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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
August 19,2019
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, August 19,
2019,at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4't'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
Fire&EMS Director Mike Schutt
Presentation—LeDuc Annual Update
Matthew Carter and Mariah Ring updated the Council of the various activities at the LeDuc
Historic Estate.
Presentation—Zachery Bloomstrand, Eagle Scout Project
Schutt introduced Zachery Bloomstrand and detailed his Eagle Scout project.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Regular
City Council meeting on August 5,2019 and workshop on August 5,2019.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Approve Pay Estimate No. 2 for the 2019-1 Neighborhood Infrastructure Project in the
amount of$849,319.70
3. Approve Pay Estimate No. 2 for the 2019 Mill & Overlay Project in the amount of
$270,848.79
4. Approve 2"d Quarter Financial and Investment Report
5. Resolution No. 08-03-19:Approve 2nd Street Depot's Outdoor Music Tent Application and
Liquor License Amendment
6. Authorize Signature: Metropolitan Council TBRA Contamination Cleanup Grant—Panache
Cidery
7. Resolution No. 08-04-19:Authorize Submittal of Dakota County Redevelopment Incentive
Grant—Planning
8. 1st Reading\Order Public Hearing:Amend City Code Chapter 155 —Climate Controlled
Storage in C-4 Zoning District
9. Resolution No. 08-05-19:Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation from the Henkel
Foundation to the Parks and Recreation Department
10. Resolution No. 08-06-19: Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation from the Hastings
Area Chamber of Commerce to the Police Reserve Program
11. Resolutions No. 08-07-19 and No. 08-08-19:Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation
from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Business Council and Walmart to the
Police Department
12. Declare Abandoned Property, Approve Sale of Surplus Property in the Police Department
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13. Resolution No.08-10-19: Approve Lawful Gambling Premise Permit for South Robert Street
Business Association at Hastings Social, LLC d/b/a Hastings Tavern
14. Resolution No. 08-09-19:Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation from Colleen Horsch
to the Fire Department
15. Resolution No. 08-11-19:Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation from Dorothy Clarke
to the Parks and Recreation Department
Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld.
Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Authorize Signature: 3rd Amendment to Purchase and Development Agreement—Confluence
Development
Hinzman detailed the complex history of the project, reasons for delays and highlights of the 3d
Amendment to the Purchase and Development Agreement with Confluence Development.
Council indicted their appreciation for staff's diligence of working on this project. They discussed
the loss of TIF revenue and risks associated with TIF districts, clarification of City/HEDRA
grant/expenses and partners, financing for the project, zoning of the property prior to sale, project impacts
and expected communication throughout construction process.
Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Balsanek.Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Resolution No.08-12-19: Consider Reversal of Decision by an Administrative Official—Allowance
of Motorcoach Commerce Facility in the C-2 Zoning District
Mayor Fasbender explained that the per City Code 30.02,City Council acts as the Board of
Adjustment and Appeals and the required number of votes to allow the appeal or affirm of the decision.
Hinzman described the application for a motorcoach commerce facility in the C-2 Zoning District
and the reason for denial. He also detailed the correspondence between the applicant and staff and the
reason for the applicant's appeal to the decision.
Amanda Johnson,representative of Summit Management which owns the property, provided a
history of land ownership, correspondence with staff regarding land use options,surrounding businesses
and the proposed motorcoach commerce facility.
Jacob Steen, Larkin Hoffman Attorneys, discussed the length of stay of a motorcoach and listed
why a motorcoach commerce facility should be allowed on the C-2 Zoning District.
Council discussed length of stay and types of permitted vehicles, whether the zoning changed
since the property was purchased in 2004, the definition of motorcoach, how the area would be patrolled
and staffed,zoning of the mobile home park and campground in the City and that this does not
compliment the Vermillion Street corridor vision.
Councilmember Braucks motioned to uphold staff's recommendation of denial, seconded by
Councilmember Balsanek. Ayes - Balsanek, Braucks, Leifeld, Lund, Vaughan and Fasbender; Nays -
Folch.
Closed Door Session pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 13D.05,subdivision 2(b) for
Preliminary consideration by the City Council of Allegations or Charges Against an Individual
Subject to its Authority.
Councilmember Braucks motioned to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:52 p.m. to a closed-door
session, seconded by Councilmember Folch. Ayes 7; Nays 0.
Closed-door session convened at 9:02 p.m.
Mayor Fasbender re-opened the regular meeting at 10:55 p.m.
Councilmember Braucks motioned to place Fire& EMS Director Mike Schutt on paid
administrative leave for five business days and direct the City's labor attorney to negotiate with Schutt's
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attorney on employment, seconded by Councilmember Folch. Ayes - Braucks, Folch, Leifeld, Lund,
Vaughan and Fasbender; Nays—Balsanek.
Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements
• Planning Committee of the Council will meet on Tuesday,August 201h at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall.
• Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 20d'at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
• Closing day for the Hastings Aquatic Center is Sunday, August 25'h.
• Planning Commission will meet on Monday, August 26`h at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
• All City offices will be closed on September 2"d in observation of Labor Day.
• City Council Workshop -Dakota County CDA on September 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:59 p.m.
Mary F(Obender, Mayor Oi City Clerk
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