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Home My WebLink About20221219 - CC MinutesSign 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 http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Hastings, Minnesota City Council Meeting Minutes December 19, 2022 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Braucks, Folch, Fox, Lund, and Vaughan Members Absent: Councilmember Leifeld Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh Community Development Director John Hinzman Police Chief Dave Wilske Parks & Recreation Director Chris Jenkins Public Works Director Ryan Stempski Approval of Minutes Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on December 5, 2022. Minutes were approved as presented. Recognition of Milestone Employees 5 Years 15 Years Jonathan Buck Kathy Belisle Richard Brown Justin Fortney Patrick Diedrich Adam Schumacher Adam Harklerode Al Storlie Renier Steenkamp Joey Trautman Alana Siebenaler John Townsend David Wilske Scott Wittl 16 Years Chris Stone 6 Years Michael Beard 20 Years Brian Jansen John Hinzman 10 Years 30 Years Randy Gray Bill McNamara Ryan Kline Gary Ruedy Patrick Lippert Jamie Stevens 35 Years Robert Wargo Mark Peine Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners: Todd Matzke, Planning Commission Scott Sinclair, HEDRA Commission Kathy Sovik-Siemens, Heritage Preservation Commission 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 http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Bryon Ascheman, Public Safety Advisory Commission Jesse Starkson, Public Safety Advisory Commission Ben Spader, Parks & Recreation Commission Chelsea Piskor, Parks & Recreation Commission Dave Pemble, Parks & Recreation Commission Dakota County Update, Commissioner Mike Slavik Slavik presented the annual update from Dakota County. He spoke of the property valuation and the changes in the metro, Dakota County, and Hastings. Slavik spoke briefly about the County budget for 2023, maintaining current services with a 1.9% levy increase. He spoke of the bison who were introduced to Spring Lake Park earlier this year and the upcoming public introduction in 2023. Slavik noted the continued work on the County Greenway system, with Vermillion River Greenway improvements coming to the area to benefit local trails and would fall under the responsibility of the County. Slavik thanked Council members for their support of a workforce townhouse development planned with the Dakota County Community Development Agency. He expressed gratitude to Councilmembers Braucks and Vaughan for their service on the Council. Consent Agenda Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember Vaughan. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Appoint Public Safety Advisory Commissioner Andrew Caflisch and Reappoint Public Safety Advisory Commissioner Melissa Blackstad 3. Appoint HEDRA Commissioner Estrella Carter 4. Reappoint Planning Commissioners Rob Halberg and Melanie Peters 5. Appoint Planning Commissioner Melissa McGrath 6. Appoint Heritage Preservation Commissioners Ashley Alitz Edell, Maggie McCoy, and Patricia Bremer and Reappoint Heritage Preservation Commissioner Richard Smith 7. Reappoint Parks & Recreation Commissioners Scott Zuzek and Carl Bower 8. Resolution No. 12-08-22: Approve Massage Therapy Establishment Renewals 9. Resolution No. 12-09-22: Approve Massage Therapist Renewals 10. Resolution No. 12-10-22: Accept Donation from James and Janice Weber to the Hastings Fire Department 11. Resolution No. 12-11-22: Accept Donation from Pat Moen Lawn Care, Inc. to the Hastings Fire Department 12. Resolution No. 12-12-22: Accept Donation from Craig and Dianna Chapman to the Hastings Fire Department 13. Declare Surplus Property and Authorize Public Sale – Fire Department 14. Approve Contract for Finance System Project 15. Resolution No. 12-14-22: Approve Final Payment – Hastings Public Works Storage Building 16. Resolution No. 12-13-22: Approve Edit to the 2023 City Final Budget and Levy 17. Approve Revised Hastings Access Corporation Operating Agreement 18. Approve Collection Rate Increase for Tennis Sanitation 19. Authorize Signature: Boat Harbor Lease Agreement with Hastings Marina, Inc. 20. Approve Budget Amendment: Parks and Recreation and Public Works Pickup Trucks. 21. Approve Budget Amendment: Backup Hot Water Feed Pump 22. Memorandum of Understanding - Rural Fire Association 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 http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes City Code Chapter 34: Fee Schedule Wietecha provided an overview of the request. Wietecha shared staff recommendation for several rates which is included in the 2023 budget. Wietecha shared in 2020, the City worked with Ehlers on a Utility Rate review which looked at the sustainability of our utility funds to cover projected capital needs over the next several years. The recommended increases are: 3.5% for water rates, 2% for sanitary sewer rates, and 4% for the Storm Water Fund. Public Hearing opened at: 7:50 p.m. Public Hearing closed at: 7:50 p.m. Council discussion on the status of where the City is at in continuing the implementation of the original study plan for modest ongoing increases. Wietecha indicated these will be annual increases to avoid large changes. Wietecha shared there is a larger increase in sanitary sewer due to infrastructure improvement costs and upgrades. Councilmember Folch asked if future studies will include PFAS mitigation measures. Wietecha indicated that PFAS mitigation would be beyond the rate study. Councilmember Fox motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lund. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays. City Code Chapters 152 and 158: Storm Water Management and Property Maintenance Stempski provided an overview of the request. Council is asked to review the Ordinance amendment to comply with the Federal Clean Water Act which requires small cities (called Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems or MS4) to submit a permit to discharge storm water into receiving water bodies. Several changes were required and are being implemented. The final change relates to property maintenance and design standards for construction projects. The ordinance changes clarify standards for managing storm water and define requirements for salt management requirements. Public Hearing opened at: 7:58 p.m. Public Hearing closed at: 7:59 p.m. Council discussion on discussion with current developers in the City and in the impact of these changes. Stempski indicated that no discussion has been had with developers, but the changes reflect state- level requirements so there should be minimal impact. Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Fox. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays. Recognition of Representative Jurgens and Senator Bigham Mayor Fasbender recognized Representative Jurgens and Senator Bigham for their years of service to the citizens of Hastings.