department Reserve Officers Chief Schnell introduced four of the six incoming reservists. He welcomed all new reservists and thanked all reservists for
the contributions to the community. The six new reservists are Dana Gerlach, Ben Johnson, Katelynn Johnson, Jordan Klug, Josh Norwig, and Bruce Tessness. Recognition—Firefighter/Paramedic
Paul Seleski Mayor Hicks, City Administrator Osberg, and Fire & EMS Director Schutt all spoke to Seleski’s service to the City and wished him the best in his upcoming retirement. Consent
Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution—Cooperative
Purchase of Election Equipment 3. Schedule Special City Council Meeting for August 8, 2011 to Discuss 2012 Budget 4. Accept Retirement of Firefighter/Paramedic Paul Seleski 5. Approve
Hiring for Full-Time Firefighter Positions 6. Resolution—Declaring Reimbursement Authority on Projects Funded by Debt 7. Resolution—Set Sale Date for Annual Bond Issue 8. Pay Estimate
#2—2011 Infrastructure Improvements: Friedges Contracting ($218,529.30) 9. Change Order #2—2011 Infrastructure Improvements: Lining 6” Diameter Sewer Services ($5,500) 10. Accept $150
Grant from Friends of the Mississippi River
City of Hastings July 18, 2011 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 11. Approval of the MN Internet Crime Against Children Task Force Membership JPA 12. Approval of Sale of Top Spoil from
Industrial park Stockpile 13. First Reading/Order Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment Related to Electrical Inspections and Fee Ordinance Amendments Award Contract—Mixed Use Hard Wire
Fire Alarm Installation: Alarm Express Community Development Director Hinzman introduced the item. Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the
contract as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Approve Highway 291 Turnback Concept Public Works Director Montgomery introduced the item and noted that the Operations Committee has reviewed
the concept and is recommending approval. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the concept as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Resolution—Supporting
Transportation Service During Bridge Construction Moved by Alongi, seconded by Hollenbeck to approve the resolution as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Approve Agreements with School District
Osberg introduced the item. Alongi noted that this item has been discussed extensively with the school district in a variety of meetings. There was a question about how funds upon sale
of the building would be allocated. Moved by Nelson, seconded by Alongi to approve the cost sharing agreement as presented, with staff to look further into the issue with the sale of
the building and report back at the August 1 meeting. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Moved by Slavik, seconded by Hollenbeck to approve the lease agreement as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Approve
Creating a City Twitter Account Moved by Nelson, seconded by Hollenbeck to approve the account as presented. 5 Ayes; Nays, none. Updates: Alongi noted that there are some additional
issues with other warning sirens throughout the City and noted that staff is working on a solution. It is suspected that radio interference may be causing the intermittent issues The
Council thanked thanked everyone who contributed to making Rivertown Days a great success Finance Committee will meet on July 26 at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall Adjournment Moved by Councilmember
Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. 5 Ayes; Nays, None. _________________________________ _______________________________ Paul J. Hicks Melanie
Mesko Lee Mayor City Clerk