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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2023
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, February 6, 2023
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 Folch, Fox, Haus, Leifeld, and Pemble
Members Absent: Councilmember Lund
Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh
City Attorney Korine Land
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Proclamation: Black History Month
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting and Council Workshop on January 17, 2023.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Comments from the Audience
County Commissioner Mike Slavik, 1590 Hwy 55, responded to comments in the January 17, 2023
meeting about the dissolution of the Dakota Broadband Board. He expressed concern over comments about
the county moving hastily to leave the DBB. He indicated that there had been concerns raised about the
operations of the board over a period of 18 months which were not addressed. Dakota County is not
intending to impede economic development, but needs agreements with the cities where county fiber will be
utilized for economic development. This is similar to agreements that were utilized prior to the board being
created.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Fox motioned to approve the Consent Agenda withdrawing Bird Rides, Inc. from #7
and moving items #8 & #9 to section X. Reports from City Staff, C. Community Development, seconded by
Councilmember Pemble.
6 Ayes, 0 Nays
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Accept Sponsorship for Movies in the Park from Ardent Mills
3. Resolution No. 02-01-23: Accept Donation for the 2023 Summer Programming at Levee Park
from Dakota Electric Association
4. Resolution No. 02-02-23: Accept Donation for Memorial Benches from The Lindberg and
Millner Families
5. Resolution No. 02-03-23: Approve Massage Therapist License Renewal for Christine Meshak
6. Declare Abandoned/Surplus Property and Authorize for Public Sale & Recycling
7. Approve Micromobility License Applications from Skinny Labs, Inc. dba Spin and Bird Rides,
Inc.
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8. Approve Sidewalk Café License Renewals
9. Approve Parklet License Renewals
10. Authorize Signature: Organizational Services Agreement with Blue Peak Consulting for the
Hastings Fire Department
11. Resolution No. 02-04-23: Accept Feasibility & Assessments Report and Order Public Hearings
for Project Scope and Assessments – 2023 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
12. Approve WSB & Associates, Inc. Professional Services Agreement for ArcGIS Online and
ArcGIS Pro Migration and Implementation
13. Appoint Parks and Recreation Commissioners: Wendy Loomis, Dwight Smith, and Ceil Strauss
14. Authorize Signature for Engagement of Environmental Attorney Peder Larson of Larkin,
Hoffman, Daly, and Lindgren Ltd.
15. 2023 Budget Amendments: Facilities Maintenance
Resolution No. 02-05-23: Award Contract: City Hall HVAC Project
Hinzman provided an overview of the contract asking Council to consider awarding the contract for
the City Hall HVAC project to Burnn Boiler and Mechanical LLC. Hinzman indicated the City was
appropriated two million dollars as a part of a larger City Hall project from State General Obligation Bonds.
Hinzman shared that four bids were received, one of which was disqualified due to the bid being materially
different than the project specifications. If approved, the contractor would immediately order the necessary
parts and equipment to begin working soon after the heating season.
No Council discussion.
Councilmember Pemble motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Haus.
6 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Approve Sidewalk Café License Renewals and Parklet License Renewals
The renewals were pulled from the Consent Agenda for this meeting. Hinzman provided an overview
of the two types of license renewals for consideration.
Council discussion on any reports of concerns raised about parklets. Hinzman reported that there have
been a few concerns raised about the loss of parking spots. Council discussion on the lack of parking is a
good sign as to the level of activity in the City.
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Haus.
5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain – Fox.
Announcements
• Councilmember Pemble shared the upcoming meeting date for the Red Rock Corridor Commission
meeting on February 8.
• Councilmember Fox welcomed the new Dakota 911 Executive Director, Heidi Hieserich.
• Councilmember Folch expressed appreciation to Commissioner Slavik for his comments about the
Dakota Broadband Board. Folch restated her concerns about the dissolution of the Dakota Broadband
Board and the county response to the recommendations of the technical advisory group. The Board
will continue to meet for now as technical details are worked out.