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Home My WebLink About20250505 - 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 May 5, 2025 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 5, 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,Lawrence, Leifeld, Pemble, and Vihrachoff Members Absent:None Staff Present:City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh City Attorney Greta Bjerkness Community Development Director John Hinzman City Engineer Cody Mathisen Economic Development Coordinator Alex Menke Proclamation: Veterans of Foreign Wars “Buddy Poppy” Approval of Minutes Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the City Council workshop and regular meeting on April 21,2025. Minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Councilmember Pemble motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 1.Pay Bills as Audited 2.Proclaim May 2025 as Building Safety Month 3.Approve Second Reading and Adoption:Ordinance Amendment –City Code Chapter 70.10 - Electric Assisted Vehicles 4.Approve Second Reading and Adoption: Ordinance Amendment –City Code Chapter 34 – Fees for Municipal Services 5.Resolution No. 05-01-25: Approve New On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Application by Flingin Pies, LLC dba Broadway Bar & Pizza -Hastings, 909 Vermillion St. 6.Approve 2025 Budget Amendment: City Hall Dome Restoration Project 7.Resolution No. 05-02-25: Approving the Application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority 8.Resolution No. 05-03-25: Providing for Competitive Negotiated Sale of $4,500,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A 9.Approve Municipal Advisory Service Agreement with Northland Securities, Inc. Resolution No. 05-04-25: Conduct Public Hearing to Vacate, Rescind, Terminate, and Release the Permanent Storm Water Easement Recorded as Document No. 891566 Hinzman provided an overview of the request to conduct a public hearing to vacate, rescind, terminate and release a permanent stormwater easement. The National Guard Armory gained City 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 approval to actively perform parking lot improvements on their site. Stormwater basins were proposed to be added as part of the project. During construction, a private utility was found in the location of the stormwater basin. The timeline for the utility company to move the line would greatly delay the project. The easement is no longer needed. Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at: 7:07 p.m. Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at: 7:07 p.m. No Council discussion. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Haus. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays Resolution No. 05-05-25: Awarding Contract for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program Mathisen provided an overview of the request to adopt the resolution to award a contract for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program. This program is executed every other year as part of an ongoing commitment to rehabilitate aging or deficient sanitary sewer mains.The bid package includes lining work for State Street and Prairie Street which are within the 2025 Neighborhood Infrastructure Project limits. The City received five (5) bids for this project with the low bid being received from Hydro-Klean LLC. Council is asked to adopt the resolution awarding the contract to Hydro-Klean LLC in the amount of $532,997.80. No Council discussion. Councilmember Haus motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Pemble. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Resolution: No. 05-06-25: Special Use Permit –Cannabis –Joshua R. Bruns, Minneapolis Kombucha (215 Ramsey Street) Hinzman provided an overview of the Special Use Permit request for Cannabis Retail Sales from Joshua Bruns, Minneapolis Kombucha –215 Ramsey Street. Hinzman indicated that half of the building is owned by HEDRA (leased to the Hastings Prescott Arts Council). Hinzman provided additional background information on the request. The Planning Commission considered the request and recommended denial of the request at the April 28, 2025 meeting. If Council wishes to deny the request, specific conditions would need to be provided for denial. Hinzman reviewed the process to obtain licensure and registration. When the most recent ordinance amendment was adopted, the downtown area was exempt from some restrictions in place for other areas of the City. Council discussion on building and parking lot ownership. Council discussed the concerns raised by area residents and what the Special Use Permit request allows. Hinzman indicated that certain activities within zoning districts are identified as Special Uses which require issuance of a permit prior to operation.Hinzman indicated approving a special use permit only allows the applicant to indicate they have met local zoning requirements; it does not guarantee a license from the Office of Cannabis Management or City registration. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Pemble. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. 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 Resolution: No. 05-07-25: Special Use Permit –Cannabis –Steve Benowitz (2103 Vermillion Street) Hinzman provided an overview of the Special Use Permit request for Cannabis Retail Sales from Steve Benowitz –2103 Vermillion St. Similar to the previous request, certain activities within zoning districts are identified as Special Uses which require issuance of a permit prior to operation. Hinzman provided additional background information on the request. The Planning Commission considered the request and recommended approval of the request at the April 28, 2025 meeting. Approving a special use permit only allows the applicant to indicate they have met local zoning requirements; it does not guarantee a license from the Office of Cannabis Management or City registration. Hinzman reviewed the process to obtain licensure and registration. Council clarified approval of a Special Use Permit does not guarantee a license from the Office of Cannabis Management or City registration. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lawrence. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. 413 2nd Street W. –Fred Weiland Resolution No. 05-08-25: Variance –Side Yard Setback Resolution No. 05-09-25: Garage Move Hinzman provided an overview of the request to adopt resolutions granting approval of the requests from Fred Weiland at 413 2nd Street W. The first request is to approve a five-foot (5’) variance to the ten-foot (10’) street side setback of an accessory structure. The second request is to move an existing rambler from outside the City to the subject property to be used as a garage. Hinzman shared the Planning Commission’s recommendation. Council discussion on appreciation for thorough materials. Council clarified that Forest Street, where the side yard setback variance is being requested, is a dead-end street. Council posed questions regarding the sunset clause. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve moving the structure as presented, seconded by Councilmember Pemble. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve the setback variance as presented, seconded by Councilmember Haus. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Approve Program: Art Event Program Grant Menke provided an overview of the request to create an Arts Event Grant Program and a Cultural Event Grant Program. The programs and their funds will be reviewed by the Arts & Culture Commission and recommended application to City Council for approval and funding. The request stems from the creation of the 2025 Work Plan. The Arts & Culture Commission expressed an interest in pivoting from hosting events to financially supporting events conducted by others. This would provide non-profit organizations with more flexibility with event planning. Menke reviewed the annual budgeted grant program amounts. Both of the grant programs are matching grants, meaning for every $1.00 of requested grant funding, the non-profit must provide an additional $1.00 from a different source. Council discussion on the distinction between the two grants and the matching requirements. 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 Menke clarified the Arts Event Grant Program requires the applicant to be an arts non-profit located within the City of Hastings. The Cultural Event Program requires the applicant to be a cultural non-profit but does not require the non-profit to be located within the City. Menke clarified both program events must be held within the City. Councilmember Haus motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Pemble. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. PFAS Update Wietecha provided the monthly PFAS Update. The City closed on the property at 1292 North Frontage Road on April 18th. Earlier in the meeting, the City Council approved a 10% water rate increase effective July 1 as well as approval of PFA loan application. The City continues to seek financial assistance while State bonding bills are still being considered. The City submitted an application in April for Congressionally Directed Spending funding. The Central Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is scheduled to go out to bid in May with construction beginning in July/August. Council clarification on the Council actions taken earlier on in the meeting. Announcements •May is National Building Safety Month and National Historic Preservation Month; this week is Municipal Clerk Appreciation Week; and next week is National Police Week. Please join me in a great and heartfelt thank you to our employees in these departments for their service to our community. •Tuesday, May 13, is the Police Week Open House. All are invited to this free event. •The 5th Annual Sound the Siren -Food 4 Kids Food drive kicked off this week and runs through May 17 with collection spots at the Hastings Police Department and City Hall. We’re taking both monetary donations as well as kid friendly, individually wrapped food items. All donations benefit the community in partnership with the United Way of Hastings. •Cop on a Rooftop is Friday, May 16. Visit Dunkin Donuts to support the athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota. This event is part of the Special Olympics Minnesota Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. •Help shape the future of Dakota County Parks. You can review the draft of the 2050 Parks, Greenways, and Natural Spaces Vision Plan online through May 20 or share your feedback in person at an open house on Thursday, May 8 at the Lebanon Hill Visitor Center. Meetings •HEDRA Meeting on Thursday, May 9,2025 at 6:00 p.m. •Finance Committee Meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. •Planning Commission Meeting on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. –Cancelled •Arts & Culture Commission Meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. •Public Safety Advisory Commission Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. •City Council Meeting on Monday, May 19,2025 at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Pemble motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 PM, seconded by Councilmember Haus. Ayes 7,Nays 0. 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 _______________________________________________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor