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Home My WebLink About20220516 - 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, May 16, 2022 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER 7:02 pm II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. 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 City Attorney Korine Land Community Development Director John Hinzman Economic Development Coordinator Eric Maass Proclamation: May 29, 2022 as Bryan D. Schafer Day in the City of Hastings, MN Mayor Fasbender and City Councilmembers thanked and recognized Chief Schafer and read the proclamation. Police Swearing-In Chief Dave Wilske Deputy Chief Bryan Schowalter Officer Georgeann Freeman Denn Officer Matthew Green Chief Schafer introduced Wilske, Schowalter, Freeman Denn, and Green. Chief Shafer administered the Oath. Awarding the Century Home Contest Winner – Presentation by the Hastings Heritage Preservation Commission, Cindy Toppin Century Home Contest Winner is Pam Pontzer and Mitchell Johnson, 600 block of 6th Street West V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council regular meeting on May 2, 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. 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 Fox, Lund to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution No. 05-11-22: Accept Donation from the Ruth Gale and George W. Doffing Charitable Fund in Support of the Music in the Park Series for 2023 3. Resolution No. 05-12-22: Accept Donation from Ruth Gale & George W. Doffing Charitable Fund in Support of Public Art Project 4. Resolution No. 05-13-22: Accept Donation from American Center of Philanthropy on Behalf of Ruth Gale and George W. Doffing Charitable Fund in Support of Design Phase for Potential Business Incubator 5. Resolution No. 05-14-22: Approve In-Store Fireworks Sales License for Walmart Supercenter #1472 and Coborn’s Grocery Store #2037 6. Resolution No. 05-15-22: Accept Donation from the Estate of Tecla Karpen to the Parks and Recreation Department 7. Declare Abandoned/Surplus Property and Authorize for Public Sale and Recycling 8. Resolution No. 05-16-22: Approve Entry into the 2023-2027 Master Partnership Contract Agreement with MnDOT 9. Resolution No. 05-17-22: Accept Donation from the Letendre Family and Friends to the Parks and Recreation Department 10. Resolutions No. 05-18-22: Authorizing Individuals as Designee Signers for Banking Transactions 11. Resolution No. 05-19-22: Amendment to 2022 Budget for Public Works and Le Duc 12. Resolution No. 05-20-22: Authorize Submission of Ballot Drop Box Grant 13. Dakota Broadband Board (DBB) Informational Update 14. Resolution No. 05-21-22: Dakota Communications Center (DCC) Joint Powers Agreement 15. Disbursement from Doffing Trust for Dakota County Library Pride Celebration 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. Intek Plastics (1000 Spiral Blvd) a. Public Hearing: Support of MN DEED Minnesota Investment Fund Application b. Resolution No. 05-22-22: Support of MN DEED Minnesota Investment Fund Application c. Resolution No. 05-23-22: Support of MN DEED Job Creation Fund Application Maass introduced the request to support an application to the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding through the Minnesota Investment Fund. Maass also introduced a request to support an application to the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding through the Minnesota Job Creation Fund, both applications are in support of an expansion at Intek Plastics located at 1000 Spiral Blvd. Public Hearing opened at: 7:53 pm 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 Public Hearing closed at: 7:53 pm Folch, Leifeld to approve resolution supporting MIF application as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays Fox, Braucks to approve resolution supporting a Job Creation Fund application as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 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 B. Parks and Recreation C. Community Development 1. Appeal of Administrative Decision: Hudella (15213 Ravenna Tr.) Hinzman explained the role of Council as Board of Adjustment and Appeals on occasions when a resident appeals an Administrative decision. Hinzman reviewed the original plan, change in plan, and Administrative decision regarding the fence surrounding a pool installation at 15213 Ravenna Trail. The decision was that the cable rail fence constructed around a swimming pool was deemed climbable and is in violation of Hastings City Code Section 155.05, Subd. F.4. Council discussion the subjectivity of the ordinance and review of ordinances that may be similarly subjective and the difficulty of receiving information on Thursday to them make this type of determination on Monday. Council discussion about how applications are reviewed and if something was missed in the process. Council posed questions about the permit, fence materials, spacing, and definition of climbable. Council expressed concerns about making this type of determination as they are not building industry experts. State language also notes that fences “may not be readily climbable.” City Attorney Land indicated that it may be appropriate to reach out to the Department of Labor and Industry for an interpretation if Council is uncomfortable deciding. Council expressed general support for staff, who are experts in the field, to make an appropriate recommendation. Clarity of ordinance will help staff make appropriate interpretation as there may have been inconsistent interpretation in the past. Mr. Hudella addressed Councilmembers with his change in plans and interactions with the Building Official about the fence. The fence has passed daycare inspection and insurance inspection. Hudella asked that Council take a vote this evening so that he can get the matter behind him. Wietecha posed questions about his interactions with the Building Official when the change in builder was made. Fox moved to table the discussion, seeking a ruling on “climbable” in this circumstance from the Department of Labor and Industry. Braucks, seconded. 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 7 Ayes, 0 Nays D. Public Safety E. Administration XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS Announcements • This week is National EMS Week, National Police Week, and National Public Works Week. Please join me in a great and heartfelt thank you to our employees in these departments for their service to our community. • Tomorrow, May 17, we have a Public Safety Night downtown in honor of our Police, EMS, and Fire teams. All are invited to this free event. • The Minnesota Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the City, is beginning a study of Highway 61 to evaluate transportation improvements. An informational public meeting is on Wednesday, May 18 from 5 to 7 pm at City Hall. Presentations are at 5:15 and 6:15. • City Offices will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. • The Hastings Police Department (HPD) in collaboration with the Minnesota Commerce Fraud Bureau announces the launch of a catalytic converter marking program in the community. Marking kits are in partnership with local dealerships – Valley Chevrolet, Hastings Chrysler, and Valley Buick/GMC. Please see the City website for a list of eligible vehicle makes and models. • On Tuesday, June 7, Join us for the Summer Kick-Off to our 2022 Levee Park Events – live music, Bollywood dance, inflatables, face painting, caricature artist, balloon artist, and more. All ages are welcome to this free event. Meetings Tues, May 17 7:00 pm Heritage Preservation Commission Wed, May 18 7:00 am Planning Committee Thurs, May 19 6:30 pm Public Safety Advisory Commission Mon, May 23 7:00 pm Planning Commission Wed, May 25 6:00 pm Arts Task Force 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 Mon, June 6 7:00 pm City Council – regular meeting XIV. ADJOURNMENT Braucks, Vaughan to adjourn 8:41 pm Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday June 6, 2022 7:00 p.m.