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City Council Minutes
October 7,2019
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, October 7,
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: City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Administrative Services Director Julie Flaten
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Finance Manager Melanie Lammers
Economic Development Coordinator Rusty Fifield
Mayor Fasbender introduced and welcomed Dan Wietecha as Hastings new City Administrator.
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 September 16,2019.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Comments from the Audience
Jewel Pickert, 570 Whispering Lane, commented about the school tax levy and social issues.
Rita Klym, 61 Jackson Place, raised safety concerns about crossing Pleasant Street near the
YMCA. The Operations Committee will discuss crosswalks and the new speed limit law at their next
meeting.
Council Items to be Considered
Councilmember Folch requested Emerald Ash Borer Management be added to the agenda.
Hearing no objection, the item was added.
Consent Agenda
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution No. 10-01-19:Approve a One-Day Gambling Permit for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
on January 8,2020
3. Approve Sale of Surplus Property in Fire& EMS Department
4. Resolution No. 10-02-19: Support Dakota County 2020-2024 Capital Improvements Plan
5. Resolution No. 10-03-19: Designee Signatures for Banking Transactions
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lund.
Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Resolution No. 10-04-19: 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.
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Council discussed options for removal of the dirt from the original lot.
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Balsanek. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Approval of Solar Subscription Agreements with US Solar
Flaten summarized the history of City Council's examination of solar subscriptions. She
introduced Erica Forsman and Michelle Sims, US Solar, who gave a presentation detailing the US Solar
proposed agreements.
Council discussed assumptions of future energy costs, downside protection in the agreements,
clarification of NSP versus. Exel in the agreements,termination clauses, Exel rate change scenarios,
reduction and increases in the City's 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 of saving to the community.
Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld.
Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Emerald Ash Borer Management
Councilmember Folch discussed the history of Emerald Ash Borer(EAB)at the State Legislature,
grant options, provided a recap of City staff work to date and talked about the potential economic impact
to residents with the current City policy on boulevard trees. She requested that the Finance Committee
examine the finance impact EAB may have to the City.
Council discussion on the City Council's previously adopted philosophy for EAB management
and Council re-visiting the topic rather than the Finance Committee.
Councilmember Folch motioned to send the topic to a Council workshop, seconded by
Councilmember Braucks. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements
• Fire Prevention Open House starting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8`I'at the Fire Department.
• Parks&Recreation Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8'h
• HEDRA will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 101h.
• Planning Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14`'.
• Heritage Preservation Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15`I'.
• Councilmember Leifeld provided an update on the recent Public Safety Committee of the Council
meeting on Tobacco 21.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Mary Uasbender, Mayor 4ulien, City Clerk
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