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Home My WebLink About20251215 - CC PacketTo receive automatic email notifications when City Council agendas are published, please sign up through Constant Contact by visiting the City’s website. 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 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, December 15, 2025 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Recognition of Milestone Employees 5 Years Ben Banitt Chris Eitemiller Ryan Haedt Kayla Jetter Zachary Knochenmus TJ Lucas Blaine Raway Dawn Skelly 10 Years Alan Gaylor Paige Marschall Bigler Quentin Nelson 15 Years Chad Jenson 20 Years Christina Gipson Joy Schroeder Dawn West 25 Years Jeremy Jacobson Natalie Judge Brenda McGrath Terry Meier Chris Weid Justin Wolfe Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners Richard Smith, Heritage Preservation Commission Mark Borchardt, Heritage Preservation Commission Gino Messina, Planning Commission Rob Halberg, Planning Commission Gary Stevens, Public Safety Advisory Commission Dakota County Update, Commissioner Mike Slavik To receive automatic email notifications when City Council agendas are published, please sign up through Constant Contact by visiting the City’s website. 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 V. VI. VII. VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council regular meeting on December 1, 2025. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Comments from the audience may include remarks about items listed on the Consent Agenda. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED 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. 1.Pay Bills as Audited 2.Resolution: Accept Donation from the Hastings Rivertown Lions Club to the Police Department 3.Resolution: Accept Donation from the Miesville Lions Club to the Police Department 4.2nd Reading\Adopt Ordinance: City Code Chapter 34.03 – Fee Schedule 5.Resolution: Approve 2026 Massage Therapist License Renewals 6.Resolution: Approve 2026 - 2028 Massage Therapy Establishment License Renewals 7.Resolution: Approve 2026 – 2027 Commercial Waste Hauler License Renewals 8.Approve 2026 City Council Committee Meeting Schedule 9.Approve 2026 Commission Meeting Schedule 10. Approve 2026 Community Waste Abatement Grant Agreement Contract 11.Authorize Signature: Memorandum of Understanding for a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local 249 12.Authorize Signature: Memorandum of Understanding for a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 462 13. Reappoint Arts & Culture Commissioners – Hollenbeck, Read and Wagner 14. Reappoint HEDRA Commissioner – Goblirsch 15.Appoint Heritage Preservation Commissioner – Bafaro and Beck 16.Reappoint Heritage Preservation Commissioner – Alitz Edell and Bremer 17. Appoint Planning Commissioners – Montgomery and Silber 18. Reappoint Planning Commissioners – McGrath, Moes and DePalma 19. Reappoint Public Safety Advisory Commissioners – Auge, Nehring, Sherry 20.Approve Pay Estimate No. 3 for the Central Water Treatment Plant Project – Magney Construction, Inc. ($373,420.29) 21.Authorize Signature: Joint Powers Agreement and Addendum A with Independent School District 200 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 To receive automatic email notifications when City Council agendas are published, please sign up through Constant Contact by visiting the City’s website. 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 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. Vacation of Public Easement – Central Water Treatment Plant (1292 North Frontage Rd.) a. Public Hearing b. Resolution 2. Disposal of the Hydroelectric Plant a. Public Hearing b. Resolution 3. Accept Proposal and Authorize Work – Utilities Design, Highway 61 Project 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 XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS XIV. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, January 5, 2026 7:00 p.m. 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 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Meeting Minutes December 1, 2025 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 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 Finance Manager Chris Eitemiller 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 November 17, 2025. Minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Councilmember Pemble motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember Haus. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution No. 12-01-25: Accept Donation from Jay Nicholls and Family to the Fire Department 3. Resolution No. 12-02-25: Accept Donation from Karyl Frye to the Fire Department 4. Resolution No. 12-03-25: Accept Donation from the Offutt Family Foundation to the Fire Department 5. Resolution No. 12-04-25: Accept Donation from the R.D. Offutt Company to the Fire Department 6. Resolution No. 12-05-25: Accept Donation from Linda and Philip Wagner to the Police Department 7. Resolution No. 12-06-25: Accept Donation from Joan Clark to the Police Department 8. Resolution No. 12-07-25: Accept Donation from VFW Post #1210 to the Police Department 9. Declare Surplus Property and Authorize for Public Sale – Police Department 10. Approve Special Event Designation – Holiday Train 11. Community Investment Fund 12. Authorize Signature: Joint Powers Agreement – Dakota County Domestic Preparedness Committee 13. Authorize Signature: Joint Powers Agreement – Dakota County Drug Task Force Administrative Staff Services 14. Resolution No. 12-08-25: Opting to Increase the Benefit Level for Firefighters Who are Vested in the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan 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 15. Authorize Signature: Sculpture Lease for Riverwalk – Dale Lewis 16. Appoint Parks & Recreation Commissioner Anna Stopka 17. Appoint Public Safety Advisory Commissioner Gino Messina 18. Resolution No. 12-09-25: Approve Pay Estimate No. 4 (Final) for Industrial Park Water Tower Reconditioning – Tanksco, Inc. ($57,410.25) 19. Resolution No. 12-10-25: Approve Pay Estimate No. 3 (Final) for Mill & Overlay Program – Minnesota Paving & Materials ($26,521.51) 20. Approve Pay Estimate No. 2 for Central WTP Raw Watermain Project – A1 Excavating LLC ($1,149,246.63) 21. Approve Change Order No. 2 for Central Water Treatment Plant - Raw Watermain Project Public Hearing: Truth in Taxation for 2026 Budget Eitemiller presented the Truth in Taxation information as a requirement for adoption of the 2026 Budget. Eitemiller noted that this presentation is not to address valuation of property. He presented the budget principles, the budget process, capital improvement and capital equipment priorities, bonding projects (neighborhood street project and the Eastern water treatment plant), utilities rates/capital items and carryover projects. Additionally, he identified the changes in the budget since initial proposal as well as a review of what is in the budget for 2026. Eitemiller presented the preliminary tax impact of the proposed levy and a comparison to other Dakota County residential and commercial tax changes. He also reviewed the HEDRA levy. The preliminary tax levy was reduced to the proposed amount for adoption at 7.88% for 2026. Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at: 7:21 p.m. Lester Helten, 802 Old Mill Court, expressed concern over the tax increase and its impact on his ability to stay in the home he intended to retire in. John Larson, 11 Three Rivers Drive, expressed concern over costs increasing and projected expenses are high. Kevin Lorentz, 411 19th Street W., expressed concern about the increase in property taxes and indicated that it is not sustainable. Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at: 7:36 p.m. Council discussion on updating and clarifying the Neighborhood Project presentation image as well as home valuation in Hastings as well as other part of Dakota County and the Metro area. Council discussed the increase in costs and service expectations of residents. Councilmembers expressed appreciation to residents for their attendance and participation in the hearing. Council discussion on the Finance Committee’s ongoing work to review the proposed budget, identify necessary adjustments and uphold the City’s obligations to ensure that essential services, staffing and basic operations continue. Council expressed appreciation to City staff for the work throughout the entire budgetary process. Council discussion on the impact that this increase has on each of them as individuals. Engineering Services Proposals from Kimley-Horn 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 Wietecha provided an overview of the request to enter into a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the purpose of utilizing their professional services to lead the design, bidding, public engagement and construction management support for the 2026 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements Project. Council is asked to also consider the request to enter into a contract with Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc. for the purpose of utilizing their professional services to provide short-term support for City Engineering services. Council discussion on how the contracts are handled once a new City Engineer is hired. Wietecha indicated that the contracts would continue as the new staff member acclimated and prepared for the busy construction season. Councilmember Vihrachoff motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lawrence. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2nd Reading\Adopt Ordinance: City Code Amendment Chapter 155 – Zoning – Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles Hinzman provided an overview of the request to adopt an ordinance amendment to the Hastings City Code Chapter 155 pertaining to lower-potency hemp edibles. Hinzman provided an overview of previous Council action relating to lower-potency hemp edibles indicating this amendment would clarify regulations for lower-potency hemp edibles that were part of previous ordinance amendments in 2024. Council discussion on clarifying the housekeeping item and where it may stand with recent change in federal law. Council posed questions regarding Planning Commission discussion. Hinzman indicated the Planning Commission discussed distance requirements for certain facilities and shared that information was clarified within the ordinance amendment. Councilmember Haus motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Resolution No. 12-11-25: Special Use Permit – Manufacture of Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles – Spiral Brewery (111 2nd Street E.) Hinzman provided an overview of the request to adopt the resolution granting a Special Use Permit to Spiral Brewery to conduct Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Manufacturing as part of Spiral Brewery’s existing operations. Hinzman indicated retail sales of these products is also planned for the future and is permitted within the zoning district. Hinzman indicated the preceding ordinance amendment adoption was necessary to consider this request. Hinzman shared Planning Commission review and discussion. Council discussion on the market expansion of a local business. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Haus. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Resolution No. 12-12-25: Home Occupation Permit – Taxidermy – Knoll (714 13th Street W) 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 Hinzman provided an overview of the request to consider a Type II Home Occupation Permit for a Taxidermy business out of his detached garage. Hinzman provided details differentiating a Type I and a Type II permit and the provisions of a home occupation permit. Hinzman indicated the typical work of the business will occur in the detached garage, sharing the business activity and customer activity will fluctuate throughout different times of the year. Hinzman shared the applicant will obtain a taxidermy license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Hinzman indicated notice has been provided to neighboring property owners within 350 feet of the property, with no responses received and reviewed Planning Commission discussion. Council discussion on appreciation for the effort at seeking a home occupation permit. Council asked clarifying questions on the garage to be utilized and handling waste. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Pemble. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. PFAS Update Wietecha provided the following key updates: • The Senate Capital Investment Committee included Hastings on its State Bonding Tour on October 28. A similar visit by the House Capital Investment Committee occurred November 6. Both were engaged and well received. • Minnesota Management and Budget has a survey open into next week for residents to give feedback to the state regarding future bonding bills. • Draft PPL rankings were released in November. The eastern WTP is ranked #1, and the western WTP is tied at #17. Both are reportedly in the fundable range. • Environmental investigations continue as planned by the MPCA to determine potential connection and eligibility for the City’s other wells. The current round of studies are expected to complete in late 2025. The City and MPCA have discussed meeting in December-January to review the studies. • The 2026 budget proposal includes a phased approach of 10% each in January and July 2026 and January 2027. The phased approach would allow additional time to seek state bonding, grants, and/or direct connection to 3M Cottage Grove; enable phasing in the necessary rate increase; and recognizes the complexity of loan and grant paperwork with the Public Facilities Authority. • On October 29, the City received notice that Pizza on 50th & France dba Carbone’s Pizza in Hastings is suing the City over the purchase of the property and alleged loss of lease and income. The City disputes the substance of the claims. Our insurer League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust is defending the City and has assigned Hoff Barry, PA to handle the suit. In the meantime, the City continues working with Carbone’s Pizza to find a new home in Hastings and relocation benefits. 2026 Budget a. Resolution No. 12-13-25: Approve 2026 Final Budget and Final Levy 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 Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Vihrachoff. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. b. Resolution No. 12-14-25: Approve the 2026 Special Levy (HEDRA) Councilmember Pemble motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lawrence. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. c. Resolution No. 12-15-25: Approve 2026-2030 Capital Improvement and Capital Equipment Plans Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Haus. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. a. 1st Reading: Amend City Code Chapter 34: Fees Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Pemble. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Announcements • Dakota County is hosting an open house about the upcoming County Road 42 project on Wednesday, December 4, at the YMCA. • We have a new mural at the Civic Arena. Thank you to artists Lili Lennox and Niko Alexander and the Arts & Culture Commission. There is a ribbon cutting at 3:30 this Friday, December 5. • Enjoy CPKC Holiday Train and free holiday concert by American Authors and Pynk Beard on Friday, December 12. Please bring food or monetary donation for Hastings Family Service. • The new City website is scheduled to go live next week, December 11. It will provide a clear, user-friendly platform to ensure relevant, timely, and accurate information. It has been designed for easy navigation. And it will be accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices for all types of users. • City Offices will be closed from 11:30 to 1:30 on Thursday, December 11, for the City employee holiday party and staff recognition. • The Hastings Prescott Arts Council’s annual gala and silent auction is Sunday, December 14. You can attend in-person or online. • Recycle your old lights with the Hastings Holiday Lights Drop Off Collection. Residents can drop-off their unwanted light strands at the Joint Maintenance Facility, 920 – 10th Street West, during the holiday season from November 15 to January 31. • Happy Birthday this weekend to Mayor Fasbender! Meetings • Operations Committee Meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. • Planning Commission Meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. – Cancelled • Arts & Culture Commission Meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. – Cancelled 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 • HEDRA Meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. – Cancelled • City Council Meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM, seconded by Councilmember Pemble. Ayes 7, Nays 0. ___________________________ ____________________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members From: Connie Lang - Accountant Date: 12/11/2025 Item: Disbursements Council Action Requested: Staff requests: Council review of November 2025 automatic payments. Council review of weekly routine disbursements issued 12/09/2025. Council approval of routine disbursements, capital purchases and employee reimbursements to be issued 12/16/2025. Background Information: Disbursements for routine items are made weekly. Disbursements for capital purchases and employee reimbursements are made twice a month, subsequent to Council approval. Financial Impact: November 2025 Auto Payments $ 287,760.75 Disbursement checks, ACH issued on 12/09/2025 $ 345,267.39 Disbursement checks, ACH to be issued on 12/16/2025 $ 236,265.62 Advisory Commission Discussion: N/A Council Committee Discussion: N/A Attachments: ● Council Reports VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 VIII-01 City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members From: David D. Wilske, Chief of Police Date: December 15th, 2025 Item: Donation to Hastings Police Department Council Action Requested: Accept donation of $200 from the Hastings Rivertown Lions Club to support our ‘Shop With A Cop’ Event for 2026. Background Information: Hastings Rivertown Lions Club is interested in donating $200 to Hastings Police Department to assist with our Shop With a Cop Event for 2026. This event allows underprivileged youth in our community the opportunity to shop with an officer and buy Christmas presents for family and loved ones. The money will go towards dinner for the youth that are participating in the event. Financial Impact: Positive Advisory Commission Discussion: None Council Committee Discussion: None Attachments: • Resolution • Thank You VIII-02 CITY OF HASTINGS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION _____________ A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF A DONATION TO THE HASTINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Hastings Rivertown Lions Club have donated to the Hastings Police Department $200; and WHEREAS, this donation will be used to support the ‘Shop With A Cop’ event hosted by Hastings Police in 2026; and WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends Hastings Rivertown Lions Club for her civic efforts, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota; 1.That the donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and 2.That the donation will be appropriated for the Hastings Police Department as designated; and 3.That the donation will assist the Hastings Police Departments community outreach efforts. Adopted this 15th day of December 2025, _______________________________ Mary Fasbender, Mayor Attest: _____________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk VIII-02 City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members From: David D. Wilske, Chief of Police Date: December 15th, 2025 Item: Donation to Hastings Police Department Council Action Requested: Accept donation of $2,000 from the Miesville Lions Club to support Reserve Officers with High Visibility Jackets. Background Information: The Miesville Lions Club is interested in donating $2,000 to Hastings Police Department to assist our Police Reserve Officers with High Visibility Jackets. The Reserve Officers are an integral part of events that occur in our community every year. Most of these events require traffic direction, often in adverse weather conditions. These jackets will assist the Reserve Officers with additional safety measures. High Visibility Jackets make it easier for vehicles to see and follow direction from our Reserve Officers. Financial Impact: Positive Advisory Commission Discussion: None Council Committee Discussion: None Attachments: • Resolution • Thank You VIII-03 CITY OF HASTINGS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION _____________ A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF A DONATION TO THE HASTINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Miesville Lions Club have donated to the Hastings Police Department $2,000; and WHEREAS, this donation will be used to support the Hastings Police Reserve Officers with High Visibility Jackets; and WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends The Miesville Lions Club for her civic efforts, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota; 1.That the donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and 2.That the donation will be appropriated for the Hastings Police Department as designated; and 3.That the donation will assist the Hastings Police Departments community outreach efforts. Adopted this 15th day of December 2025, _______________________________ Mary Fasbender, Mayor Attest: _____________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk VIII-03 City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers From: Chris Eitemiller, Finance Manager Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Second Reading of Chapter 34: Fees Council Action Requested: Council is requested to hold the second reading and adoption of an ordinance amendment adjusting various City fees. There are some adjustments from the first reading that Council saw in the December 1, meeting. There are 8 fees under the “Other Public Works Fees” area. It was decided that two will not be changing in 2026, and the others will not be changing as much as originally planned. Background Information: Utility fees In 2023, the City worked with Northland Securities on a Utility Rate review which looked at the sustainability of our utility funds to cover projected capital needs over the next several years. The review recommends rate increases for water, sewer, and storm water. In accordance with this review, staff recommends a 3.5% operational increase in water rates, plus an additional 6.5% increase to build revenue associated with future debt payments for the second of three water treatment plants that will be needed to meet federal drinking water standards. Another, yet-to-be-determined rate increase is planned for July 202 6 once total non-bond revenues are known. A 4.5% increase is recommended for our sewer rates. This adjustment keeps the fund in line with inflationary increases to expenditures and assist with funding the infrastructure improvements and capital asset purchases in the coming years. A 4% increase is also recommended for our Storm Water Fund. The Storm Water Fund’s future capital projects are driving this proposed increase. Storm Water and Sewer rate increases match what was implemented for 2025, due largely to increased capital expenditure projections. Water’s operational increase matches what was implemented for 2025. The additional increase is required to fund the new water treatment plant planned to begin construction in 2026. Other Public Works fees The Public works department implemented a number of maintenance-related increases in the Water utility in 2025. These fees include meter replacements, bulk water purchases, and charges to turn on or off Water services. The original plan to increase all of these fees by 3.5% has changed. Rather than increase the meter replacement and bulk water purchases fees in 2026, it has been decided to leave these fees the same for 2026 and have a more detailed discussion with Public Works as part of the 2027 budget process. VIII-04 The other rates will change in 2026, but they will not be changing as much as originally planned. These fees help offset costs for staff and equipment. More detailed discussion on these fees will also be included as part of the 2027 budget process. Parks fees The Parks department requests increasing several fees. Included are pool rental, birthday parties, swimming lessons and staff costs for the aquatics center. Also included are adjustments to parks shelters, and removing the amphitheater rental charge. This last charge is not being used, so staff would like to remove it for clarity. Financial Impact: Utility Fees The proposed rate increase is included in the 2026 budget. It is anticipated this increase will create a revenue stream from each of the utility funds to meet operational increases as well as increased debt service payments for the new water treatment plants, for which construction began in 2025. Rate increase requests in future years will be evaluated based on the fund health and are expected to be in line with inflationary measures and capital projects. If approved, the updated fee structure will be effective with the January 2026 billing. Residential Impact Chart – quarterly bill Other Public Works Fees The other proposed fee changes for Public Works would not generate substantial revenues and are intended to maintain a level of revenue sufficient to offset cost increases. Parks fees Similarly to the other proposed fee changes for Public Works, these Parks fees would not generate substantial revenues and are intended to maintain a level of revenue sufficient to offset operating costs. Advisory Commission Discussion: N/A Council Committee Discussion: The November 24th Finance Committee meeting included discussion on the utility funds and rate increase requests. Attachments: Ordinance amendment and full Fee Schedule changes 2025 2026 Variance Water-Consumption 22.80$ 25.08$ 2.28$ Water-Fixed 25.17$ 27.69$ 2.52$ MN Test Fee 2.43$ 3.81$ 1.38$ Water-Total 50.40$ 56.58$ 4.80$ Sewer-Consumption 72.15$ 75.40$ 3.25$ Sewer-Fixed 21.20$ 22.15$ 0.95$ Sewer-Total 93.35$ 97.55$ 4.20$ Storm Water-Fixed 23.31$ 24.24$ 0.93$ Total Bill 167.06$ 178.37$ 11.31$ Average Single Family Home City Average Based on 15,000 Gallons VIII-04 SECOND READING CITY OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE __________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF THE HASTINGS CITY CODE PERTAINING TO FEES FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS AS FOLLOWS: Chapter 34 of the Hastings City Code is hereby amended as follows: Section 34.03 Fee Schedule Public Works Fee Changes Current Proposed Water Base Charges 5/8” & ¾” Meter $25.17 $27.69 1.0” Meter $62.92 $69.21 1.25” & 1.5” Meter $125.86 $138.45 2.0” Meter $201.37 $221.51 3.0” Meter $377.59 $415.35 4.0” Meter $814.22 $895.64 6.0” Meter $1,761.96 $1,938.16 Irrigation Base Charges 5/8” & ¾” Meter $50.34 $55.38 1.0” Meter $125.84 $138.42 1.25” & 1.5” Meter $251.72 $276.90 2.0” Meter $402.74 $443.02 3.0” Meter $755.18 $830.70 4.0” Meter $1,628.44 $1,791.28 6.0” Meter $3,523.92 $3,876.32 VIII-04 Section 34.03 Water Consumption Residential Users (applies all year) 0 – 15,999 gallons $1.52/1,000 gallons $1.67/1,000 gallons 16,000 – 30,999 gallons $1.96/1,000 gallons $2.16/1,000 gallons 31,000 – 60,999 gallons $3.16/1,000 gallons $3.48/1,000 gallons 61,000 gallons and above $6.00/1,000 gallons $6.60/1,000 gallons Other Users 0 – 15,999 gallons $1.52/1,000 gallons $1.67/1,000 gallons 16,000 – 75,999 gallons $1.96/1,000 gallons $2.16/1,000 gallons 76,000 – 200,999 gallons $3.16/1,000 gallons $3.48/1,000 gallons 201,000 gallons and above $6.00/1,000 gallons $6.60/1,000 gallons Sewer Rates Sewer Fixed Charges $21.20 $22.15 Sewer Consumption Charge (based on metered use during winter billing quarter) $4.81/1,000 gallons $5.03/1,000 gallons Storm Water Utility Rates Low Density Residential $23.31/lot $24.24/lot Medium Density Residential $12.81/lot $13.32/lot High Density Residential $90.85/acre $94.48/acre Manufactured Housing $69.89/acre $72.69/acre Commercial/Office $111.82/acre $116.29/acre Industrial $97.83/acre $101.74/acre Public/Institutional Exempt/acre Exempt/acre Golf Course $20.99/acre $21.83/acre Open Space/Vacant $23.31/lot $24.24/lot Agricultural $23.31/lot $24.24/lot MN Testing Fee $2.43/quarter $3.81/quarter Other Public Works Fees Current Proposed Water Shut Off During regular work hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) $55.00 $56.00 Outside regular work hours $250.00 $258.00 Water Turn On 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No charge if same day as a turn off No change 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $55.00 $56.00 Outside regular work hours $250.00 $258.00 VIII-04 Winter Emergency Water Turn off – Dec 1 – April 15 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No charge if same day as a turn off No change 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $110.00 $113.00 Outside regular work hours $250.00 $258.00 Winter Water Turn On 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No charge if same day as a turn off No change 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $110.00 $113.00 Outside regular work hours $250.00 $258.00 Equipment (plus operator fees) Pickup Truck $50.00/hour $51.00/hour Staff time for call-outs Public Works Operator 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $50.00/hour $51.00/hour Outside regular work hours - minimum 2-hour charge $75.00/hour $77.00/hour Parks Fee Changes Current Proposed Aquatics Center After Hour Rental Pool Rental $140.00–1-hour rental+staff cost $150.00–1-hour rental+staff cost Pool Rental $0 $270.00-2-hour rental +staff cost Staff Costs 0-50 guests $120.00 - 1 hour rental $130.00 – 1 hour rental 51 + guests $175.00 - 1 hour rental 0-50 guests $0 $226.00 – 2-hour rental 51 + guests $0 $322.00 – 2-hour rental Birthday parties Option A 0-10 guests $165.00 $185 Lunch per person $5.00 $6.00 Option B 0-10 guests $115.00 $125.00 Lunch per person $5.00 $6.00 Swimming Lessons Private $70.00 for 3, 30-minute lessons $85.00 for 3, 30-minute lessons Monday through Thursday classes $55.00 for eight, 30-minute lessons $65.00 for eight, 30-minute lessons Tuesday and Thursday classes $55.00 for eight, 30-minute lessons $65.00 for eight, 30-minute lessons Park/Shelter Rental Open Air Shelters: Roadside, Vermillion Falls, Pioneer Parks Resident $50.00 + tax $60.00 + tax Non-resident $60.00 + tax $70.00 + tax Enclosed Shelters: Lions, VIII-04 Wallin Parks Resident $60.00 + tax $70.00 + tax Non-resident $70.00 + tax $80.00 + tax Levee Park Request removal from fee schedule Amphitheater Resident $110.00 + tax $0 Non-resident $130.00 + tax $0 VIII-04 Moved by Councilmember _________________ , seconded by Councilmember ________________ to adopt the ordinance as presented. Adopted by the Hastings City Council on this 15th day of December 2025, by the following vote: Ayes: Nays: Absent: CITY OF HASTINGS _____________________________________ ATTEST: Mary Fasbender, Mayor _______________________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the Ordinance presented to and adopted by the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota, on the 15th day of December 2025, as disclosed by the records of the City of Hastings on file and of record in the office. Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk VIII-04 City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers From: Emily King, Deputy City Clerk Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Approve 2026 Massage Therapist License Renewals Council Action Requested: Adopt the attached resolution approving the 2026 Massage Therapist License Renewals. Background Information: City Code Chapter 116 requires that massage therapists practicing within the City of Hastings be licensed annually. The licensing period for a massage therapist is January 1 through December 31. All massage therapist renewals are listed on the attached resolution. The City has received and reviewed applications for massage therapist license renewals for the January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 licensing period. Approvals and issuance of licenses are contingent upon the City receiving all license fees, required documents and completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by the Hastings Police Department. Financial Impact: License revenue is included in the budget. Advisory Commission Discussion: N/A Council Committee Discussion: N/A Attachments: • Resolution VIII-05 CITY OF HASTINGS DAKOTA COUNTY RESOLUTION _____________ A RESOLUTION APPROVING 2026 MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSE RENEWALS WHEREAS, the City has received and reviewed applications for the renewal of massage therapist licenses; and WHEREAS, approval and issuance of licenses are contingent upon the City receiving license fees, required documents, and completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by the Hastings Police Department. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota that the following massage therapist license renewals are approved for the January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 licensing period. Massage Therapist: Practicing At: Alana Dalmas Caring Hands Massage & Spa, 427 Vermillion St. Alexa Klimek Avila Therapeutic Massage, 1303 South Frontage Rd., Suite 209 Charity Pepin Pure Salon & Spa, 1315 South Frontage Rd. Christine Jones Mobile Massage David Mueller Caring Hands Massage & Spa, 427 Vermillion St. Elizabeth Olsen Caring Hands Massage & Spa, 427 Vermillion St. Ericka Love Pure Serenity Wellness Center, 202 2nd Street E. Harmon Givens Mobile Massage Heather Duhaime Revive Therapy Massage & Bodywork, 1303 South Frontage Rd., Suite 204 Jeanne Lecher Caring Hands Massage & Spa, 427 Vermillion St. Jolynn Ganther Millner Family Chiropractic dba Health Solutions Center, 117 3rd Street West Judith Kulla Caring Hands Massage & Spa, 427 Vermillion St. Kimberly Nigro Caring Hands Massage & Spa, 427 Vermillion St. Linda Kirkpatrick Caring Hands Massage & Spa, 427 Vermillion St. Marcia Burt Caring Hands Massage & Spa, 427 Vermillion St. Michael Cline Caring Hands Massage & Spa, 427 Vermillion St. Mindy Bekker Simply Still Spa, 1250 N. Frontage Road, Suite 206 Nicole DePalma Mobile Massage Samantha Koss Power Within Chiropractic, 925 Hwy 55 Suite 103 Shannan Koch Simply Still Spa, 1250 N. Frontage Road, Suite 206 Sharon Pollock Millner Family Chiropractic dba Health Solutions Center, 117 3rd Street West Suzanne Dillon Simply Still Spa, 1250 N. Frontage Road, Suite 206 ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA THIS 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025. VIII-05 _______________________________ Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor Attest: ____________________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk VIII-05 City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers From: Emily King, Deputy City Clerk Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Approve 2026 – 2028 Massage Therapy Establishment License Renewals Council Action Requested: Adopt the attached resolution approving the 2026 – 2028 Massage Therapy Establishment License Renewals. Background Information: City Code Chapter 116 requires that massage therapy establishments within the City of Hastings be licensed every three years. The licensing period for a massage therapy establishment is January 1 of the first year through December 31 of the third year. The City has received and reviewed applications for massage therapy establishment license renewals for the January 1, 2026 through December 21, 2028 licensing period. Approvals and issuance of licenses are contingent upon the City receiving all license fees, required documents, licensing of all employed massage therapists, successfully completing a background check conducted by the Hastings Police Department and the building inspection conducted by the Hastings Fire Marshall. Financial Interest: All associated fees have been paid or will be paid prior to issuance of a license. Advisory Commission Discussion: N/A Council Committee Discussion: N/A Attachments: • Resolution VIII-06 CITY OF HASTINGS DAKOTA COUNTY RESOLUTION ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS APPROVING 2026 – 2028 MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE RENEWALS WHEREAS, the City has received and reviewed applications for renewal of massage therapy establishment licenses; and WHEREAS, approval and issuance of licenses are contingent upon the City receiving all license fees, required documents, licensing of employed massage therapists, successfully passing the background check conducted by the Hastings Police Department and the building inspection conducted by the Hastings Fire Marshal. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hastings that the following massage therapy establishment license renewals are approved for the January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028 licensing period. Avila Therapeutic Massage Alexa Klimek 1303 South Frontage Rd., Suite 209 Caring Hands Massage & Spa Judith Kulla 427 Vermillion St. Millner Family Chiropractic dba Health Solutions Center Scott Millner 117 3rd Street W. Power Within Chiropractic Dr. Bethanie Schatz 925 Hwy 55, Suite 103 Pure Serenity Wellness Center Ericka Love 202 2nd Street E. Pure Salon & Spa Kelli Robinson 1315 South Frontage Rd. Revive Therapy Massage & Bodywork Heather Duhaime 1303 South Frontage Rd., Suite 204 Simply Still Spa Mindy Bekker 1250 North Frontage Rd., Suite 206 Adopted this 15th day of December, 2025. VIII-06 ______________________________ Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk VIII-06 City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers From: Emily King, Deputy City Clerk Date: December 15, 2025 Item: 2026-2027 Commercial Waste Hauler License Renewals Council Action Requested: Adopt the attached resolution approving the 2026 – 2027 Commercial Waste Hauler License Renewals. Background Information: City Ordinance 50.07 states that commercial waste hauler licenses expire December 31 of the odd year, regardless of when the license was first issued. The two-year licensing period for a commercial waste hauler starts on January 1 of an even numbered year through December 31 of the following odd numbered year. The City has received and reviewed applications for commercial waste hauler license renewals for the January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027 licensing period. Approvals and issuance of licenses are contingent upon the City receiving all required forms, documents and licensing fees. Financial Impact: N/A Advisory Commission Discussion: N/A Council Committee Discussion: N/A Attachments: • Resolution VIII-07 CITY OF HASTINGS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION ______________ A RESOLUTION APPROVING 2026 – 2027 COMMERCIAL WASTE HAULER LICENSE RENEWALS WHEREAS, the City has received and reviewed applications for renewal of commercial waste hauler licenses; and WHEREAS, approval and issuance of licenses contingent upon the City receiving all required forms, documents, and license fees. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hastings that the following commercial waste hauler license renewals are approved for the January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027 licensing period. Anderson’s Dumpster Box Service 930 Duluth Street St. Paul, MN 55106 Aspen Waste Systems of Minnesota, Inc. 2951 Weeks Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 LRS of Minnesota LLC dba LRS and Atomic Recycling 315 27th Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 Bauer Roll-Off Service of Cannon Falls, Inc. 13975 280th Street E Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Buckingham Trucking dba Buckingham Companies 5980 Credit River Road SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Dick’s Sanitation 8984 215th Street W Lakeville, MN 55044 Highland Sanitation P.O. Box 10 Vermillion, MN 55033 LePage & Sons, Inc. 23602 University Ave NW Bethel, MN 55005 Lightning Disposal, Inc. 16555 Clayton Ave E Rosemount, MN 55068 Lloyd’s Construction Services, Inc. 6528 County Road 101 E Shakopee, MN 55379 VIII-07 Nitti Sanitation, Inc. 16555 Clayton Ave E Rosemount, MN 55068 Republic Services of the Twin Cities 11380 Courthouse Blvd Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Tennis Sanitation 720 4th Street St. Paul Park, MN 55071 Veit Container Corp. dba Veit Disposal Systems 21075 134th Ave N Rogers, MN 55374 Waste Management of MN, Inc. dba Waste Management 1901 Ames Drive Burnsville, MN 55306 ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA THIS 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025. ____________________________ Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk VIII-07 City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers From: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Committee Meetings Calendar Council Action Requested: Approve 2026 Committee Meeting Calendar Background Information: I recommend Administration, Finance, Operations, Parks & Recreation, Planning, and Public Safety Committees to have a quarterly meeting schedule. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings would be at 7 pm in the Volunteer Room at City Hall. Nearly all meetings are scheduled for Mondays, on the assumption that Mondays may be generally available for Councilmembers. The calendar should be flexible enough that a meeting might be cancelled in the event there might be no agenda items to discuss. Similarly, a special meeting can be called if a topic might need more immediate attention than the next regularly scheduled meeting. Financial Impact: n.a. Committee Discussion: n.a. Attachment: Committee Meeting Calendar 2026 VIII-08 DRAFT Committee Meeting Calendar 2026 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Jan 5 - 9 City Council July 6- 10 City Council Jan 12 - 16 JPA July 13 - 17 Planning Jan 19 - 23 City Council July 20 - 24 City Council Jan 26 - 30 Planning July 27 - 31 Feb 2 - 6 City Council Aug 3 - 7 City Council Feb 9 - 13 Public Safety Aug 10 - 14 Feb 16 - 20 City Council Aug 17 - 21 City Council Finance Finance Feb 23 - 27 Admin Aug 24 - 28 Public Safety March 2 - 6 City Council Aug 31 - Sept 4 Parks & Rec March 9 - 13 Finance Sept 7 - 11 City Council March 16 - 20 City Council Sept 14 - 18 Admin March 23 - 27 Parks & Rec Sept 21 - 25 City Council March 30 - April 3 Operations Sept 28 - Oct 2 Operations April 6 - 10 City Council Oct 5 - 9 City Council April 13 - 17 Planning Oct 12 -16 Planning April 20 - 24 City Council Oct 19 - 23 City Council April 27 - May 1 Public Safety Oct 26 - 30 Public Safety May 4 - 8 City Council Nov 2 - 6 City Council May 11 - 15 Finance Nov 9 - 13 Admin May 18 -22 City Council Nov 16 - 20 City Council May 25 - 29 Nov 23 - 27 Finance June 1 - 5 City Council Nov 30 - Dec 4 Operations June 8 - 12 Admin Dec 7 - 11 City Council June 15 - 19 City Council Dec 14 - 18 Parks & Rec June 22 - 26 Parks & Rec Dec 21 - 25 City Council June 29 - July 3 Operations Dec 28 - Jan 1 updated 12/9/2025 VIII-08 Administration Mon Feb 23 Mon June 8 Mon Sept 14 Mon Nov 9 Finance Mon March 9 Mon May 11 Tues Aug 18 – budget presentations Wed Aug 19 – budget presentations Mon Nov 23 Operations Mon March 30 Mon June 29 Mon Sept 28 Mon Nov 30 Parks & Rec Tues Jan 13 – JPA Mon March 23 Mon June 22 Mon Aug 31 Mon Dec 14 Planning Mon Jan 26 Mon April 13 Mon July 13 Mon Oct 12 Public Safety Mon Feb 9 Mon April 27 Mon Aug 24 Mon Oct 26 NOTES: • Historic Preservation and Utilities Committees on as- needed basis. • All meetings 7 pm, unless otherwise noted. o JPA – 7:30 am o Planning – 6:00 pm • Meetings may be canceled in advance if not necessary. • Special meetings may be scheduled as needed. VIII-08 City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilm embers From: Emily King, Deputy City Clerk Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Commissions Meeting Schedule Council Action Requested: Approve meeting schedule for commissions for 2026. Background Information: The City has several appointed citizen commissions and boards, which meet on a regular basis. • Arts & Culture Commission – 6:00 p.m., 2nd Wednesday of the month • Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA) – 6:00 p.m., 2nd Thursday of the month • Heritage Preservation Commission – 7:00 p.m., 3rd Tuesday of the month • Parks and Recreation Commission – 6:00 p.m., 3rd Wednesday of the month • Planning Commission – 7:00 p.m., 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month • Public Safety Advisory Commission (PSAC) – 6:30 p.m., 3rd Thursday every month As needed, meetings may be cancelled or rescheduled and special meetings may be added with proper notice. Financial Impact: N/A Advisory Commission Discussion: N/A Council Committee Discussion: N/A Attachments: N/A VIII-09 City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members From: Paige Marschall Bigler, Recreation Programming Specialist and Violet Penman, Solid Waste & Recycling Coordinator Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Dakota County Community Waste Abatement Grant Program Council Action Requested: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the submittal of the 2026 Dakota County Community Waste Abatement Grant Program Agreement. Background Information: Each year the City receives funding from Dakota County to assist with the promotion, activities and administration of the Community Waste Abatement Grant Program, formerly known as the Community Funding Grant and JPA. Currently, the administration of this program rests with Violet Penman, who is an employee of Rosemount working to administer the program to the cities of Hastings, Farmington, and Rosemount. Program funding is used to support a broad scope of waste and recycling activities including paper shredding events, the pumpkin collection, swaps, holiday light collections, etc. Financial Impact: The total expected grant dollars for reimbursement is $121,778.00 in 2026, which accounts for funding allocated to the cities of Hastings ($33,538.00), Farmington ($32,624.00), and Rosemount ($55,616.00). The City of Rosemount shall act as the fiscal agent for the Cities and is authorized to pay program expenses and receive reimbursements. Thus, the City of Hastings will have minimal interaction with program expenses and reimbursements. Dakota County requires two reports and reimbursement requests in July 2026 and January 2027. Advisory Commission Discussion: N/A Council Committee Discussion: N/A Attachments: • Community Waste Abatement 2026 Grant Agreement (KS25-693 DCA23505 WASTE ABATEMENT) VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-10 VIII-11 VIII-12 To: Mayor Fasbender and City Council From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Reappoint Arts and Culture Commissioners: Hollenbeck, Read, and Wagner Council Action Requested: The City Council is asked to approve the following reappointments to the Arts and Culture Commission:  Barb Hollenbeck - 1/1/26 to 12/31/27. First appointed to a partial term on 2/21/23. This would be her third term.  Steven Read - 1/1/26 to 12/31/27. First appointed to a partial term on 2/21/23. This would be his third term.  Sue Wagner – 1/1/26 to 12/31/27. First appointed on 1/2/24. This would be her 2nd term. Members may serve up to three consecutive two year terms upon approval of the City Council. The Commissioners have provided excellent service to the City and staff supports reappointment. Background Information: N\A Financial Impact: N\A Advisory Commission Discussion: N\A Council Committee Discussion: N\A Attachments: N\A City Council Memorandum VIII-13 To: Mayor Fasbender and City Council From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Reappoint HEDRA Commissioner: Bruce Goblirsch Council Action Requested: The City Council is asked to approve the following reappointment to the Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment (HEDRA):  Bruce Goblirsch – Full Appointment - 1/1/26 to 12/31/31 Bruce was first appointed on 12/16/19. This would be his 2nd term. Members may serve two consecutive 6-year terms or 12 years whichever comes first. Commissioners who are members of the City Council may serve up to 12 consecutive years with Commission terms coinciding with their terms of office as a Councilmember. Bruce has provided excellent service to the City and staff supports reappointment. Background Information: N\A Financial Impact: N\A Advisory Commission Discussion: N\A Council Committee Discussion: N\A Attachments: N\A City Council Memorandum VIII-14 To: Mayor Fasbender and City Councilmembers From: Justin Fortney, City Planner Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Appointments to the Heritage Preservation Commission: Council Action Requested: The City Council is asked to make two reappointments and two new appointments to the HPC. The Interview Committee (Councilmember Beck, HPC Chair Bremer, and Fortney) have interviewed the following new appointment candidates and believe they have shown a good understanding of commission’s role in the community and have a great appreciation for its history. Reappointment Ashley Alitz Edell 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2028 Reappointment Patricia Bremer 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2028 New Appointment Aaron Bafaro 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2028 New Appointment William Beck 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2026 ** * Councilmember Beck abstained from the William Beck Interview **(partial term vacancy) Background Information: The HPC has nine-member positions with three terms expiring every year. There are no term limits for HPC members. However, after three consecutive terms, the positions must also be open to new applicants. Requests for interested citizens to apply have been widely advertised. The vacancies are from two dedicated commissioners. Dr. Richard Smith has served since 2016 after having served for 12-years in the late 1990’s. Mark Borchardt was appointed in 2020. He had a year remaining on his term, but a scheduling conflict arose. Financial Impact: N/A Advisory Commission Discussion: N/A Council Committee Discussion: The Interview Committee unanimous recommended Aaron Bafaro (3-0) and William Beck (2-0, Councilmember Beck did not participate in the interview) to serve on the HPC after the 6:40 pm interviews on December 2, 2025 Attachments: City Commission Interest Forms: Aaron Bafaro and William Beck City Council Memorandum VIII-15 & VIII-16 Commission (Please indicate your interest) Questions? Contact 651-480-2350 or the person (s) below Charter Dan Wietechadwietecha@hastingsmn.gov Hastings Economic Development & Redevelopment Authority John Hinzman(HEDRA)Jhinzman@hastingsmn.gov Heritage Preservation Commission Justin Fortney(HPC)Jfortney@hastingsmn.gov Parks & Recreation Chris Jenkins(PRC)Cjenkins@hastingsmn.gov Planning John Hinzman (PC) Jhinzman@hastingsmn.gov Public Safety David Wilske (PSAC) dwilske@hastingsmn.gov Kelly Murtaugh kmurtaugh@hastingsmn.gov Other/ no Preference Dan Wietecha Dwietecha@hastingsmn.gov To help us have a better understanding of your interests and background, we ask for some general information. Please completeandsigntheapplication. Name Address DayPhone EveningPhone E-mail Arts & Culture Commission AdvisoryCommission InterestForm The City of Hastings encourages active participation of its residents. City Advisory Commissions are a way in which residents can take a participatory involvement in the planning, development, and preservation of our growing and historical community. Thank you for your interest in serving on an advisory commission. Information about these opportunities is available on the website at www.hastingsmn.gov/commissions. X X Aaron Bafaro 315 15th St. Hastings, MN 55033 208-949-7083 208-949-7083 abafaro21@yahoo.com VIII-15 & VIII-16 City of Hastings Page 2 of 2 Advisory Commission Interest Form Supplemental Information Employer: Occupation: Please return to: City of Hastings City Use 101 Fourth Street East OR via email to the Date Received: Hastings, MN 55033 Commission contact Forwarded to: § 31.36 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. (A)Each public official of the City of Hastings shall file for public record in the office of the City Clerk, a sworn statement in a form approved by the City Council and which must contain, at a minimum, the following information: (1)The names of all businesses, corporations, companies, firms, partnerships, or other business enterprises, doing business with or in the City of Hastings, in which the public official is connected thereto as an employee, owner, director, officer, adviser, or consultant, or in which the public official has a continuing financial interest, through ownership of stock or as a beneficiary of any pension or retirement plan; (2)A description of all parcels of real property, other than property occupied by the public official as a personal residence, in which the public official has any interest, including the right to occupy any such property; and (3)The interest of a spouse, or minor child or other member of the immediate household of any public official shall be considered an interest of the public official for purposes of filing the statement required. (B)Each person who becomes a public official shall, within 30 days after assuming the office or position, file a public disclosure required by this section. (1)Following an initial filing, the information on that filing shall remain in effect and all public officials will continue to attest to its truth. Within 30 days of any change to the information on the initial filing and following any reappointment or reelection, all public officials shall file a new sworn statement with the City Clerk. City staff members covered under this provision shall fill out an initial filing and shall thereafter complete any amended filings within 30 days of any change to the information on the initial filing or at least every 4 years, in the years in which the Mayor and at large Councilmember seats are up for election, whichever comes first. (Am. Ord. 511, passed 4-5-2004) (2)This subchapter shall not be construed to require the filing of any information relating to any connection with any professional society or any charitable, religious, social, fraternal, recreational, civil or political organization or any similar organization not conducted as a business enterprise. (3)The City Administrator shall inform each person who is required to file a statement, the time and place for filing, and shall furnish each such person with a copy of this subchapter and the required statement form. The City Administrator shall inform the City Council when any person, who is required to file a statement, fails to file the statement in a timely manner. (Prior Code, § 2.81) Pleaseshare whyyouare interestedin becominginvolvedwitha City commission. Whatexperience wouldyoubringto the C ommission? Xcel Energy Control Room Supervisor In-Training B.A. in History, extensive experience in personell safety programs, well traveled, youthful perspective. VIII-15 & VIII-16 Advisory Commission Interest Form The City of Hastings encourages active participation of its residents. City Advisory Commissions are a way in which residents can take a participatory involvement in the planning, development, and preservation of our growing and historical community. Thank you for your interest in serving on an advisory commission. Information about these opportunities is available on the City’s website at www.hastingsmn.gov/commissions. Commission (Please indicate your interest) Questions? Contact 651-480-2350 or the person (s) below Charter Commission Dan Wietecha dwietecha@hastingsmn.gov Hastings Economic Development & Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA) John Hinzman Jhinzman@hastingsmn.gov Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) Planning Commission (PC) Public Safety Advisory Commission (PSAC) Arts & Culture Commission (A&C) Other/ no Preference Justin Fortney Jfortney@hastingsmn.gov Chris Jenkins Cjenkins@hastingsmn.gov John Hinzman Jhinzman@hastingsmn.gov David Wilske dwilske@hastingsmn.gov Alex Menke amenke@hastingsmn.gov Dan Wietecha Dwietecha@hastingsmn.gov To help us have a better understanding of your interests and background, we ask for some general information. Please complete and sign the application. Name: Address: Phone: Email: Supplemental Information Employer: Occupation: William Beck 575 Hidden Ln 612-298-3657 williambeck2000@gmail.com Minnesota Dental Lab Lab Technician VIII-15 & VIII-16 Page 2 of 2 City of Hastings Advisory Commission Interest Form Please share why you are interested in becoming involved with a City commission. (Please attach additional sheets if necessary). What experience would you bring to the Commission? (Please attach additional sheets if necessary). ________________________________________________________________ Signature Date Please return to: City Use Date Received: Forwarded to: City of Hastings 101 Fourth Street East Hastings, MN 55033 via email to the OR Commission contact § 31.36 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. (A) Each public official of the City of Hastings shall file for public record in the office of the City Clerk, a sworn statement in a form approved by the City Council and which must contain, at a minimum, the following information: (1) The names of all businesses, corporations, companies, firms, partnerships, or other business enterprises, doing business with or in the City of Hastings, in which the public official is connected thereto as an employee, owner, director, officer, adviser, or consultant, or in which the public official has a continuing financial interest, through ownership of stock or as a beneficiary of any pension or retirement plan; (2) A description of all parcels of real property, other than property occupied by the public official as a personal residence, in which the public official has any interest, including the right to occupy any such property; and (3) The interest of a spouse, or minor child or other member of the immediate household of any public official shall be considered an interest of the public official for purposes of filing the statement required. (B) Each person who becomes a public official shall, within 30 days after assuming the office or position, file a public disclosure required by this section. (1)Following an initial filing, the information on that filing shall remain in effect and all public officials will continue to attest to its truth. Within 30 days of any change to the information on the initial filing and following any reappointment or reelection, all public officials shall file a new sworn statement with the City Clerk. City staff members covered under this provision shall fill out an initial filing and shall thereafter complete anyamended filings within 30 days of any change to the information on the initial filing or at least every 4 years, in the years in which the Mayor and at large Councilmember seats are up for election, whichever comes first. (Am. Ord. 511, passed 4-5-2004) (2)This subchapter shall not be construed to require the filing of any information relating to any person’s connection with any professional society or any charitable, religious, social, fraternal, recreational, civil or political organization or any similar organization not conducted as a business enterprise. (3)The City Administrator shall inform each person who is required to file a statement, the time and place for filing, and shall furnish each such person with a copy of this subchapter and the required statement form. The City Administrator shall inform the City Council when any person, who is required to file a statement, fails to file the statement in a timelymanner. (Prior Code, § 2.81) I have served on many boards in the past. Currently, I serve as a charter school board member at Woodbury Leadership Academy. I have plenty of experience organizing and running meetings that use Roberts Rules of Order as a governing procedure. In terms of experience in history, I have graduate credits that I am putting towards a masters degree in history. Joining the Historic Preservation Commission seems like a great way to get involved in our shared community. After learning about the historic nature of our city and the beautiful architecture and homes that have been well-preserved, I thought joining this commission would allow me to increase my understanding of Hastings history while also serving our neighbors. Because my wife is on the City Council, I have heard many stories from folks in town who look to add/update their homes and the process they go through due to their home's historic nature. 10/8/25 VIII-15 & VIII-16 City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Appoint Planning Commissioners – Angela Montgomery and Jennifer Silber Council Action Requested: The City Council is asked to make the following appointments to the Planning Commission: • Angela Montgomery of 1625 Lake Way to the Planning Commission from 1/1/26 to 12/31/26. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the departure of Gino Messina due to term limits. • Jennifer Silber of 121 East 11th Street to the Planning Commission from 1/1/26 to 12/31/26. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the departure of Rob Halberg due to term limits. Commissioners are eligible to serve a total of three, two year terms. Action requires a simple majority of City Council. Background Information: On December 8, 2025 candidates were interviewed for the position by Planning Committee Chair Lawrence, Planning Commission Chair Messina, and Community Development Director Hinzman. The interview panel recommends the selection of Ms. Montgomery and Ms. Silber. Please see the attached application for further information. Financial Impact: N\A Advisory Commission Discussion: N\A Council Committee Discussion: N\A Attachments: • Advisory Commission Application VIII-17 Commission (Please indicate your interest) Questions? Contact 651-480-2350 or the person (s) below Charter Dan Wietecha dwietecha@hastingsmn.gov Hastings Economic Development & Redevelopment Authority John Hinzman (HEDRA) Jhinzman@hastingsmn.gov Heritage Preservation Commission Justin Fortney (HPC) Jfortney@hastingsmn.gov Parks & Recreation Chris Jenkins (PRC) Cjenkins@hastingsmn.gov Planning John Hinzman (PC) Jhinzman@hastingsmn.gov Public Safety David Wilske (PSAC) dwilske@hastingsmn.gov Kelly Murtaugh kmurtaugh@hastingsmn.gov Other/ no Preference Dan Wietecha Dwietecha@hastingsmn.gov To help us have a better understanding of your interests and background, we ask for some general information. Please complete and sign the application. Name Address Day Phone Evening Phone E-mail Arts & Culture Commission Advisory Commission Interest Form The City of Hastings encourages active participation of its residents. City Advisory Commissions are a way in which residents can take a participatory involvement in the planning, development, and preservation of our growing and historical community. Thank you for your interest in serving on an advisory commission. Information about these opportunities is available on the City’s website at www.hastingsmn.gov/commissions. VIII-17 City of Hastings Page 2 of 2 Advisory Commission Interest Form Supplemental Information Employer: Occupation: Please return to: City of Hastings City Use 101 Fourth Street East OR via email to the Date Received: Hastings, MN 55033 Commission contact Forwarded to: § 31.36 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE. (A) Each public official of the City of Hastings shall file for public record in the office of the City Clerk, a sworn statement in a form approved by the City Council and which must contain, at a minimum, the following information: (1) The names of all businesses, corporations, companies, firms, partnerships, or other business enterprises, doing business with or in the City of Hastings, in which the public official is connected thereto as an employee, owner, director, officer, adviser, or consultant, or in which the public official has a continuing financial interest, through ownership of stock or as a beneficiary of any pension or retirement plan; (2) A description of all parcels of real property, other than property occupied by the public official as a personal residence, in which the public official has any interest, including the right to occupy any such property; and (3) The interest of a spouse, or minor child or other member of the immediate household of any public official shall be considered an interest of the public official for purposes of filing the statement required. (B) Each person who becomes a public official shall, within 30 days after assuming the office or position, file a public disclosure required by this section. (1) Following an initial filing, the information on that filing shall remain in effect and all public officials will continue to attest to its truth. Within 30 days of any change to the information on the initial filing and following any reappointment or reelection, all public officials shall file a new sworn statement with the City Clerk. City staff members covered under this provision shall fill out an initial filing and shall thereafter complete any amended filings within 30 days of any change to the information on the initial filing or at least every 4 years, in the years in which the Mayor and at large Councilmember seats are up for election, whichever comes first. (Am. Ord. 511, passed 4-5-2004) (2) This subchapter shall not be construed to require the filing of any information relating to any person’s connection with any professional society or any charitable, religious, social, fraternal, recreational, civil or political organization or any similar organization not conducted as a business enterprise. (3) The City Administrator shall inform each person who is required to file a statement, the time and place for filing, and shall furnish each such person with a copy of this subchapter and the required statement form. The City Administrator shall inform the City Council when any person, who is required to file a statement, fails to file the statement in a timely manner. (Prior Code, § 2.81) Please share why you are interested in becoming involved with a City commission. What experience would you bring to the C ommission? VIII-17 VIII-17 VIII-17 To: Mayor Fasbender and City Council From:John Hinzman, Community Development Director Date:December 15, 2025 Item:Reappoint Planning Commissioners:McGrath, Moes, and DePalma Council Action Requested: The City Council is asked to approve the following reappointments to the Planning Commission: Melissa McGrath -1/1/26 to 12/31/27.First appointed on 12/19/22.This would be her third term. John Moes -1/1/26 to 12/31/27.First appointed to a partial term on 4/1/25. This would be his second term. Nicole DePalma –1/1/26 to 12/31/27.First appointed to a partial term on 8/18/25.This would be her 2nd term. Members may serve up to three consecutive two year terms upon approval of the City Council. The Commissioners have provided excellent service to the City and staff supports reappointment. Background Information: N\A Financial Impact: N\A Advisory Commission Discussion: N\A Council Committee Discussion: N\A Attachments: N\A City Council Memorandum VIII-18 City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers From: John Townsend, Fire Chief Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Reappoint Public Safety Advisory Commissioners Council Action Requested: Council is asked to approve the following reappointments to the Public Safety Advisory Commission. • Theresa Auge` - 01/01/2026 – 12/31/2027. First appointed to a partial term on 09/20/2021. This would be her third term. • Mary Nehring – 01/01/2026 – 12/31/2027. First appointed to a partial term on 08/31/2023. This would be her second term. • Ryan Sherry – 01/01/2026 – 12/31/2027. First appointed to a partial term on 01/01/2025. This would be his first term. Members may serve up to three consecutive two-year terms upon approval of the City Council. The Commissioners have provided excellent service to the City and staff supports reappointment. Background Information: N/A Financial Impact: N/A Advisory Commission Discussion: N/A Council Committee Discussion: N/A Attachments: N/A VIII-19 K:\024226-000\Admin\Construction Admin\Central WTP\Pay Apps\Pay App 3\Pay App 3 Cover Letter.docx 1 7 8 E 9 T H S T R E E T | S U I T E 2 0 0 | S A I N T P A U L , M N | 5 5 1 0 1 | 6 5 1 . 2 8 6 . 8 4 5 0 | W S B E N G . C O M December 4, 2025 Ryan Stempski Public Works Director City of Hastings, MN 1225 Progress Dr Hastings, MN 55033 Re: Application for Payment No. 3 Central Water Treatment Plant City of Hastings, MN WSB Project No. 024226-000 Dear Mr. Stempski: Please find attached Application for Payment No. 3 from Magney Construction, Inc. for the construction of the Central Water Treatment Plant. We reviewed this application and find it acceptable for payment. Therefore, we recommend making a payment of $373,420.29 to Magney Construction, Inc. If you are in agreement, please sign the application and process it for payment. Sincerely, WSB Jon Christensen jchristensen@wsbeng.com (612) 437-7967 cc: Steve Nelson, WSB VIII-20 To: From: Contract: Project: Owners Contract No. Engineer's Project No. Date of this Invoice: Invoice Work Period: 11/1/25-11/30/25 1) Original Contract amount $15,388,800.00 2) Change Orders to date $0.00 3) Revised Contract amount $15,388,800.00 4) Value completed to date $506,834.00 5) Materials stored on site $249,910.41 6) Total Earned to date $756,744.41 7) Amount retained $37,837.22 8) Amount previously paid $345,486.90 Amount due this Payment $373,420.29 Accompaning Documentation: CONTRACTOR'S Certification: The undersigned CONTRACTOR certifies that (1) all previous progress payments received from OWNER on account of work done under the Contract referred to above have been applied on account to discharge CONTRACTOR'S legitimate obligations incurred in connection with Work covered by prior Applications for Payment numbered 1 through 1 inclusive; (2) title of all work, materials and equipment incorporated in said Work otherwise listed in or covered by this Application for Payment will pass to OWNER at time of payment free and clear of all Liens, security interest or encumbrance (expect such as are recovered by a Bond acceptable to OWNER indemnifying OWNER against any such Lien, security interest or encumbrance); and (3) all Work covered by this Application for Payment is in accordance by the Contract Documents and not defective. Magney Construction, Inc. (Contractor) By: Project Manager Payment of the above AMOUNT DUE THIS APPLICATION is recommended. Owner: Engineer: By: By: Date: Date: WSB Proj No 024226-000 11/30/2025 City of Hastings WSB Application for Payment No. 3 City of Hastings Magney Construction, Inc., 1401 Park Road, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Central Water Treatment Plant 12/04/2025 VIII-20 Scheduled Work Completed Materials Total % Balance Spec.Unit Value Previous This Presently Completed &Complete To Section Description of Work Units QTY Price (Extended)Application Application Stored Stored to Date Finish Bond & Insurance LS 1 123,300$ 123,300$ 123,300.00 0.00 0.00 123,300.00 100% 0.00 Supervision & General Conditions LS 1 447,068$ 447,068$ 36,285.81 21,289.00 0.00 57,574.81 13% 389,493.19 Mobilization LS 1 329,632$ 329,632$ 51,306.00 18,452.00 0.00 69,758.00 21% 259,874.00 Demolition LS 1 136,000$ 136,000$ 125,692.00 3,685.00 0.00 129,377.00 95% 6,623.00 Concrete LS 1 1,627,000$ 1,627,000$ 0.00 12,352.00 9,343.08 21,695.08 1% 1,605,304.92 Masonry LS 1 345,000$ 345,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 345,000.00 Metals LS 1 360,000$ 360,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 360,000.00 Wood, Plastics & Composites LS 1 64,000$ 64,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 64,000.00 Thermal and Moistrue Protection LS 1 943,000$ 943,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 943,000.00 Doors and Windows LS 1 236,000$ 236,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 236,000.00 Finishes LS 1 452,000$ 452,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 452,000.00 Specialties LS 1 47,000$ 47,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 47,000.00 Furnishings LS 1 25,000$ 25,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 25,000.00 Fire Protection LS 1 75,000$ 75,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 75,000.00 Plumbing LS 1 556,000$ 556,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 556,000.00 HVAC LS 1 368,000$ 368,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 368,000.00 Electrical LS 1 1,738,000$ 1,738,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 1,738,000.00 Security LS 1 66,000$ 66,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 66,000.00 Earthwork LS 1 418,000$ 418,000$ 0.00 21,435.00 0.00 21,435.00 5% 396,565.00 Excavation - Rock CY 600 65$ 39,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 39,000.00 Exterior Improvements LS 1 328,000$ 328,000$ 17,010.00 0.00 0.00 17,010.00 5% 310,990.00 Utilities LS 1 1,170,000$ 1,170,000$ 0.00 15,250.00 240,567.33 255,817.33 22% 914,182.67 Process Interconnections LS 1 1,533,000$ 1,533,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 1,533,000.00 Process Handling LS 1 38,000$ 38,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 38,000.00 Waste & Water Equipment LS 1 3,095,000$ 3,095,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 3,095,000.00 14,559,000$ Construction Allowance LS 1 300,000$ 300,000$ 10,076.61 10,333.58 0.00 20,410.19 7% 279,589.81 SCADA Allowance LS 1 150,000$ 150,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 150,000.00 City Permit Fees Allowance LS 1 100,000$ 100,000$ 0.00 40,367.00 0.00 40,367.00 40%59,633.00 550,000$ Bid Alternate 1 - Phosphate Feed LS 1 28,000$ 28,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 28,000.00 Bid Alternate 2 - Haul & Dispose Contaminated Soil CY 400 67$ 26,800$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 26,800.00 Bid Alternate 3 - Existing IX WTP Architectural LS 1 65,000$ 65,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 65,000.00 Bid Alternate 4 - Pedestrian Fill Station LS 1 160,000$ 160,000$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 160,000.00 279,800.00$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 279,800.00 -$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0% 0.00 Totals 15,388,800.00 363,670.42 143,163.58 249,910.41 756,744.41 5%14,911,855.59 Original Contract amount 15,388,800.00 Change Orders to date 0.00 Revised Contract amount 15,388,800.00 Value completed to date 506,834.00 Materials stored on site 249,910.41 Total Earned to date 756,744.41 Amount retained 37,837.22 Amount previously paid 345,486.90 Amount due this Payment 373,420.29 VIII-20 City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers From: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Joint Powers Agreement Council Action Requested: Approve Joint Powers Agreement and Addendum A with Independent School District 200. Background Information: The City and School District have had a longstanding Joint Powers Agreement which provides a framework to work collaboratively on mutually beneficial projects on a case by case basis, which have historically been agreed in separate JPA’s. Representatives of the City and School District have proposed a number of revisions to the JPA to: 1) Identify it as a primary or umbrella JPA with the individual project JPAs attached as addenda under the umbrella. 2) Some streamlining of membership, meetings, and communication. 3) Confirm that details and budgets of any future addenda are to be negotiated on a case by case basis. 4) Miscellaneous revisions in terminology. This agreement and addendum will “repeal and replace” two prior JPA’s. Financial Impact: Existing budget. Committee Discussion: • Parks/JPA Committee 1/31/2025, 4/4/2025, 6/20/2025, 8/11/2025, and 10/27/2025 • City Council/School Board Workshop 4/21/2025 Attachments: • Joint Powers Agreement • Addendum A VIII-21 VIII-21 VIII-21 VIII-21 VIII-21 VIII-21 VIII-21 VIII-21 VIII-21 VIII-21 VIII-21 City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Public Hearing and Resolution: Vacation of Easement – Central Water Treatment Plant – 1292 North Frontage Rd Council Action Requested: Hold a public hearing and adopt the attached resolution vacating the following easements generally located at 1292 North Frontage Road. A simple majority is necessary for action. 1) Utility Easement per Document No. 1059470 – Sidewalk, Street, and Utility Easement Please see the attached exhibit for further information. Background: 1292 North Frontage Road was formerly the home of Carbone’s Pizza and Stacy’s Stars Dance Studio. The property was acquired by the City for construction of the Central Water Treatment Plant. Buildings have been demolished and the site replatted as CENTRAL WATER TREATMENT PLANT CAMPUS. The proposed vacated easements are no longer necessary upon the replatting of the property. On November 17, 2025 the City Council vacated three other easements on the site. Financial Impact: N\A Advisory Commission Discussion: N\A Council Committee Discussion: N\A Attachments: • Resolution • Location Map IX-01 (a,b) CITY OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION _____________ A RESOLUTION VACATING CERTAIN EASEMENTS RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 1059470 SIDEWALK, STREET, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT WHEREAS, City Council of Hastings, Minnesota initiated the vacation of a public easement over property in Hastings, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §412.851, the City Council may by resolution vacate any street, alley, public grounds, public way, or any part thereof on its own motion adopted by a four-fifths votes of all members of the Council; and WHEREAS, a notice of a public hearing on said vacation was duly published and posted in accordance with applicable Minnesota Statutes and a public hearing was held on said vacation; and WHEREAS , the City Council of Hastings then proceeded to hear all persons interested in said vacation and all persons interested were afforded an opportunity to present their views and objections to the granting of said vacation; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Hastings has determined that the vacation would be in the public interest. WHEREAS, the easements proposed to be vacated are legally described as: The Sidewalk, Street, Drainage and Utility Easement filed of record in the office of the Dakota County Recorder on August 5, 1992 as Document No. 1059470 The north 19.60 feet of the south 69.60 feet of the following described property: That part of the south one-half of the northeast quarter of Section 29, Township 115 North, Range 17 West, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at a point which is 1418.00 feet west and 10.00 feet north of the southeast corner of said northeast quarter of Section 29; thence north, at right angles, 300.00 feet; thence east 145.20 feet; thence south 300.00 feet; thence west 145.20 feet to the point of beginning. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hastings as follows: 1. That pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §412.851, it hereby vacates the easement described above and depicted on Exhibit A. 2. That said vacation has no relationship to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and therefore the Hastings City Council has dispensed with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes §462.356, subd. 2, that may require a Comprehensive Plan compliance review of said vacation that may constitute a disposal of real property pursuant to §462.356, subd. 2. 3. That the City Clerk shall prepare a notice to be presented to the Dakota County Auditor reflecting the completion of the proceedings herein. IX-01 (a,b) Adopted this 15th day of December, 2025. _____________________________ Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a true and correct copy of resolution presented to and adopted by the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota, 15th day of December, 2025, as disclosed by the records of the City of Hastings on file and of record in the office. ______________________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk SEAL This instrument drafted by: City of Hastings (EK) 101 4th Street E. Hastings, MN 55033 IX-01 (a,b) OH OH OH CO N C . ED G I N G LA N D S C A P E RO C K S 43 . 3 OV E R H A N G N0 0 ° 0 5 ' 5 8 " W 23 6 . 1 0 50 50 63 . 9 0 S0 0 ° 0 5 ' 5 8 " E 30 0 . 0 0 EX I S T I N G BU I L D I N G PROPERTY DESCRIPTION SUBJECT PROPERTY SURVEYOR NOTES PID 19-02900-05-010: That part of the S ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 29, Township 115, Range 17, described as follows: Commencing at a point which is 1418 feet West and 10 feet North of the Southeast corner of said NE ¼ of said Section 29, thence North at right angles 300 feet, thence East 145.2 feet, thence South 300 feet, thence West 145.2 feet to the place of beginning, Dakota County, Minnesota. and PID 19-57701-00-010: Outlot A, Pleasant Acres Second Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota. PROPERTY SUMMARY 1. Subject property's addresses are 1292 and 1300 North Frontage Rd. 2. Subject property's property identification numbers are 19-02900-05-010 and 19-57701-00-010. 3. Existing Areas are as follows: Area of PID 19-02900-05-010 = 43,560 Square Feet or 1.000 acres. Area of PID 19-57701-00-010 = 50,342 Square Feet or 1.156 acres. Total area = 93,902 Square Feet or 2.156 acres. LEGEND FOUND MONUMENT SET MONUMENT SECTION CORNER SIGN GUARD POST PID 19-02900-05-010: Referencing Title Commitment No. DC242980-CO, dated 4/24/2025, as provided by Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, the following are comments on easements, etc., that the property is subject to in Schedule B thereof using the same numbering system as in said Schedule B. Exception Item Nos. 1-2 are not survey related and therefore are not shown. 3. Permanent Road and Utility Easement granted to the City of Hastings over the South 50 feet recorded as Document No. 498261. Shown on survey. 4. Permanent Utility Easement granted to the City of Hastings over the East 60 feet of the North 30 feet recorded as Document No. 542694. Shown on survey. 5. Permanent Easement for sidewalk, Street, Drainage and Utility Purposes granted to the City of Hastings over the North 19.60 feet of the South 69.60 feet recorded as Document No. 1059470. Shown on survey. 6. Public Roadway and/or Utility Easement granted to the City of Hastings over approximately the East 50 feet of the South 50 feet recorded in Book 83 of Miscellaneous Records on page 300. Shown on survey. PID 19-57701-00-010: Referencing Title Commitment No. DC250842, dated 3/26/2025, as provided by Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, the following are comments on easements, etc., that the property is subject to in Schedule B, Section 2 thereof using the same numbering system as in said Section 2. Exception Item Nos. 1-7, and 11-12 are not survey related and therefore are not shown. 8. Easement filed as Document No. 542695. Shown on survey. 9. Resolution filed as Document No. 1466908.2. Resolution modifies the Hastings Family Housing plat to include a 20 ft wide drainage and utility easement which corresponds to a private storm sewer line which runs between the City water tower site and Pleasant Drive to serve as an overflow release for the water tower. Easement lies north of PID 19-57701-00-010 and is not shown on survey. 10. Resolution filed as Document No. 2525352. Resolution vacates the Drainage and Utility Easements on Lot 2, Block 1, Hastings Family Housing. 13. Access Agreement filed as Document No. 2525356. Shown on survey. 14. Amended and Restated Ingress and Egress Easement filed as Document No. 2525357. Shown on survey. 1. The bearing system is based on the Dakota County Coordinate System, NAD83 (2011 Adjust), having an assumed bearing of S89°54'02"W for the South line of the Northeast Quarter of Section 29, Township 115, Range 17. 2. The buildings and exterior dimensions of the outside wall at ground level are shown on the survey. It may not be the foundation wall. 3. Location, sizes and types of underground utilities shown are a combination of observed evidence and plan information, together with field markings by those utility locators that responded to Gopher State One Call Ticket Nos. 250941429 and 250941471. However, lacking excavation, the exact location of underground features cannot be accurately, completely, and reliably depicted. WSB makes no guarantee that the utilities shown comprise all of the utilities in the area. Where additional or more detailed information is required, the client is advised that excavation and/or a private utility locate request may be necessary. Pursuant to MS 216.D contact Gopher State One Call at 651-454-0002 prior to any excavation. PROPOSED INFORMATION 1. Proposed Lot 1, Block 1 address is 1290 North Frontage Rd. 2. Proposed plat areas are as follows: Lot 1, Block 1 = 84,624 Square Feet or 1.943 acres R/W = 9,278 Square Feet or 0.213 acres Total = 93,902 Square Feet or 2.156 acres ADDRESSES Owner: City of Hastings Surveyor: WSB 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 Graphic Scale (in feet) 0 30 60 1 inch = 30 feet SCALE: 1" = 30' SURVEY BY: JS DRAWN BY: CHECK BY: MB MAIL BOX AC AIR CONDITIONING UNIT PEDESTAL HH HAND HOLE METER E ELECTRIC MANHOLE E ELECTRIC TRANSFORMER LIGHT POLE SPOT / YARD / GROUND LIGHT UTILITY POLE 15. Agreement Regarding Easement filed as Document No. 2537228. 16. Rights of the public in right of way for North Frontage Rd, as laid out and traveled. 17. Utility and Drainage Easements as shown on the recorded plat. Shown on survey. OWNER: DAKOTA COUNTY CDA WORKFORCE HOUSING LL ADDRESS: UNASSIGNED PID: 19-31995-01-010 6" 8" 9" 19" 6" EXISTING EASEMENTS TO BE VACATED UTILITY EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 542694 TO BE VACATED ROAD AND UTILITY EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 498261 TO BE VACATED PUBLIC ROADWAY AND UTILITY EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 355030 / BK 83 OF MISC PG 300 TO BE VACATED 5" GUY WIRE N89°54'02"E 358.76 FD RLS 9294 4" 2" FD 1/2" IP STORM CATCH BASIN ST STORM MANHOLE FD 5/8" REBAR 46.21 9" 10" 9" PROPOSED 167.35 8" 7" E 7" 145.20 S UTILITY EASEMENT Preliminary Plat S SANITARY MANHOLE CO CLEAN OUT HYDRANT WATER VALVE CURB STOP 4INX4" 10 FT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT 9" 9" 9" 10" 8" 7" 8" BITUMINOUS SURFACE PER DOC. NO. 542694 60 10 11" 7" - Vacation Exhibit IRR IRRIGATION VALVE RD ROOF DRAIN ORNAMENTAL ROCK BUSH EVERGREEN TREE DECIDUOUS TREE OH OVERHEAD UTILITY E UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC C UNDERGROUND COMMUNICATION G UNDERGROUND GAS MB 9" 10" 10" 9" 9" 9" WATER TOWER OWNER: CITY OF HASTINGS CONC. EDGE OF LANDSCAPE ELEC HAND HOLE HH CONC. 7" E 33.0 CONC. 52.2 EXISTING 60.1 5.2 WATER MAIN CHAIN LINK FENCE BUILDING OVERHANG ADDRESS: 1300 NORTH FRONTAGE RD PID: 19-57701-00-010 7" 8" S BUILDING BUILDING EDGE CURB AND GUTTER EXISTING BOUNDARY PROPOSED RIGHT OF WAY PROPOSED D & U EASEMENT MB 10" 64.9 9" IRR E CONC. SAN PIPE CO CONC. OVERHANG ELEC METER RD GAS METER EXISTING BUILDING 90.1 LOT 112" BLOCK 1 11" 11" 32.7 52.1 OVERHANG CONC. OWNER: CITY OF HASTINGS ADDRESS: 1292 NORTH FRONTAGE RD PID: 19-02900-05-010 60.3 6.0 AC OWNER: FLUEGELS LAWN GARDEN & PET SUPPLY INC ADDRESS: 1280 NORTH FRONTAGE RD PID: 19-02900-05-020 GAS METER VICINITY MAP FD 1/2" IP FD 5/8" REBAR (TIPPED TO NORTH 0.33 FT) 45.54 64.3 RD RD 10 IRR C 10" 90.2 9" 10" 10" SIDEWALK, STREET, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 1059470 BITUMINOUS SURFACE N89°54'02"E 145.20 13" 9" 10 GATE 9" IRR CONC. SIDEWALK N89°54'02"E 212.89 CONC. SIDEWALK CONC. SIDEWALK CONC. 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Stat. 462.356 for the Disposal of Hydroelectric Plant COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Council has been requested to conduct a public hearing regarding the disposal of the Hydroelectric Plant. Additionally, the Council has been requested to consider adopting the enclosed resolution dispensing of the requirement of Minn. Stat. 462.356 for the disposal of the Hydroelectric Plant. BACKGROUND The Hydroelectric Plant was constructed in 1985 and is now an aging facility. The City had an engineering study completed in 2023 to identify maintenance costs in the next 25 years. This information was combined with the other rising annual expenses and historic revenues to provide a comprehensive review of the plant. It was determined that the plant will lose approximately $14 Million over the next the next 25 years. Some notable annual costs include: · Dewatering estimated $500,000 every 5 years · Insurance $200,000+ each year and minimal insurers available · Rent to the USACE $100,000 each year · Licenses and Fees of $50,000 to FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) plus an estimated $1 Million re-licensing fee on the horizon · Routine Repairs $50,000 each year · Dedicated operator staff with daily rounds (0.5 FTE) Maintenance costs are over 4 times greater than average reported by the US Energy Information Administration due to the accessibility of this Hydroelectric Plant (in the middle of the Mississippi River) and economy of scale (same efforts needed as a large plant). Power production is challenging as navigation is and always will be the primary function at Lock and Dam No. 2. The USACE (who owns and operates the Lock and Dam) frequently regulates the upper and lower pool head, which impacts the amount of power we can produce. Furthermore, more frequent breakdowns and maintenance requirements require shut down of production for those repairs. The system is complex to accommodate the variable head and flow making expertise, parts, and repairs expensive and challenging to schedule in a timely manner. Power costs have continued to decline over the years per our agreement with Xcel Energy, those rates are set by the avoided costs of a power plant and capability payments based on seasonal performance. Staff were directed by the Utilities Committee to work with the USACE to surrender the FERC License to operate the plant. This process proved to be unfamiliar, took a long time, and was costly. Ultimately USACE also can recommend improvements to the facility prior to the surrender, which would be unknown. Due to these challenges and unknowns, the USACE recommended a transfer to a private entity if possible. With the assistance of a hydro power expert in the industry from WSB, a buyer from the private market is now interested. With the transfer of the facility being timely and cost effective the end result is the elimination of financial and operational liability: · Transfer generally can be completed in 90 to 120 depending on complexity · As-is condition IX-02 (a,b) · No payment to the City. Value is in saving money in an aging facility expensive to maintain. · It would keep the Hydro Plant in operation producing clean energy under a different owner more aligned with the hydro power industry. NEXT STEPS The Public Hearing required in Charter Section 7.04 was published in the November 27th Hastings Journal. The Public Hearing will be conducted at the December 15th City Council Meeting. Adopt the attached Resolution per Minn. Stat. 462.356 to dispense of the requirement that the Planning Commission review the disposal of the Plant. This determination is recommended as there is no relationship between the Plant and the Hastings Comprehensive Plan. At a future City Council Meeting, a Resolution of Sale will need to be adopted by the City Council. This is scheduled for January 20, 2026. Thereafter closing with the private entity would be scheduled and the FERC License, Xcel Agreement, and USACE Agreement would be transferred accordingly. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Council is requested to conduct the public hearing for the project and adopt the enclosed resolution dispensing of the requirement of Minn. Stat. 462.356 for the disposal of the Hydroelectric Plant. ATTACHMENTS Resolution Adopting Dispensing of the Requirement of Minn. Stat. 462.356 for the Disposal of the Hydroelectric Plant IX-02 (a,b) RESOLUTION NO. _______ CITY OF HASTINGS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS DISPENSING OF THE REQUIRMENTS OF MINN. STAT. §462.356 FOR THE DISPOSAL OF HYDROELECTRIC PLANT WHEREAS, the City of Hastings owns the Hastings Hydroelectric Plant located at and upon the Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 2 (“Plant”) upon Parcel Identification No. 190210060010 and desires to dispose and sell the Plant; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §462.356, Subd. 2 requires the Planning Commission to review the disposal of any publicly owned interest in real property within the City and report its findings to the City Council as to compliance of the disposal with the Hastings Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the requirement that the Planning Commission review the disposal of publicly owned interest in real property may be dispensed by the City Council by resolution by two-thirds vote when in Council’s judgment it finds that the disposal of the real property has no relationship to the Hastings Comprehensive Plan. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City hereby dispenses of the requirement that the Planning Commission review the disposal of the Plant because the proposed disposal has no relationship to the Hastings Comprehensive Plan. Council member_________________ moved a second to this resolution and upon being put to a vote it was adopted by the Council Members present. Adopted by the Hastings City Council on_______________, 2025, by the following vote: Ayes: Nays: Absent: Mary Fasbender, Mayor ATTEST: Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk SEAL IX-02 (a,b) City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members From: Dan Wietecha, City Administrator Date: December 15, 2025 Item: Accept Proposal and Authorize Work with WSB – Municipal Utility Design Services: TH-61 Reconstruction Project Council Action Requested: The Council has been requested to authorize the City to enter a contract with WSB for the purpose of utilizing their professional services to provide municipal utility design for the TH-61 Reconstruction Project. Background Information: The MnDOT design does not include sanitary sewer and watermain within the TH 61 corridor. These public utilities are owned by the City of Hastings and need to be replaced due to age and condition. This work is most efficiently done in coordination with the MnDOT project. Financial Impact: WSB’s proposal includes the required preliminary and final design to deliver the utility improvements in alignment with the MnDOT design package. Additionally, the utility design includes the required coordination and compliance with the CMGC Delivery Method being used by MnDOT for the TH-61 Reconstruction Project. The work is proposed on an hourly basis for an estimated total fee of $471,737. The design is approximately 12% of the estimated utility construction costs, which is within industry standard for delivering on an iterative and complex design required for a trunk highway project. Attachments: · WSB Proposal for Municipal Utility Design Services on the TH-61 Reconstruction Project IX-03 SCOPE OF SERVICES Municipal Utility Design Services: TH-61 Reconstruction Project FOR THE CITY OF HASTINGS IX-03 Municipal Utility Design Services: TH 61 Reconstruction Project 1 December 5, 2024 Mr. Ryan Stempski, PE City Public Works Director City of Hastings 1225 Progress Drive Hastings, MN 55033 Re: Proposal to Provide Municipal Utility Design Services TH 61 Reconstruction Project Dear Mr. Stempski: WSB is pleased to submit the following proposal to provide professional consulting services for the City of Hastings’ Municipal Utility Design in conjunction with MnDOT’s TH 61 Reconstruction Project. We have assembled a team that can provide the City of Hastings with all the necessary professional services to deliver municipal utility designs that meet the City’s needs. Enclosed you will find a proposal to complete the tasks associated with the Municipal Utility Design Services and our approach to the larger team collaboration with MnDOT and its subconsultants working to deliver the roadway improvements. The proposal includes an hourly breakdown to complete each of the tasks associated with the project. All work will be completed in accordance with our General Services Agreement with the City, dated November 2, 2023. We are excited about the prospect of continuing a lasting, collaborative, and trusted partnership with the City of Hastings. Thank you for the opportunity to propose on this project. If you have questions about the content of this proposal, please feel to reach out at jstremel@wsbeng.com or 612-419-1549. Sincerely, WSB Jim Stremel, PE Monica Heil, PE Sr. Project Manager Sr. Vice President, Municipal Attachments Project Budget Worksheet Resumes 70 1 X E N I A A V E S | SU I T E 3 0 0 | MI N N E A P O L I S , M N | 5 5 4 1 6 | 7 6 3 . 5 4 1 . 4 8 0 0 | W S B E N G . C O M IX-03 Municipal Utility Design Services: TH 61 Reconstruction Project 2 PROJECT TEAM WSB has assembled a project team experienced in urban reconstruction, municipal utility design and construction within the MnDOT right-of-way, in-situ utility evaluation and design, CMGC delivery methods and 3D modeling. The project will be led by Jim Stremel serving in the Project Manager role. Jim will be the primary point of contact for the City of Hastings and will serve as the liaison between MnDOT and its consultants and the City of Hastings for coordination of designs. Jim will be supported by a team of resources familiar with the City of Hastings, MnDOT, CMGC delivery methods and model integrations. Resumes for key staff members, which detail comparable project experiences, are attached. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND & APPROACH We understand that the City of Hastings is requesting a proposal for the design and delivery of municipal sanitary sewer and watermain improvements along the TH 61 corridor (4th Street to 36th Street) in conjunction with MnDOT’s scope for the reconstruction of TH 61, which is anticipated to be delivered as a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) project with construction estimated to from late 2027 – 2029. We also understand that MnDOT is leading the roadway design aspects of the TH 61 Hastings Reconstruction, with Alliant Engineering selected as MnDOT’s General Engineering Consultant (GEC) to augment MnDOT staff with delivery of the project. As the municipal utility infrastructure within the corridor approaches the end of its service life, we also understand the City’s desire to: • Develop municipal utility improvements that will provide for 75+ year service lives for all sewer and water utilities • Identify strategic placements of new utility infrastructure that will: • Limit TH 61 utility service crossings by considering dual mains • Provide hydrant access on both sides of TH 61 for Emergency Services purposes • Explore trenchless utility improvements, where feasible, to accelerate the construction schedule and minimize service disruptions. WSB recognizes that MnDOT’s preliminary schedule for the roadway improvements anticipates construction will commence in late Fall 2027 (with possible private utility relocation work) and will continue IX-03 Municipal Utility Design Services: TH 61 Reconstruction Project 3 through 2029. This requires design coordination between the two agencies beginning as soon as possible in 2025, with the majority of final design work taking place between Spring 2026 and Spring 2027. The following Scope of Services represents WSB’s opinion of the required tasks necessary to complete the Municipal Utility Design Services and coordination with MnDOT. PHASING AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS A majority of the properties along the TH-61 corridor are businesses, making utility services maintenance during working/business hours even more imperative to the success of the project. As a part of the construction phasing and staging evaluation with MnDOT, WSB will review feed points for temporary water distribution that minimizes street crossings and maintain service during constructions. Opportunities to relocate the existing sanitary sewer from outside the center of the MnDOT right-of-way as a part of the project will also be considered. For example, the sanitary sewer located between 8th and 10th Streets is believed to be 8” original VCP, and the main is located in the middle of the roadway. If sewer service elevations permit, it should be considered whether or not moving the main to the easterly or westerly edge of the right-of-way will provide better long term operation and maintenance opportunities for City Staff. For emergency services purposes, it is desired to install dual watermains along TH-61 corridor such that hydrant access does not require a hose across the TH-61 roadway. For any potential sanitary sewer relocations or dual watermain installation, close coordination with the small utilities located within the project corridor will be required early on with design of the project. Trenchless technology construction solutions will be evaluated for both water and sanitary sewer rehabilitation needs, and recommendations provided to the City for consideration regarding: costs, constructability, schedule impacts and phasing. Geotechnical investigation of the area will provide valuable insight as to the feasibility of employing some trenchless solutions. PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK & DELIVERABLES Task 1 | Preliminary Design WSB’s preliminary design will focus on identifying existing public utility locations, including services, reviewing the functionality of existing infrastructure that will be required for temporary service interruptions (valve exercises) and considerations for utility location improvements that will improve long-term operational functions of the infrastructure. As a part of the Preliminary Design, WSB plans to engage a subconsultant to televise all mainline sanitary sewer within the project corridor and along adjacent side streets to note the condition of the infrastructure as well as service locations. WSB also proposes to televise sanitary sewer services, where possible, using a lateral launch from the main in an effort to determine which services are active and which services may be inactive and could be considered for abandonment. This process may also include dye-testing of sanitary sewer services where needed. WSB will provide a separate estimate for dye testing work if it is determined necessary for portions of the project. WSB also proposes to walk the project corridor with City Public Works Staff to identify all curb stop locations for properties within the corridor. This preliminary data collection effort will serve as the starting point for determining what mainline infrastructure improvements, such as main line location, could be considered as a part of this project. Televising the sanitary sewer will also allow WSB to determine if sanitary sewer lining improvements can be considered for portions of the project as an alternative to open-cut installation methods. IX-03 Municipal Utility Design Services: TH 61 Reconstruction Project 4 Determining active and inactive service locations during preliminary design will also help to manage risk during construction and will expedite new utility service installations. Finally, WSB proposes to exercise all valves with City Public Works staff outside of the project corridor that will need to be employed to facilitate water shutoffs associated with utility replacements. Valves that are not found to hold in the closed position will need to be incorporated into the project improvements to allow for utility replacements within the project corridor. In addition to the televising review and field visits with City Public Works Staff to locate curb stops and exercise valves, we anticipate three (3) meetings with City Engineering and Public Works staff to review our findings, recommendations for relocations or abandonments and finalizing new main line and service locations before moving into final design with MnDOT. The City’s desired utility locations must then be reviewed by MnDOT and its consultant for conflict and permitted locations within MnDOT’s ROW. It is assumed all valve, hydrants, manholes (rim and inverts) and curb stops (visible at the surface) will be collected with the topographic survey information being coordinated by MnDOT and that the location of this infrastructure will be further verified by MnDOT’s Subsurface Utility Engineer. It is not anticipated that WSB will be entering properties to collect any of this information, but should it be determined that property access will be required, it is assumed that City Staff will coordinate entry and accompany WSB Staff. It is proposed that time spent on-site collecting information inside private properties will be billed on a time and materials basis. Task 2 | Final Design WSB will prepare a fully developed 3D model of the municipal utility improvements, as well as construction documents (plans and specifications) in accordance with MnDOT’s typical letting process. This process will also include supporting MnDOT in utility coordination for the watermain and sanitary sewer improvements, securing necessary municipal utility permits and performing a QA/QC and constructability review. GSOC Coordination and Design Meeting WSB will attend the design utility coordination meetings as required by Minnesota Statute 216D and led by MnDOT’s Surface Utility Engineering consultant. It is anticipated there will be a total of four (4) utility coordination meetings will be conducted leading up to the preconstruction meeting. Plans AutoCAD Civil 3D modelling will be utilized to develop traditional plans for bidding purposes. The plans will generally include the following sheets (or combined items on sheets) for the proposed improvements, and are anticipated to be included in MnDOT’s overall bid set: • Utility Layout Plan • Statement of Estimated Utility Quantities (to be included in MnDOT’s tabulation) • Construction Notes • Standard Details • Construction Plans (removals, utility plan and profiles) • Phasing plans to coincide with MnDOT’s overall project phasing Specifications WSB will prepare a separation Utility Division for inclusion in the overall Project Manual being developed by MnDOT that will include special provisions related to the municipal utility improvements. Design Coordination led by MnDOT IX-03 Municipal Utility Design Services: TH 61 Reconstruction Project 5 WSB anticipates bi-monthly Project Management Team meetings for the duration of design (18 months). WSB assumes these meetings will be hosted virtually, and one representative from WSB will attend each meeting to represent the City’s utility interests in the project. Permits WSB will coordinate and obtain all permits necessary for utility construction. Current permits anticipated include MDH watermain extension permit (for dual main installation) and a MPCA sanitary sewer extension may also be required if new sanitary sewer runs are extended with the project. It is assumed all other permits for the project will be obtained by MnDOT. QA/QC Plan Review WSB will conduct comprehensive QA/QC model and plan review to ensure all applicable City of Hastings engineering standards are satisfied. This review will also include a cursory review of the plans by an employee of WSB’s transportation group as it relates to MnDOT requirements for construction of improvements within the MnDOT Trunk Highway right of way. Constructability Review WSB will perform a constructability review, in which members of the WSB construction team will review the utility plans and specifications in their entirety for constructability to evaluate risks associated with construction and potential risk mitigation measures that can be implemented. Deliverables • AutoCAD Civil 3D Modelling (30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% design stages). • Traditional construction drawings as required by MnDOT (assume this will only be done at 60%, 90% and 100% design stages). • Project Manual Special Provisions for municipal utilities. • Participation in all MnDOT-led design and coordination meetings. • Final executed permit(s) • Engineer’s Statement of Estimated Quantities for use in MnDOT’s overall SEQ for the project. • Summary of Q & A from bidding. Task 3 | CMGC Coordination WSB’s scope of services also proposes coordination with MnDOT’s CMGC partner on municipal utility aspects of the project. Coordination with MnDOT will include regular participation in design meetings, constructability reviews, model reviews, contractor integration, specification development, and attendance at utility coordination meetings, etc. WSB will serve as an extension of the CMGC team, representing the City in ensuring City standards for municipal utility construction, as well as property owner service expectations, are satisfied for the duration of the project. While adherence to City design standards will be critical to the overall success of the project, maintaining utility service operations with few disruptions will be paramount to the perceived success of a project such as this, running through the heart of the City’s business district. IX-03 Municipal Utility Design Services: TH 61 Reconstruction Project 6 ASSUMPTIONS With our proposal, WSB assumes: 1. All necessary Subsurface Utility Engineering, including sanitary sewer and storm sewer inverts, will be provided by MnDOT’s consultant. a. This includes an assumption that 4M analytic data will be included in the scope of MnDOT’s Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) services. b. This includes as assumption that Gopher State One Call requirements are satisfied with MnDOT’s SUE contract. c. WSB will participate in utility coordination meetings on behalf of the City for municipal utility work. It is assumed a total of four (4) meetings will be required. 2. All necessary topographic survey and existing surface modelling will be provided by MnDOT, including survey of existing municipal utilities. 3. All necessary geotechnical investigations and recommendations will be provided by MnDOT. 4. Any right-of-way or right-of-entry requirements associated with preliminary investigations or construction will be addressed by others. 5. Public engagement for the project will be administered by others. Some coordination of information has been scoped by WSB to provide updates and information for those leading public engagement efforts for the project, but WSB assumes this effort will be executed by others. a. WSB does not anticipate any neighborhood meeting or City Council meeting participation as a part of our scope based on our understanding of the role MnDOT’s subconsultant will play. However, should City Staff find it desirable for WSB to attend some or all of those meetings, WSB can prepare a separate proposal to do so. 6. Any necessary environmental investigations will be completed by others. 7. All necessary environmental documents will be completed by others and will include the City’s municipal utilities in the scope. 8. Any cultural resource needs associated with the project, including utility impact areas, will be completed by others. 9. Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) permits required for any new utility extensions deemed necessary with the projects will be obtained by WSB, with permit costs passed through to the City of Hastings. 10. Erosion/sediment control plan sheets and formal SWPPP documents will be prepared by MnDOT. 11. Meetings will be held virtually with MnDOT design team. 12. The Owner (MnDOT) will deliver existing utilities in QL-D SUE and also conduct the conversion to QL-B for the corridor and for use by the City during utility design and modelling. 13. Our scope of services in this proposal does not include construction related services. Upon completion of final construction documents, WSB can provide a detailed Construction Administration proposal based on the final design, phasing, and schedule for the project. IX-03 Municipal Utility Design Services: TH 61 Reconstruction Project 7 PROPOSED FEE WSB will provide the services as outlined in Project Approach / Scope of Services. Our budget was developed based on our understanding of the scope and experience with similar type projects. Attached you will find guidance on the cost breakdown of each task. The following is a summary of the costs for each phase of the project: Task 1 – Preliminary Design & Alternatives Analysis $ 101,300 Task 2 – Final Design & Construction Documents $ 270,236 Task 3 – CMGC Coordination Meetings $ 100,201 Grand Total All Tasks $ 471,737 We propose to conduct the work listed above on an hourly basis for an estimated total fee of $471,737. We will review our progress weekly and will not exceed this amount without your prior approval should the scope of the project change. SCHEDULE Below is a general project schedule with major milestones. The exact timing of the design work will be discussed with the City at the kick-off meeting. Consultant Services Authorization ....................................................................................... December, 2025 Project Kick-Off with City Staff ................................................................................................. January, 2025 Field Work (Services Investigations) ............................................................................. January-March, 2026 Preliminary Design & Estimating ..................................................................................... March – June, 2026 Final Design, Estimating & Plan Preparation .................................................... Summer 2026 – Spring 2027 City Council Approve Utility Plans/Specs ................................................................................ Summer, 2027 Small Utility Relocations ................................................................................................................. Fall, 2027 Construction …………………………………………………… .................................. Spring 2028 – Early 2029 Thank you for the opportunity to provide the City of Hastings with a proposal for the Municipal Utilities for the TH 61 Reconstruction Project. If this proposal is acceptable, WSB will draft a Task Order for this project for execution by both parties. IX-03 Pr i n c i p a l Se n i o r P r o j e c t Ma n a g e r Mu n i c i p a l D e s i g n Le a d & T r e n c h l e s s Te c h n o l o g y Sp e c i a l i s t Mu n i c i p a l P r o j e c t En g i n e e r Mu n i c i p a l G r a d u a t e En g i n e e r Mu n i c i p a l C A D De s i g n S p e c i a l i s t Pr i n c i p a l D i g i t a l Co n s t r u c t i o n Ma n a g e m e n t En g i n e e r i n g & Mo d e l l i n g S p e c i a l i s t En g i n e e r i n g & Mo d e l l i n g S p e c i a l i s t Se n i o r V i s u a l i z a t i o n Sp e c i a l i s t Se n i o r C o n s t r u c t i o n Sp e c i a l i s t Se n i o r C o n s t r u c t i o n Sp e c i a l i s t To t a l H o u r s To t a l F e e Monica Heil Jim Stremel Paul Hornby Nate Kock Lucas Gross Dan Horejsi Dan Sheldon Boyce Graham Doug Hobyan Michael Kahler Paul Kyle Doug Hackman TASK TASKS ID's SUB-TASK Start Date Finish Date 1 - Preliminary Design & Alternatives Analysis Feb-26 May-26 1.1 Project Management & Controls 9 18 9 36 $9,969 1.2 City Coordination (PMT) Meetings - 12 12 12 24 48 $10,695 1.3 WSB Project Team Meetings -12 6 12 12 12 4 46 $9,429 1.4 Preliminary Layouts & Alternatives (Up to 3)6 12 16 60 60 154 $28,230 1.5 Public Utility Services Investigation 6 6 36 36 12 96 $16,994 1.6 Sanitary Sewer Televising (estimated) $15,000 1.7 Cost Estimates (30%)6 12 16 24 58 $10,984 Sub-Total 15 60 67 148 132 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 438 $101,300 2 - Final Design May-26 Sep-27 2.1 Project Management & Controls 9 18 9 36 $9,969 2.2 City Coordination (PMT) Meetings - 24 24 24 48 96 $21,390 2.3 WSB Project Team Meetings - 24 12 24 24 24 6 90 $18,452 2.4 60 Percent Design 16 24 120 80 6 246 $44,234 2.5 90 Percent Plan Preparation 16 40 180 160 6 402 $70,196 2.6 Final Plan Preparation 6 16 36 60 80 6 204 $38,662 2.7 Cost Estimates (60% & 90%)8 12 24 32 76 $14,041 2.8 Permitting (MDH, MPCA)2 2 4 4 12 $2,335 2.9 Interactive Design Update Coord. w/ MnDOT 40 80 120 $23,266 2.10 QA/QC Functions 6 16 16 16 20 20 94 $22,497 2.11 Special Provisions - Public Utilities 4 8 8 4 24 $5,193 Sub-Total 21 132 195 508 384 120 0 0 0 0 20 20 1400 $270,236 3 - CMGC Coordination & Meetings Feb-26 Sep-27 3.1 Project Management & Controls 9 18 18 45 $12,388 3.2 Joint Design Meetings (Bi-Monthly) - 36 9 36 36 81 $22,068 3.3 Joint Constructability Reviews - 4 24 24 24 24 96 $23,524 3.4 Joint Utility Coordination Meetings - 4 24 24 24 24 96 $21,313 3.5 Contractor Integration/Coordination - 8 3 16 16 16 51 $12,335 3.6 Public Open House Mtgs - 3 12 12 12 36 $8,574 Sub-Total 21 130 106 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 48 405 $100,201 57 322 368 708 516 136 0 0 0 0 68 68 2243 Monica Heil Jim Stremel Paul Hornby Nate Kock Lucas Gross Dan Horejsi Dan Sheldon Boyce Graham Doug Hobyan Michael Kahler Paul Kyle Doug Hackman $281 $251 $251 $165 $129 $189 $237 $179 $179 $179 $218 $195 $292 $261 $261 $172 $134 $197 $246 $186 $186 $186 $227 $203 $310 $277 $277 $182 $142 $208 $261 $197 $197 $197 $240 $215 $328 $293 $293 $193 $151 $221 $277 $209 $209 $209 $255 $228 $348 $311 $311 $204 $160 $234 $294 $222 $222 $222 $270 $242 $17,157 $86,577 $98,945 $125,138 $71,303 $27,534 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,879 $14,204 $471,737 ######## $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $471,737 Labor Total Staff/Resource Name Total Total Hours Staff Name/Resource Name Hourly Rates (2025) Hourly Rates (2026) Hourly Rates (2027) Hourly Rates (2028) Hourly Rates (2029) Total Expenses Total Project Fee IX-03 . REGISTRATION Professional Engineer: MN #47497 EDUCATION BS in Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, MN ASSOCIATION/ ORGAN IZATION APWA-MN Executive Committee, Consultant Director APWA-MN Education and Training Committee Chair APWA-MN Officer Member–City Engineers Association of Minnesota (CEAM) Fish Point Road Phase III C L I EN T : C I T Y O F P R I O R L A K E P R O J E C T D U R A T I O N : D EC 2 0 2 2 - A U G 2 0 2 5 . Phase III of the Fish Point Road Improvements for the City of Prior Lake included trunk municipal utility replacements within the MnDOT TH ROW and replacement of the existing MnDOT signal system as a part of a Cooperative Agreement. As the City of Prior Lake improved the south leg of the intersection of Fish Point Road and TH 13, the desire to improve the signal system in advance of MnDOT's scheduled replacement became apparent. Replacement of the signal system included the addition of flashing yellow arrows for TH 13 traffic, as well as replacement of municipal utilities within the TH 13 (MnDOT) ROW. Prior Lake TH 13 Trail - Segment No. 1 C L I EN T : C I T Y O F P R I O R L A K E P R O J E C T D U R A T I O N : 2 0 2 3 - 2025 . WSB assisted the City with obtaining $1,000,000 of Congressionally Directed Spending to construct Segment No. 1 of the TH 13 trail project. The multi-use trail segment in 2025/2026 along the west side of MnDOT Trunk Highway (TH) 13 in the City of Prior Lake. The 10-foot wide, bituminous trail will fill a critical gap in the local and regional trail system, and will connect several existing trails and popular walking and biking destinations in the community including a heavily developed commercial area surrounding the intersection of TH 13 and CSAH 42 and Prior Lake High School. WSB developed the funding application, preliminary design, environmental documents, final design, permitting and will provide construction administration/observation services for this project. 2011-2025 Street Reconstruction Projects | Lakeville, MN C L I EN T : C I T Y O F L A K EV I L L E , M N P R O J E C T D U R A T I O N : O C T 2 0 1 0 - C U R R EN T . Monica served in a variety of roles while delivering the City of Lakeville's annual street reconstruction projects: Project Engineer, Project Manager and Project Principal for the City of Lakeville's 2011-2025 Street Reconstruction Projects. Annually, the projects included the reconstruction of 5-13.5 miles of local residential and collector roadways and sidewalks as well as water main replacement, sanitary sewer lining and/or replacement, and storm sewer enhancements. Monica Heil, PE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, MUNICIPAL Monica is a Senior Project Manager and Design Engineer serving Minnesota communities for over 20 years. Monica's direct municipal experience has resulted in her ability to work effectively with neighborhood groups, elected and appointed officials, city staff, and various permitting agencies. Beyond consideration for the technical aspects of any engineered design, Monica is keenly aware of the long-term operations and maintenance needs associated with a project and can work with multiple agencies to identify potential long-term issues and solutions. Her experience managing projects through construction allows her to see how final design decisions impact an agency's system, and how she must proactively develop communication strategies to keep project stakeholders informed. . IX-03 . REGISTRA TION Municipal Project Manager MN #45782 WI #43172 EDUCATION BS in Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, MN Project Engineering and Construction Services | City of Hastings, MN C L I E N T : H A S T I N G S , M N P R O J E C T D U R A T I O N : J U N 2 0 0 2 - J U N 2 0 1 3 . Early on in his career with a previous consulting firm, Mr. Stremel provided the City of Hastings with civil design services, construction inspection/administration, and project management for numerous projects for over a decade between 2002 and 2013. He observed construction operations for numerous residential development projects including South Pines, Century South, and multiple Wallin Additions; he also served as the lead bridge and utility inspector for the General Sieben Drive Vermillion River crossing in 2003. During this time, Jim also performed design and project management duties for the Spiral Boulevard roadway extension to CR 91, Hastings Industrial Park No. 7 project, the 2008 Downtown street and utility improvements along Sibley/Ramsey/Tyler Streets which also included the replacement of 100-year old watermain, and preliminary City utility design as a part of the TH 61 bridge replacement project. Hackamore Road Improvements | Medina, MN C L I E N T : C I T Y O F M E D I N A , M N P R O J E C T D U R A T I O N : M A Y 2 0 2 0 - N O V 2 0 2 4 . Jim managed a $6.5M project on Hackamore Road, spanning both Medina and Corcoran. The 1.5-mile corridor underwent full reconstruction and widening of a deteriorated and insufficient roadway system. The project required extensive coordination between both cities, their staff, councils, residents, and stakeholders. The State Aid project was developed in collaboration with five adjacent residential developments over five years to accommodate the permanent stormwater management offsite, crucial in the narrow corridor bordered by wetlands. It also included a new signal system and pedestrian safety improvements at a Hennepin County roadway intersection. Construction was completed in 2024. City Engineer | Medina, MN C L I E N T : C I T Y O F M E D I N A , M N P R O J E C T D U R A T I O N : 2 0 1 3 - C U R R E N T . Jim began his engineering role for the City of Medina in 2013, and since 2017 has been the appointed City Engineer. He is responsible for delivering a wide variety of municipal projects, small and large, day-to-day duties working as an extension of City staff, attends council meetings, and oversees the City's private development engineering reviews and construction activities. The projects that he has managed and successfully delivered to the City include the Tower Drive Street & Utility Improvement Project, Ardmore Avenue Stormwater Improvements, Arrowhead Drive Trail Extension with R/R Quiet Zone & TH 55 Signal Modifications, Hamel Legion & Hunter Park Improvements, Hickory Drive Stormwater Retrofit Project, Sanitary Sewer Lining & I/I Mitigation Projects, Chippewa Rd & Tamarack Drive Visioning Studies, and Hackamore Road Street Extension. Jim Stremel, PE SENIOR PROFE SSIONAL ENGINEER I Jim is a registered Professional Engineer with over 23 years of experience in civil engineering, design development, and project management. As a municipal project manager, Jim encourages collaboration and utilizes team members based on their expertise to produce a high-quality product within budget and on schedule. Jim's municipal project knowledge is well-rounded and includes all phases of the design and construction process from feasibility reporting, property assessments, technical design oversight, permitting, to design documents, bidding, and construction administration. His project experience includes projects of all sizes from less than one-half mile of a mill and overlay up to five miles of full urban street and utility reconstruction. He will be responsible for leading and coordinating the work within the project team and be responsible for implementing quality control, staff scheduling, and overall project management to ensure that the project meets a high-quality standard, is delivered on time, and within budget. . IX-03 * Work performed prior to WSB . REGISTRATION Professional Engineer: MN #23359 TX #130760 EDUCATION BS in Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, MN CERTIFICATIONS TxDOT Precertification: 1.5.1 - Feasibility Studies 3.2.1 - Route Studies and Schematic Design 4.2.1 - Roadway Design 11.1.1 - Roadway Construction Management and Inspection ASSOCIATION/ ORGANIZATION American Public Works Association, MN Chapter City Engineers Association of Minnesota, Specifications Committee Chair, Past Conference Planning Committee Member CR 49 and CR J Lift Station, Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Improvements | Lino Lakes, MN C L I E N T : C I T Y O F L I N O L A K E S , M N P R O J E C T D U R A T I O N : A P R 2 0 1 8 - J U N 2 0 2 3 . WSB provided engineering design, land acquisition, construction observation, administration, and survey services for the City of Lino Lakes. The project provides utilities to serve a 20-acre senior living development sanitary sewer. The improvements included a lift station serving the development and future flows to the east of CR 49 (Hodgson Road), an on-site standby generator, gravity sanitary sewer, forcemain and watermain improvements. The gravity sewer system extended between CR J to the new lift station to divert flow from the Shoreview system, and the sanitary sewer forcemain and trunk watermain were constructed by horizontal directional drilling (trenchless) methods. The project included more than 2,200 feet of 12" PVC watermain, with more than 2,100 feet constructed by HDD methods and over 230 feet of sanitary forcemain by HDD methods. This project required close coordination with the developer, Anoka County, and the Metropolitan Council. Project design challenges included the acquisition of property to extend the trunk watermain and forcemain across residential parcels to connect to existing sewer and watermain, and the extension of 2,100 feet of watermain along CR 49 within a narrow right of way without pavement disturbance. High groundwater conditions in fine sand required significant dewatering of groundwater. The gravity sanitary sewer crossed a 16-inch diameter Metropolitan Council forcemain that could not have service interrupted during construction. Construction of the gravity sewer crossing required lightweight high-strength cement slurry to ensure no settlement of the forcemain. TH 95 Watermain Trenchless Replacement | North Branch, MN C L I E N T : C I T Y O F N O R T H B R A N C H , M N P R O J E C T D U R A T I O N : A P R 2 0 2 3 - A U G 2 0 2 4 . Due to continued watermain breaks in TH 95, the City decided it was time to replace the approximately 4300 feet of watermain between 12th Avenue and 2nd Avenue. The project required coordination with MNDOT with the watermain in the roadway pavement section. In order to reduce prolonged traffic impacts to MNDOT, WSB's design team recommended watermain replacement with a combination of pipe-bursting, horizontal directional drilling, and open trench construction methods. The Paul Hornby, PE SENIOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER II Paul has 40 years of experience in civil engineering projects, with expertise in municipal and structural engineering. His city engineering experience includes a variety of communities including Shorewood, Minnetrista, Forest Lake (12 years), Scandia, Grant, May Township, and Grant Township. He is experienced in a full range of projects that include preliminary and final design for new and reconstruction of utility and street improvements, stormwater drainage design, roadway layout and design, pavement management, MS Chapter 429 assessment process, administrative city engineer services, Minnesota state aid planning, design and administration, capital improvement planning, redevelopment planning and implementation, surveying, development plat/plan review, and agency correspondence. Paul has experience in designing more than 30,000' of pressure sewer and water main projects using trenchless technologies. . IX-03 Paul Hornby, PE – Senior Professional Engineer II * Work performed prior to WSB recommended construction methods saved the City approximately $175,000 and reduced disruption of traffic in the MNDOT corridor. WSB coordinated the closure, detour and access with MNDOT to satisfy concerns over traffic disruptions and provided alternate access to businesses along the project. Williston Road Lift Station Forcemain Rehabilitation | 178 E 9TH STREETCity C L I E N T : C I T Y O F M I N N E T O N K A , M N P R O J E C T D U R A T I O N : S E P 2 0 2 0 - O C T 2 0 2 2 . The project includes the design and construction for the rehabilitation of an existing 24" FM by sliplining with 18-inch Fusible PVC pipe from the Williston Road lift Station to the junction connection located nearly 2 miles to the east along Minnetonka Drive and Minnetonka Boulevard (TH-5). The project included 8,700 linear feet of (of the total 9,700 feet of FM) 18-inch DR 21 Fusible PVC pipe installed inside the existing ductile iron forcemain, originally installed in 1971. Nearly 90% of the existing force main length remained in the ground as a casing for the new force main. Sliplining the new forcemain allowed for considerably less excavation, fewer impacts to adjacent utilities, and reduced construction timeline for residents and businesses along city streets and TH-5 than traditional open trench construction. The project required coordination with MNDOT for temporary traffic control and permitting work within MNDOT right of way. The contractor installed the 18-inch fused slipline pipe segments in lengths ranging from 500-ft to 1,250-ft East Viking Boulevard Utility Improvements | Wyoming, MNCity C L I E N T : C I T Y O F W Y O M I N G , M N P R O J E C T D U R A T I O N : A U G 2 0 1 8 - F E B 2 0 2 3 . The project includes the design and construction or trunk sanitary sewer in TH-61 from Fallbrook Avenue to Fenwick Avenue. The new 16-inch sanitary sewer replaces a 12-inch sewer to provide additional capacity to serve the west city growth areas. The project timeline for design and construction supports proposed development northwest of TH61/I-35 interchange and aligns with proposed MNDOT improvements to TH-61. WSB's design team coordinated the proposed sewer improvements with MNDOT regional staff with the underground utility requirements in the highway corridor and the addition of a new signal system at TH-61 and Fallbrook Avenue. The project design and construction utilized traditional open trench construction for the sewer improvements and MNDOT approved temporary traffic control through the construction areas. IX-03 * Work performed prior to WSB . REGISTRATION Professional Engineer: MN #62574 EDUCATION BS in Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University, ND ASSOCIATION/ ORGANIZATION American Public Works Association, Minnesota Chapter City Engineers Association of Minnesota TH65 Blaine Interchanges C L I E N T : C I T Y O F B L A I N E , M N P R O J E C T D U R A T I O N : J A N 2 0 2 5 - S E P 2 0 2 5 . Nate played a key role in supporting the City of Blaine with the reconfiguration of aging water and sanitary sewer mains located parallel to TH65, a critical infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving service reliability and accommodating future growth. The project involved rerouting approximately 1.25 miles of existing utilities onto a newly constructed frontage road, requiring careful planning to minimize disruption and maintain service continuity. As the lead designer, Nate was responsible for developing the technical design, preparing construction documents, and ensuring compliance with local and state standards. He worked closely with MnDOT and City staff throughout the design and permitting process, facilitating coordination meetings, addressing design constraints, and incorporating agency feedback to streamline approvals. Nate also reviewed historical utility records and mapping data to verify service locations and ensure accurate reconnections. His proactive approach and attention to detail helped deliver upgraded sewer and water services to residents and businesses along the corridor, while maintaining project schedule and budget. 2024 Trunk Watermain and Forcemain Improvements C L I E N T : C I T Y O F W Y O M I N G , M N P R O J E C T D U R A T I O N : S E P 2 0 2 4 - D E C 2 0 2 4 . Nate worked closely with the City of Wyoming to replace an aging sanitary sewer force main beneath the Kettle River and extend a trunk watermain under I-35 to support future development. As the lead designer, he partnered with City staff and MnDOT to develop effective solutions for both systems. The watermain extension required trenchless installation from an existing water tower beneath I-35—a complex task that was successfully delivered through coordinated planning and communication. Nate ensured the MnDOT Utility Accommodation permit was secured ahead of construction, helping the team maintain momentum and meet project milestones. 2023 Watermain Improvements - TH 95 | North Branch, MN C L I E N T : C I T Y O F N O R T H B R A N C H , M N P R O J E C T D U R A T I O N : M A Y 2 0 2 3 - D E C 2 0 2 3 . Nate served as the design lead for a watermain replacement project along TH 95 in North Branch, which included pipe bursting, directional drilling, and open cut installation methods. The entire project corridor was located within MnDOT right-of-way, requiring careful coordination and compliance. Nate worked closely with the project team to develop the design, produce plans and specifications, and manage permitting. Through proactive collaboration, Nate was able to engage directly with MnDOT ahead of construction to secure all necessary permits. Nate Kock, PE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER I Nate is a licensed Professional Engineer with seven years of dedicated experience in municipal engineering. His expertise spans local street design, assessment procedures in compliance with Minnesota State Statute 429, and comprehensive project delivery—from feasibility studies through final design and construction. He has also successfully led multiple street and utility projects within MnDOT right-of-way, demonstrating a strong understanding of the agency’s specialized design standards and regulatory requirements. . IX-03