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City Council Minutes
December 16,2019
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, December
16, 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
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
Presentations:
New Employee Introductions:
Chief Schafer introduced Ginger Glaser as the new Police Department Records Technician.
Interim Fire& EMS Director Townsend introduced the new Fire and EMS personnel and badges
were pinned by family members; Ryan Ernst,James Heck and Phil Nelson.
Swearing in:
New Police Reservist Tyler Steinhibel was introduced by Chief Schafer and Flaten administered
the Oath.
Employee Recognitions:
Wietecha introduced and presented a plaque to employees with service anniversaries.
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
Commission Recognitions:
Hinzman introduced and presented a certificate of appreciation to the Commissioners.
HEDRA Commissioner Ron Toppin
Planning Commissioners Bryan Alpaugh and Rob Barse
Fortney introduced and presented a certificate of appreciation to Heritage Preservation
Commissioner Bert Goderstad
Mayor Fasbender acknowledged and thanked Park&Recreation Commissioners Joe Quinn and
Tim Stanley.
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Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik:
Commissioner Slavik updated the Council of Dakota County's various activities and the 2020
budget.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Regular
City Council meeting on December 2, 2019.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution No. 12-02-19: Approve Final Payment for 2019 Neighborhood Infrastructure
Improvements—A-1 Excavating($70,607.55)
3. Resolution No. 12-03-19: Declaring Insurance Liability Coverage
4. Resolution No. 12-04-19: Approve 2020-2021 Commercial Waste Haulers' License
Renewals
5. Resolution No. 12-05-19: Approve 2020 Massage Therapist Licenses Renewal
6. Resolution No. 12-06-19: Approve 2020-2022 Massage Establishment Renewals
7. Resolution No. 12-07-19: Approve New Massage Therapist and Establishment Licenses—
Ericka Hakanson, Pure Serenity Wellness Center
8. Resolution No. 12-08-19: Approve a New Massage Therapist License—Suzanne Dillon
9. Resolution No. 12-09-19: Approve a New Massage Therapist License—Mary Stoffel
10. Resolution No. 12-10-19: Approve a New Massage Therapist License—Kevin Elzia
11. Resolution No. 12-11-19: Approve a One Day Temporary Gambling Permit for Knights
of Columbus Council 1600
12. Resolution No. 12-12-19: Accept a Wreath Donated from Pat Moen Lawn Care, Inc. to
the Fire Department
13. Approve Appointment of Members to Dakota Broadband Executive Committee
14. Resolution No. 12-13-19: Order Public Hearing: TIF District No. 8 -Schoolhouse Square
Senior Housing
15. l"Reading\Order Public Hearing:Ordinance Amendment 2019-06-Transfer OHDS to HPC
16. 151 Reading\Order Public Hearing:Ordinance Amendment 2019-07-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
21. Resolution No. 12-14-19: Approve Annual Budget Adjustments and Fund Closures
22. Approve Sale/Disposal of Surplus Property in Fire Department
Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks.
Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Public Hearing: Sidewalk Caf6 License Amendment for Lock& Dam Eatery
Flaten explained the requested amendment to Lock&Dam Eatery's Sidewalk Caf6 License.
Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at 7:46 p.m.
Jennifer Melecio, Lock and Dam Eatery owner, explained how the garden igloos would be
utilized.
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Council discussed the process for approval of sidewalk cafd amendments as specified in the
ordinance and possibly removing Council approval if there are changes to the sidewalk cafe and that
Council approval would not be needed if Melecio added a fourth garden igloo. Council expressed
excitement for the new downtown feature.
Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Vaughan. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Public Hearing: Ordinance 2019-05 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.
Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m.
Council discussed the 2020 review of the utility rate study and the MN testing fee.
Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks.
Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Resolution No. 12-15-19: Approve 2020 Final Budget and Final Levy
Resolution No. 12-16-19: Approve the 2020 Special Levy
Resolution No. 12-17-19: 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 thanked staff for their efforts with the budget process. Council discussed the budget
process and how to interpret the levy increase and Police Officer staffing requests. Council requested
updates regarding the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, economic development and long-term planning for the
parks in the City.
Resolution No. 12-14-19: Approve 2020 Final Budget and Final Lever Councilmember Lund
motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Resolution No. 12-15-19: Approve the 2020 Special Lever Councilmember Vaughan motioned
to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Folch. Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Resolution No. 12-16-19:Approve 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan and Capital
Equipment Plan: Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Vaughan. Ayes 7; Nays 0.
Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements:
• Utilities Committee of the City Council will meet Tuesday, December 17 at 5:30 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.
• City Council Workshop Monday, January 6 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
• 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 Governor's Advisory Council on Connected and
Automated Vehicles and provided an update on fiber infrastructure and automated vehicles.
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• Councilmember Folch mentioned Carah Koch, Executive Director for the Dakota Broadband Board,
would like to provide an update the City Council on the group's 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's website.
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes 7;Nays 0. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Mary Fas ender, Mayor qJulieten, City Clerk
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