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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230117 - 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 Tuesday, January 17, 2022 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 pm II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Folch, Fox, Haus, Leifeld, Lund, and Pemble Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh City Attorney Kori Land Community Development Director John Hinzman Public Works Director Ryan Stempski Proclamation: Recognizing Mark Peine’sService to the City of Hastings V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council regular meeting on January 3, 2023. 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. Pemble, Haus to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. 2nd Reading: Amend City Code 32.04 Disposition of Unclaimed Property 3. Resolution No. 01-07-23: Approve New Tobacco License for H Tobacco 4. Resolution No. 01-08-23: Approve New Liquor License for Quarry Restaurant, LLC dba Quarry Taphouse 5. Resolution No. 01-09-23: Approve Premise Permit for Hastings Hockey Boosters at Quarry Restaurant, LLC dba Quarry Taphouse 6. Approve 2023 Budget Adjustment – Levee Park Programming 7. Committee Meetings Calendar 8. Strategic Initiatives – 2022 Fourth Quarter Report 9. Resolution No. 01-10-23: Approve Final Payment – W 4th Street Water Tower Reconditioning Project (G&L Sandblasting and Coatings LLC in the amount of $52,687.50) 10. Resolution No. 01-11-23: Accept Donation from The Spool House for Recognition of Hydrant Heroes 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 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. 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. Resolution No. 01-12-23: Authorize Submittal of 2023 CDBG Budget Hinzman provided an overview of the request to adopt the resolution authorizing submittal of the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget to Dakota County. The estimated funding of $59,381 would be allocated towards assessment abatement. Hinzman shared the CDBG funding is intended to fund activities for low and low\moderate income individuals including affordable housing, anti-poverty, and infrastructure development. Similar to previous years, CDBG funding would be allocated toward providing assessment abatement for local public infrastructure projects which would allow qualifying homeowners to reduce or eliminate their assessment. Council discussion on the balance of any funds that are unspent. Hinzman indicated that the funds can be carried over to the next year. Fox, Leifeld to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. D. Public Safety E. Administration XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS Announcements • Councilmember Folch gave an update of the Dakota Broadband Board dissolution. Folch expressed disappointment in that dissolution and that some of the original goals of the DBB were not yet realized. The County will pursue individual agreements for partnerships with Cities for use of fiber resources. There are ongoing discussions about where decision making should lie with the county vs municipalities. Council discussion on county representation when the city is considering the agreement. 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 • Hastings is proud to be home to a large selection of over 40 restaurants. This year, the City will be celebrating the first annual Restaurant Week, January 15-22. Follow the City’s social media for updates and restaurant discounts. • Experience snowshoeing on Saturday, January 28, at Jaycee Park. A park naturalist will lead participants through floodplain forest and prairie. Snowshoes and instruction provided. Pre-registration required on City website. Thank you to partner Dakota County Parks. • Experience ice fishing on Saturday, February 4, at Lake Rebecca Park. A fishing license is not required under our DNR permit, and bait, tackle and poles are provided. All fishing is catch and release. Pre- registration required on the City website. Thank you to partners Carpenter Nature Center, National Park Service, Minnesota DNR, Hastings VFW, Hometown Ace Hardware, Get the Lead Out, Rapala, and Vexilar. • We will highlight many of the exciting and important work being done with the annual State of the City on Wednesday, February 8. This year the event will be a State of the Community with presentations by both the City and the School. Please join us in person or online. • Happy Birthday this month to City Administrator Dan Wietecha. Meetings Thurs, Jan 19 6:30 pm Public Safety Advisory Commission Mon, Jan 23 6:00 pm Planning Committee Mon, Jan 30 7:00 pm Public Safety Committee Mon, Feb 6 5:00 p.m. City Council Workshop – Elected Officials 101 7:00 p.m. City Council – Regular Meeting XIV. ADJOURNMENT Leifeld, Fox to adjourn 7:25 pm Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, February 6, 2023 7:00 p.m.