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Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes September 4, 2012 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the
Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota Members Present: Mayor Hicks, Councilmembers Slavik, Alongi, Balsanek, Nelson, Schultz & Hollenbeck
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg City Attorney Dan Fluegel City Engineer Nick Egger Police Chief Paul Schnell Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Approval of
Minutes Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting on August 20, 2012 and the Special City Council Meeting on August
27, 2012. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Council Items to be Considered Moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to add to Consent Agenda;
Item No. 9—United Methodist Church Request to Temporarily Close Maple Street. 7 Ayes; Nays, None Consent Agenda Alongi requested that Item 8—Designate Jaycee Park as a Special Event
during Bridge Float In be moved to Administration for further discussion. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. 7
Ayes; Nays, None. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Request Authorization to Sign Forms Necessary to Receive a Class Action Settlement Payment Relating to Municipal Bonds 3. Accept Solicitation
of Quotes for 2012 Malcolm Avenue Improvements 4. Resolution No. 09-01-12—Adopting A Proposed Year 2013 City Budget 5. Resolution No. 09-02-12—Adopting the Preliminary 2013 City Property
Tax Levy 6. Resolution No. 09-03-12—Approving A Proposed 2013 HEDRA-HRA Special Tax Levy 7. Resolution No. 09-04-12—Selecting Dates for the Year 2013 City Budget & Tax Levy Truth In
Taxation Public Hearing 8. Designate Jaycee Park as a Special Event during Bridge Float In—moved to Administration 9. United Methodist Church Request to Temporarily Close Maple Street
Resolution No. 09-05-12—Award of Contract 2012-3 Block 16 Parking Lot Improvements Moved by Councilmember Balsanek, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to remove the item from the table.
7 Ayes; Nays, None
City of Hastings September 4, 2012 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 2 Egger presented the item. There was discussion regarding the impact on September Car Shows, lighting, and landscaping.
Egger noted that some parking will be impacted during the improvements. Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to award the contract as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays,
None Resolution No. 09-06-12—Order Feasibility Study for 2013 Infrastructure Improvement Program Egger presented the item. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek
to approve item as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Bridge Move Update Colin Cox, Public Information Officer for the bridge project provided an update. The bridge closure will not occur
before Tuesday, September 11, 2012. More information is available at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/hastingsbridge/or by calling 651-775-5244. Designate Jaycee Park as a Special Event during
the Bridge Float-In Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to amend the length of time of the Special Event designation to coordinate with the float in dates
as they may be amended. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. Comments from Audience Richard Jacobson, owner of Jake’s Discount Liquor, requested consideration of amending the City’s banner regulations.
This item will be referred to the Community Development Department. Tom Bullington, resident, provided some feedback on the 2013 budget process. Reports from City Committees, Officers,
Councilmembers: • Thursday September 6, 2012 at 6 PM; Special Meeting of HEDRA • Sunday September 9, 2012 at the KC Hall; Annual Fire Department Booya • Monday September 10, 2012 at
7 PM; Planning Commission Meeting at City Hall • Tuesday September 11, 2012 at 5 PM; County Road #46/#47 Trail Dedication; meet at the entrance at Pleasant Drive • Tuesday September
11, 2012 at 6 PM; Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting at City Hall • Thursday September 13, 2012 at 6 PM; HEDRA Meeting at City Hall • Monday September 17, 2012 at 7 PM; City Council
Meeting at City Hall Adjournment: Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. 7 Ayes; Nays, None. __________________________ __________________
__________________ Paul J. Hicks, Mayor Melanie Mesko Lee, Assistant City Administrator