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Home My WebLink About20211220 - 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 AGENDA Monday, December 20, 2021 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER 7:01 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Braucks, Folch, Fox, Leifeld, Lund and Vaughan Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh City Attorney Korine Land Community Development Director John Hinzman Recognition of Milestone Employees Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners Planning Commissioner Emily King HEDRA Commissioner Dennis Peine Dakota County Update, Commissioner Mike Slavik Commissioner Slavik gave an annual update on the county budget and highlights for the upcoming year. Pleasant Hill Library Update, Julia Carlis Branch Manager Carlis provided a review of the responsiveness of the Pleasant Hill Library during the pandemic and outlined library activities for the upcoming year. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council regular meeting and workshop on December 6, 2021. Minutes were approved as presented. VI. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE 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 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. 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. Lund, Braucks to approve as amended. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Approve Ice Rental Agreement 3. Clarification of 2022 Budget Memo 4. Write-off Uncollectable EMS Bills 5. Reappoint Planning Commissioners Messina, Romens, and Teiken 6. Appoint Planning Commissioner Bryce LeBrun 7. Appoint HEDRA Commissioner Trevor Johnson 8. Reappoint Heritage Preservation Commissioners Simacek and Youngren and Appoint Heritage Preservation Commissioner Krista Peterson 9. Reappoint Parks & Recreation Commissioners Santelman and Karnick 10. Resolution No. 12-08-21 Call for Public Hearing: Tax Increment Finance District No. 9 11. Resolution No. 12-09-21 Approve 2022 Massage Therapist License Renewals 12. Resolution No. 12-10-21 Approve 2022-2023 Commercial Waste Hauler License Renewals 13. Resolution No. 12-11-21 Adopt Election Polling Places 14. Resolution No. 12-12-21 Declaring Insurance Liability Coverage 15. Resolution No. 12-13-21 Designation of Official Newspaper 16. Resolution No. 12-14-21 Approve Final Payment – 2021 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements ($179,578.79) McNamara Contracting, Inc. 17. Approve Criminal Justice Network (CJN) Joint Powers Agreement 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: Adjustment of City Fees Wietecha reviewed the City fee changes presented at the December 6, 2021 City Council meeting. Public Hearing opened: 8:05 p.m. Public Hearing closed: 8:06 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 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 B. Parks and Recreation 1. Resolution No. 12-15-21 Acceptance and Appreciation of Donation from Tecla Karpen Estate Wietecha acknowledged the donation and its intended purpose to be used toward conservation and management of natural resources. He thanked the estate for the generous donation. Fox, Leifeld to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays C. Community Development D. Public Safety E. Administration 1. 2nd Reading: Amend City Code Chapter 34: Fees Council discussion on requesting staff create a communication plan for residents to understand how the usage can impact actual fees paid. Vaughan, Lund to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 2. Mayor and City Council Wages Wietecha explained that no action is needed as this is a carry over item from the prior meeting. The public hearing cannot be held as the hearing notification timeline was missed. Wietecha also outlined that the data under Council review could be included in the Compensation & Classification study to be undertaken starting in January 2022. Council discussion on support of this topic to be addressed within the scope of the Compensation & Classification study. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS Announcements • Santa will accompany the Hastings Police Department as they drive through town in the decorated command vehicle, following the addresses in the Show us How You Shine holiday lights display. The parade will leave City Hall at 6 pm on Wednesday, December 22. • Recycle your old lights with the Hastings Holiday Lights Drop Off Collection. Residents can drop-off their unwanted light strands at the Joint Maintenance Facility, 920 – 10th Street West, during the holiday season from December 1 to February 1 • City Offices will be closed Friday, December 24, and Friday, December 31. • I wish everybody a happy and safe holiday season. 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 Meetings Tuesday, Dec 21 5:00 pm Finance Committee Cancelled Heritage Preservation Commission Monday, Dec 27 7:00 pm Planning Commission Monday, Jan 3, 2022 5:30 pm City Council – workshop 7:00 pm City Council – regular meeting XIV. ADJOURNMENT 8:17 p.m. Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, January 3, 2022 7:00 p.m.