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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240304 - CC Follow-up Agenda Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents-copy CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP AGENDA Monday, March 4, 2024 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 pm II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Folch, Fox, Haus, Lawrence, Leifeld, and Pemble Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh City Attorney Kori Land Principal Engineer Cody Mathisen Dr. Tammy Champa, ISD 200 V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council workshop and regular meeting on February 20, 2024, and special meeting of February 26, 2024. Minutes were approved as presented. VI. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Mary Nehring, 58 Three Rivers Drive, asked for proclamation in recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, March 10-16. Haus, Fox to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays VII. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED VIII. CONSENT AGENDA The items on the Consent Agenda are items of routine nature or no perceived controversy to be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. There will be no discussion on these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the items will be removed from the Consent Agenda to the appropriate Department for discussion. Pemble, Folch to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution No. 03-01-24: Approve Temporary One-Day Gambling Permit for YMCA of the North, Hastings Branch 3. Resolution No. 03-02-24: Approve Temporary One-Day Liquor License for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 4. Approve Parklet Renewal for El Mexican Restaurant of Hastings 5. Resolution No. 03-03-24: Accept Donation from Minnesota Jaycees Charitable Foundation to the Hastings Fire Department 6. Adopt Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Policy Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents-copy IX. AWARDING OF CONTRACTS AND PUBLIC HEARING These are formal proceedings that give the public the opportunity to express their concern, ask questions, provide additional information, or support on a particular matter. Once the public hearing is closed, no further testimony is typically allowed and the Council will deliberate amongst itself and with staff and/or applicant on potential action by the Council. 1. 2024 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements and Authorize Advertisement for Bids a. Conduct Public Hearing b. Resolution No. 03-04-24: Consider Approving Plans and Specifications Mathisen provided an overview of the project goals related to infrastructure projects, a summary of the proposed improvements, connection to city-approved plans, project cost and timeline. Mathisen indicated that the public hearing regarding assessments will be addressed at the April 1, 2024, Council meeting. Council was requested to conduct a public hearing and consider the resolution approving plans and specifications for the 2024 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements and Authorize Advertisement for Bids. Council discussion on appreciation for the creativity in the neighborhood improvement projects in listening to residents and responding to their needs. Council question about the impact a modification to the sidewalk recommendation has on the original People Movement Plan (PMP). Mathison indicated that extensive vetting went into the review and that the PMP may not consider the feasibility of all recommendations and needs of the neighborhood at the time. Public Hearing Opened: 7:35 pm Public Hearing Closed: 7:35 pm Council discussion on appreciation for interdepartmental collaboration (Public Works and Parks) and the thoughtfulness for safety in narrowing the roads and integrating the People Movement Plan. Fox, Leifeld to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. X. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF These items are intended primarily for Council discussion and action. It is up to the discretion of the Mayor as to what, if any, public comment will be heard on these agenda items. A. Public Works B. Parks and Recreation C. Community Development D. Public Safety E. Administration 1. Engagement of Larkin Hoffman for Legislative Services Wietecha provided an overview of the request to approve the general conditions of engagement with Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. for legislative services to pursue funding for PFAS Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents-copy treatment. Wietecha provided additional background information and reviewed the recommendations from the feasibility study. Council discussion on appreciation for following up on the Council request for an important project and asked what their strategy might be for promotion of the project and monitoring committee activity at the State level. Wietecha indicated that no detailed strategy was offered, but identification of examples of the kind of tasks that they would suggest be undertaken. Recommendation to connect the lobbyist with Representative Hudella and Senator Seeburger. Folch, Fox to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2. Recognition of Councilmember Tina Folch Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers expressed appreciation to Councilmember Folch for her service to Ward 1 and the residents of the City of Hastings. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS Announcements • Presidential Nomination Primary is tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5. • The Busted Nut and Hastings Public House are hosting a benefit for the families of the recent Burnsville tragedy on Sunday, March 10, 2-5 pm at Hastings Public House. • Coffee with a Cop is Tuesday, March 19, from 10 – noon at Froth & Cork. Join the police to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know one another. • The Friends of Pleasant Hill Library used book sale is March 21 to 24. • Applications for 2024 Community Investment Fund project proposals are open, with a first review of applications set for March 5. Applications after that date will be considered on a first come, first served basis, to the extent funds are available. The City created the CIF to encourage and support community partnerships and community-driven projects. Meetings Mon, Mar 11 7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting Wed, Mar 13 6:00 pm Arts & Culture Commission Meeting Mon, Mar 18 7:00 pm City Council – Regular Meeting Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents-copy XIV. ADJOURNMENT Folch, Fox to adjourn 7:58 p.m. Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.