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Home My WebLink About20200218 - CC Minutes Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes February 18,2020 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, February 18, 2020 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: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Administrative Services Director Julie Flaten City Attorney Dan Fluegel Police Chief Bryan Schafer Community Development Director John Hinzman Park&Recreation Director Chris Jenkins Communications Coordinator Lee Stoffel Mayor Fasbender recognized former Police Chief Daryl Plath with a moment of silence. Presentation: Recognition of K-9 Ozzy Schafer recognized Officer Schmitz and K9 Ozzy for their years of service to the community. Approval of Minutes Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on February 3,2020. Minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. 2019 Budget Carryovers 3. Resolution No. 02-06-20:Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation to the Parks&'Recreation Department from the Loucks Family 4. Resolution No. 02-07-20:Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation to the Parks&Recreation Department for Summer Programming from Dakota Electric 5. Resolution No 02-08-20: Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation to the Fire Department from Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union 6. Resolution No. 02-09-20:Approve Massage Therapy License—Sara Mike 7. Resolution No. 02-10-20:Approve Massage Therapy License—Gerald Johnson 8. Resolution No. 02-11-20:Approve a Temporary One-Day Liquor License and a One-Day Gambling Permit for Hastings Family Service on March 30, 2020 9. Resolution No. 02-11A-20:Retirement and Ownership Status of Hastings Police Service Dog(K- 9)"Ozzy„ 10. Resolution No.02-12-20:Approve Dicks Sanitation 2020-2021 Commercial Waste Hauler Renewal 11. Accept SMEAD Manufacturing Sponsorship $1,000.00 check for 2020 Rotary Pavilion Programming 12. Approve Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County Drug Task Force for an Administrative Assistant 13. Authorize Signature: Memorandum of Agreement-EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant- Dakota County CDA Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at htto://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes 7;Nays 0. Public Hearing: Ordinance for Annexation -TC Land LLC -Rosalia Bauer Hinzman explained the request to consider the annexation of approximately 40 acres from Nininger Township to accommodate future plans for a residential subdivision consisting of single family and villa home sites. Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Mike Hamilton, lawyer for Nininger Township,and John Bremer, Planning Commission Chair for Nininger Township, spoke in opposition to the annexation and raised questions about the adjacent quarry. Kristy Barse, President of the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the annexation and the need for additional housing. Lisa Hedin and Jeff Pesta, ISD 200,spoke in favor of the annexation. Bill Creck, representative from Solberg Aggregate,clarified that the quarry is active and mining operations will continue well into the future. Rob Halberg, St. Paul Association of Realtors, spoke in favor of the annexation. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. Council discussed the City's legal right to annex land, clarified that the owner of the property approached the City about annexation and that the City did not solicit the property owners, possible effects to homes from quarry activities and the City's notification responsibility of the possible effects, overall needs of housing in the City, depicted lot sizes in the concept plan,duty to disclose provision with regards to quarry, housing was a Council's priority,the need for senior housing options, long-term residency projections,and understanding of Nininger Township concerns. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek. Ayes 7; Nays 0. Public Hearing and Resolution No. 02-13-20: Approval to Establish TIF District No.8-Real Estate Equities-Schoolhouse Square Senior Housing Hinzman explained the item and introduced Jessica Green,Northland Securities. Green described the request to establish the Tax Increment Financing District No. 8, adoption of the Tax Increment Financing Plan, modification of the Vermillion Street Redevelopment Area and adoption of modified Redevelopment Plan. Council discussed the duration of TIF District,the City's ability to control building quality, TIF District criteria and types of TIF Districts,ability for a TIF district to be re-started or used elsewhere after de- certification, use of CDA low-income housing tax credits and history of TIF districts in City. Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. Hearing no comments, Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at 8:11 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 Itttn:/hvww.liastingsinn.eov/city-eoyernment/city-council/city-council-aEendas-and-minutes Councilmember Lund motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes 7;Nays 0. Resolution No.02-14-20: Preliminary and Final Plat-Schoolhouse Square 4`h Addition -Real Estate Equities. Hinzman described the next three Council actions; the preliminary and final plat,the special use permit and the site plan for a 90-unit independent living senior housing facility to be located northwest of 10"'and Ramsey Streets proposed by Real Estate Equities. He indicated that staff recommends approval of all three actions. Alex Bisanz,Real Estate Equities representative,gave a presentation on the proposed development. Council discussed possibly including infrastructure for electric car charging stations, consideration of moving the access into the building to the North,townhome association ability to re-negotiate previous reciprocal agreement,wording changes to conditions of approval, future use of proposed green space, annual economic impact to the community, water run-off management plan,traffic control modifications, pedestrian movement, trail maintenance, sidewalk connections, ability to construct underground parking, water/sewer/stormwater increased demand on system, City's ability to ensure property stays affordable housing after end of TIF district. Councilmember Folch motioned to approve with the amendments; that 3%of available parking spaces are ready for electric vehicle charging stations and that condition#6 be changed to read"Execution of an easement agreement to ensure ingress and egress between the proposed property, Ramsey Street, and 100' Street". Motion was not seconded. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Councilmember Folch motioned to amend staff s recommendation to change condition#6 wording to read: Execution of an easement agreement to ensure ingress and egress between the proposed property, Ramsey Street, and 10th Street. Seconded by Councilmember Lund. Bisanz assured residents and City Council that Real Estate Equities would be responsible for all of the maintenance of the shared space. Sonia Metzger, president of the adjacent townhome homeowner's association, asked the City Council to table the item until the homeowner's association obtains legal counsel and an agreement reached with the developer regarding maintenance of the shared space. Pat Regan, Camegaran, LLC, clarified about the grading of the site, previous maintenance agreements still in place and reasons for Schoolhouse Square buildings being locked after normal business hours. Councilmembers Folch and Lund agreed to remove amendment from motion. Roll call vote on motion to approve as presented. Roll call:Ayes -Councilmembers Vaughan, Folch, Balsanek, Braucks, Lund, Leifeld and Mayor Fasbender;Nays 0. Resolution No. 02-15-20: Special Use Permit-Building Exceeding 40 Feet in Height-Real Estate Equities-Schoolhouse Square Senior Housing Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes 7; Nays 0. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at htto://kv).vw.ha stinizsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-ininutes Resolution No.02-16-20: Site Plan-90 Unit Senior Housing Building-Real Estate Equities - Schoolhouse Square Senior Housing Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Folch. Ayes 7;Nays 0. Authorize Signature: Amendment to Schoolhouse Square Development Agreement Hinzman explained the amendment to allow an increase in building height and density. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes 7; Nays 0. Resolution No.02-17-20: Special Use Permit-Retail Service in a 1-1 District-Smurawa Mini Storage- Lightbourn Court Hinzman indicated that there were two City owned lots in the Industrial Park of the I-1 Industrial Park Zoning District for sale and discussed the request for a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a mini-storage business on those sites. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Ayes 7; Nays 0. Resolution No.02-18-20: Site Plan -Smurawa Mini Storage-Lightbourn Court Councilmember Lund motioned to approve as presented,seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes 7;Nays 0. Rainbow Tree Care's review of 2019 Emerald Ash Borer treatment program Jenkins introduced Jeff Hafner of Rainbow Tree Care who gave a recap of the 2019 Emerald Ash Borer treatment program in Hastings. Council discussed areas in the City with treated trees, re-treatment reminders sent to homeowners after initial treatment,creation of economic impact model of City owned trees including die off data, legislative priorities, complemented staff for work done, possible annual City tree sale and grant opportunities. 2020 Emerald Ash Borer Preferred Vendor for EAB Treatment Program Jenkins introduced the item and requested Council to name Rainbow Tree Care as the City's 2020 Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Preferred vendor. Rainbow Tree Care has been the City's preferred vendor since 2017. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Ayes 7; Nays 0. Approval of Vermillion Falls Natural Resource Management Plan and 2020-2022 Work Plan Jenkins introduced Karen Schik, Friends of the Mississippi,who gave a presentation asking for Council's support of the Natural Resource Management Plan developed for Vermillion Falls Park. Friends of the Mississippi developed the plan and intend to do ecological restoration projects from 2020-2022. Council discussed the long-term maintenance of the restoration plan. Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks.Ayes 7; Nays 0. Arts Task Force Recommendation 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 Irttn://Nv%vw.liastingsmn.aov/city-government/city-council/citv-council-aPendas-and-minutes Stoffel introduced Jordan Shaffer from the City's Public Arts Task Force who explained the Art Call and process used to select the winning artist. The winning artist's mural design will be placed on the north side of the Hastings Family Service building. Council discussed the durability and lastingness of the mural,appreciation for Task Force's and Stoffel's work, possible needed modifications to building and final design details. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented,seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes 7; Nays 0. Liquor License Violation: Jake's Discount Liquor Fluegel explained alleged compliance check failure. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to allow Fluegel to enter into a stipulation agreement with Jake's Discount Liquor which would provide for a$500 fine and a stayed 3-day license suspension if Jake's Discount Liquor enrolls in the City's Best Practices Program,seconded by Councilmember Balsanek. Ayes 7;Nays 0. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve the stipulation agreement as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes 7;Nays 0. Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements: • Planning Committee will meet on Monday, February 240'at 7:00 p.m. • Public Safety Committee of the Council will meet on Thursday, February 20"at 7:30 am. • Police Department staff will participate in the Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 22"a • Councilmember Balsanek will meet with Jim Biermaier on Wednesday, February 19 to discuss WAC/SAC fees. • Councilmember Balsanek will attend the Dakota Communications Center Board of Directors meeting on Thursday,February 201h • Councilmember Vaughan asked that staff consider utilizing the AdHoc—Transportation/Transit Committee of Council(*Vaughan, Balsanek, Leifeld)to meet to discuss transit and the loop bus. • THRIVE Thursdays will meet on Thursday, February 20`h at 6:00 p.m. at the YMCA. • Hastings Reads will be at the YMCA on Thursday, February 28'h beginning at 6:00 p.m. • Councilmember Leifeld was wished a Happy Birthday! Councilmember Leifeld motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek. Ayes 7;Nays 0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Mary F bender, Mayor (4JulilateLnL,`C`ity Clerk Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at htto://www.liastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes