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Home My WebLink About20200921 - CC Follow-Up Agenda CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP AGENDA Monday, September 21, 2020 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM 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 Public Works Director Nick Egger Community Development Director John Hinzman City Engineer Ryan Stempski Finance Manager Chris Eitemiller V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council Meeting on September 4, 2020. Minutes were approved as presented. VI. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Comments from the audience may include remarks about items listed on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Fasbender stated comments received about items not on the agenda have been distributed to all councilmembers and are acknowledged. VII. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED Unanimous consent is required to add items to the agenda. VIII. CONSENT AGENDA The items on the Consent Agenda are items of routine nature or no perceived controversy to be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. There will be no discussion on these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the items will be removed from the Consent Agenda to the appropriate Department for discussion. Folch, Braucks to approve as presented Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 1. Pay Bills as Audited – 2. Approve Pay Estimate No. 3 for 2020 Infrastructure Improvements ($895,851.95) A-1 Excavating, Inc. 3. Approve Pay Estimate No. 2 for Water Chlorination Systems Installation –MJ O’Connor, Inc. ($36,978.75) No. 09-06-20 4. Resolution : Approve New Location for Massage Establishment Power Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 ckets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at City Council pa http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Within Chiropractic and Massage Therapist Samantha Koss 5. Updated Agreement with Dakota County for Elections CARES Act Funding No. 09-07-20 6. Resolution : Approve On-Sale Intoxicating, Sunday and 2AM Liquor Licenses for El Original Mexican Restaurant LLC – 7. Approve Agreement Extension & Authorize Signatures City Engineering Services by FOCUS Engineering IX. AWARDING OF CONTRACTS AND PUBLIC HEARING These are formal proceedings that give the public the opportunity to express their concern, ask questions, provide additional information, or support on a particular matter. Once the public hearing is closed, no further testimony is typically allowed and the Council will deliberate amongst itself and with staff and/or applicant on potential action by the Council. 1. Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment - Rezone Property to R-3 Medium-High Density Residence-PRD - Villas at Pleasant (Northridge and Pleasant) Hinzman detailed the ordinance amendment to rezone the property located at Northridge and Pleasant from A-Agriculture and R-1 Single Family Residence to R-3 Medium-High Density Residence-Planned Residential Development for a 32-lot subdivision consisting of villa homes. He indicated that the Planning Commission unanimously voted for the rezoning. Mayor Fasbender noted all comments received prior to the meeting were distributed to the Council and are part of the record. The public hearing opened at 8:00 p.m. Kevin Green, 1782 Fallbrooke Drive, spoke in support of the development. Paul Hiller, 2467 Rivershore Court, spoke in opposition of the development. The public hearing closed at 8:07 p.m. Council discussion on reducing size of cul de sacs and effect on emergency vehicle access, proximity of cul de sacs to adjacent property owners, accumulation of snow and removal efforts, light spill, privacy fence and landscaping, number of units on site if zones R1, parking allowed in cul de sacs, if cul de sacs are City requirement, potential public/private maintenance agreement for snow removal, lengthening of privacy fence and additional landscaping, curb cut restrictions on Pleasant Drive, roles of Council, and appreciation for development, housing needs in Community. Stuart Simek, developer, provided clarification on several items. 2. Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment - Rezone Property to R-2 Medium Density Residence - Sieben Ridge (General Sieben Drive) Hinzman detailed the ordinance amendment to rezone the property located on General Sieben Drive between Northridge and Fallbrooke Drive from A- Agriculture to R-2 Medium Density Residence for a 116-lot subdivision consisting of traditional single family and villa homes. He indicated that the Planning Commission unanimously voted for the rezoning. Mayor Fasbender noted all comments received prior to the meeting were distributed to the Council and are part of the record. 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 http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes The public hearing opened at 8:54 p.m. Hearing no comments The public hearing closed at 8:55 p.m. Council discussion on ownership of adjacent property, adjustment to building standards due to proximity to quarry, potential pollution concerns. 3. Public Hearing: Vacation of Easement - Lot 10, Block 3, Riverwood 8th Addition (West 36th Street) Hinzman explained the reasons to consider the vacation of portions of a drainage and utility easement. Final adoption of the Resolution will be considered at an upcoming Council meeting. The public hearing opened at 9:07 p.m. Hearing no comments The public hearing closed at 9:08 p.m. X. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF These items are intended primarily for Council discussion and action. It is up to the discretion of the Mayor as to what, if any, public comment will be heard on these agenda items. A. Public Works B. Community Development 1. Villas at Pleasant - Simek Properties (Northridge and Pleasant) a. Ordinance Amendment: Rezone Property to R-3 Medium-High Density Residence-PRD Balsanek, Braucks to approve as presented. Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays b. Resolution: Preliminary Plat - 32 Lots Balsanek, Leifeld to approve with standard cul de sacs Council discussion on need for broader discussion on cul de sacs, access by emergency and other vehicles, and public vs. private ownership Roll call vote 5 Ayes, 2 Nays Lund, Vaughan voting against c. Resolution: Final Plat - 16 Lots Balsanek, Folch to approve as presented Roll call vote 6 Ayes, 1 Nays Vaughan voting against 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 http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes 2. Sieben Ridge - TC Land (General Sieben Drive) a. Ordinance Amendment - Rezone Property to R-2 Medium Density Residence Vaughan, Braucks to approve as presented Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays th 3. Resolution: Relocate Existing Home - Al Sieben (535 35 Street W) Hinzman discussed the proposed house move and the Planning Commission vote to deny the request. Council discussion on requirements of grass/green space around home, driveway and garage. Balsanek, Vaughan, approve the denial as presented Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays C. Parks & Recreation D. Administration 1. Tourism Update Kristy Barse, Chamber President, discussed the Chamber of Commerce 2020-2021 marketing plan and budget. Council discussion on appreciation for adaptation during pandemic. Folch, Lund to approve as presented. Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 2. CARES Act Wietecha discussed the various requested council actions relating to CARES Act Funding approvals. He summarized previous approvals and pending expenses. Balsanek, Leifeld to remove item from the table. Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays Folch, Balsanek to withdraw original motion. Council discussion on consideration of waiver of second half of liquor license fees and CARES eligibility of waiver, previously discussed potential expenses, other use of remaining funds and next steps. Balsanek, Braucks to approve second set of recommendations from council – memo (Items 1 8) plus $2,500 for plexiglass in Council Chambers. 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 http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays No. 09-08-20 3. Resolution : Approve Preliminary 2021 City Property Tax Levy, Preliminary Budget and Setting Truth in Taxation Hearing Wietecha discussed the preliminary 2021 City property tax levy, budget, setting the truth in taxation hearing date and the proposed 2021 HEDRA/HRA special tax levy. Council discussion on HEDRA housing and site acquisition proposed budget items, appreciation for fiscal conservativeness when preparing budget proposal. Lund, Folch motioned to approve the Preliminary 2021 City Property Tax Levy, Preliminary Budget and Setting Truth in Taxation Hearing date Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays – No. 09-09-20 4. Resolution : Approve Proposed 2021 HEDRA HRA Special Tax Levy – Vaughan, Lund motioned to approve the Proposed 2021 HEDRA HRA Special Tax Levy Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 5. Closed Door Session to Discuss Evaluation of Individual Subject to City Council Authority pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(a) Mayor Fasbender indicated the relevant MN Statute as to why there is a closed-door session. Public meeting closed at 10:30 p.m. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS • HEDRA will meet on Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. • Planning Commission will meet on Monday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m. • Happy Birthday to Councilmember Braucks! • We have several other recreation programs coming up at Levee Park: o Raptors in the Park on Wednesday, September 23 at 6 pm. A live raptor presentation in partnership with Carpenter Nature Center. –“The Karate Kid” will be shown on o Movie in the Park Friday, September 25 at 7:00 pm, sponsored by Ardent Mills. 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 http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Teran Harmon State Farm Insurance Agent will host fun giveaways, including glow sticks. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for Hasting Family Service. o Performance in the Park on Tuesday, September 29 at 6 pm. BRKFST Dance Co. will give a breakdancing, martial arts, and contemporary dance performance. o Story in the Park on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:00 pm. For kids 0 and under, enjoy big book stories, music, and socially distanced activities all about animals. Kids must be accompanied by a caregiver. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, October 5, 2020 7:00 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 http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes