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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220118 - CC Follow-up AgendaCITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP AGENDA Tuesday, January 18, 2022 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 7:05 pm Mayor Fasbender indicated that she declared a Local Public Health Emergency earlier in the day pursuant to Minnesota Statute 12.29. As a result, one or more Councilmembers may participate by interactive technology and be considered present for purposes of quorum. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Braucks (remote), Folch, Fox (remote), Leifeld, Lund and Vaughan Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh City Attorney Korine Land Community Development Director John Hinzman Public Works Director Ryan Stempski Add Declaration of a Local Public Health Emergency to agenda. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays Resolution No. 01-11-22 Declaration of Local Public Health Emergency. Council discussion on the decision process to meet virtually and clarification on timeframe of the declaration and what meetings it covers. Vaughan, Folch to approve as presented. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council regular meeting and workshop on January 3, 2022. Minutes were approved as presented. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Comments from the audience may include remarks about items listed on the Consent Agenda. Donald King, Dan King of Hastings posed questions about and expressed concerns about the annexation and development of the Best property. Additional audience comments about the annexation offered during the public hearing later in agenda. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED 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, Braucks to approve as presented 6 Ayes, 0 Nays Pay Bills as Audited Approve Financial Services Advisor Contract Approve Work Order Contract with Primary Diagnostics Strategic Priorities 4th Quarter Report Authorize Signature: Joint Powers Agreement – Dakota County CSAH 47 - Vermillion Acres 1st Reading\Order Public Hearing: City Code Chapter 34 - Fees 1st Reading\Order Public Hearing: City Code Chapter 70 – Micromobility Vehicles Resolution No. 01-12-22 Order Public Hearing for CIP Bonds Planned for Public Works Facility Water Service Repair Assessment Waiver – 3440 Cory Lane Approve Fire Department Submission of Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Approve 2022-2023 LELS Police Officer Union Contract Resolution No. 01-13-22 Approve Gambling Premise Permit for Climb, Inc at Pub 55 Resolution No. 01-14-22 Acceptance and Appreciation for Donation to the Fire Department from the Fire Relief Association Resolution No. 01-15-22 Approval of the 2022 Massage License Renewal for Natalie Briones Resolution No. 01-16-22 Acceptance and Appreciation for a Donation to the Fire Department from James and Janice Webber 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. Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment – Annexation – Best Development (TH 316 & Michael Avenue) Hinzman explained the amendment request requires a public hearing, which was ordered in December. At the time, there was a concept plan and development agreement. The development agreement has since ceased. Best Properties (owner) would like to keep annexation moving and is in discussion with another developer. Hinzman indicated that movement on this annexation is premature at this time. Since the Public Hearing is scheduled tonight, he recommended not closing the hearing and table it until the next meeting February. Public hearing opened at 7:14 p.m. Chris Reuter, Jason Angerman, Katie Wiertsema, Steve Engstrom of Hastings expressed concerns over loss of habitat for wildlife, increased traffic along Hwy 316, increased use of streets within the existing neighborhood, noise from construction, and impact on property values. Requests included a fence on the edge of the current neighborhood, focus on the Hwy 316 traffic study, and possible purchase of land by existing homeowners. 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. Public Works Resolution No. 01-17-22 Approve Amendments to Resolution No. 8-09-08 Prevailing Wage on City Projects Stempski explained that the increase to $175,000 per project aligns with State competitive bidding laws and the current policy allows no exceptions. This was recommended by the Finance and Operations Committees. Council discussion of support for the increase and questions about when exceptions arise. Stempski explained that projects that utilize specialized labor or equipment is where prevailing wage does not come into play. Council discussion on determination of unique or specialized and how this is documented. Lund, Leifeld to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays Resolution No. 01-18-22 Approve 4th Street Water Tower Reconditioning Plans with Exception to Prevailing Wage Policy and Authorize Advertisement for Bids Stempski transitioned to describe the unique reconditioning project that the City is working with a consultant on. They do not typically see prevailing wage language on this kind of project because of the unique/specialized nature of the project. Adding that language would add about $200,000 to the cost of the project. The Operations Committee recommended seeking exception to the prevailing wage policy. Council discussion on the length of project, partnership with the school district, and tasks that reconditioning entails for a water tower. Leifeld, Vaughan to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays Parks and Recreation Community Development Public Safety Administration Resolution No. 01-19-22 Special Assessment Deferral Policy Wietecha explained that state law allows deferral of special assessments senior citizens, disabled or military persons for whom assessments would create a hardship, but also requires a written policy. Affects new assessments going forward and the City is paid when the property changes hands. Council discussion on potential impact to those who purchase the property and support for offering this program. Folch, Vaughan to approve as presented 7 Ayes, 0 Nays Approve Interim Wage Adjustments Wietecha explained that while completing the Compensation and Classification Study is the goal, there are five positions that are further outside the majority of the many positions that are underpaid for the market. It is proposed that those outliers be brought closer to the other positions prior to the study. This was discussed at Administration Committee in December and January. Council discussion on the work of the consultant, salary adjustments that have been made to date, and exploring retroactive pay when the study is complete. The Administration Committee supported addressing the outlier salaries ahead of the study. Fox, Leifeld to approve as presented. 2 Ayes, 5 Nays UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS Announcements 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 through February 1. We will have a virtual kickoff meeting about the new Community Investment Fund on Monday, January 24, for an overview of the program and to answer questions from local partner organizations. Snowshoe Guided Hike on Sunday, January 30, at Jaycee Park. Registration is required. Snowshoes, poles, and instruction will be provided. The event is free and offered in partnership with Dakota County Parks. The State of the City will be presented virtually again this year on Wednesday, February 2. Meetings Wednesday, Jan 19 7:00 pm Public Art Task Force Thursday, Jan 20 6:30 pm Public Safety Advisory Commission, meeting via Zoom Monday, February 7 5:30 pm City Council – workshop Police Department Overview 7:00 pm City Council – regular meeting ADJOURNMENT 8:11 pm Motion to adjourn Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, February 7, 2022 7:00 p.m.