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Home My WebLink About201903018 - 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 March 18, 2019 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 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. Staff Present: Interim City Administrator Julie Flaten City Attorney Dan Fluegel Police Chief Bryan Schafer Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt Public Works Director Nick Egger City Engineer Ryan Stempski Presentation: New Employee Introductions Flaten introduced the new Deputy City Clerk Erica Henderson and Chief Schutt introduced the new Fire and EMS responder Joe Cysiewski. Swearing-in of New Officers New officers, David Bauer, Jacob Willers, Nicholas Cross, Daniel Vomastek and Michelle Caballero were introduced by Chief Schafer; Flaten administered the Oath; and badges were pinned by family member. Approval of Minutes Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the City Council Workshop or to the Regular City Council Meeting on March 4, 2019. Minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Accept Resignation: Planning Commissioner Jeff Deaver 3. Memo: Declare Surplus Property and Authorize Public Sale or Disposal – I.T. Department 4. Memo: Declare Surplus Property and Authorize Public Sale – Fire & EMS Department 5. Resolution: Approve Fireworks License for TNT tent at Wal-Mart parking lot 6. Resolution: Approve Lawful Gambling Premise Permit for Irish Football Boosters 7. Resolution: Support of Comprehensive Transportation Funding Per Councilmember Balsanek’s request, Item 7 was removed and placed under the Administrative Report. Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as amended, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. 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 – Proposed Special Assessments for 2019 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements Program City Engineer Stempski recapped the proposed infrastructure improvements and funding. He also detailed how the proposed assessments were determined and how residents may pay the assessment fee. Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. Shelly Rohr, 2420 Southview Court, objected to the special assessment calculation method for the double cul-de-sac and claimed the ordinance and their constitutional rights were violated and explained why. She also cited the names of residents who provided written appeals to assessment amounts and gave them to Interim City Administrator Julie Flaten. Teal Girgen, 2430 Southview Court, discussed why he opposed the assessment calculation. Bob Kleis, 2470 Southview Court, stated that the assessment calculations were incorrect. Chris Hornisch, 1928 Manor Lane, disagreed with the assessment amount and that the public hearing process was difficult. Frank Siben, 2925 Highview Knoll, disagreed with the cul-de-sac amount of assessment. He inquired about the appeal process. City Attorney Fluegel described the appeal process. Dan Lavalla, 1948 Manor Lane, objected to the amount, fairness and timing of the assessment. Gary McNamara, 355 Hackberry Circle, recommended tabling the vote for this item and claimed the original road construction was faulty. Fred Rueman, 335 Hackberry Circle, discussed current road conditions and was objected to the assessment calculations. Todd Herbst, 3275 Lester Avenue, disagreed with the assessment calculation and the $50 Dakota County fee. He agreed that this topic should be tabled. Bruce Ganrud, 1895 Louis Lane, opposed how corner lots were assessed and provided Interim City Administrator Julie Flaten with a written objection. Dave Greengo, 705 Bohlken Drive, disagreed with which streets were included in the project scope. Rohr and Greengo both favored to table this discussion. Jewel Pickert, 570 Whispering Lane, spoke of the previous assessment to her condo. Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing closed at 8:15 p.m. Per Council’s instruction, City Engineer Stempski responded to the various questions and concerns posed by the residents. He also described the method of determining assessment amounts. Council discussed the assessment calculations of irregular lots and cul-de-sacs, using franchise fees to fund road projects, process and appeal process for special assessments, property value appraisals and the issues of tabling the item. City Attorney Fluegel explained whether the item could be tabled or not. Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Vaughan. Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. Update on Spring Flood Forecast & Request to Authorize Flood Preparation Actions Public Works Director Egger explained the flooding forecast and the City’s anticipated response to potential flooding. Council discussed the possibility of a train stopped on 2nd Street and blocking safety responders access to residents on the east side of the City, the City would provide sandbags to residents, the City’s cleanup efforts after the flood and the level of the Vermillion River. Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. Approve 2019 Historic Downtown Hastings Cruise-In 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 Chief Schafer discussed the special event application and conditions for 2019 Historic Hastings Downtown Cruise-In. The event would start Saturday, June 15, 2019 and continue every other Saturday through September 7, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Council discussed public parking areas and appreciation towards Kevin Hoeschen for coordinating the event. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. Resolution No. 03-06-19: Support of Comprehensive Transportation Funding Councilmember Balsanek stated that the League of Minnesota Cities requested cities to pass this resolution and to forward it to the State Legislature. He stressed that this resolution was not related to a gas tax or any tax increase. Council discussed Local Road Improvement Grants, City Councils’ ability to tax for road improvements at local level and that support of this resolution does not provide support for tax increase. Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes, 7; Nays, 0. Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements:  Parks & Recreation Commission Workshop on Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Joint Maintenance Facility.  Heritage Preservation Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.  Planning Committee of the Council will meet on Monday, March 25th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the keeping of chickens.  Planning Commission meeting on Monday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Councilmember Vaughan will attend the Red Rock Corridor meeting on Thursday, March 28th at Newport City Hall.  Councilmember Folch expressed gratitude for Congresswoman Craig’s meeting with local leaders on Friday, March 15th to discuss local issues. Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilmember Lund, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 p.m. ____________________________ ______________________________ Mary Fasbender, Mayor Julie Flaten, City Clerk