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Home My WebLink About20180709- CC Follow-Up AgendaSign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Monday July 9, 2018 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor Hicks, Councilmembers Braucks, Leifeld, Lund, Balsanek Absent: Councilmember Folch, Vaughan Staff: City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Administrative Services Director Julie Flaten City Attorney Dan Fluegel Community Development Director John Hinzman Finance Manager Melanie Lammers Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt DETERMINATION OF QUORUM APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting and Council Workshop on June 18. Minutes were approved as presented. V. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED VI. 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 or citizen so requests, in which event the items will be removed from the Consent Agenda to the appropriate Department for discussion. Braucks, Leifeld to approve as presented. 5-0 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution No. 07-01-18 – Approve One-Day Gambling Permit for Regina Auxiliary on October 28, 2018 3. Resolution No. 07-02-18 – Approve Massage License for Barbara Payne of Power Within Chiropractic Clinic 4. Resolution No. 07-03-18 – Approve Renewal Pawn Broker License for Old Mill Pawn Shop 5. Designate Always Lucy Strong as a Special Event on August 4, 2018 6. Resolution No. 07-04-18 – Approve Temporary One-Day Liquor and One-Day Gambling Permit for Hastings Fire Department Relief Association’s 78th Annual Booya on September 8, 2018 7. Authorize Signature: Joint Powers Agreement – Dakota County East Transit Study 8. Approve Entry into Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County – Dynamic Speed Sign on County Road 42 Near W 1st Street 9. Resolution No. 07-05-18 - Accepts Bids and Award Contract – Vermillion River Sediment Removal Project Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes 10. Approve Change Order #2 – Riverfront Renaissance Phase 3.1 11. Approval Community Education Joint Powers Agreement 12. First Reading and Order Public Hearing for Changes to the Utility Fees 13. Resolution No. 07-06-18 – Accept Donation of $1,200 from Angela DeFrance for a Memorial Bench 14. Resolution No. 07-07-18 – Accept $1,600 Donation from Richard Gabbert for a Memorial Bench VII. AWARDING OF CONTRACTS AND PUBLIC HEARING These are formal proceedings that give the public the opportunity to express their concern, ask questions, provide additional information, or support on a particular matter. Once the public hearing is closed, no further testimony is typically allowed and the Council will deliberate amongst itself and with staff and/or applicant on potential action by the Council. 1. Public Hearing – Vacation of ROW – Adams Street South of 3rd Street – Helget Hinzman introduced the item which asks the council to hold a public hearing and consider the vacation of a portion of the Adams Street Right-of-Way between 3rd Street and Lake Isabel as requested by Mike and Jackie Helget, owners of 1020 East 3rd Street. Public Hearing opened at 7:04 p.m. Hearing no comments Public Hearing closed at 7:05 p.m. 2. Public Hearing - Amend City Code Chapter 155 – Fence Height Hinzman introduced the item requesting council hold a public hearing and consider the final adoption of an amendment to Hastings City Code Chapter 155 – Zoning Code pertaining to the height of fences. This adds a maximum height of 3.5 feet for fences installed within the front yard of residentially zoned parcels. Public hearing opened at 7:06 p.m. Fred Weiland of 413 2nd Street W asked if hedges were considered a fence and discussed the privacy concerns on homeowners Public hearing closed at 7:08 p.m. Council discussion on setback requirements, origin of 42” height, corner lots, adjoining properties, and variance possibilities. 3. Public Hearing: Amend City Code Chapters 30 and 155 – Special Use Permits Hinzman introduced the item requesting council hold a public hearing and consider final adoption of an amendment to Hastings City Code Chapters 30 – City Organizations and Chapter 155 – Zoning Code. Proposed changes include: adding a one year sunset clause provision to the issuance of new permits, adding a limitation for a non-use of a permit, and recording of Special Use Permits with Dakota County for the benefit of future property owners. Public hearing opened at 7:15 p.m. Hearing no comments Public hearing closed at 7:16 p.m. VIII. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes 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. Public Works Community Development 1. Resolution No. 07-08-18 – Vacation of Right of Way – Adams Street South of 3rd Street, Helget Lund, Braucks to approve as presented. 5-0 2. 2nd Reading/Ord. No. 2018-05 - Amendments to Chapter 155: Fence Height Braucks, Leifeld to approve as presented. 5-0 3. 2nd Reading/Ord. No. 2018-06 - Amendment to Chapters 30 and 155: Special Use Permits Braucks, Leifeld to approve as presented. 5-0 Administration 1. Presentation of 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Lammers introduced Nancy Schulzetenberg of Bergan KDV. Schulzetenberg presented the results of the 2017 audit and the comprehensive annual financial report. 2. City Partnership with ISD 200 and YMCA on Community Conversations Mesko Lee introduced the item which asks council to approve financial support in the amount of $9,500 for 2018 and consideration of $9,500 as part of the 2019 budget for the Creating a Welcoming Committee Initiative. Council discussion on solicitation of other parties to provide financial support, worthiness of program, YMCA role in program. Leifeld, Braucks to approve as presented. 5-0 3. Closed Door Session Pursuant to Minn. Stat.13D.05, subd. 3 to Evaluate the Performance of an Individual Subject to the Council’s Authority Mayor Hick noted that the council would adjourn to closed door session. IX. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE During this period of time, citizens may speak informally to the Council on subjects not on the agenda X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XI. NEW BUSINESS XII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS  Utilities Committee Meeting on Tuesday, July 10th at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall.  Parks & Recreation Commission and Public Safety Advisory Commission joint meeting on Thursday, July 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the Police Department.  HEDRA will meet on Thursday, July 12th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes  Monday, July 16th a Community Conversation: Creating a Welcoming Community will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Hastings High School.  Planning Commission will meet on Monday, July 16th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 17th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  City Council Workshop on Council Vision and Priorities will be held on Wednesday, July 18th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Rivertown Days will be held July 20th – 22nd. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, July 23, 2018 7:00 p.m.