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Home My WebLink About20250203 - CC MinutesCity 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 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Meeting Minutes February 3, 2025 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Beck, Haus, Pemble, and Vihrachoff Members Absent: Councilmembers Lawrence and Leifeld Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh City Attorney Greta Bjerkness Economic Development Coordinator Alex Menke Police Chief David Wilske Proclamation: Black History Month LMC Mayor for a Day Approval of Minutes Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the City Council regular meeting on January 21, 2025. Minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Councilmember Haus motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember Vihrachoff. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Declare Surplus Property and Authorize for Public Sale – Police Department 3. Resolution No. 02-01-25: Approve New Tobacco License for H2 Tobacco 4. Resolution No. 02-02-25: Approve New Massage Therapist License for Harmon Givens 5. Authorize Signature: Change Order No. 2 – Hastings City Hall HVAC 6. Resolution No. 02-03-25: Accept Feasibility & Assessments Report, and Order Public Hearings for Project Scope and for Assessments – 2025 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements 7. Authorize Signature: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment of 1292 North Frontage Road 8. Accept Sponsorship for Movies in the Park from Ardent Mills 9. Approve Advertising Agreement with Midstate Plumbing and Heating Arts & Culture Commission Work Plan Menke provided an overview of the request to adopt the 2025 Work Plan for the Arts & Culture Commission. The Commission is required to submit a work plan detailing the goals, objectives, and activities for the upcoming year. Menke indicated staff worked with the Commissioners to identify the priorities and goals of the Commission, defined as: Increase Public Art Access, Support Hastings Area Arts and Cultural Groups, and Operational/Policy Initiatives. 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 Council expressed appreciation for the work plan and the role staff plays as the liaison for the Commission. Council requested a six-month review of the work plan accomplishments. Resolution No. 02-04-25: Gores Pool #3 Wildlife Management Area Councilmember Vihrachoff motioned to table action for further neighborhood discussion, seconded by Councilmember Pemble. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays. PFAS Update Wietecha presented the monthly PFAS Update. Wietecha indicated the grant agreement for the 3M settlement funds is now in place. Earlier Consent item approved a phase II environmental assessment. This will delay the purchase of the property. In January 2025, both Senator Seeberger and Representative Dippel have indicated strong support for our project. Senator Seeberger is reportedly preparing two bills: one seeking $16.6M in capital budget and the other $16.6M as a general cash appropriation to fully fund the Eastern WTP. Representative Dippel is reportedly preparing three bills: one seeking to designate Hastings as eligible for funding through the East Metro’s 2018 3M Settlement and the other two seeking to fully fund the remaining $45.7M costs for all three WTP’s. No Council discussion. Announcements • The Hastings Chamber of Commerce will host the annual State of the Community with presentations by the City and School District. On Wednesday, February 5. • Hastings Rivertown Lions Club is hosting a “Super Breakfast” on Saturday, February 8 at Resurrection Methodist Church. The breakfast is free will donations with all proceeds to be donated to support our Fire & EMS Department. Thank you to the Lions for their support. • Experience ice fishing on Saturday, February 8, at Lake Rebecca Park. Poles, bait, and tackle provided. No license needed under our DNR waiver for the event. Pre-registration required on City website. • Experience snowshoeing on Sunday, February 9, at Jaycee Park. A park naturalist will lead participants through floodplain forest and prairie. Snowshoes and instruction provided. Pre- registration required on City website. If there is no snow, we will still have a guided hike. • City offices will be closed Monday, February 17 in observation of Presidents Day. Meetings • Public Safety Committee Meeting on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. • Planning Commission Meeting on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. • Arts & Culture Commission Meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. • HEDRA Meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. • City Council Workshop on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. • City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. • Heritage Preservation Commission on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Pemble motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 PM, seconded by Councilmember Haus. Ayes 5; Nays 0.