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City Council Minutes
July 1,2019
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, July 1,
2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4`h 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
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Economic Development Coordinator Rusty Fifield
Finance Manager Melanie Lammers
Presentation—'Familiar Faces' and Coordinated Response to Mental Health
Schafer introduced Emily Schug, Dakota County Social Services Deputy Director, and Angela
Lockhart, Integrated Service Delivery Coordinator, who presented information regarding mental health
awareness and coordination with the Hastings Police Department.
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 17, 2019.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution No. 07-01-19:Acceptance of and Appreciation of a Donation from Colleen
Horsch to the Fire Department for the Antique Firehouse Cart Restoration
3. Resolution No. 07-02-19:Approve Dugarel's Outdoor Music-Tent Application and Liquor
License Amendment
Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks.
Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Resolution No. 07-03-19: Site Plan#2019-16—Storage Building—Schlomka—710 Commerce Drive
Hinzman discussed the Site Plan#2019-16 request to build an industrial garage on the storage lot.
This item was unanimously approved at the June 24 Planning Commission meeting.
Council discussed the proposed landscaping, pavement of the site and proposed covenants.
Don Schlomka, Schlomka Properties, provide clarification as to the placement of the industrial
garage.
Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by
Councilmember Braucks. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Adopt Economic Development Strategic Plan
Fifield described the Economic Development Strategic Plan and that it was for information
purposes only and no Council action is requested. This plan was approved by HEDRA and is an
informational item for the Council.
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Council discussed the plan implementation timeline and updates to the City Council.
Approve Finalists in City Administrator Hiring Process
Jim Miller, The Mercer Group,recapped the City Administrator hiring process to date and
recommended four candidates be named as finalists following interviews held by the Ad Hoc Committee
on June 19`" and 24`h
Council discussed the Ad Hoc Committee recommended candidates and the next steps of the
hiring process and thanked all involved in the hiring process.
Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld.
Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Presentation and Approval of the 2018 Comprehensive Financial Report
Lammers introduced Nancy Schulzetenberg, Bergan KDV. Schulzetenberg presented information
on the 2018 Comprehensive Financial Report and audit process.
Council discussed the Finance Committee meeting held before Council meeting, recognition of
staff efforts and attention needed to the Fire&Ambulance and Hydro funds.
Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Balsanek. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Public Safety Advisor Commission 2018 Annual Report
Public Safety Advisor Commission Dolores Pemble recapped the work of the Commission during
2018.
Tobacco 21
Schafer reviewed the history of Tobacco 21, noted the approach of other Cities within Dakota
County and recommendations from the Public Safety Advisory Commission(PSAC), including that the
Public Safety Committee of the Council review this item.
Council discussed available resources, that most vaping issues occur at Hastings High School,
manpower needed for enforcement, cross-city enforcement concerns, appreciation of PSAC review,
directing this item to the Public Safety Committee of the Council for a more in-depth examination, role of
State Legislature and purchase age versus use age.
Councilmember Folch, motioned to approve as presented and to send to the Public Safety
Committee of the Council for review, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements
• All City offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day.
• Planning Commission meeting on Monday, July 8`h at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
• Planning Committee of the City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 9`h at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
• Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
• HEDRA will meet on Thursday, July 11 t1i at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
• On Monday, July 15`h the City Council will hold a workshop regarding the Dakota County Eastern
Transit study.
• Councilmember Lund reached out to Senator Bigham and Representative Jurgens for possible
assistance with damage caused by flooding at Lake Rebecca and requested staff follow up.
• Mayor Fasbender shared a letter received from a young citizen regarding plastic bags and pollution.
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilmember Braucks, seconded by Councilmember
Leifeld. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Mary Fasbe er, Mayor Li
' Flaten, City Clerk
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