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Home My WebLink About20210119 - CC Minutes Hastings,Minnesota City Council Meeting Minutes January 19,2021 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,January 19, 2021 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 Braucks, Folch, Fox, 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 and Recreation Director Chris Jenkins New Employee Recognition: Communications: Parks&Recreation Promotions Dawn Skelly— TJ Lucas—Forester/Parks Sam Beuch—Police Sergeant Communications Coordinator Keeper Ryan Kline—Police Sergeant John Townsend—Fire Chief Community Development Police Department Jacob Willers—School Eric Maas—Economic Ryan Haedt—Officer Resource Officer Development Coordinator Matthew Harrity—Officer Dan Vomastek—K-9 Officer Zach Knochenmus—Officer Finance Chad Schlichte—Officer Lindsay Anderson— Payton Walser—Officer Administrative Assistant K-9 Sonny Chris Eitemiller—Finance Manager Public Works Ben Banitt—Operator Fire Department(POC) Robert Clark—Operator Grace Holm Cody Mathison—Principal Kaitlin Radke Engineer Blaine Raway Josh Sirinek—Operator Jalen Sneddeker Kayla Tesch A video was shown introducing new employees and recognizing employee promotions. Approval of Minutes Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting on January 4, 2020. Minutes were approved as presented. 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 http://www.hastin gsmn.gov/city-govemmentleity-council/city-counci I-agendas-and-minutes Council Items to be Considered Mayor Fasbender recognized Toby Rowan and had a moment of silence. Consent Agenda 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution No. 01-08-21: Approve Final Payment for E 21" Street Water Quality Improvements Project($25,890.18)—Minnesota Dirt Works, Inc. 3. Approve 2020 Trail Improvement Project Final Pay Estimate ($6,140.81)—Veit Construction 4. Resolution No. 01-09-21: Approve Transfer of Liquor License Due to Company Name Change 5. Resolution No. 01-10-21: Approve 2021 Official Newspaper and Alternate Means of Dissemination for Bids 6. 2021-2022 City Council Committee Recommendations by Mayor Mary Fasbender 7. Approve Sale of Surplus Property in the IT Department 8. Approve Ambulance Support Services Agreement 9. Accept Resignation and Termination of Medical Director Services Agreement with Dr. Larry Erickson 10. Approve Access Agreement with Dakota County &Authorize Mayor's Signature—Monitoring Wells on City Property Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0. Authorize Signature: Settlement Agreement with Hastings Commons LLC Fluegel summarized the dispute and detailed the settlement agreement with Hastings Commons LLC., the effected ordinances,the application process and interim use permit conditions. Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Fox. Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0. Public Hearing,2"`t Reading/Adopt Resolution No.01-11-21 and Ordinance Amendment No.2021-01 to City Code Chapter 50: General Provisions Jenkins stated that the proposed ordinance amendment was required by Dakota County and the State of Minnesota to comply with waste abatement goals. Dave Magnuson and John Buck, Dakota County Waste Regulations Supervisor and Senior Environmental Specialist, respectively, specified the various state statutes regarding waste management/abatement and the reasons for the proposed amendments to City Code Chapter 50. Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. and hearing no comments closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Council discussed the definition of large venues preparing food and the associated organic recycling requirements, organic recycling requirements of food trucks, enforcement responsibilities of the City and County, communication and education for businesses,costs of organic recycling for businesses, necessity of the City to adopt the proposed ordinance, how City staff may handle enforcement responsibilities of recycling, City's responsibility for providing recycling options at community events and how incentive funds may be spent. 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 htta://www.liastin gsmn.gov/city-eovernment/city-council/city-coun cil-agendas-and-minutes Mike Slavik, Dakota County Commissioner, summarized the Commission's previous discussions of the state's waste abatement requirements, explanation for how the County's ordinance was drafted and complimented Hastings recycling efforts. Councilmember Fox motioned to approve the ordinance amendment as presented, seconded by Councilmember Folch. Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0. Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve the resolution for summary publication of the ordinance as presented, seconded by Councilmember Folch. Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0. Public Hearing and Resolution No.01-12-21: Vacation of Easement-Wiechmann (178 Summit Point Dr) Hinzman explained the request for vacation of the easement at 178 Summit Point Drive. Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. Lee Ann Myers, 248 Glenlou Way, expressed concerns about drainage in the area and at 178 Summit Point Drive. Hearing no further comments,Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. Council discussed placement of the house on the property, definition of drainage and utility easements and utility access if allow vacation. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0. Public Hearing,2"'Reading/Adopt Resolution No.01-13-21 and Ordinance Amendment No.2021-02 to Zoning Code—C-2 and Interim Uses Hinzman summarized the history and reasons for the amendments to the Zoning Code regarding C-2 zoning and Interim Uses. The Planning Commission unanimously approved recommendation of the ordinance amendments. Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 8:34 p.m. and hearing no comments closed the public hearing at 8:35 p.m. Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve the ordinance amendment as presented,seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0. Councilmember Fox motioned to approve the resolution for summary publication of the ordinance as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0. Resolution No. 01-14-21: Approve 2021 CDBG Budget Hinzman indicated that the Community Development Block Grant will be used for assessment abatement and estimated the funding to be$76,993. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0. 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.hastin gsmn.gov/city-govemment/city-council/city-counci I-agendas-and-minutes 2021 CIE/CEP Recommendations Wietecha spoke about the reprioritization of various CIP/CEP projects and founding sources now available. Council discussed the 2019 Fleet Carma study and its recommendations for vehicles to be converted to electric,replacement of the Fire Department Tahoe, criteria used for the study, further Council discussion and staff to continue researching options for conversion of the City's fleet. Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lund. Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0. Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements: • Public Safety Advisory Commission will meet on Thursday,January 215`at 6:30 p.m. • Planning Commission will meet on Monday, January 25t11 at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Lund motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Vaughan. Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0. Mary Fa ender, MayorJulie laten,City Clerk 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