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CITY OF HASTINGS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, October 7, 2019 7:00 p.m.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Balsanek, Braucks, Folch, Leifeld, Lund and
Vaughan
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Administrative Services Director Julie Flaten
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Finance Manager Melanie Lammers
Economic Development Coordinator Rusty Fifield
IV.
DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
Mayor Fasbender welcomed Dan Wietecha as Hastings new City Administrator.
V.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting and workshop on September 16,
2019.
Minutes were approved as presented.
VI.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Comments from the audience may include remarks about items listed on the Consent Agenda.
Jewel Pickert, 570 Whispering Lane, commented about the school tax levy and
social issues.
Rita Klym, 61 Jackson Place, raised safety concerns when crossing Pleasant Street
near the YMCA. The Operations Committee will add this to their next agenda to
discuss crosswalks and the new speed limit law.
VII.
COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED
Councilmember Folch requested Emerald Ash Borer Management be added to the
agenda. Hearing no objection, the item will be added.
VIII.
CONSENT AGENDA
The items on the Consent Agenda are items of routine nature or no perceived controversy to be
acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. There will be no discussion on these items
unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the items will be removed from the Consent
Agenda to the appropriate Department for discussion.
Leifeld, Lund to approve as presented
7-0
1. Pay Bills as Audited
No. 10-01-19
2. Resolution : Approve a One-Day Gambling Permit for St. Elizabeth
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Ann Seton on January 8, 2020
3. Approve Sale of Surplus Property in Fire & EMS Department
No. 10-02-19
4. Resolution : Support Dakota County 2020-2024 Capital Improvements
Plan
No. 10-03-19
5. Resolution : Designee Signatures for Banking Transactions
IX.
AWARDING OF CONTRACTS AND PUBLIC HEARING
These are formal proceedings that give the public the opportunity to express their concern, ask
questions, provide additional information, or support on a particular matter. Once the public
hearing is closed, no further testimony is typically allowed and the Council will deliberate
amongst itself and with staff and/or applicant on potential action by the Council.
X.
REPORT FROM CITY STAFF
These items are intended primarily for Council discussion and action. It is up to the discretion of
the Mayor as to what, if any, public comment will be heard on these agenda items.
A.
Public Works
B.
Community Development
No. 10-04-19
1. Resolution : Approve Land Credit Sale and Concept Plan - Creek
Rentals (Lightbourn Court)
Fifield reviewed the previous preliminary approval and explained the reason
for the lot change, the preliminary land credit sale and concept plan for
Creek Rentals. HEDRA recommends approval of the land credit sale.
Council discussion on options for removal of dirt from original lot.
Leifeld, Balsanek to approve as presented
7-0
C.
Administration
1. Approval of Solar Subscription Agreements with US Solar
Flaten introduced the item and Erica Forsman gave a presentation which
detailed the US Solar proposed agreements: Flat Rate and Fixed Discount
Value-of-Solar Sunscriptions.
Council discussion on assumptions of future costs of energy, downside
protection in agreements, clarification on NSP vs. Exel in agreements,
termination clauses, Exel rate change scenarios, reduction and increases in
City energy use, length of agreements, third party tax credit, transfer of
credit/savings to citizens, impact on energy conservation efforts, differences
between 2017 and 2019 proposals, and transparency to community.
Folch, Leifeld to approve as presented
7-0
2.0 Emerald Ash Borer Management
Councilmember Folch discussed the history of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) at
Legislature, grant options, provided a recap of City staff work to date, and
talked about the economic impact to residents with the current City policy
on boulevard trees.
Council discussion on previous City Council adopted philosophy for EAB
management and re-visiting the topic.
Councilmember Folch made a motion to send the topic to a full council
workshop, seconded by Councilmember Braucks.
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7-0
XI.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XII.
NEW BUSINESS
XIII.
REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS
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Fire Prevention Open House starting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8 at the
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Fire Department.
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Parks & Recreation Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8.
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HEDRA will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10 th.
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Planning Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14.
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Heritage Preservation will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15.
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Councilmember Leifeld provided an update on the recent Public Safety
Committee of the Council meeting on Tobacco 21.
XIV.
ADJOURNMENT 8:23 p.m.
Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, October 21, 2019 7:00 p.m.
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