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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
May 7, 2018
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday
May 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street,
Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, Councilmembers Folch, Braucks, Leifeld, Lund, Vaughan,
Balsanek
Staff Present: City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Administrative Services Director Julie Flaten
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Proclamation – Sons of Norway - Syttende Mai
Council read the proclamation declaring May 17, 2018 the 204th anniversary of Syttende Mai,
celebrating the signing of the Constitution of Norway and its independence from Denmark.
Tennis Sanitation – Green Team Presentation
Stacey Tennis with Tennis Sanitation presented Hastings Band Boosters with a check for $441.60
and the City of Hastings with a check for $509.02.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
Regular City Council Meeting on April 16, 2018
Minutes were approved as presented.
Council Items to be Considered
Mesko Lee asked that the First Reading and Ordering a Public Hearing for a Sidewalk
Café license application from Spiral Brewery be added to the consent agenda.
Councilmember Leifeld moved to add, seconded by Councilmember Lund.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Balsanek moved, seconded by Councilmember Folch to approve as
amended.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution 05-01-18 – Approve Tobacco License for Lucky’s Station, 225 W 11th St
Hastings
3. Resolution 05-02-18 – Approve On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for BCDE
LLC, d/b/a Wyatt’s, 880 Bahls Drive, Hastings
4. Resolution 05-03-18 – Approve Premise Permit for AmVets Post 1 at Applebee’s
Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 2000 Vermillion Street, Hastings
5. Designate the May 28, 2018 March and Mayhem For Them as a Special Event
6. Approve Doffing Estate Funds Request
7. Resolution 05-04-18 – Accept Donation from Doffing Estate
8. Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Prairie Island Indian Community and the City of
Hastings (Police)
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9. Approve Permanent Easement Agreement with Nelson-Lucking American Legion
Post 47 (Dumpster Enclosure Space)
10. Authorize Staff Signature – Cost Agreement with Xcel Energy for Burial of
Electrical Facilities (Riverfront Renaissance)
11. Accept Resignation and Authorize Advertisement: Planning Commissioner Noah
Wallace
12. Approve Change Order for Water Meter Replacement
13. Approve Lions Park Playground Equipment Purchase and Installation
14. Declare Surplus Property and Authorize for Public Sale – Skate Park Equipment
15. Approve Boat Harbor Lease Extension
16. Conduct a First Reading and Order a Public Hearing for May 21 for a Sidewalk
Café License for Spiral Brewery.
Public Hearing - Ordinance Changes to allow for Mobile Food Units on Public Property
Flaten introduced the item requesting council hold a public hearing regarding changes to
the ordinance to allow mobile food units on public property.
Public hearing opened at 7:10 pm.
No comments.
Public hearing closed at 7:11 pm.
Public Hearing - Ordinance Changes to §90.16 Sidewalk Cafes
Flaten introduced the item requesting council hold a public hearing regarding changes to
the ordinance to clarify requirements for food offerings in conjunction with operation of a
sidewalk café.
Public hearing opened at 7:31 pm.
No comments.
Public hearing closed at 7:32 pm.
2nd Reading/Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-02 - Ordinance Changes to allow for Mobile
Food Units on Public Property
Council discussion on whether a limit on the number of food trucks allowed in the
downtown area should be included, discussion on timing of review of ordinance and data points
to be evaluated, annual license holders parking of food trucks and ordinance impacts more than
downtown area.
Councilmember Folch moved, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to approve as
presented.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none.
2nd Reading/Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-03 – §90.16 Sidewalk Cafes
Councilmember Leifeld moved, seconded by Councilmember Braucks to approve as
presented.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none.
Proclamation – Joint Support with the Hastings Public Schools Articulating Common
Beliefs, Aspirations, and Commitments towards Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in our
Community
Mayor Hicks introduced the item summarizing discussions and events that have taken
place on the subject of how the Hastings community is changing and how to have a community
conversation on diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Pastor Paris Pasch was allowed to address the council. He shared concerns about
language and process for development of proclamation.
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Council discussion on development of implementation steps at upcoming council
workshops, initial process concerns and inclusion of entire Hastings community in process.
Councilmember Leifeld moved, seconded by Councilmember Folch to approve as
presented.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none.
Mayor Hicks and Councilmembers made the following announcements:
Councilmember Balsanek will attend the Dakota Communications Center Board of
Directors meeting on May 17th at 8:00 a.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 8th at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall.
HEDRA meeting on Thursday, May 10th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Planning Commission meeting on Monday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Finance Committee will meet on Monday, May 14th at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the
preliminary 2019 budget.
Police Week open house on Tuesday, May 15th from 4:30 -7:00 p.m. at the Police
Station.
Heritage Preservation Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. at City
Hall.
2040 Comprehensive Plan Open House on Wednesday, May 16th from 7:00 -8:30 p.m.
at City Hall.
Monday, May 21st City Council workshop at 5:30 p.m. for Strategic Plan Review.
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilmember Balsanek, seconded by
Councilmember Vaughan. Meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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Paul Hicks, Mayor Julie Flaten, City Clerk