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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20181001 - CC Follow-Up Agenda CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW UP AGENDA Monday, October 1, 2018 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL Mayor Hicks, Councilmembers Balsanek, Braucks, Folch, Leifeld, Lund, and Vaughan Staff Present: City Administrator Melanie Lee Mesko City Attorney Dan Fluegel City Planner Justin Fortney Public Works Director Nick Egger Communications Coordinator Lee Stoffel Mayor Hicks welcomed Chuck Spavin from Hastings Sings. He introduced Sydney Cater and Maria Ramos who recently completed in Minnesota Sings. The guests were recognized for their accomplishments. III. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on September 17, 2018 and City Council Workshops on September 10, 2018 and September 12, 2018. Minutes were approved as presented V. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED VI. 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 or citizen so requests, in which event the items will be removed from the Consent Agenda to the appropriate Department for discussion. Braucks, Leifeld to approve as presented 7-0 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Authorize Signature: Development Agreement – South Pines 9 3. 1st Reading/Order Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment – Community Development and Building Fees 4. 1st Reading/Order Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment – Community Development and Building Department Fees 5. Water Service Replacement – Assessment Request for XXX 6. Approve Change Order No. 2: 2018 – Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements 7. Meme to Declare Surplus Property in Police Department 8. Approve Change Order No. 3: LeDuc Reroof Project VII. 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. 1. Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment – Temporary Keeping of Goats for Control of Invasive Species and Weed Control Public Hearing Opened at 7:35; Fortney introduced the item asking Council to adopt an Ordinance amendment to Hastings City Code Chapter 91 – Animals, adopting an Ordinance for the Temporary Keeping of Goats for Control of Invasive Species and Weed Control. The Ordinance amendment would allow for the issuance of an administrative permit to have goats for up to 30 days no more than twice a year. Hearing no comments, Public Hearing Closed at 7:35 2. Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment – Electronic Graphic Display Signs Public Hearing Opened at 7:42 Fortney introduced the item asking Council to adopt an Ordinance amendment to Hastings City Code Chapter 155.08 – Sign Code pertaining to Electronic Graphic Display Signs as follows: Eliminate the 25 percent maximum sign face limit on the use of the electronic graphic display signed. The change would allow the entire sign face of a sign to be utilized for an electronic graphic display sign. Enact a 25 percent maximum on the use of electronic graphic display signs in interior windows. Hearing no comments, Public Hearing Closed at 7:42 VIII. 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 1. Water System Update Nick Egger and Lee Stoffel provided an overview of the operational and communications timeline. Karla Peterson from MN Department of Health was also present to discuss the process. She noted that the Level 2 assessment did not determine a specific cause, but did identify a number of possible options. MDH recommends consideration of permanent chlorination. She commented on how responsive the City was to the issue and was able to get it resolved in a very short timeline. The Council thanked the MDH and staff for their update and their work on the issue. The City has conducted an event debrief and will be working on a number of identified areas to strengthen the process. Information is available on the City’s website: https://www.hastingsmn.gov/residents/water-advisory-9-22-18 B. Community Development 1. 2nd Reading/Adoption: Ordinance Amendment – Temporary Keeping of Goats for Control of Invasive Species and Weed Control There was discussion of possible other application of this concept on City property. Balsanek, Folch, to approve as presented 7-0 2. 2nd Reading/Adoption: Electronic Graphic Display Signs There was discussion of how to address malfunctioning signs. Staff will follow up on the concern presented. Leifeld, Folch to approve as presented 7-0 C. Administration 1. Tourism Bureau Budget & Presentation Kristy Barse, Chamber President from Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, gave 2017-18 Visit Hastings MN Highlights. Also presented Tourism Bureau Budget Overview for FY 2018 -2019. The Council thanked the Tourism Bureau for their efforts. No action needed. 2. Special Event Request – Candy Crawl Mesko Lee introduced the item asking Council to grant Special Event Request – Downtown Hastings Creepy Candy Crawl. Applicant Nathan Kranz with Midwest Realty and a number of businesses in the downtown area are requesting closure of three blocks on 2nd street, from Vermillion St. to Tyler St. from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31st, 2018. Braucks, Lund to approve as presented 7-0 IX. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE During this period of time, citizens may speak informally to the Council on subjects not on the agenda X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XI. NEW BUSINESS XII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS  Planning Commission Meeting on Monday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall  Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Workshop on Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Joint Maintenance Facility  HEDRA Meeting on Thursday, October 11 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community Group will meet on Thursday, October 11 at 6:00 p.m. – location is at City Hall  Monday, October 15 Next City Council Meeting  We are also kicking off Equity Innovation Labs—a series of community engagement sessions with hands-on learning and reflecting exercises to develop a common understanding of identified challenges. There will be five sessions, held at the Dakota Pines Banquet Facility (2015 Westview Drive) from 6-9 p.m. Free childcare through the YMCA KidStuff Program will be available. Food will also be available for purchase. The first one will be Tuesday, October 23. XIII. ADJOURNMENT 8:14 p.m. Leifeld, Braucks 7-0 Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, October 15, 2018 7:00 p.m.