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City Council Meeting Minutes
April 6,2020
The City Council of the City of Hastings,Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,April 6,2020 at
7:00 p.m.via Zoom video conference.
Mayor Fasbender explained why and referenced various city, state and federal declarations and guidelines that
an in-person meeting was not practical or prudent due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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
Parks&Recreation Director Chris Jenkins
Public Works Director Nick Egger
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the City Council and the Joint City Council and HEDRA Meeting on March 16, 2020 and the
Special Meeting of the City Council meeting on March 26,2020.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Comments from the Audience
Mayor Fasbender stated comments received about items not on the agenda have been distributed to all
Councilmembers and are acknowledged.
Council Items to be Considered
Councilmember Balsanek requested items related to the Confluence Development and the Fire Chief
hiring be added to the agenda.
Councilmember Lund requested to discuss waiving the filing fee and to extend the filing date deadline
for municipal candidacy.
Roll call: Ayes 7;Nays 0.
The items were added to the agenda:
-The Confluence Development was added as#6 under Community Development;
-Fire Chief hiring was added as#3 under Administration; and
-Municipal Candidate filing fee waiver and filing date deadline extension was added as#4 under
Administration.
Consent Agenda
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution No. 04-01-02:Approve LePage&Sons 2020-2021 Commercial Waste Hauler License
Renewal
3. Resolution No. 04-02-02:Approve a New Tobacco License for Hastings Tobacco
4. Resolution No. 04-03-02:Approve an Off-Sale 3.2%Malt Liquor License for Hastings Holiday
5. Resolution No. 04-04-02: Approve a Fireworks Tent License for TNT Fireworks in the Walmart
Parking Lot
6. Resolution No. 04-05-02: Approve a Massage Therapist License for Kristina Cariveau
7. Resignation of Planning Commissioner Ian Martin
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8. Approve Updated Mural Contract and License Agreement for Public Art
9. Declare Surplus Property and Authorize for Public Sale or Disposal for the Fire Department
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Roll
Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0.
2"`'Reading\Adopt Ordinance No.2020-05: Amend City Code Chapter 155.01 -Rezone Property from A
-Agriculture to R-4 High Density Residence and Resolution No.04-08-02: Comprehensive Plan
Amendment-Change Future Land Use Designation from Low Density Residential to High Density
Residential(1190 Co Rd 47)
Hinzman detailed the various requests for 1190 County Road 47;the ordinance amendment of
rezoning property from A—Agriculture to R—4 High Density Residence and the Comprehensive Plan
amendment to change the density type. The Planning Commission voted 4 to 1 in favor of the amendments and
the Planning Committee of the City Council were generally supportive.
Hinzman provided details of the comments received via email prior to the Council Meeting. Hinzman
noted that these comments were forwarded to the City Council.
• Dave Matson and Jeanette Hess, 1090 Co Rd 47, expressed opposition to the rezoning.
• Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce was in favor for the housing developments.
• Patrick Schmitt,9963 160°i Street,owner of property,supportive of rezoning and the development.
• Jerry and Eileen Perra, 1171 Southview Drive,expressed reservations to the rezoning.
• Paul and Mary Murphy, 1020 Co. Rd 47,expressed opposition to the rezoning.
Rob Barse,Mint Development Co., gave a presentation about the Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
rezoning,potential senior development and child watch proposal.
Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m.
Richard,no last name or address provided, inquired if the trail would be affected.Hinzman explained
why the trail would not be currently affected.
Hearing no further comments,Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.
Council discussed resident notification of neighborhood meetings and that City Staff, City
Councilmembers and Dakota County Staff were also informed of the neighborhood meetings,most recent
neighborhood meeting was well-attended,building cannot be built in the flood plain,clarification of the R3 vs.
R4 density differences,the zoning of the property if the development does not move forward and whether if a
stipulation to preserve the current zoning may be added,zoning of the property across the street,reiterated that
housing is a priority for City, suggested that the developer should use consistent language regarding plans
moving forward, size restriction of other available properties within the City,possible traffic and effect on
neighbors if the development were to happen.
Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve the ordinance amendment to City Code Chapter 155.01
as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Roll Call:Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Councilmember Folch motioned to approve the resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan as
presented,seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Vacation of Easement(3001 Lightbourn Court)
Hinzman discussed the request for the vacation of easement at 3001 Lightbourn Court.
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Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m.
Hearing no comments,Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at 8:19 p.m.
Councilmember Lund motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek. Roll
Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0.
2"d Reading\Adopt Ordinance No.2020-06: Amend City Code Chapter 34: Fees
Jenkins discussed the proposed fee schedule amendments to the aquatic fees.
Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 8:21 p.m.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at 8:22 p.m.
Council discussed the availability of financial assistance through the scholarship program for all Parks
programs, utilization of the scholarship program and if more funding was needed.
Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks.
Roll Call:Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Resolution No. 04-06-02: Original Hastings Design Standards Review -Habitat for Humanity(415 West
5"Street)
Hinzman detailed the request from TC Habitat for Humanity to build a house at 415 5' St West.The
Heritage Preservation Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the project.
Council discussed the preservation of existing trees on the lot and if the home would include a
basement.
Mari Ojeda, TC Habitat for Humanity,discussed tree preservation and that the house will have a
basement.
Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Folch. Roll
Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Resolution No. 04-07-02: Adopt Resolution of Denial -Request to Change Non-Conforming Use-Haven
Chemical Health (321 East 6'Street)
Hinzman summarized the history and discussion of the application for a nonconforming use change
from Haven Chemical Systems,LLC for 3216'Street East.This action adopts the resolution detailing the
findings of fact from the denial at the March 16,2020 council meeting.
Council discussed the vote previously taken at the March 16,2020 City Council meeting and clarified
the eligibility of voting for this item if a Councilmember was not present for that previous vote.
Councilmember Lund motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Roll
Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Confluence Development
Councilmember Balsanek encouraged staff to work with the developer to potentially extend the project
completion deadline due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hinzman indicated that there were ongoing
conversations between the developer and the City.
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Parks&Recreation Closures
Councilmember Folch previously requested this item be placed on the agenda prior to the Governor's
Executive Order clarification; playgrounds have subsequently been closed.
Jenkins updated the Council on the various park closures and what other communities are doing for
various park amenities.
Council discussed possible closure of basketball courts and tennis courts, what play structures are
included in the recent Governor's Executive Order and the use of snow fencing to cordon off the specified
areas, level of enforcement by City Police Department, possible use of Police Reservists,education of citizens
rather than enforcement of social distancing,need for council direction,City's role in protecting the
community,personal responsibility, possible future closures, schools and neighboring communities not closing
basketball and tennis courts.
Councilmember Folch motioned to remove the basketball rims temporarily until City Staff deems it
safe for replacement, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld.Roll Call:Ayes 2-Folch and Leifeld;Nays 5 -
Balsanek,Braucks,Lund,Vaughan and Fasbender. Motion fails.
COVID-19 Policies
Wietecha explained Workers' Compensation coverage if an employee contracts COV ID-19 from the
workplace and detailed how the City's COVID-19 Leave Benefit could assist an employee quarantined under
the directive of a healthcare provider due to exposure. The policy would expire December 31,2020.
Councilmember Lund motioned to approve as presented,seconded by Councilmember Folch. Roll
Call:Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Approve Agreement with Dakota County for Spring Clean up
Wietecha discussed the joint powers agreement between the City and Dakota County for the annual
Hastings Spring Clean Up Day.A new date for the event has not been established.
Councilmember Balsanek motioned to approve as presented,seconded by Councilmember Vaughan.
Roll Call:Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Fire Chief Hiring
Councilmember Balsanek suggested a press release not be issued until all conditions are met for a
hiring.Administrator Wietecha clarified when finalist information becomes public data.
Extend Council Filing Dates and Waive Filing Fees
Councilmember Lund requested this topic be added to the agenda for April 20,2020. Fluegel indicated
that he would prepare a memo detailing the filing dates and associated fee.
Council discussed the fee amount and referenced MN State Statue 205.13 which discusses the filing
dates and fees.
Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made.the following announcements:
• HEDRA will meet on Thursday,April 9 at 6:00 p.m.
• Planning Commission will meet on Monday,April 13 at 7:00 p.m.
• Parks&Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday,April 14 at 7:00 p.m. has been
cancelled.
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• Public Safety Advisory Commission will meet on Thursday,April 16 at 6:30 p.m.
• Councilmember Balsanek reminded residents to leave their porch lights on in support of those working on
the front lines of the Coronavirus.
Councilmember Vaughan motioned to adjourn,seconded by Councilmember Folch. Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Mary Fasbqider,Mayor Jitlie Fl n,City Clerk
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