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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 regularmeeting on Tuesday,
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January 2, 2018at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4
Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present:
Mayor Hicks, Councilmembers Folch, Braucks, Leifeld, Lund, Vaughan,
Balsanek
StaffPresent:
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 Programwith 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
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Mesko Leeasked that the Approval of Election Judges for the January 29Primary
Election be added to the consent agenda.
CouncilmemberBraucks moved, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek to add.
Councilmember Balsanekmoved,seconded by CouncilmemberFolch to approve as
amended.
Ayes 7; Nays, none
1.Pay Bills as Audited
Resolution 01-06-18
2.–Approve Massage License for Jennifer Garlough
Resolution 01-07-18
3.–Authorize Renewal of Membership in League of Minnesota
Cities 4M Fund
4.Awarding of Contract for Financial Audit Services
Resolution 01-08-18-
5.2017 Budget Amendment
Resolution 01-09-18-
6.Accept Feasibility & Assessments Report, and Order Public
Hearings for Project Scope and for Assessments –2018 Neighborhood Infrastructure
Improvements Project
7.Accept resignation from Parks & Recreation Commissioner Jolyn Augesen.
8.Appoint Parks & Recreation Commissioner: Bruce Karnick
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9.Declare Forfeited Vehicle as Surplus Property
Resolution01-10-18
10.: Authorize Submittal Redevelopment Incentive Grant –Dakota
County CDA
11.Approve Election Judges for the January 29, 2018 Special Primary Election
Public Hearing: Vacation of Right-of-Way–1 st Street (Hudson Manufacturing)
Hinzman introduced the item requesting council hold a public hearing to consider
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vacation of 1Street Right-of-Way located directly north of Blocks 5and 6. The subject area lies
between Hudson Manufacturing the Mississippi River and containsarecreational trail. Upon
vacation, the City and Confluence would retain ownership, subject to a public use agreement.
Public Hearing Opened at 7:13p.m.
Hearing no comments.
Public Hearing Closed at 7:14p.m.
Council discussion on clarification of trail ownership.
2 nd 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 7:16p.m.
Hearing no comments.
Public Hearing Closed at 7:17p.m.
Resolution01-11-18: Vacation of Right-of-Way–1Street (Hudson Manufacturing)
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Councilmember Balsanekmoved,seconded by CouncilmemberFolchto approve as
presented.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none.
Resolution01-12-18: Type II Home Occupation Permit –Smart Ride (1165 Sherman Way)
Hinzman introduced the item requesting council consider denying a Type IIHome
Occupation license to operate a taxi service from the applicant’s home. The Planning
Commission has previously voted to denythis request. The Planning Commissioners were
supportive the business operating in the City, but commented that the businessmodel 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 Balsanekmoved,seconded by CouncilmemberBraucksto approve as
presented.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none.
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Resolution01-13-18: 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 dedicatedtowards 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 Vaughanmoved,seconded by CouncilmemberBraucksto approve as
presented.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none.
2 nd Reading/Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-01–30.06Parks & Recreation Commission
Councilmember Braucksmoved,seconded by CouncilmemberLundto approve as
presented.
Ayes, 7; Nays, none.
Comments fromAudience
Lee Zenner, owner of Smart Ride, requested time to re-locate his business. Mayor Hicks
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provided until February 1.
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 17 th 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 29 th the PrimaryElectionfor the Special Election will be held.
On Tuesday, January 30 th a Build-a-Park Community Meeting for Lions Park will be held at
7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
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Thursday, February 1will be the State of the City address at the Onion Grille at 11:30 a.m.
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Monday, February 5Administrative Committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
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The Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, January 25.
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Councilmember Vaughan will attend the Red Rock Corridor meeting on January 25at 4:30
p.m. at Newport City Hall.
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Councilmember Leifeld will hold a Community Meeting on February 10
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, MayorJulie Flaten, City Clerk