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Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes November 7, 2011 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday November 7, 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, Balsanek, Hollenbeck, Nelson, Slavik, and Schultz
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel Public Works Director Tom Montgomery Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt Community Development Director John Hinzman
Approval of Minutes Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting on October 17, 2011. Hearing none, the minutes were
approved as presented. Presentation DCC Executive Director Diane An overview of DCC’s response time and call processing for 911 calls was given which includes all Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Service for Dakota County. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Pay Bills
as AuditedResolution— Accepting Donation of $250.00 from Modern Woodmen of America (Hastings) to the Parks & Recreation Department for Purchase of Trees Resolution— Accepting Donation
of $500.00 from Modern Woodmen of America (Red Wing) to the Parks & Recreation Department for Purchase of Mulch Resolution—Accepting Donations from Various Community Businesses and Individuals
for the 2011 Community Halloween Party Held on October 28thApprove 2012 Dakota County Funding Recycling Grant Application6. First Reading/Order Public Hearing— Amend City Code Chapter
154 – Minor Subdivisions 7. Authorize Advertisement: Planning Commission Vacancy 8. Authorize Advertisement: Heritage Preservation Commissioner 9. Resolution—Approve Governmental Accounting
Standards Board and Adoption of Fund Balance Policy 10. Authorize Three Year Contract with LarsonAllen Audit Firm 11. Approve Building and Inspection Department Budget Adjustment for
the Puchase of Replacement Software 12. Adopt 2010 & 2011 Improvement Projects Assessment Abatement 13. Approve Agreements for 621 County Road 47 (Anna Kitzmann) 14. Approve Agreements
for Riverwood 8th Addition (Gregory and Susan Jablonski) 15. Resolution —Accepting Donation of $500.00 from Randy and Janet Stein to the Fire Department for the Purchase of Rescue Equipment
City of Hastings November 7, 2011 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 3 Public Hearing – Ordinance Amendment Relating to New Water Meter Charges Montgomery introduced the item discussing
that water meters are purchased at the time of construction and the fee assessed on the water bills is used to maintain and replace future water meters. The new water meters now being
purchased are more efficient and will have a longer usage life. Mayor Hicks opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the Public Hearing at 7:25
p.m. Second Reading/Ordinance Amendment – Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 34.03 – Fee Ordinance Relating to New Water Meters Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck
to approve the ordinance amendment relating to New Water Meter Charges as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Public Hearing – Interim Use Permit for Extreme Sandbox Hinzman introduced the
item explaining that Extreme Sandbox will provide an opportunity to learn how to operate heavy equipment in a supervised manner. Extreme Sandbox requested a permit to be on an eighteen
month trail basis and has agreed to gate the entrance to the facility. The Interim Use Permit will cover this request as it is located in an Agriculture District. Mayor Hicks opened
the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m. Hearing no comments, Mayor Hicks closed the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m. Second Reading/Interim Use Permit – Extreme Sandbox Moved by Councilmember Alongi,
seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the Interim Use Permit for Extreme Sandbox as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Home Occupation Permit for Victoria Majeski-Litschke Photography
(1614 East 4th Street) Hinzman introduced the item stating the home occupation permit would be issued on a one year probationary basis. If in compliance with all requirements after 12
months, Victoria Majeski-Litschke Photography would need to apply for a Home Occupation Permit. Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the Home Occupation
Permit Permit for Victorial Majeski-Litschke Photography as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Authorization to Hire Paid On Call Firefighters Schutt introduced the item stating that the
Fire Department usually maintains 45 Paid On Call Firefighters. Since early 2008 the Fire Department has lost 13 of these positions through attrition, retirement and job placements.
Alongi and Slavik had questions if the budget will be affected with the hiring of the Paid On Call Firefighters, and are our training costs covered. Schutt assured Council that all costs
have been approved by the Finance Committee with some training being completed in house. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve the authorization
to hire paid on call firefighters as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Draft Report – H. D. Hudson Building Re-use Study William Stark, Robert Claybaugh, and Jon Commers gave an overview
of the H.D. Hudson Building Re-use Study explaining that this is an ideal site for housing, retail and office office space, hotels, or restaurants. Different floor plans to maximize
space were shown. No action was taken
City of Hastings November 7, 2011 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3 Status Report: H.D. Hudson Property Hinzman talked about the current issues of maintenance, environmental impact, and
the MnDot/Stark & Claybaugh reuse plan for the H. D. Hudson Property. Redevelopment changes covering zoning, shoreland, subdivision, and floodplain ordinances were discussed. The Comprehensive
and Heart of Hastings Plan were also mentioned. Hinzman will be giving Council future updates from HEDRA. No action was taken Approve Liquor Licensee Stipulations for Alcohol Compliance
Check Failures Fluegel introduced the item requesting approval of stipulations with each of the six establishments that failed recent alcohol compliance checks. All six establishments
have returned signed stipulations evidencing their agreement with a civil sanction of $1,000.00 to be paid by December 15, 2011, that the licensee successfully enroll in Best Practices
Program no later than January 31, 2012, and no further liquor license violations, including compliance check failures, on or about March 15, 2012. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded
by Councilmember Nelson to approve the liquor licensees stipulations for alcohol compliance check failures as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Reports from City Committees, Officers, Councilmembers:
The next meeting of the HEDRA will be conducted on Wednesday November 9; 6 PM The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be Monday November 14 at 6 PM On Tuesday November 22, 2011
at 6:00 PM there will be a public presentation on the HD Hudson reuse study. ● Mayor Hicks acknowledged City Councilmember Barb Hollenbeck’s Birthday on November 17 and Community Development
Director John Hinzman on November 6 ● School Board and School Levy Election Day is November 8 ● City offices will be closed on November 11 in honor of Veteran’s Day Adjournment Moved
by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to adjourn meeting at 9:01 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. _________________________________ _______________________________ Paul
J. Hicks Adeline Schroeder Mayor Deputy City Clerk