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Home My WebLink About20190204 - 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 February 4, 2019 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, February 4, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Balsanek, Braucks, Folch, Leifeld, Lund and Vaughan. Members Absent: None Staff Present: Interim City Administrator Julie Flaten City Attorney Dan Fluegel Community Development Director John Hinzman Parks and Recreation Director Chris Jenkins Approval of Minutes Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting and Workshop on January 22, 2019. Minutes were approved as presented. Comments from the Audience Kyle Erickson of 1968 Ridge Lane asked if the completion of the trail between 19th and 21st Streets was going to be discussed. This will be addressed at the 2019 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvement Public Hearing on February 19th. Consent Agenda Councilmember Lund motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes, 6; Nays, 0 (Councilmember Leifeld was not presented at this vote). 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Acceptance of Sponsorship from SMEAD Manufacturing Co. for Performances in the Park 3. Resolution No. 02-01-19: Accept a Donation to the Parks & Recreation Department from Dakota Electric for Summer Kick Off Celebration Event 4. Resolution No. 02-02-19: Accept Donation to Fire & EMS Department from Modern Woodman 5. Resolution No. 02-03-19: Approve Final Payment for 2018 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements ($74,992.30) – BCM Construction 6. Accept Letter of Resignation: Heritage Preservation Commissioner Jake Hauk Presentation of 2018 Community Development Annual Report Hinzman presented the 2018 Community Development Annual Report. The Community Development Department provides land use planning, zoning, economic development, redevelopment, and historic preservation services to the City of Hastings. This report is a recap of the variety of projects worked on in 2018. Council discussion on positive reports reflecting the growth of single-family housing, multi- family units, and commercial entities in Hastings. Further discussion on the need for affordable housing 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 and single-family homes in the $300,000 to $400,000 range, role of staff and Council to get more developers interested in developing land in Hastings for single-family homes. Council also shared their appreciation to staff, volunteer commissions and committee members. Concern was shared over not enough land available for developers and if there may be a possible need for the City to start annexing neighboring land. No action required on this report. Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements:  Councilmember Braucks announced Lumin Theater will start their performance of the Scarlett Letter this weekend and will run through the month of February  Councilmember Balsanek read an email from Parks & Recreation Director Chris Jenkins about the quality of Lake Rebecca  Mayor Fasbender requested the Planning Committee of Council, consisting of chair Vaughan, Councilmembers Balsanek and Leifeld, to re-evaluate Keeping of Chickens in residential areas Ordinance, this ordinance was last reviewed in 2009.  Councilmember Braucks thanked first responders, police, fire, public works, and parks & recreation for working during the cold weather  Councilmember Balsanek announces the League of Minnesota Cities is having their legislative conference at the State Capitol on February 20th and 21st  Councilmember Folch announced the Boys’ Varsity Hockey Team Senior Night is February 14th  State of the City Address will be on Wednesday, February 6th beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Dakota Pines Golf Course  On Wednesday, February 6th, Dakota County Transportation will have an Open House to discuss County Road 42/Mississippi Trail Reconstruction from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center  The Public Safety Advisory Commission will have a Work Session on Thursday, February 7th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall  Planning Commission meeting on Monday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m.at City Hall  Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on Tuesday, February 12th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall  City Council Strategic Workshops on Wednesday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 16th at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall  HEDRA meeting on Thursday, February 14th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall  City Offices will be closed on Monday, February 18th for the observance of President’s Day  Equity Innovation Lab on Monday, February 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Dakota Pines Banquet Center Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilmember Lund, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. ____________________________ ______________________________ Mayor Fasbender, Mayor Julie Flaten, City Clerk