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Hastings,Minnesota <br /> City Council Meeting Minutes <br /> May 18,2020 <br /> The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday,May 18, 2020 at <br /> 7:00 p.m. via Zoom video conference. <br /> Mayor Fasbender explained why and referenced various city, state and federal declarations and guidelines that <br /> an in-person meeting was not practical or prudent due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. <br /> Members Present: Mayor Fasbender,Councilmembers Balsanek, Braucks, Folch, Leifeld, Lund and Vaughan <br /> Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha <br /> City Attorney Dan Fluegel <br /> Community Development Director John Hinzman <br /> Finance Manager Melanie Lammers <br /> Parks&Recreation Director Chris Jenkins <br /> Public Works Director Nick Egger <br /> Presentation: County Commissioner Mike Slavik <br /> Commissioner Slavik gave an update on the number of COVID-19 cases in Dakota County, property <br /> taxes and disbursement to cities, several County construction bids coming in below estimate, County offices <br /> starting to make appointments, possible reimbursement from the State and Federal governments to help cover <br /> eligible expenses due to the COVID-19 Pandemic response. <br /> Approval of Minutes <br /> Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Regular <br /> Meeting of the City Council on May 4, 2020. <br /> Minutes were approved as presented. <br /> Comments from the Audience <br /> Mayor Fasbender stated comments received about items not on the agenda have been distributed to all <br /> Councilmembers and are acknowledged. <br /> Council Items to be Considered <br /> Councilmember Folch requested to discuss City communications and testing of first responders. These <br /> items were added to the agenda under Administration as#2 and#3, respectively. <br /> Consent Agenda <br /> Councilmember Vaughan requested#4 to be pulled from consent for discussion. It was moved to#4 <br /> under Administration. <br /> 1. Pay Bills as Audited <br /> 2. Approve Personnel Policy Update to Appendix I—Drug&Alcohol Testing Policy <br /> 3. Resolution: Acceptance and Appreciation for a donation to the Hastings Police <br /> Department K-9 Program from Steve and Carol Plan <br /> 4. Incentives for Solid Waste Collection <br /> Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve as amended, seconded by Councilmember Vaughan. <br /> Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0. <br /> Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas <br /> At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 <br /> City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at <br /> http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes <br />