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Home My WebLink About20190415 - 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 April 15, 2019 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, April 15, 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 and Vaughan. Absent: Councilmember Lund. Staff Present: Interim City Administrator Julie Flaten City Attorney Dan Fluegel City Engineer Ryan Stempski City Planner Justin Fortney Parks & Recreation Director Chris Jenkins Public Works Director Nick Egger Presentation – Tennis Sanitation Stacy from Tennis Sanitation presented a check in the amount of $385.95 to the Cub Scout Pack #444 and a check in the amount of $142.60 to the City. Approval of Minutes Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on April 1, 2019. Minutes were approved as presented. Comments from the Audience Jewel Pickert, 570 Whispering Lane #301, shared her concerns of Councilmember Folch’s comments at the April 1, 2019 City Council meeting. Council Items to be Considered Interim City Administrator Flaten requested to have the acceptance of a donation, repair work proposal and authorization of work for the Veteran’s Athletic Complex Soccer fields added to the agenda. Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve the agenda addition, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes 6; Nays 0. Consent Agenda 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Adopt Fair Housing Policy 3. Minnesota Umpires Inc. Independent Service Agreement 4. Resolution No. 04-09-19: Authorize Submittal of Grant Application – Met Council TBRA – Block 1 5. Approve Aesthetics Policy – Small Cell Wireless Installations on City Infrastructure 6. Authorize Preliminary Engineering Work – 2020 Infrastructure Improvements 7. Approve Special Event Request and a Resolution No. 04-10-19 for a Temporary Liquor License from Animal Ark 8. Approve Special Event Request from Hastings YMCA 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 9. Resolution No. 04-11-19: Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation from Dakota Electric Association for the Parks and Recreation Department 10. Resolution No. 04-12-19: Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation from Cynthia Gerlach for a Memorial Bench 11. Resolution No. 04-13-19: Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation from Monica Wheeler for a Memorial Bench Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Vaughan. Ayes 6; Nays 0. Resolution No. 04-14-19: Award Contract for 2019 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements City Engineer Stempski explained the three quotes received for the 2019 Neighborhood Infrastructure and requested Council to approve the bid from A-1 Excavating in the amount of $3,375,829.75. Council discussed the engineering estimate. Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Vaughan to approve as presented. Ayes 6; Nays 0. Resolution No. 04-15-19: Site Plan #2018-57 – McNamara Field Improvements City Planner Fortney discussed the McNamara Field Improvements site plan. The site plan was presented to the Planning Commission on April 8, 2019; no citizen comments were received and the Planning Commission voted to approve. Council discussed the wall along Vermillion Street and Highway 55, placement of the scoreboard and plans to re-open the tunnel. Council noted that the correct title should be McNamara Stadium at Todd Field. Scott McQueen, Wold Architects, updated the Council of MnDOT’s examination of the wall along Vermillion Street and Highway 55. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek. Ayes 6; Nays 0. Accept donation, allocate funds, accept repair proposal and authorize work for Veterans’ Athletic Complex Soccer Fields Res No. 04-16-19 Parks & Recreation Director Jenkins described the damage to the Veterans Athletic Complex Soccer Field, the cost of the necessary repairs, the received quotes and the generous donation to pay for the repairs. Council discussed the necessary repairs needed to restore the damaged soccer fields and if other areas of the Veterans’ Athletic Complex will be refurbished. Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Ayes 6; Nays 0. Hastings Tobacco Exclusive Tobacco Store License Res No. 04-17-19 Interim City Administrator Flaten detailed the Hastings Tobacco & Vape exclusive tobacco store application and background check results. She indicated that Council could either approve or deny the application. Applicant Muath Ahmed, 2634 Yellowstone Drive, explained why he did not disclose his prior conviction. Attorney Fluegel responded to application process and the council’s ability to impose restrictions. Council discussed whether the City employs a best practice program for tobacco similar to liquor, applicant’s history of no other convictions, potential ordinance to raise age to purchase to 21, if State 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 legislature will address minimum age to buy, impacts on business if license denied, council’s desire to protect youth in community from access to tobacco and encouraged applicant to take measures to ensure compliance. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve the license as presented, seconded by Councilmember Vaughan. Ayes - Balsanek, Folch, Leifeld, Vaughan and Fasbender; Nays – Braucks. Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements:  Heritage Preservation Commission meeting on Tuesday, April 16th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Arbor Day Celebration on Friday April 19th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Riverwood Park.  Planning Commission will meet on Monday, April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Administrative Committee of the Council will meet on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:45 a.m. at City Hall.  HEDRA will meet on Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Highway 316 Safety Improvement Meeting hosted by MnDOT on Tuesday, April 23rd at 5:00 p.m. at Crossroads Church.  Spring Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Public Works Building.  Operations Committee of the Council will meet on Monday, April 29th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.  Parks and Trails Clean Up on Saturday, May 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Vermillion Falls Park.  City Council Workshop discussing the 2020 Budget will meet on Monday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.  Next City Council meeting on Monday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Councilmember Vaughn will be attending a Metro Cities meeting on April 24th.  Councilmember Folch addressed the citizen’s comments made earlier in the meeting. Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilmember Folch, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. ____________________________ ______________________________ Mary Fasbender, Mayor Julie Flaten, City Clerk