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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190304 - CC Follow-Up Agenda CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW UP AGENDA Monday, March 4, 2019 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Balsanek, Braucks, Folch, Lund, and Vaughan Absent: Councilmember Leifeld Staff Present: Interim City Administrator Julie Flaten City Attorney Dan Fluegel IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Presentation: Dakota County Library’s 2018 Annual Report Pleasant Hill Library Director Julia Carlis presented the report. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on February 4, 2019. Minutes were approved as presented. VI. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE 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 or citizen so requests, in which event the items will be removed from the Consent Agenda to the appropriate Department for discussion. Balsanek, Folch to approve as presented 6-0 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution No. 03-01-19: Accept Donation to Parks & Recreation Department for a Memorial Bench from the Zuzek Family 3. Resolution No. 03-02-19: Support of the Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Second Train 4. Resolution No. 03-03-19: Authorizing Application to Minnesota GreenCorps 5. Memo: Authorize Police Department Building Roof Project, Chiller, and Budget Amendment 6. Special Event Designation: The Longer Table 7. Memo: 2019 Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Program 8. Memo: Approve 2019 Dakota County Drug Task Force Contract Amendment 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. Community Development C. Parks D. Administration 1. Approval of City Administrator Executive Search Firm Flaten introduced the item requesting Council to accept the proposal from The Mercer Group for Executive Search Firm Services to assist with recruiting and hiring a City Administrator. The Mercer Group is a well-respected executive search firm who have conducted numerous nationwide top City official searches. Recently they have conducted City Administrator/Manager searches for the cities of Forest Lake, South St. Paul, and West St. Paul. Jim Miller will be the main contact for the City Council and staff during the search process. Council discussion on quality of firms who were interviewed, qualifications of Jim Miller from The Mercer Group. Balsanek, Vaughan, to approve as presented 6-0 XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS  Planning Commission meeting on Monday, March 11th at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  HEDRA meeting on Thursday, March 14th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Alternative Spring Break March 11th – March 14th at Hastings High School.  New employee reception in the Community Room at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18th.  Councilmember Vaughan will attend the MN High Speed Rail Commission meeting Thursday, March 7th.  Police Reserve Banquet on Wednesday, March 20th.  Councilmember Folch stated the final Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion lab was held. Appreciation shared for commitment by community to this initiative. XIV. ADJOURNMENT 7:34 p.m. Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, March 18, 2019 7:00 p.m.