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Home My WebLink About20190219 - CC Follow-Up Agenda CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW UP AGENDA Tuesday, February 19, 2019 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Balsanek, Braucks, Folch, Lund, and Vaughan Absent: Councilmember Leifeld Staff Present: Interim City Administrator Julie Flaten City Attorney Dan Fluegel Community Development Director John Hinzman Public Works Director Nick Egger City Engineer Ryan Stempski IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Proclamation: City-Wide Food Fight Chris Kopp spoke on behalf of Hastings Family Service. Presentation: 2018 ReScape Community Impact Award: Hastings Artspace Lofts Hinzman introduced Hava Blair of MN Brownfields and Steve Jansen of Braun Intertec who presented the award to the City. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on February 4, 2019. Minutes were approved as presented. VI. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE VII. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED VIII. 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. Folch, Balsanek to approve as presented 6-0 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution No. 02-04-19: Appointing Public Safety Advisory Commissioners as Hearing Officers for Dangerous Dog Appeals 3. Memo: Approve 2019 Traffic Marking Program and Authorize South Metro Joint Powers Agreement 4. Resolution No. 02-05-19: Approve Off-Sale Liquor and Tobacco License for House of Wines 5. Resolution No. 02-06-19 : Application for Local Road Improvement Program Grant (Highway 316 Project) 6. Approve Budget Carryovers – 2018 to 2019 7. Resolution No. 02-07-19: Amend the 2018 Budget, Authorizing Transfers, and Authorizing Account Write Off 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 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 – 2019 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvement Project Stempski introduced the item requesting Council to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed scope and features of City Project 2019-1, the 2019 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements. The proposed project includes two separate geographic areas (Area 1 – Louis Lane neighborhood and Area 2 – Bohlken Drive/31st Street W Neighborhoods). The project scope identifies full reconstruction and reclaiming of streets. Public Hearing opened at 7:32 p.m. Lindsay Anderson of 1953 Louis Lane asked about street marking for bike lanes and dog waste. Adeline McDonald of 1918 Manor Lane asked about disabled residents’ access during construction and postal delivery. Ron Rother of 680 South Park Court commented on the condition of Hackberry Street. Ken McDonald of 1918 Manor Lane asked about sewer pipe replacement vs. sewer lining. Bruce Ganrud of 1895 Louis Lane asked about change in angle of street for right of way and drainage. Todd Herbst of 3275 Lester Avenue asked about March 18th assessment hearing. David Greengo of 705 Bohlken Drive commented on the geographic area of the project. Public Hearing closed at 7:56 p.m. Council discussion on which lots are included in project, swale and drainage, trail inclusion effect on assessments, timing of project and work in separate construction areas, Louis Lane speed and amount of traffic, spot curb replacement, commitment to Comprehensive Plan, staff assistance throughout project and appreciation for community input. 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 1. Resolution No. 02-08-19: Order 2019 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements and to Authorize Advertisement for Bids. Vaughan, Balsanek to approve as presented. 6-0 B. Community Development C. Administration XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 02-09-19: Support Xcel Energy’s Commitment to 100 Percent Carbon Free Energy Production by 2050 Councilmember Folch introduced the item asking Council to consider adopting the resolution in support of Xcel Energy’s Commitment to 100 Percent Carbon Free Energy Production by 2050. Council discussion on value for residents, support of resolution creating commitment or setting precedence. Folch made motion to approve, hearing no second, motion fails XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS  Planning Commission meeting on Monday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Equity Innovation Lab on Tuesday, February 26th at 6:00 p.m. at Hastings Golf Club.  Administrative Committee of the Council will meet on Thursday, February 21st to discuss the proposals received for the City Administrator search process.  Mayor Fasbender and several councilmembers will attend the League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference on Thursday, February 21st.  Happy Birthday to Councilmember Leifeld. XIV. ADJOURNMENT 8:46 p.m. Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, March 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.