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Home My WebLink About20231218 - CC MinutesSign 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 http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Hastings, Minnesota City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2023 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, December 18, 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, Lawrence, Leifeld, 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 Police Chief Dave Wilske Parks & Recreation Director Chris Jenkins Recognition of Milestone Employees 5 Years 15 Years Sam Beuch Matthew Schlafer Ashley DeBernardi David Bauer Joe Cysiewski Kyle Linscheid Jason Krummel Megan Schlei 20 Years Jacob Willers Chris Paulson Nicholas Cross Daniel Vomastek 25 Years Ryan Ernst Jeff Elliot Penne Schuldt 10 Years Mary Cofer Chris Jenkins Tim Tessier Chris Nelson Matt Hedrick 30 Years Lauren Foss Sandra Boesl Ryan McGraw Dean Suchy Joe Spagnoletti Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners Dolores Pemble, Public Safety Advisory Commission Joe Becker, Arts & Culture Commission Kirk Skeba, Arts & Culture Commission Deirdre McGinn, Arts & Culture Commission 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 http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Dakota County Update, Commissioner Mike Slavik Approval of Minutes Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the City Council regular meeting on December 4, 2023. Minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lawrence. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution No. 12-08-23: Accept Donation to the Hastings Fire Department from Glen and Linda McNamara 3. Resolution No. 12-09-23: Accept Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department from the Mishkee and Sigfridson Families 4. Approve ATV Permit Application for Chase Brown 5. Resolution No. 12-10-23: Approve Massage Therapist Renewals 6. Resolution No. 12-11-23: Approve Commercial Waste Hauler Renewals 7. Reappoint Public Safety Advisory Commissioners Gary Stevens, Theresa Auge`, Mary Nehring, and E. John Gunter 8. Reappoint Parks and Recreation Commissioner Craig Santelman 9. Reappoint HEDRA Commissioner Ben Anderson 10. Reappoint Planning Commissioners Gino Messina, Chris Teiken, Bryce LeBrun, and Melissa McGrath 11. Appoint Planning Commissioner Rachel Swedin 12. Reappoint Heritage Preservation Commissioners Cindy Toppin, Maggie McCoy, and Mark Borchardt 13. Reappoint Arts & Culture Commissioners Barb Hollenbeck and Steven Read 14. Reappoint Charter Commissioners Connie Blasing, Dolores Pemble, Josh Salzman, and Marty Weber 15. Authorize Signature: 1st Amendment – Agreement for Professional Services – Dunn Solutions 16. Resolution No. 12-12-23: 1st Amendment to Purchase Agreement - Northern State Services LLC – (Spiral and Glendale) 17. 1st Reading: Ordinance Amendment: City Code Chapters 110.20 and 115 – Mobile Food Units 18. 2nd Reading\Adopt Ordinance: Cannabis and Hemp a. Chapter 117.09 – Cannabis Businesses – Prohibited Acts b. Chapter 155.07 – Zoning Ordinance – Special Provisions 19. Approve 2024-2025 Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (LELS) Local No. 249 (Police Officers) 20. 2024 Committee Meeting Schedule 21. 2024 Commission Meeting Schedule 22. Approve Pay Estimate No. 1 for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program – Musson Bros. Inc. ($351,058.49) 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 http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Authorize Signature: Professional Services Agreement with WSB LLC for the PFAS WTPs & Interconnect Project Wietecha presented the request to authorize signature of the WSB LLC Professional Services Agreement for the PFAS Water Treatment Plans (WTPs) & Interconnect Project. WSB was asked to provide recommendations for addressing the water treatment needs to address PFAS as well as plan for bringing the Veterans Home onto the City water system. Wietecha shared Council approved the MPCA Grant Agreement for Drinking Water Planning and Design Funds for PFAS Treatment was approved in the amount of $3,179,366 to cover the cost to design and bid the PFAS WTPs & Interconnect at the December 4, 2023 meeting. The agreement includes WSB design and bidding services and additional estimated funds for coordination and management of the project for the City. Council discussion on the strategic plan related to addressing funding for treatment for PFAS. Councilmember Lawrence motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Pemble. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2nd Reading\Adopt Ordinance: Amend City Code – Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) a. Chapter 152A – MRCCA Ordinance b. Chapter 155.01 – Zoning Districts c. Chapter 155.08 – Weeds and Grasses d. Chapter 158.04 – Property Maintenance e. Chapter 90.05 – Grass, Weeds, and Trees f. Chapter 95.21 – Public Nuisances Affecting Health Hinzman provided an overview of the request to review the proposed ordinance amendments related to the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA). Hinzman review the proposed ordinance amendments and provided background information of the corridor sharing the purpose is to maintain the natural and scenic character and minimize negative impacts. These amendments will work together with Zoning, Floodplain, and Shoreland Management ordinances. Council discussion on expressing gratitude for fielding questions from the community. Council discussion on the impact of this ordinance on the East 4th Street area that occasionally floods and potential solutions during flood events. Hinzman indicated there are performance standards that regulate the construction of public facilities and noted Council concerns. Councilmember Fox motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Haus. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2nd Reading\Adopt Ordinance: City Code Chapter 34.03 – Fee Schedule Wietecha provided an overview of the request to approve the ordinance amendment adjusting various City fees. Finance fees to cover credit card fees, ambulance billing increases, Cannabis licensing fee reduction consistent with state statute, and other fees to cover costs incurred by the City. Recommended increases to utilities: 3.5% for water rates, 4.5% for sanitary sewer rates, and 4% for the Storm Water Fund. Increases were also recommended for Sewer Access Charge (SAC) and Water Access Charge (WAC) fees. Wietecha