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Home My WebLink About20220321 - 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, March 21, 2022 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers, Braucks, Folch, Leifeld, Lund, and Vaughan Members Absent: Councilmember Fox Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh City Attorney Korine Land Community Development Director John Hinzman Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Ryan Stempski V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council regular meeting and workshop on March 7, 2022. Minutes were approved as presented. VI. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Comments from the audience may include remarks about items listed on the Consent Agenda. 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. Vaughan, Braucks to approve as presented. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Approve Special Event Designation – IDEA Pride Parade 3. Resolution No. 03-11-22: Accept Donation from Dakota Electric Association for the Summer Kick Off 4. Resolution No. 03-12-22: Approve Transfer of Liquor License from HafLiz, LLC DBA Pub 55 to LQCE LLC DBA Pub 55, 880 Bahls Drive 5. Approve Sidewalk Café Licenses 6. Approve Parklet Licenses 7. Resolution No. 03-13-22: Approve Electing the Standard Allowance for ARPA Standard Claim 8. Approve Work Order Under Master Partnership Contract – TH 61 Pre-Scoping Assessment 9. First Reading: City Code Amendment – Chapter 51.05 G – Water Conservation 10. Resolution No. 03-14-22: Adopt Precincts and Polling Places 11. Authorize Signature on Professional Services Agreement – 7 Minute Security 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 12. Declare Surplus Property and Authorize for Public Sale 13. Resolution No. 03-15-22: Accept Donation from Mr. & Mrs. Sauer for Hastings Fire Department 14. Approve Rainbow TreeCare (RTC) as the City’s 2022 Emerald Ash Borer – Preferred Vendor 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. Amend City Code Chapter 155 – Parking for Apartments a. Public Hearing b. 2nd Reading\Adopt Ordinance Amendment City Code Chapter 155: Parking for Apartments Hinzman presented on the ordinance amendment for City Code Chapter 155: Parking for Apartments. The amendment would establish a minimum parking requirement of 1.75 parking spaces per unit. Currently apartments must provide 2.0 parking spaces per unit which is similar to all other housing types (single family, duplex, etc.). Hinzman indicated that Downtown parking standards are different and does not impact the recent apartment development approvals. Hinzman reviewed the item as the Planning Commission voted including their discussions. Public Hearing opened at: 7:09 p.m. Public Hearing closed at: 7:10 p.m. Council discussion on this as part of a larger topic about overall parking, especially in residential and high-density/multi-tenant facilities and may require more conversation prior to action. Council discussion on approach to the ordinance change and impact on existing parking availability. Vaughan, Leifeld to approve as presented. 5 Ayes, 1 Nays--Folch 2. Resolution No. 03-16-22: Award Contract for the Hastings Storage Building Stempski presented the request to award a contract for the new Hastings Storage Building to be located on the Public Works site. Stempski summarized the ten bids the City received for this project. Stempski specifically reviewed the bid from Ebert Construction, discussing the cost compared to the engineer’s estimate. After reviewing the total bid, staff is recommending approval to award contract to Ebert Construction in the total amount of $1,310,400 which includes the four add alternates). Council discussion space availability at the Public Works site to add on to this building and to add on to it or add other buildings as needed in the future. Leifeld, Lund to approve as presented. 6 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 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 1. County Road 46 Study Presentation a. Resolution No. 03-17-22: Adopt County Road 46 Study Recommendations b. Approve Letter of Support for CSAH 46 Roadway Reconstruction/Modernization Project c. Approve First Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County – County Road 46 Study Stempski indicated that this presentation is follow-up to the Council workshop on March 7, 2022. There are three actions for this meeting: adopt the study recommendations, provide a letter of support for Federal Funding, and amend the Joint Powers Agreement Amendment with Dakota County regarding the County Road 46 Corridor Study. Jenna Fabish, Dakota County, reminded Council about the study of the CSAH 46 Corridor. The study was to develop a future vision for the segment of CSAH 46 between the Vermillion River crossing West of General Sieben Drive to TH 61. Fabish reviewed the key features of the study recommendations. Steve Weser, Alliant Engineering, provided a summary of the issues found in the study: speed, access spacing, gaps in non-motorized facilities, mobility, sight lines, and the Vermillion River Bridge. Weser reviewed the recommendations based on the study results. If supported, this is the project that the County would seek funding for. Nick Grage, Alliant Engineering, presented more detail on proposed traffic circulation. Fabish reviewed the total estimated costs are $15,335,000 with Dakota County’s portion $13,039,850 and the City of Hastings at $2,295,150. Fabish recommended a schedule to submit a regional solicitation application which, if successful, could lead to construction as early as 2024. Council discussion on the timing of funding, timing of construction, amount of traffic on CSAH 46 (approximately 10,400 per day). Council discussion on the overlap of the MnDOT TH 61 study and the County’s CSAH 46 study, possible use of state aid for funding, and the funding distribution between the County and City. Leifeld, Folch to approve as presented. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays B. Parks and Recreation C. Community Development D. Public Safety E. Administration XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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 XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS Announcements • We are hiring for several positions with the City. Applications are on the City website under the employment heading: o Paid-On-Call Firefighter/EMT o Community Development Intern o Seasonal Workers for Parks & Aquatics Center • Free Document Shredding for Dakota County residents on Saturday, April 9. • Spring Clean-up curbside and drop-off options April 11 – 22. Meetings Thursday, March 24 4:00 pm Finance Committee Monday, March 28 7:00 pm Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, March 30 6:00 pm Arts Task Force Meeting XIV. ADJOURNMENT Folch, Vaughan to adjourn 7:49 PM Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, April 4, 2022 7:00 p.m.