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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240116 - CC Follow-up Agenda 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 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP AGENDA Tuesday, January 16, 2024 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, Lawrence, Leifeld, and Pemble Members Absent: None Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh Attorney Greta Bjerkness Community Development Director John Hinzman League of Minnesota Cities Mayor for a Day Essay Contest V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council regular meeting on January 2, 2024. Minutes were approved as presented. VI. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Tom Bullington, 1585 Tierney Dr, expressed support of the cease fire resolution, outlining the impact on the Gaza residents. Bullington indicated that the resolution does not take sides and local elected representatives are the voice of City residents. Louis Plevell, 1815 14th St, and Jeff Duvlea, representing VFW Post 1210, spoke about the proposed lawful gambling amendments. While they had no significant issues with the proposal, they offered an addition which would allow permit holders to claim two taxes paid by charitable gambling organizations as part of the trade area expenditure requirement. Braedyn Bosilovatz, 735 6th St W, spoke in support of the cease fire resolution and called on Council to adopt the resolution as the most direct and accessible elected officials to city residents. Terry Lares, 410 6th St. E, spoke on the proposed kennel ordinance amendments, indicating he was at one time not in compliance. He asked for clarity in the ordinance and referenced the Minneapolis city ordinance allowing a special permit for multiple animal households. He asked that something like that be considered to make it easier for residents to foster and have more dogs. 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, Leifeld to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. 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 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution No. 01-09-24: Accept Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department from the Karnick Family 3. Declare Surplus Property and Authorize for Public Sale: Facilities 4. Authorize Signature: 2024 Joint Powers Agreement: Shared Solid Waste & Recycling Coordinator Position 5. Authorize Signature: Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Grant – Joint Powers Agreement 6. 1st Reading: Ordinance Amendment – Kennels 7. 1st Reading: Ordinance Amendment – Lawful Gambling 8. Approve 2023 Pay Equity Report 9. Approve Unpaid Leave of Absence 10. Approve Pay Estimate No. 2 for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program – Musson Bros. Inc. ($137,180) 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. 01-10-24: Adopt 2024 CDBG Budget Hinzman provided an overview of the request to adopt the resolution authorizing submittal of the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget to Dakota County. The estimated funding of $70,369 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. Like 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. Fox, Lawrence to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. 2. Authorize Transfer of Industrial Park Properties to HEDRA Hinzman provided an overview of the request to authorize conveyance of Industrial Park Property to HEDRA. This would authorize seven vacant properties from the City of Hastings to the Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA). All properties 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 are located within the Hastings Industrial Park and encompass approximately 30 acres. This would create a more streamlined process for sale of the property. Council discussion on the agricultural segment and how future decisions will be made about that parcel since the request before Council would split the parcel. Lawrence, Haus to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. D. Public Safety E. Administration 1. 2024 Bonding Wietecha provided an overview of the plans to sell general obligation bonds to finance the 2024 Neighborhood Project as well as betterment projects for City Hall and the Hastings Civic Arena. A portion of the bonds would be repaid through special assessments on benefitting properties. Wietecha indicated Council will be asked to consider approval of the resolution at the Council meeting on February 20, among other actions for the bond sale. No action is required at this time. Council discussion on appreciation for the thorough review and noted that earlier Council action supported the projects that are included in the funding package. 2. Resolution No. 01-11-24: Cease Fire and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza Wietecha provided an overview of the request. On January 5, 2024, the City received a petition and proposed resolution calling for a cease fire humanitarian aid in Gaza. Recent discussions of topics that are outside recent Council discussions about how topics outside the City are to be addressed. Occasionally, the City has lobbied for topics in the City interest, but Council may determine how this topic is addressed. Council discussion on appreciation for community members who spoke during public comment to hold councilmembers accountable and support of the resolution demonstrating caring for those outside our community. Fox, Haus to approve as presented. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS Announcements • Councilmember Folch announced her intent to resign as councilmember effective March 11, 2024. Councilmember Folch expressed her passion for and honor in serving Ward 1 for nearly two terms. 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 • This Saturday, January 20, the Downtown Business Association and Chamber of Commerce present the Hastings Yeti Ice Sculpture Celebration. And we’ll have guided tours of historic City Hall Tours. • A park naturalist will lead participants on Snowshoe Guided Hike on Sunday, January 21. There is no cost, but pre-registration is required. Snowshoes and instruction provided. This is a partnership with Dakota County Parks. • Dakota County will hold a County Road 42 Pedestrian Study Open House on Tuesday, January 23, 5-7 pm at Hastings YMCA. The County also intends to provide project information and online survey on the County website. • The Hastings Chamber of Commerce will host the annual State of the Community with presentations by the City and School District. On Wednesday, February 7. • Recycle your old lights with the Hastings Holiday Lights Drop Off Collection. Residents can drop- off their unwanted light strands at the Joint Maintenance Facility, 920 – 10th Street West, through January 31. • Happy Birthday to City Administrator, Dan Wietecha! Meetings Wed, Jan 17 6:00 pm Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Thurs, Jan 18 6:30 pm Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Mon, Jan 22 6:00 pm Planning Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Planning Commission Meeting Thurs, Jan 25 6:00 pm HEDRA Meeting Mon, Jan 29 7:00 pm Administration Committee Meeting Mon, Feb 5 7:00 pm City Council – Regular Meeting XIV. ADJOURNMENT Haus, Folch to adjourn 8:03 pm Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, February 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.