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City Council Minutes
July 16,2007
The City Council of the City of Hastings,Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,
July 16,2007 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall,
101 East 4t`Street,Hastings,Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks,City Councihnembers Alongi,Hazlet,Hollenbeck,
Schultz, Slavik,and Riveness
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Planning Director John Hinzman
Parks&Recreation Director Barry Bernstein
Public Works Director Montgomery
HRA Director Grossman
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting
on July 2,2007. Hearing none,the minutes were approved as presented.
Council Items to be Considered
Public Works Director Montgomery requested that a change order for the 5d'Street
Area improvement retaining wall be added as Item#4 under Public Works.
Moved by Councihnember Hazlet,seconded by Councihnember Hollenbeck to add that
item to Public Works.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Riveness,seconded by Councihnember Slavik to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution—Approve Temporary Liquor and Gambling License to Hastings Fire
Department Relief Association
3. Resolution–Approve Liquor License Amendment for the Green Mill
4. Resolutions—Regina Medical Center Expansion Financing
5. Budget Adjustment
6. 2nd Quarter Financial Report
7. Pay Estimate#10—Water Treatment Plant:Magney Construction($208,235.25)
8. Pay Estimate#2—Project 2007-1: 5d'Street Area Reconstruction:Arcon Construction
($404,796.61)
9. Pay Estimate#11 Project 2006-1: 3rd Street Area Reconstruction: Pember Construction
($71,902.94)
10. Resolution—Accept Feasibility Study and Order Public Hearing:Project 2007-3: 2nd and
3`d Street Quiet Zone Improvements
11. Animal Ark Parking Request
12. Resolution—Install All-Way STOP at 12d'and Eddy Streets
13. Resolution—Replace YIELD sign with STOP sign on Louis Lane at Southview Drive
Intersection
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14. Authorize Advertisement--#2007-31: Hastings Industrial Park Agriculture Lease
15. Approve Compensatory Time Overage
6 Ayes,Nays,None.
Copies of resolutions on file.
Award Contract—Civic Arena West Rink Heat Project
Parks&Recreation Director Bernstein stated that it is recommended that the contract
be awarded to Swanson in the amount of$32,650.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness,seconded by Councilmember Schultz to award
the contract as presented.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment#2007-26:Non-Conforming Signs
Planning Director Hinman stated that the change would allow sign replacement of a
smaller sign;current language allows only the same size replacement.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Hearing no comments,Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Ordinance Amendment—Ordinance Amendment#2007-26:Non-Conforming Signs
Moved by Councilmember Schultz,seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve
the ordinance amendment as proposed.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment#2007-18: Temporary Auto Sales in C-4 District
Planning Director Hinman stated that the change would remove the expiration date in
the existing ordinance;these requests would still require approval of a Special Use Permit.
Mayor Hicks opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Hearing no comments,Mayor Hicks closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Ordinance Amendment—Ordinance Amendment#2007-18: Temporary Auto Sales in C-4
District
Councilmember Alongi clarified that the Council's intent is for these sales to be for
benefiting a local community organization.
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the
ordinance amendment as proposed.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Youth Recycling Presentation
Randy Triplett of Waste Management presented a check to Girl Scout Troop#531 with
a check in the amount of$738.90.
Presentation—Red Rock Corridor
Michael Rogers of the Red Rock Corridor Commission,made a presentation about the
recent alternative analyses which were done. The Council discussed how to increase ridership
numbers,the importance of incorporating the Red Rock station as part of the City's
comprehensive plan,and economic development impacts of successful transit options.
Resolution—Order Feasibility Study:Highway 61 walls and Area Street and Utility
Reconstruction
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the
resolution as presented.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
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Resolution—Street Marking Policy
Public Works Director Montgomery stated that the Operations Committee of the
Council reviewed policy language regarding centerline striping,fog lines, and painting
crosswalks. The Committee recommended approval of the policy,with a review in two years.
There was brief discussion as to some of the elements of the proposed policy.
Moved by Councilmember Hazlet,seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve
the policy and have it reviewed in two years.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Change Order-5"'Street Area Improvements Retaining Wall
Public Works Director Montgomery recommended that a tumbled modular block be
used to better fit within the conservation district at an additional cost of$3,600.
Moved by Councilmember Riveness,seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve
the change order as presented.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Resolution—Adopt Findings of Fact for Denial: Minor Subdivision at 3605 Red Wing
Boulevard(Heselton)
Moved by Councilmember Alongi, seconded by Councilmember Slavik to approve the
resolution as presented.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Resolutio"ite Plan#2007-29:Hastings Public Works Garage Expansion at 1225
Progress Drive
Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck,seconded by Councilmember Riveness to
approve the site plan as presented.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Approve Application and Procedures--CDBG Fire Alarm Funding
Hinman stated that approximately$45,000 is available and that this funding is
different than the assessment abatement funding.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz,seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to
approve as presented.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Electronic Message Board Lease Agreement
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve as
presented.
7 Ayes;Nays,none.
Youth First Program
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve
the transition of Youth First program as a City program.
Reports from Councilmembers
Councilmember Alongi reported that the Comprehensive Plan Committee met on July
11. There was a lot of learning,discussion,and information shared during the process. Alongi
stated that there will be a Comprehensive Plan Open House on September 12 from 4–8 p.m.
There will be a joint meeting with the HRA on July 30 at 7:00 p.m.
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The Mississippi River Challenge Fundraiser will be held August 4 and 5.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Alongi,seconded by Councilmember Slavik to adjourn
meeting at 8:34 p.m.
7 Ayes,Nays,None.
Paul J.Hicks Melanie Mesko Lee
Mayor City Clerk