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Home My WebLink About20200316 - CC Minutes Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes March 16,2020 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4`' Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Balsanek, Folch, Leifeld, Lund and Vaughan Members Absent: Councilmember Braucks Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha City Attorney Dan Fluegel Community Development Director John Hinman Deputy Police Chief Dave Wilske Deputy City Clerk Erica Henderson Parks & Recreation Director Chris Jenkins Public Works Director Nick Egger Fluegel stated that prior to the start of the meeting, there was an inquiry about shortening the meeting or conduct it in another manner due to the current circumstances relating to the COVID-19 virus. He explained options to do either and added that the City's Pandemic Plan was an item on the agenda. Councilmember Balsanek motioned to only discuss the consent agenda and the proposed pandemic plan and suspend any further discussion of the remaining items. Council discussed the current state of events of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, the Governor's latest announcements and other items on the agenda which needed action. The motion was not seconded. Presentation: Pleasant Hill Library Update Julia Carlis, Pleasant Hill Library manager,presented updated information about various aspects of the Pleasant Hill Library. Approval of Minutes Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Regular and Special Meeting of the City Council meeting on March 2, 2020. Minutes were approved as presented. Comments from the Audience Mary Murphy, 1020 County Road 47, detailed her reasons for opposing the proposed senior living at 1 190 County Road 47. Rob Barse, Mint Development Company, LLC president, responded to Murphy's concerns and provided a document to Council with his remarks. Council Items to Be Considered Mayor Fasbender requested the Declaration of a Public Health Emergency be added to the agenda. Hearing no objection, the item was added as #3 under 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 htto://w,%vw.hasti ngsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Councilmember Vaughan motioned to remove the Community Development item `Remove for the Table: Keeping of Chickens' from the agenda,seconded by Lund.Ayes 5;Nays 1 —Balsanek. The motion carries and the item was removed. Councilmember Folch requested the addition of an Economic Task Force discussion. Hearing no objections,the item was added as #4 under Administration. Councilmember Balsanek requested to discuss water shutoffs during the pandemic. Hearing no objections,the item was added as#5 under Administration. Consent Agenda 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Sidewalk Cafes License Renewals 3. Resolution No.03-07-20:Approve the Transfer of Ace Liquor Warehouse's Liquor and Tobacco Licenses to New Store Location 4. Approve Water Service Repair Assessment Request—568 Kendall Drive(Ruud) 5. Approve Water Service Repair Assessment Request—2700 Westview Drive(Notch) 6. Approve JPA with Dakota County to Operate a Residential Organics Drop Site 7. Resolution No.03-08-20:Approve a One-Day Temporary Gambling Permit for Hastings Catholic Education Foundation on April 25 8. Resolution No.03-09-20:Authorization to Execute Closing Documents(3001 Lightbourn Court) 9. Resolution No.03-10-20:Authorizing GreenCorps Application 10. 1'Reading\Order Public Hearing: Amend City Code Chapter 155.01 -Rezone Property from A- Agriculture to R-4 High Density Residence(1190 Co Rd 47) 11. 1' Reading/Order Public Hearing—Ordinance Amendment—Adjusting City Fees 12. Order Public Hearing: Vacation of Easement(3001 Lightbourn Court) 13. Designate YMCA Glo Run as a Special Event 14. Designate Historic Hastings Downtown Cruise-In as a Special Event 15. Letter of Support for Real Estate Equities for the Schoolhouse Square Senior Housing Project Councilmember Lund motioned to approve as presented,seconded by Councilmember Balsanek. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Award Contract Resolution No.03-11-20—Water Chlorination Plumbing& Mechanical Systems Egger described the history of the plumbing and mechanical systems bids for the gas chlorine systems implementation and why staff recommended awarding the contract to M.J.O'Connor. Council discussed the vetting process of the received bids. Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Public Hearing:2nd Reading\Ordinance No. 2020-04 Adoption and Resolution No. 03-12-20: Chapter 150: State Building Code Construction Regulations Hinzman discussed the proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 150 to include the 2020 Minnesota State Code. Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 7:33 pm. Hearing no comments, Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at 7:34 pm. 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 htto://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/citycouncil-agendas-and-ininutes Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve the ordinance as presented,seconded by Councilmember Lund. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve the resolution as presented, seconded by Councilmember Folch. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Accept Quotes& Authorize Work—Electrical&Controls Integration for Water Chlorination Systems Egger described the bids for the electrical and controls integration elements of the water system gas chlorination project,why this and the plumbing and mechanical systems were separate bids and the reason staff recommended approving Total Construction& Equipment, Inc. bid. Council discussed whether staff would have to coordinate with the two separate companies to complete the projects and the total duration of the project. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve the resolution as presented,seconded by Councilmember Balsanek. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Remove from the Table: Keeping of Chickens This item was removed. Request to Change Non-Conforming Use- Haven Chemical Health (321 East 6th Street) Hinzman discussed the request for change in use from a youth shelter to an inpatient substance use disorder facility for 321 East Wh Street and that he only received one email in opposition. He asked Council for direction as to prepare a resolution either approving or denying the request. Sasha Griner, 517 Ramsey Street, expressed her concerns about the effect the proposed change in use may have on the neighborhood. Council discussed the location of the property,appropriate need versus appropriate use definitions,the compatibility of the proposed use, the need for the proposed use, other possible locations in the City for the proposed use, staffing and security of the proposed facility,required number of votes, termination date of the non-conforming use, conditions proposed if approved,conditional use permit versus special use permit, nuisances, previous similar requests,other similar facilities in the City and allowing the housing market to determine the use of the building. Jennifer Frazer-John and Al Johnson, representatives from Haven Chemical Health spoke about patient placement, funding,other Haven Chemical locations, staffing and security. Councilmember Lund motioned to deny as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Ayes - Lund, Leifeld, Balsanek, Fasbender;Nays—Folch, Vaughan. Motion passed to deny the request. Pandemic Plan Wietecha described that the Pandemic Plan is a Continuity of Operations Plan(COOP)and detailed each section. Council discussion of essential and non-essential employees, employee safety, how future City Council meetings may be conducted,utilization of partnerships, how information is transmitted to the City's safety personnel and governmental guidelines. Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented,seconded by Councilmember Folch.Ayes 6; 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 htti)//www hastingsmn gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Declaration of a Public Health Emergency Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Folch.Ayes 6; Nays 0. Economic Task Force Mayor Fasbender defined the Economic Task Force and explained the reason for the task force. She also named the members and indicated the Task Force would begin meeting soon. Water Shutoff during the Pandemic Balsanek motioned to suspend water shutoff until the pandemic is resolved, seconded by Vaughan. Ayes 6; Nays 0. Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements: • For the foreseeable future,Parks&Recreation activities have been cancelled. They may be rescheduled for a future date. • Please follow CDC recommendations: • Wash your hands frequently,with soap and water • Cover your mouth with your arm or elbow when you cough or sneeze • Avoid touching your face, particularly your eyes, nose, and mouth • Maintain social distancing of 6 feet • Limit crowds to less than 50 people • Stay home if you are sick • Joint Powers will meet Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 pm in the Hastings School Board Room • Heritage Preservation Commission meeting on Tues, March 17 at 7:00 pm is cancelled • Public Safety Advisory Commission will meet Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 pm • Planning Commission meeting on Monday, March 23 at 7:00 pm is cancelled • City Council/Staff Retreat will meet Sat,March 28 at 8:00 am at Hastings Country Inn was pending • Utilities Committee of City Council will meet Monday, April,6 at 5:30 pm Councilmember Leifeld motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Folch. Ayes 6;Nays 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. AtauA" (4v Mary F ender,Mayor ul Flaten, City 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 htty://www.hastingsmn gov/city-govemment/city-council/city-council aeendas and minutes