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Home My WebLink About20210907 - CC Follow-Up AgendaSign 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 https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents-copy CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP AGENDA Tuesday, September 7, 2021 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Braucks, Folch, Fox, Leifeld, Lund and Vaughan Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh Community Development Director John Hinzman City Attorney Korine Land Finance Manager Chris Eitemiller Mark Guenther, TC Land Presentation: Regina Hospital Helen Strike, President at Regina Hospital, spoke about the hospital’s pandemic response and recovery and connecting with the community. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council regular meeting on August 16, 2021. 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 have been distributed to all councilmembers and are acknowledged. Hastings residents Angela Zeyen (1772 Dellridge Ct) and Ben Spader (1784 Dellridge Ct) spoke about the impact of the blasting at the Heritage Ridge development site. VII. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED 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. Councilmember Fox pulled #4,5,8, and 16. Fox, Folch to approve, except #4, 5, 8, and 16. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays Leifeld, Lund to approve 4, 5, 8, and 16. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain (Fox) 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 https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents-copy 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Declare Surplus Property and Authorize Sale: Police Department 3. Approve Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County Drug Task Force for Administrative Services 4. Designate The Longer Table Event as a Special Event 5. Designate The DBA Sidewalk Sale as a Special Event 6. Memoranda of Understanding: Mandatory Physical Fitness Test a. Officers (LELS, Local 249) b. Sergeants (LELS, Local 462) 7. Memoranda of Understanding: Mental Health Program a. Officers (LELS, Local 249) b. Sergeants (LELS, Local 462) 8. Resolution No. 09-01-21: Liquor License Violation - Jake’s Discount Liquor 9. Strategic Initiatives 10. Authorize Signature: Development Agreement - Vermillion Acres 11. Authorize Signature: License to Encroach - Ian Martin (1770 Greystone Rd) 12. 1st Reading\Order Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - City Charter - Administrative Citations 13. Resolution No. 09-02-21: Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation From the Spool House for the GAR Flag 14. Resolution No. 09-03-21: Accept and Appreciation of Donations for the GAR Flag 15. Resolution No. 09-04-21: Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department from the Krech Family 16. Resolution No. 09-05-21: Approve a Temporary Liquor License for Friends of Animal Adoptions d/b/a Animal Ark 17. Resolution No. 09-06-21: Limitation on Water Usage 18. Accept Permanent Utility Easement for Pioneer Park with HBC 19. Assessment Request for Water Services Lines Repair 20. Sculpture Display Proposal 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. 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. Parks and Recreation C. Community Development 1. Heritage Ridge 3rd Addition a. Resolution No. 09-07-21: Final Plat b. Authorize Signature: Grading Agreement Hinzman discussed the final plat and grading agreement for the Heritage Ridge 3rd Addition, summarized received comments and that the Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the final plat. 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 https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents-copy Guenther spoke about the discovery of the rock in the project and options to blasting. Council discussion about the options for remaining rock removal. Vaughan, Braucks to approve the resolution with no blasting. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays Vaughan, Folch to approve as the grading agreement as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays D. Public Safety E. Administration 1. City Welcome Signs Councilmember Folch requested this topic be on the agenda and reviewed earlier sign discussion. Wietecha summarized previous City sign replacement and explained the replacement options for the City sign located on Highway 55. Council discussion about options for replacing and relocating sign. Folch, Fox to remove City sign on Highway 55. 5 Ayes, 2 Nays 2. 2021 Budget Amendments Wietecha discussed the proposed budget amendments to the Fire Department and annual street project. Council discussion about the difference between the expected and actual expense for the Fire Study and the previous Fire Study. Folch, Fox to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 3. COVID-19 & Delta Variant Councilmember Folch requested the topic be on the agenda and reviewed the current status of COVID in Dakota County. Wietecha updated the Council of the safety actions the City and other local governments have taken. He stated that the Council may set a mask policy for visitors. Leifeld, Lund to require that all staff mask while in City buildings and highly encourage guests to mask as well. Council discussion about measures to protect staff and follow county guidelines. Motion withdrawn by Leifeld and Lund. Folch, Leifeld to require the public entering City buildings to wear a mask, following county guidelines for adjustment as situation changes; possible exceptions for athletes in arena. 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 https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents-copy Council discussion on enforcement. Motion withdrawn by Folch with request for staff to make recommendation if further action is needed. 4. Resolution No. 09-08-21: Approve Preliminary 2022 City Property Tax Levy, Preliminary Budget and Setting Truth in Taxation Hearing Wietecha discussed the proposed preliminary 2022 City property tax levy and budget and recommend the Truth in Taxation hearing be set for December 6, 2021. Folch, Braucks to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 5. Resolution No. 09-09-21: Approve Proposed 2022 HEDRA – HRA Special Tax Levy Wietecha discussed the proposed 2022 HEDRA HRA Special Tax Levy. Vaughan, Braucks to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS XIV. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, September 20, 2021 7:00 p.m. Announcements • Dakota County has given notice to leave the Great River Rail Commission. • Happy Birthday last week to Councilmember Jen Fox. • We will have a dedication of the mural “Our Growing Diversity, Welcoming the Future” at 7 pm on Thursday, September 9. And thank you to artist Dani Bianchini for this beautiful addition to our community. • The Fire Relief Association’s Booya is Saturday, September 11. • Rotary’s Rivertown Live Concert is Saturday, September 11. • The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the state capital on Saturday, September 11. In addition to memorializing the events of that day and honoring those impacted, this event is focused on bringing the community together through a message of hope, unity and resilience. • Summer Programs at Levee Park… 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 https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents-copy o Tuesday, September 14, Performance in the Park with Lumin Theater Lab. Sponsored by Smead Manufacturing Company and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. o Saturday, September 18, Bike with a Ranger. Pre-registration is required. • The City is partnering with Tennis Sanitation and Certified Recycling for a fall clean- up event September 20 through October 1. Meetings Wednesday, Sept 8 7:30 am Planning Committee Thursday, Sept 9 6:00 pm HEDRA Monday, Sept 13 7:00 pm Planning Commission Tuesday, Sept 14 7:00 pm Parks & Rec Commission Monday, September 20 5:30 pm City Council – workshop 7:00 pm City Council – regular meeting