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Home My WebLink About20220103 - CC Follow-up AgendaCITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP AGENDA Monday, January 3, 2022 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council regular meeting and workshop on December 20, 2021. Minutes were approved as presented. 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. Joleen Reamer of 1291 13th Street West addressed Council about sidewalk safety, especially in the winter months. As a resident of nearly 59 years, she indicated that sidewalks need to be utilized all year long. Concerns about conditions of the sidewalks is not just immediately after a snowfall. Mayor Fasbender invited her to identify specific areas of concern. Ms. Reamer indicated that Pleasant on both sides from County Road 46 to 12th Street, West 18th between Pine and Maple, and near Conzemius Park were areas of concern. 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. Mayor Fasbender added Resolution No. 01-10-22 to Consent Agenda with unanimous approval of Councilmembers. Vaughan, Leifeld to approve as presented 7 Ayes, 0 Nays Pay Bills as Audited Resolution No. 01-01-22 Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation for the Parks & Recreation Department from Saros, Hagen and Seleskie Approve Access Agreement for Business Associate between Expert T Billing and EpicCare Link Resolution No. 01-02-22 Approve a Temporary One-Day Gambling Permit for the Knights of Columbus Resolution No. 01-03-22 Approve a Temporary One-Day Gambling Permit for River City Rhythm Resolution No. 01-04-22 Authorizing Participation in National Opioids Settlement Approve 2022-2023 Sergeants Unit Local #462 union contract Declare Surplus Property and Authorize Sale: Police Department Resolution No. 01-05-22 Acceptance and Appreciation of a Donation for the Police Department from Arlan and Vicky Baukol Resolution No. 01-06-22 Approve 2022-2023 Commercial Waste Hauler License Renewals Resolution No. 01-07-22 Approve Annual Banking Depository Resolution No. 01-08-22 Approve Electronic Funds Transfer Transactions Approve Arts Task Force Appointments Resolution No. 01-09-22 Approve 2022 Massage Therapy License Renewal for Ann Streeter Resolution No. 01-10-22 Law Enforcement and Community Services Coordinated Response JPA 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. 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 Parks and Recreation Community Development Resolution No. 01-11-22 Adopt 2022 CDBG Budget Hinzman described the purpose of the Community Development Block Grant from US Department of Housing and Urban Development through Dakota County. Dakota County disperses some of the funds directly to Cities. The funds have been utilized for an assessment abatement program for low- to moderate income individuals. Lund, Fox to approve as presented 7 Ayes, 0 Nays Public Safety Administration OSHA Vaccine and Testing Requirement Wietecha spoke about the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard requirements on employers with 100 or more employees. He presented an overview of the operational policy for employees, noting that minor revisions may need to be made in response to the standards. Council discussion on possible Supreme Court actions, timing of implementation of the policy, and OSHA requirements. Council discussion on what Council action is requested, policy impact on City workforce, and incentives for reporting vaccination status. Motion to approve the City of Hastings Vaccination, Testing, and Face Covering Policy; implementation of “wellness day”/stipend incentive; and approval of expenditures. Leifeld, Vaughan to approve as presented 6Ayes, 1 Nays--Braucks Community Investment Fund Wietecha provided a recap of the Community Investment Fund discussed earlier this summer by the Finance Committee and approved in the 2022 Budget. This community partnership is an effort to address projects that the community has a strong interest in. A funding match from the applicant organization is not required, but matching funds or in-kind help may help extend the available funds. As a pilot, we can use the process to make improvements for next year. Kick-off meeting in January for potential partner organizations. Applications due end of March. Council discussion about the Community Investment Fund as a pilot project. The fund could also be the building of a nest egg for larger community wide projects as a long-term view. Council discussion on the intent for several smaller projects or a larger project and allowing the community to influence. Clarification on use of funds for City-specific purpose and communication about the fund to groups who may have an interest in submitting proposals. Arts Task Force Liaison Wietecha provided background on the Arts Task Force and its charge. On this meeting’s Consent Agenda, 8 members were appointed to the Arts Task Force. Their work will kick-off in a few weeks. With staff inability to provide direct support the task force, a city council liaison may provide value. Councilmember Folch offered to participate as liaison to the group. Council discussion about the City’s commitment to the group to be successful. No concern about a councilmember acting as liaison. Council discussion on planning ahead for staffing/budget and structural changes. Task Force members understand their role as working members and fact-finders to make recommendations to Council on future structure. Motion to support assigning a Councilmember liaison to the Arts Task Force. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS Announcements Curbside Tree Collection – Free for Tennis Sanitation Customers, January 3 to January 14. Trees will be picked up on your regular route day, please remove all decorations and do not bag your tree. Trees taller than 6 feet, must be cut in half. Ice Fishing Adventures at Lake Rebecca, Saturday, January 8. Bait, tackle, and instruction provided. Attendees can fish without a fishing license during this event. This event is in partnership with Carpenter Nature Center. Free of charge, but registration is required and time slots are limited. The Met Council is holding a public hearing for the Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant facility plan on Wednesday, January 5, at 6 pm. The public hearing will be on Zoom, and info is at HastingsWWTP.com. THRIVE in Hastings will host Ellie Krug on Wednesday, January 5. Ms. Krug will present “Bridging Divides: A Transgender Woman Talks about Authenticity, Resiliency, and the Four Commonalities.” The event will be over Zoom, and information is on Thrive’s Facebook page. There will be a town hall on homelessness and housing access on Thursday, January 6, at 7 pm at City Hall. 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 City Offices will be closed Monday, January 17, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Meetings Tuesday, Jan 4 7:30 am Operations Committee Monday, Jan 10 7:00 pm Planning Commission Tuesday, Jan 11 7:00 pm Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, Jan 13 6:00 pm HEDRA Tuesday, Jan 18 5:30 pm City Council – workshop Parks & Recreation Department Overview 7:00 pm City Council – regular meeting 7:00 pm Heritage Preservation Commission ADJOURNMENT 8:16 p.m. Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 7:00 p.m.