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Home My WebLink About20211115 - 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 Monday, November 15, 2021 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Folch, Fox, Leifeld, and Vaughan Members Absent: Councilmembers Braucks, Lund Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh City Attorney Korine Land Community Development Director John Hinzman Presentation: Preservation Awards Heritage Preservation Commission Chair, Cindy Toppin, presented the preservation awards and Century Home designations for 2021. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council regular meeting on November 1, 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. Clarence Chapman, 614 East 3rd Street, expressed concerns about the proposed zoning change with high-occupancy buildings taking away from the historic district downtown and that these kinds of buildings could go in other areas of the City. 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. Leifeld, Vaughan to approve as presented 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain (Folch) 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution No. 11-04-21 Approve New Massage Therapist and Establishment Licenses – Amanda Kaeding, Traveling Hands Massage LLC 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 3. Authorize Submittal of the Dakota County Community Waste Abatement Grant Program 4. Resolution No. 11-05-21 Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation to the Parks & Recreation Department from the Edgar Family 5. 1st Reading\Order Public Hearing: Amend City Code - Zoning - Definition of Family 6. Resolution No. 11-06-21 Terminating and Approving New Contract - NJS Development - Stencil 7. Approve Change Order No. 1 to the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program 8. Approve Pay Estimate No. 6 for 2021 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements – McNamara Contracting, Inc. ($290,359.42) 9. Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Contract Renewal with Tennis Sanitation, LLC (2022-2024). 10. Collective Bargaining Agreement with local 49ers (2022-2023). 11. 3rd Quarter 2021 Financial Statements 12. Delinquent Utility Billing Certification 13. Termination of 2021 Watering Ban 14. Resolution No. 11-07-21 Authorizing Signature for Contract with ISG, Inc 15. PSAC appointment: Victoria Baukol 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: Comprehensive Plan Amendment #2021-45 - Mixed Use High Residential. Hinzman discussed the proposed adoption of an amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to allow creation of a Mixed Use High Residential Land Use category and designate property to MUHR. Public hearing opened at 7:33 p.m. Public hearing closed at 7:34 p.m. Council discussion on the extent of the use of the parking lot in the area and roof height comparisons to existing and other proposed buildings. Council will be able to review specific architectural standards in a future meeting when specific plans are presented. 2. Public Hearing: Amend City Code - DC Zoning District Hinzman discussed the proposed amendment to the City Code regarding Downtown Core zoning standards, specifically the exterior height limits. Public hearing opened at 7:46 p.m. Clarence Chapman reiterated concerns about the height limits and that it would interfere with sight lines in the downtown area. Nathan Stencil (5700 Josh White Dr, Sioux Falls, SD) indicated that the building planned is estimated to be 45’ high similar to a building in downtown Northfield with parking underground. Public hearing closed at 7:50 p.m. Council discussion about having newer downtown buildings be of similar height and structure to bring a cohesiveness to the area and meet needs of incoming residents. 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 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. Resolution No. 11-08-21 Approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment #2021-45 - Mixed Use High Residential. Fox, Leifeld to approve as presented 5 Ayes, 0 Nays 2. 2nd Reading\Adopt Ordinance: Amend City Code - DC Zoning District Folch, Fox to approve as presented 5 Ayes, 0 Nays 3. Resolution No. 11-09-21 Variance #2021-38 - Sideyard Setback - Matthew Heiman (502 6th St E) Hinzman explained the variance requested and that it was not recommended by the Planning Commission. Folch, Leifeld to approve denial of the variance 5 Ayes, 0 Nays Council discussion about setback requirements from the railroad and clarifying placement of the proposed garage within the property. 4. Resolution No. 11-10-21 Authorize Placement of Septic System in the MUSA - Daniel Bauer (NW Corner of Pleasant and Co Rd 46) Hinzman presented the request of a septic system on a 10-acre parcel zoned agricultural. Folch, Vaughan to approve as presented 5 Ayes, 0 Nays Council discussion about the number of private wells and septic in the City and the one-year hookup requirement when City services are extended near the property. D. Public Safety E. Administration 1. Amendment of Final CARES Act Report Wietecha presented an amendment to the final CARES Act Report to include items that qualify under a broadened definition for inclusion. Leifeld, Vaughan to approve as presented 5 Ayes, 0 Nays 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 2. Closed meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05 subd. 3(a) to discuss the performance evaluation of the City Administrator Postponed to future meeting. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS Announcements • The City has upcoming commission openings for 2022 on HEDRA, Heritage Preservation, Planning Commission, and Arts Task Force. Please complete an application interest form. • City Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. • Show Us How You Shine. If you are decorating your home or business with outdoor lights this holiday season, please consider sharing a picture for all to see. Photos will be shared on the City website / social media, and placed on a map for a self-guided, drive-by tour. This is not a contest, just a chance to have fun. • Gobble Gait is Thursday, November 25. You can register all the way up until race day. Proceeds benefits Hastings Family Service. • Small Business Saturday and the Holiday Hoopla are Saturday, November 27, enjoy music, crafts, s’mores, horse & wagon rides, tree lighting, and retail and restaurant deals. Meetings Tuesday, Nov 16 7:00 pm Heritage Preservation Commission Monday, Nov 22 7:00 pm Planning Commission Monday, December 6 5:30 pm City Council – Parks & Recreation Department workshop 7:00 pm City Council – Regular meeting XIV. ADJOURNMENT 8:20 p.m. Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, December 6, 2021 7:00 p.m.