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Home My WebLink About20181217 - CC Follow-Up Agenda CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW UP AGENDA Monday, December 17, 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 Mesko Lee Administrative Services Director Julie Flaten City Attorney Dan Fluegel Community Development Director John Hinzman Public Works Director Nick Egger Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt Parks & Recreation Director Chris Jenkins Building Official Tom Bakken Police Chief Bryan Schafer III. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Employee Introduction: Megan White, Deputy City Clerk Kiel Kwiatkowski, Firefighter/Paramedic Department heads introduced new staff members. Employee Recognition: 5 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 Years 40 years Lauren Foss David Bauer Chris Paulson Mary Cofer Sandra Boesl Paul Mahoney Matt Hedrick Kyle Linscheid Jeff Elliot Chris Jenkins Matt Schalfer Adeline Schroeder Eric Kramer Amy Carlson Penne Schuldt Ryan McGraw David Janssen Tim Tessier Chris Nelson Joey Trautman Alan Nordquist Bryan Schafer Joe Spagnoletti Lee Stoffel Dean Suchy Mesko Lee introduced the employees with service anniversaries and presented a plaque to each. Council acknowledged the employees and thanked them for their many years of service. State Senator, Karla Bigham, congratulated Mayor Hicks on his years of service to the Hastings community. Bigham also recognized the re-election wins of Mark Vaughan and Lori Braucks as well as congratulating Melanie Mesko Lee on her new role in the City of Burnsville. Presentation – Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik Commissioner Slavik congratulated outgoing Mayor Hicks and shared items included in the 2019 Dakota County budget. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting and workshop on December 3, 2018 Minutes were approved as presented. 7-0 V. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED Mesko Lee asked that Mayoral Recognition be added as #4 under Administration. 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. Vaughan, Balsanek to approve as presented 7-0 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Approve Stormwater Agreement for Caturia Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home 3. Approve 2018-2019 ISD 200 Ice Rental Agreement 4. Resolution No 12-05-18: Declaring Insurance Liability Coverage 5. Resolution No. 12-06-18: Approve Final Payment – Riverfront Renaissance Phase 3.1 ($50,206.82) – Global Specialty Contractors 6. Resolution No. 12-07-18: Approve 2019 Massage Therapist Renewal Licenses 7. Resolution No. 12-08-18: Approve Polling Locations for 2019 8. Approval of the 2019-20 Local 49ers Collective Bargaining Agreement 9. Reappoint Planning Commissioners: Alpaugh, Siebenaler, and Martin 10. Reappoint Heritage Preservation Commissioners: Goderstad, Ragan, Scully, and Simacek 11. Resolution No. 12-09-18: Accept Donations to Fire/EMS Department 12. Reappoint Public Safety Advisory Commissioners: Ascheman and Pemble 13. Reappoint Parks & Recreation Commissioners: Pemble, Piskor and Spader 14. Resolution No. 12-10-18: Comprehensive Plan Extension 15. Approve Stormwater Agreement for United Methodist Church 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 – Adjustment of Utility Rate Fees Mesko Lee introduced the item requesting Council to conduct a public hearing and adopt the ordinance amendment adjusting the Utility fees. Staff is recommending a 5% increase in Water rates, a 3% increase for Sewer rates, and a 3% increase for Storm water fund. The proposed rate increase is included in the 2019 budget. It is anticipated this increase will create a neutral or positive revenue stream from each of the utility funds. If approved, the updated fee structure will be effective with the January 2019 billing. Public Hearing opened at 7:26 pm Nick Tuckner, 647 6th Street W, raised concerns about raising water fees. Public Hearing closed at 7:32 pm Council discussion acknowledging concerns of resident while City needing to maintain water system and stabilize enterprise funds. Results of the study on permanent disinfection options will be brought forward in January. 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 B. Community Development 1. Resolution No. 12-11-18: Landscape and Photometric Plan Approval: Great River Landing (Former Hudson Manufacturing) Hinzman introduced the item requesting Council to approve the Landscape Plan and Photometric Plans for Great River Landing. This plan will require the removal of some trees along the riverfront trail. The developer will plant replacement trees and shrubs. Vaughan, Lund to approve as presented 7-0 C. Administration 1. 2nd Reading/Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-11: Amend City Code Chapter 34 fees. Balsanek, Braucks to approve as presented 7-0 2. Resolutions No. 12-12-18, 12-13-18, 12-14-18: Approve 2019 Final Budget, Final Levy, and Special Levy. Approve 2019 Capital Improvement and Capital Equipment Plans. Mesko Lee introduced the item requesting Council to approve three resolutions relating to the 2019 budget and tax levy. The 2019 budget includes a 5.6% levy increase and is operationally balanced, using one-time funding such as Local Government Aid (LGA) for one-time expenses. Resolution 12-12-18 Approve 2019 City Property Tax Levy and Final Budget Council discussion on consideration of a two-year budget cycle. Balsanek, Vaughan to approve as presented 7-0 Resolution 12-13-18 Final 2019 HEDRA/HRA Special Tax Levy Balsanek, Leifeld to approve as presented 7-0 12-14-18 Final 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan and Capital Equipment Plan Council discussion on inclusion of Glendale Heights Neighborhood Park and East Side Association shelter in the Parks Capital Improvement Plan. Folch, Leifeld to approve as presented 7-0 3. Appointment of Interim City Administrator Mesko Lee introduced the item requesting Council to appoint Julie Flaten as the Interim City Administrator effective January 5, 2019. Council discussion on role of Administrative Committee in hiring next City Administrator and process. Lund, Braucks, to approve as presented 7-0 4. Mayoral Recognition Mesko Lee presented a gift to Mayor Hicks. Acting Mayor Vaughan requested the Council read a proclamation. Councilmembers offered their sentiments to outgoing Mayor Hicks. Acting Mayor Vaughan presented Mayor Hicks with an inscribed gavel. Former City Administrator Dave Osberg expressed appreciation for the service of City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee and Mayor Paul Hicks. Mayor Hicks addressed the Council, staff, and community. 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  Heritage Preservation Commission meeting on Tuesday, December 18th has been cancelled.  Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting on Thursday, December 20th has been cancelled.  Planning Commission meeting on Monday, December 24th has been cancelled.  City Offices will be closed on Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas.  City Offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day.  Partners in Energy will conduct a meeting on Thursday, December 20th at City Hall from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.  League of Women Voters will meet on Saturday, January 5th, 2019 from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. at River Oaks Golf Course  Lakeside Cemetery representatives have requested to meet with the Operations Committee in early 2019.  Tom Bakken, Jeff Elliott, and Julie Flaten were wished Happy Birthdays.  A reception will be held on Monday, January 7th from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. in the City Hall Rotunda for incoming Mayor Fasbender. XIII. ADJOURNMENT 8:37 p.m. Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday January 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.