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Home My WebLink About20191216 - CC Follow-Up Agenda CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW UP AGENDA Monday, December 16, 2019 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM 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 Community Development Director John Hinzman Finance Manager Melanie Lammers Parks & Recreation Director Chris Jenkins Police Chief Bryan Schafer Public Works Director Nick Egger Interim Fire & EMS Director John Townsend City Planner Justin Fortney Communications Coordinator Lee Stoffel Employee Introduction: – Ginger Glaser Police Department Records * – David Truax Parks & Recreation – Ryan Ernst Fire & EMS* – James Heck Fire & EMS* – Phil Nelson Fire & EMS* Department heads introduced the new staff members and Fire & EMS badges were pinned by family members. Swearing in: Police Reservist Tyler Stinehibel Flaten administered the Oath and his badge was pinned. Employee Recognition: 5 years 15 years 30 years Jerry Backlund* Kurt Stoudt Kim Niederkorn Whitney Rinowski* Derek Latch Bryce Thompson* Dean Suchy* Phil Vargas* Paul Young* Matt Garrick* Wietecha introduced and presented a plaque to the employees with service anniversaries. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes – Recognition HEDRA Commissioner Ron Toppin – Recognition Planning Commissioners Bryan Alpaugh and Rob Barse – Recognition Heritage Preservation Commissioner Bert Goderstad – Recognition Parks & Recreation Commissioners Joe Quinn and Tim Stanley Department heads introduced and presented a certificate of appreciation to the Commissioners. – Presentation Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik Commissioner Slavik updated the Council of Dakota County’s various activities and the 2020 budget. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on December 2, 2019 and the City Council Workshop on November 18, 2019. Minutes were approved as presented. 7-0 VI. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Comments from the audience may include remarks about items listed on the Consent Agenda. VII. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED 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. Folch, Braucks to approve as presented. 7-0 1. Pay Bills as Audited No. 12-02-19 2. Resolution : Approve Final Payment for 2019 Neighborhood – Infrastructure Improvements A-1 Excavating ($70,607.55) No. 12-03-19 3. Resolution : Declaring Insurance Liability Coverage 2021 Commercial Waste Haulers’ License No. 12-04-19 4. Resolution : Approve 2020- Renewals No. 12-05-19 5. Resolution : Approve 2020 Massage Therapist Licenses Renewal No. 12-06-19 6. Resolution : Approve 2020-2022 Massage Establishment Renewals No. 12-07-19 7. Resolution : Approve New Massage Therapist and Establishment – Licenses Ericka Hakanson, Pure Serenity Wellness Center – No. 12-08-19 8. Resolution : Approve a New Massage Therapist License Suzanne Dillon – No. 12-09-19 9. Resolution : Approve a New Massage Therapist License Mary Stoffel – No. 12-10-19 10. Resolution : Approve a New Massage Therapist License Kevin Elzia No. 12-11-19 11. Resolution : Approve a One Day Temporary Gambling Permit for Knights of Columbus Council 1600 No. 12-12-19 12. Resolution : Accept a Wreath Donated from Pat Moen Lawn Care, Inc. to the Fire Department 13. Approve Appointment of Members to Dakota Broadband Executive Committee No. 12-13-19 14. Resolution : Order Public Hearing: TIF District No. 8 - Schoolhouse Square Senior Housing Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes 2019-06 15. 1 st Reading\\Order Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment - Transfer OHDS to HPC 2019-07 16. 1 st Reading\\Order Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment - Apartments in Historic Structures 17. Reappoint Planning Commissioners: Johnson, Best, and Messina 18. Appoint Planning Commissioners: Romens and Halberg 19. Appoint HEDRA Commissioner: Goblirsch 20. Appoint Heritage Preservation Commissioners Douglas, Johnson, and Youngren and Reappoint Commissioners Sovik-Siemens and Smith No. 12-14-19 21. Resolution : Approve Annual Budget Adjustments and Fund Closures 22. Approve Sale/Disposal of Surplus Property in Fire Department 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. 1. Public Hearing: Sidewalk Café License Amendment for Lock & Dam Eatery Flaten explained the requested amendment to Lock & Dam Eatery’s Sidewalk Café License. Public hearing opened at 7:45 p.m. Hearing no comments Public hearing closed at 7:46 p.m. Council discussion on ordinance process, excitement for new downtown feature. Lock and Dam owner, Jennifer Melecio, explained how the igloos will be utilized. 2. Public Hearing: Adjustment of City Fees Wietecha discussed the adjustment to the City fees and fee schedule. Staff recommends that water rates increase 5%, sewer rates increase 3% and the Storm Water fee increases 3%. There are also two administrative items to be changed in the fee schedule. The proposed utility rate increases are included in the 2020 budget and will be effective with the January 2020 billing. Public hearing opened at 8:01 p.m. Hearing no comments Public hearing closed at 8:02 p.m. Council discussion on 2020 review of utility rate study, and MN testing fee. X. REPORTS 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 C. Administration Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes 1. Sidewalk Café License Amendment for Lock & Dam Eatery Balsanek, Vaughan to approve as presented. 7-0 2019-05 2. 2 nd Reading/Ordinance Amendment : Amend City Code Chapter 34: Fees Folch, Braucks to approve as presented. 7-0 No. 12-15-19 3. Resolution : Approve 2020 Final Budget and Final Levy No. 12-16-19 4. Resolution : Approve the 2020 Special Levy No. 12-17-19 5. Resolution : Approve 2020 - 2024 Capital Improvement Plan and Capital Equipment Plan Wietecha discussed the 2020 Budget and Final Levy, Special Levy and the 2020-2024 Capital Improvement and Equipment Plans. The 2020 budget includes a 3.9% levy increase and is operationally balanced, using one-time funding such as Local Government Aid for one-time expenses. Council discussion on appreciation for staff efforts, recap of process from Finance Committee chair Folch, and Police officer staffing requests. Councilmember Folch asked for updates to be provided to the council on the 2040 comprehensive plan, economic development and Parks long-term planning. Resolution No. 12-14-19: Approve 2020 Final Budget and Final Levy Lund, Leifeld to approve as presented. 7-0 Resolution No. 12-15-19: Approve the 2020 Special Levy Vaughan, Folch to approve as presented. 7-0 Resolution No. 12-16-19: Approve 2020 - 2024 Capital Improvement Plan and Capital Equipment Plan Folch, Vaughan to approve as presented. 7-0 XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS • Utilities Committee of the City Council will meet Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall • Heritage Preservation Meeting on Tuesday, December 17 is cancelled. • All City Offices will be closed Wednesday, December 25 in observation of the Christmas Holiday. • All City Offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in observation of the New Year. • Public Safety Committee of the City Council will meet Monday, January 6 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes • Operations Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 18 at 7:30 a.m. • Public Safety Advisory Commission interviews will be held on Thursday, December 19. • Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting for December 19 is cancelled. • Planning Commission will meet on Monday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m. ’ • Councilmember Folch was appointed to the Governors Advisory Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles and provided an update on fiber and automated vehicles. • Councilmember Folch mentioned Carah Foch, Executive Director for the Dakota Broadband Board, would like to provide an update the City Council on ’ the groups work. • Councilmember Balsanek and Administrator Wietecha will attend a group discussion with MnDOT Commissioner Anderson Kelliher on Wednesday, December 18. • There are several THRIVE events scheduled in the upcoming weeks. More information can be found on the City website. XIV. ADJOURNMENT 8:22 p.m. Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, January 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes