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City Council Minutes
June 17, 2019
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,June 17,
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
Finance Manager Melanie Lammers
Human Resources Technician Megan White
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 June 3, 2019.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Comments from the Audience
Patrick Kelly, 321 West I lilt Street, shared concerns about the chlorination of the City's drinking
water and suggested replacing the infrastructure.
Consent Agenda
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution No. 06-09-19: Approve In-Store Fireworks Sales for Walmart
3. Resolution No. 06-10-19: Approve One-Day Gambling Permit for YMCA of the Greater
Twin Cities
4. Resolution No. 06-11-19: Acceptance of and Appreciation of a Donation From the Behrends
Family to the Parks and Recreation Department for a Memorial Bench
5. Resolution No. 06-12-19: Acceptance of and Appreciation of a Donation From the Lindberg
Family to the Parks and Recreation Department for a Memorial Bench
6. Resolution No. 06-13-19: Approve 2019-2020 Liquor License Renewals
7. Resolution No. 06-14-19: Approve 2019-2020 Tobacco License Renewals
8. Resolution No. 06-15-19: Approve 2019-2020 Pawnbroker/Precious Metal Dealers License
9. Resolution No. 06-16-19: Approve 2 AM Liquor License for River Investments Inc. d/b/a
The Busted Nut Bar&Grill
10. Approve Special Event Request from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Starlifter Performance
11. Approve Medical Director Services Agreement
12. Approve Driving Diversion Program
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Folch.
Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Providing for the Competitive Negotiated Sale of$3,935,000 of General Obligation Improvement
Bonds, Series 2019A,Resolution No. 06-17-19
Lammers introduced Jessica Green,Northland Securities,who discussed the proposed sale date,
process and issuance of general obligation bonds for financing of various street improvement projects.
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Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Vaughan. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Energy Action Plan Update
White stated that there was no formal request for action or funding for the initiative,provided a
history of the initiative and introduced Marissa Bayer from the Center for Energy and Environment.
Bayer detailed the Energy Action Plan.
Council discussed support for the plan, City leadership role, incentives for program utilization,
data tracking, members of the team and appreciation for everyone involved.
Solar Subscription
Flaten summarized previous Council discussions of solar subscriptions. The Utilities Committee
of the Council unanimously recommended that the Council direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposals
(RFP)for solar subscriptions. The Utilities Committee will review received proposals.
Council discussed the changes of the RFP since 2017, the term length and associated risks of a
contract,the City's long-term sustainability goals, correlation with Energy Action Plan and potential
obstacles to approval.
Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve as presented with the understanding that the
companies submitting the RFPs are aware of the obstacles to approval, seconded by Councilmember
Leifeld. Ayes—Balsanek, Braucks, Folch, Leifeld, Lund and Fasbender;Nays—Vaughan.
Update on City Administrator Hiring Process
Jim Miller, The Mercer Group,updated the Council on the hiring process to date and asked the
Council's opinion to the number of semi-finalists for the upcoming Ad Hoc Committee interviews.
Council discussed the number of semi-finalists and the process of notifying applicants regarding
the interview process and thanked Miller for his input and expertise.
Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve proceeding with the six semi-finalists identified by
Miller, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements
• Heritage Preservation Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 18t1i at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
• Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting on Thursday, June 19i1'at 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Station.
• Make Music Day on all day Friday, June 21"throughout Hastings Parks.
• Planning Commission meeting on Monday,June 24t''at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
• Finance Committee of the City Council meeting on Monday, July 1 at City Hall starting at 6:00 p.m.
• Councilmember Balsanek stated that Councilmembers and the City Administrator will be attending
the annual League of Minnesota Conference Wednesday—Friday of next week.
• Councilmember Folch provided an update on the Dakota County Broadband Board.
• Councilmember Leifeld highlighted upcoming events at the Pavilion.
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilmember Leifeld, seconded by Councilmember
Braucks. The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
Mary Fasb I der, Mayorle aten, City Clerk
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