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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th
Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, Councilmembers Folch, Braucks, Leifeld, Lund, Vaughan, Balsanek
Staff Present: City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Administrative Services Director Julie Flaten
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Park & Recreation Director Chris Jenkins
Presentation – Tennis Sanitation
Stacy Tennis presented Hastings Community Education – Early Childhood Program with a check in the amount of $484.95 and thanked them for their work. A check for $954.61 was also presented
to the City of Hastings.
Presentation – Pleasant Hill Library Update Mary Scheide
Council thanked Ms. Scheide for the information.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Hicks asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on January 2, 2018.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Mesko Lee asked that the Approval of Election Judges for the January 29th Primary Election be added to the consent agenda.
Councilmember Braucks moved, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to add.
Councilmember Balsanek moved, seconded by Councilmember Folch to approve as amended.
Ayes 7; Nays, none
Pay Bills as Audited
Resolution 01-06-18– Approve Massage License for Jennifer Garlough
Resolution 01-07-18– Authorize Renewal of Membership in League of Minnesota Cities 4M Fund
Awarding of Contract for Financial Audit Services
Resolution 01-08-18 - 2017 Budget Amendment
Resolution 01-09-18 - Accept Feasibility & Assessments Report, and Order Public Hearings for Project Scope and for Assessments – 2018 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements Project
Accept resignation from Parks & Recreation Commissioner Jolyn Augesen.
Appoint Parks & Recreation Commissioner: Bruce Karnick
Declare Forfeited Vehicle as Surplus Property
Resolution 01-10-18: Authorize Submittal Redevelopment Incentive Grant – Dakota County CDA
Approve Election Judges for the January 29, 2018 Special Primary Election
Public Hearing: Vacation of Right-of-Way – 1st Street (Hudson Manufacturing)
Hinzman introduced the item requesting council hold a public hearing to consider vacation of 1st Street Right-of-Way located directly north of Blocks 5 and 6. The subject area lies
between Hudson Manufacturing the Mississippi River and contains a recreational trail. Upon vacation, the City and Confluence would retain ownership, subject to a public use agreement.
Public Hearing Opened at 7:13 p.m.
Hearing no comments.
Public Hearing Closed at 7:14 p.m.
Council discussion on clarification of trail ownership.
2nd Reading & Public Hearing: Amend Ordinance 30.06 - Parks & Recreation Commission
Jenkins introduced the item requesting council hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to Ordinance 30.06 - Parks & Recreation Commission to change the manner in which City Commissioners
are interviewed and selected. The Parks & Recreation Commission has previously approved the ordinance amendment.
Public Hearing Opened at 7:16 p.m.
Hearing no comments.
Public Hearing Closed at 7:17 p.m.
Resolution 01-11-18: Vacation of Right-of-Way – 1st Street (Hudson Manufacturing)
Councilmember Balsanek moved, seconded by Councilmember Folch to approve as presented.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none.
Resolution 01-12-18: Type II Home Occupation Permit – Smart Ride (1165 Sherman Way)
Hinzman introduced the item requesting council consider denying a Type II Home Occupation license to operate a taxi service from the applicant’s home. The Planning Commission has previously
voted to deny this request. The Planning Commissioners were supportive the business operating in the City, but commented that the business model isn’t compatible with a residential
neighborhood due to the hours of operation, noise, traffic, and parking issues it creates.
Lee Zenner, owner of Smart Ride, testified to operations of business, partnerships in community, storage and number of vehicles at his residence.
Gary Michael, 1157 Sherman Way, testified on behalf of neighborhood and expressed concerns that were raised at Planning Commission meeting.
Council discussion on number of vehicles, times vehicles are at residence, car traffic after 6:00 p.m., opportunities for re-location, ordinance regarding number of vehicles permitted
in residential driveway (3), expectation of quality of life in residential neighborhood, and appreciation for service that Smart Ride provides to the community.
Councilmember Balsanek moved, seconded by Councilmember Braucks to approve as presented.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none.
Resolution 01-13-18: Authorize Submittal of 2018 CDBG Budget
Hinzman introduced the item requesting adoption of a resolution authorizing submittal of the 2018 Community Development Block Grant application to Dakota County. The estimated funding
of $68,580 would be dedicated towards the Dakota County Community Development Agency’s (CDA) Home Improvement Loan Program. This program assists low and moderate income homeowners with
making repairs and improvements. The average loan is about $25,000 and the CDA currently has two qualifying households in Hastings on a waiting list.
Councilmember Vaughan moved, seconded by Councilmember Braucks to approve as presented.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none.
2nd Reading/Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-01 – 30.06 Parks & Recreation Commission
Councilmember Braucks moved, seconded by Councilmember Lund to approve as presented.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none.
Comments from Audience
Lee Zenner, owner of Smart Ride, requested time to re-locate his business. Mayor Hicks provided until February 1st.
Bruck Fauver, 3279 Olson Drive, expressed concern over homeowner’s association legal dispute regarding dissolution. Attorney Fluegel responded while the City can and will continue to
apply pressure to assist in moving the issue forward the City is not a party in the dispute.
Councilmember Folch asked that the Downtown Business Association request to be heard by the council regarding the downtown potted and hanging plants maintenance be considered. Mayor
Hick suggested the item be sent to the Finance Committee and recognized that the item has been previously discussed and denied.
Wednesday, January 17th Finance Committee meeting at 7:40 a.m. at City Hall.
Monday, January 22 the City Council and Management Team will attending a training session from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
On Monday, January 29th the Primary Election for the Special Election will be held.
On Tuesday, January 30th a Build-a-Park Community Meeting for Lions Park will be held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Thursday, February 1st will be the State of the City address at the Onion Grille at 11:30 a.m.
Monday, February 5th Administrative Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, January 25th.
Councilmember Vaughan will attend the Red Rock Corridor meeting on January 25th at 4:30 p.m. at Newport City Hall.
Councilmember Leifeld will hold a Community Meeting on February 10th form 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Hastings Library.
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilmember Leifeld, seconded by Councilmember Lund. Meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none
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Paul Hicks, Mayor Julie Flaten, City Clerk