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City Council Minutes
September 3,2019
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September
3, 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
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Parks and Recreation Director Chris Jenkins
Police Chief Bryan Schafer
Deputy Police Chief David Wilske
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 August 19,2019 and Special Council meeting on August 28,
2019.
The Minutes of the August 19,2019 City Council meeting are approved as amended on January
6, 2020.
Consent Agenda
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Approve Pay Estimate No. 1 —2019 Water Meter Replacements(Core&Main)—
$300,334.95
3. Approve Water Service Repair Assessment Request—578 Kendall Drive(Schmitz)
4. Resolution No. 09-01-19: Approve a One-Day Gambling Permit for Oak Ridge Manor
Resident Association on November 9,2019
5. Resolution No. 09-02-19: Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation from Sara Sticha and
Family to the Parks and Recreation Department
6. Resolution No. 09-03-19: Acceptance and Appreciation of Donations from Numerous Local
Businesses and Individuals for the 2019 National Night Celebration
7. Approve Change Order#I I for City Hall Masonry Restoration
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks.
Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Public Hearing,2"Reading,Adopt Ordinance No.2019-04: Amend City Code Chapter 155—
Climate Controlled Storage in C-4 Zoning District
Hinzman introduced the item and requested Council to hold a public hearing and complete a
second reading of the proposed ordinance amendment to allow climate-controlled storage facilities within
the C-4 Zoning District;City Code Sections 155.02 and 155.32. He detailed the Planning Commission's
discussion relating to the proposed ordinance amendment and that the Planning Commission unanimously
voted to approve the amendment.
The public hearing was opened at 7:10 p.m.
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Hearing no comments,the public hearing was closed at 7:11 p.m.
Council discussed clarification of square foot limits of stand alone buildings and multi-tenant
buildings, other locations which climate-controlled storage may be permitted if the ordinance was
amended.
Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Braucks. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Public Hearing: Geek Grind,LLC Sidewalk Cafe License Application
Flaten discussed Geek Grind's proposed sidewalk cafe and requested Council to hold a public
hearing regarding this item.
The public hearing was opened at 7:16 p.m.
Hearing no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Folch.
Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Hastings Police Department Body Camera Audit Report
Schafer discussed the history of the Hastings Police Department Body Camera program,the
purpose for the audit report and the audit report findings.
Council commended the Police Chief and all Police Department staff on the body camera
program implementation.They discussed volume of data generated, officer experience with cameras and
common storage solutions with other Dakota County Law Enforcement agencies.
Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Vaughan.
Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Mobile Command Vehicle
Schafer introduced Wilske who detailed the need for a mobile command vehicle,the purchase of
a used one from the City of Minneapolis and costs for maintenance and to customize the outside of the
vehicle with the City of Hastings logo.
Council discussion on specialty training needed to drive or operate the vehicle,vehicle storage,
deployment of staff for vehicle use during emergencies and events, future replacement planning,
collecting usage data and technology needs.
Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Braucks. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Resolution No.09-04-19: Vermillion River Regional Greenway
Jenkins introduced John Mertens, Senior Planner for Dakota County,who described Dakota
County's Master Trail Plan,the Vermillion River Regional Greenway corridor project and the City's
participation in the Master Trail Plan.
Council discussed the maintenance and ownership transfers to Dakota County for various sections
of trail, costs after the Joint Powers Agreement has been established, clarification on what is being asked
of Council, update on Hastings to Red Wing trail and Vermillion River trail segments.
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Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Balsanek. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements
• Utilities Committee of the City Council will meet on Wednesday, September 4"'at 5:30 p.m. at City
Hall.
• City Council Workshop will conduct a workshop on Monday. September 9"at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
to discuss the 2020 budget.
• Planning Commission will meet on Monday, September 9"'at 7:00 p.m.
• Parks&Recreation Commission will hold a workshop on Tuesday, September 10"'at 7:00 p.m. at the
Joint Maintenance Facility.
• HEDRA will meet on Thursday, September 12"'at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
• City Council will hold a workshop on Monday, September 16"'at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to discuss
Tax Increment Financing Districts.
• Rivertown Live Chicago concert in Friday, September 6" in Levee Park.
• Councilmember Vaughan will attend the Great River Rail Commission meeting on Thursday,
September 5"'at 9:30 a.m.
• Vietnam Day at the American Legion on Saturday, September 7"'from 12:00—3:00 p.m.
• Councilmember Folch thanked all the volunteers who assisted with the first Electric Vehicle
Showcase held during the Downtown Car Show on Saturday,August 20'
The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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Mary F sbender, Mayor 4Juli'�e' n, City Clerk
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