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City Council Minutes
June 3,2019
The City Council of the City of Hastings,Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,June 3,
2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4"' 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
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Police Chief Bryan Schafer
Public Works Director Nick Egger
Proclamation: Declaring June 21,2019 Make Music Day
City Council members read the proclamation and Kelly Casey presented information on Make Music
Day.
Swearing in of Police Sergeant Matt Hedrick
Chief Schafer introduced Sergeant Hedrick, Flaten administered the Oath and Hedrick's wife pinned the
badge.
Introduction of Economic Development Coordinator Rusty Fifield
Hinzman introduced Fifield.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Regular
City Council Meeting on May 27,2019 or to the workshop minutes on May 6, 2019, May 9, 2019 and
May 13, 2019.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Comments from the Audience
Senator Bigham provided an update on the recent legislative session and items relating to the City
of Hastings.
Consent Agenda
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Order Public Hearing: Vacation of Adams Street south of 31d Street(Stier and Helget)
3. Appoint Planning Commissioner—Gino Messina
4. Approve the use of Memorial Donations—Fire Department
5. Approve Special Event Request and a Resolution for a Temporary Liquor License for
American Cancer Society-Relay for Life
6. Approve Contract for Electrical Inspector
7. Resolution No. 05-06-19: Approve a Massage Therapy License for Alana Dalmas
8. Approve Sale of Surplus Property
9. Utility Disconnection Agreement(Sanitary Sewer Service)- 119 W 2nd Street(Parking
Ramp)
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Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Braucks. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Public Hearing and Resolution No.06-0819 for Vacation of Adams Street south of 3`d Street(Stier
and Helget)
Hinzman introduced the item and requested Council to hold a public hearing and approve the
resolution regarding vacating Adams Street, south of 3rd Street East.
Public Hearing opened at 7:29 p.m.
Hearing no comments from the public,the public hearings closed at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Leifeld. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Consider Permanent Installation of Water System Disinfection
Egger summarized the history of the contamination of the City's water supply and asked Council
to consider implementing permanent ongoing disinfection and explained several options.
Council discussed the various options including doing nothing, potential future threats,funding
mechanism, health impacts of chlorine, rate increases and appreciation to staff for due diligence and
public involvement throughout process.
Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Folch
to approve as presented. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Authorize Signatures& Order Work to Proceed -Professional Services for Final Design and
Construction Oversight of Water System Disinfection Equipment Installations
Egger requested that Council authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Stantec for
professional services regarding the final design of the gas chlorination system for the City's water supply.
Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Vaughan to approve as presented. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
City Administrator Hiring Update and Appointment of Ad Hoc Committee
Jim Miller,The Mercer Group, updated the Council of the City Administrator hiring process,
inquired of the Council's preference of how to conduct interviews and mentioned the appointment of an
Ad Hoc committee.
Council discussed the options for the interview process and dates for interviews.
Councilmember Lund motioned to approve the Ad Hoc committee to interview the semi-finalists,
seconded by Councilmember Balsanek. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements:
• Planning Committee of the City Council meeting on Thursday,June 6t1i at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall.
• Planning Commission will meet on Monday, June 10"'at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
• The Summer Kick-off Celebration begins on Tuesday,June 11 starting at 5:30 p.m. in Levee Park.
• HEDRA will meet on Thursday, June 13t1i at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
• Councilmember Folch announced her appointment to the Governor's Council on Connected and
Automated Vehicles.
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilmember Lund, seconded by Councilmember
Braucks. The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m. /
Mary Fas ender, Mayor 4JU1irn,City Clerk
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