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Home My WebLink About20181217 - CC MinutesSign 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 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes December 17, 2018 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, December 17rd, 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 Balsanek, Braucks, Folch, Leifeld, Lund and Vaughan. Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Administrative Services Director Julie Flaten City Attorney Dan Fluegel Public Works Director Nick Egger Community Development Director John Hinzman Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt Parks & Recreation Director Chris Jenkins Building Official Tom Bakken Police Chief Bryan Schaffer Employee Introduction – Flaten introduced Deputy City Clerk Megan White and Schutt introduced Firefighter/Paramedic Kiel Kwiatkowski. Employee Recognition: 5 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years 40 years Lauren Foss David Bauer Chris Paulson Mary Cofer Sandra Boesl Paul Mahoney Matt Hedrick Kyle Linscheid Jeff Elliot Chris Jenkins Matt Schlafer Adeline Schroeder Eric Kramer Amy Carlson Penne Schuldt Ryan McGraw David Janssen Tim Tessier Chris Nelson Joey Trautman Alan Nordquist Bryan Schafer Joe Spagnoletti Lee Stoffel Dean Suchy Mesko Lee introduced the employees and presented each employee with a plaque thanking them for their years of service to the City of Hastings. State Senator Karla Bingham, thanked Mayor Hicks for his years of service. State Senator Bingham congratulated Councilmembers Braucks and Vaughan on their reelections to the City Council and also congratulated Melanie Mesko Lee on her new role in the City of Burnsville. 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 Presentation – Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik. Commissioner Slavik thanked Mayor Hicks and recognized him for his years of service. Commissioner Slavik presented an annual update of projects that occurred in Dakota County during 2018 and projected projects in 2019. Approval of Minutes Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting and Workshop on December 3, 2018. Minutes were approved as presented. Council Items to be Considered Councilmember Folch asked if the Council could consider an Ordinance Amendment of raising the tobacco purchase age. Councilmember Braucks stated the consideration of this ordinance amendment is being discussed within the Public Safety Advisory Committee of the Council, once a draft is completed, it will be brought to Council. Mesko Lee asked that Mayoral Recognition be added as #4 under Administration. Consent Agenda Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek. Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Approve Stormwater Agreement for Caturia Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home 3. Approve 2018-2019 ISD 200 Ice Rental Agreement 4. Resolution No. 12-05-18: Declaring Insurance Liability Coverage 5. Resolution No. 12-06-18: Approve Final Payment – Riverfront Renaissance Phase 3.1 ($50,206.82) – Global Specialty Contractors 6. Resolution No. 12-07-18: Approve 2019 Massage Therapist Renewal Licenses 7. Resolution No. 12-08-18: Approve Polling Locations for 2019 8. Approval of the 2019-20 Local 49ers Collective Bargaining Agreement 9. Reappoint Planning Commissioners: Alpaugh, Siebenaler, and Martin 10. Reappoint Heritage Preservation Commissioners: Goderstad, Ragan, Scully, and Simacek 11. Resolution No. 12-09-18: Accept Donations to Fire/EMS Department 12. Reappoint Public Safety Advisory Commissioners: Ascheman and Pemble 13. Reappoint Parks & Recreation Commissioners: Pemble, Piskor, and Spader 14. Resolution No. 12-10-18: Comprehensive Plan Extension 15. Approve Stormwater Agreement for United Methodist Church Public Hearing – Ordinance Amendment – Adjusting of Utility Rate Fees Mesko Lee introduced the item requesting Council to conduct a public hearing and adopt the ordinance amendment adjusting the Utility fees. Staff is recommending a 5% increase in Water rates, a 3% increase for Sewer rates, and a 3% increase for the Stormwater fund. The proposed rate increase is included in the 2019 budget. It is anticipated this increase will create a neutral or positive revenue stream from each of the utility funds. If approved, the updated fee structure will be effective with the January 2019 billing. 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 Public Hearing opened at 7:26 pm Nick Tuckner, 647 6th Street W, raised his concerned over the chlorination of the water system, the cost of having to purchase bottled water for his family. Mr. Tuckner requested Council to table raising the water rates until the water situation is resolved. Public Hearing closed at 7:32 pm Council discussion acknowledged the resident's concerns and understand issues that the chlorination has given residents. Council further discussed that the rate adjustments were planned before the water situation and is needed to maintain the water system and stabilize enterprise funds. Resolution No. 12-11-18: Landscape and Photometric Plan Approval: Great River Landing (former Hudson Building). Hinzman introduced the item requesting Council to approve the Landscape Plan and Photometric Plans for Great River Landing. This plan will require the removal of some trees along the riverfront trail. The developer will plant replacement trees and shrubs. Mayor Hicks wanted to thank Confluence Development, City Staff, and City Council for their work to move this project forward. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lund. Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. 2nd Reading/Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-11: Amend City Code Chapter 34 fees. Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. Resolutions No. 12-12-18, 12-13-18, 12-14-18: Approve 2019 Final Budget, Final Levy, and Special Levy. Approve 2019 Capital Improvement and Capital Equipment Plans. Mesko Lee introduced the item requesting Council to approve three resolutions relating to the 2019 budget and tax levy. The 2019 budget includes a 5.6% levy increase and is operationally balanced, using one-time funding such as Local Government Aid (LGA) for one-time expenses. Resolution No. 12-12-18: Approve 2019 City Property Tax Levy and Final Budget. Council discussion on consideration of a two-year budget cycle. Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Vaughan. Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. Resolution No. 12-13-18: Final 2019 HEDRA/HRA Special Tax Levy. Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. Resolution No. 12-14-18: Final 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan and Capital Equipment Plan. Council discussion on the inclusion of Glendale Heights Neighborhood Park and Eastside Association shelter at Lake Isabelle in the Parks Capital Improvement Plan. Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. Appointment of Interim City Administrator Mesko Lee introduced the item requesting Council to appoint Julie Flaten as the Interim City Administrator effective January 5, 2019. Council discussion on the role of the Administrative Committee and the Committee’s short and 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 long-term goals for choosing a new City Administrator. Councilmember Lund motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. Added to Agenda: Mayoral Recognition Mesko Lee presented a gift to Mayor Hicks. Acting Mayor Vaughan requested the Council to read a proclamation in Mayor Hicks’ honor. Councilmembers offered their sentiments to outgoing Mayor Hicks. Acting Mayor Vaughan presented Mayor Hicks with an inscribed gavel. Former City Administrator Dave Osberg expressed appreciation for the service of City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee and Mayor Paul Hicks. Mayor Hicks addressed the Council, staff, and community. Mayor Hicks and Councilmembers made the following announcements:  Heritage Preservation Commission meeting on Tuesday, December 18th has been canceled.  Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting on Thursday, December 20th has been canceled.  Planning Commission meeting on Monday, December 24th has been canceled.  City Offices will be closed on Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas.  City Office will be closed on Tuesday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day.  Councilmember Folch announced Partners in Energy will meet on Thursday, December 20th at City Hall from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Councilmember Folch announced the League of Woman Voters will meet on Saturday, January 5th, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at River Oaks Golf Course.  Councilmember Balsanek announced the Operations Committee will meet on December 20th at 7:45 a.m. to discuss the 2019 Neighborhood Improvement project and parking issues in the area of 3rd and Eddy Streets.  Mayor Hicks shared a request from representatives from Lakeside Cemetery, they would like to meet with the Operations Committee in early 2019.  Tom Bakken, Jeff Elliot, and Julie Flaten were wished Happy Birthdays.  A reception will be held on Monday, January 7th from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the City Hall Rotunda for incoming Mayor Fasbender. Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mayor Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek. The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. ____________________________ ______________________________ Mayor Fasbender, Mayor Julie Flaten, City Clerk