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CITY OF HASTINGS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, May 20, 2019 7:00 p.m.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
ROLL CALL Acting Mayor Balsanek, Councilmembers Braucks, Folch, Leifeld,
Lund and Vaughan
Absent: Mayor Fasbender
Staff Present:
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
City Planner Justin Fortney
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Deputy City Clerk Erica Henderson
Fire & EMS Director Mike Schutt
Public Works Director Nick Egger
IV.
DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
Certificate of Appreciation: Planning Commissioner Jeff Deaver Hinzman
presented the certificate to Jeff Deaver and thanked him for his service.
Proclamation: Declaring May 19 through May 25, 2019 National Public Works
Week Council read the proclamation and Egger presented information on National
Public Works week.
Proclamation: Declaring May 19 through May 25, 2019 Emergency Medical
Services Week Council read the proclamation and Schutt presented information on
Emergency Medical Services week.
Historic Preservation Awards Fortney introduced Amy Martin who presented
awards to the following recipients: First United Presbyterian Church, Rita Dahl,
Michelle Thompson, Antoni and Patricia Grgurovic, William and Ann Sylvander,
Ruth Mitchell, and Robert Krippner
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Dean Markuson presented information to the Council on
his upcoming departure from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, looking for a replacement,
upcoming events and thanked staff for help and advice.
V.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on May 6, 2019 and workshops on
May 6, 2019, May 9, 2019 and May 13, 2019
Minutes were approved as presented.
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VI.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Comments from the audience may include remarks about items listed on the Consent Agenda.
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 so requests, in which event the items will be removed from the Consent
Agenda to the appropriate Department for discussion.
Folch, Vaughan to approve consent agenda as presented.
6-0
1. Pay Bills as Audited
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2. Order Public Hearing: Vacation of Adams Street south of 3 Street (Stier and Helget)
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3. Appoint Planning Commissioner Gino Messina
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4. Approve the use of Memorial Donations Fire Department
5. Approve Special Event Request and a Resolution for a Temporary Liquor License for
American Cancer Society-Relay for Life
6. Approve Contract for Electrical Inspector
No. 05-06-19
7. Resolution : Approve a Massage Therapy License for Alana Dalmas
8. Approve Sale of Surplus Property
9. Utility Disconnection Agreement (Sanitary Sewer Service) - 119 W 2nd Street
(Parking Ramp)
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.
1. Public Hearing: Amend City Code to Allow Chickens in Residential Areas
Fortney introduced the item and requested Council to hold a public hearing and
complete a second reading of the proposed ordinance amendments to allow
chickens in residential areas; City Code Sections 155.07, 155.22, 155.24 and
91.02. He also indicated that the license approval could be done
administratively, relayed information gathered from realtors and discussed the
setback.
Public Hearing opened at 8:15 p.m.
Brian Jones, 1573 Stonegate Road, was against allowing chickens in residential
areas.
Mike Slavik, 1050 Southview Drive, introduced four youth from the Local 4H
group; they discussed the pros and cons of raising chickens.
Barb Walther, 1880 Steeple Lane, presented a slide show presentation in favor
of allowing chickens to the Council.
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Pat Kelly, 321 11 Street West, was opposed to chickens in residential areas.
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Public Hearing closed at 8:42 p.m.
Council discussed setbacks, data regarding the number of chicken related calls,
clarification of ordinance language, possibly having the Planning Committee
review the ordinance, notification process and neighborhood involvement,
public hearings, ramifications to staff if passed, associated license fees, possibly
requiring a chicken husbandry class for all applicants and the approval process.
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2. Public Hearing: Rezone Property from C-3 to C-2 Deals with Wheels (2128
Vermillion Street)
Fortney introduced the item and requested Council to hold a public hearing and
complete a second reading of the proposed amendment to ordinance section
155.01; rezoning of 2128 Vermillion Street for Deals with Wheels.
Public Hearing opened at 9:46 p.m.
Jessica Balsimo, Douglas Balsimo and Matthew Balsimo, owners of Deals with
Wheels, presented literature to Council and discussed their proposal.
Public Hearing closed at 9:55 p.m.
Council discussed restrictions of the property deed, zoning definitions and
rezoning process, Vermillion Street Corridor project, driveway on Vermillion
Street, Planning Commission discussion, fencing, removal of gas tanks, possible
revenue increase to other businesses, approximate number of cars for sale,
parking and displaying of cars for sale, parking lot improvements, the interior
of the building, landscaping and exterior lights.
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3. Public Hearing: Vacation of ROW Todd Field
Hinzman introduced the item and requested Council to hold a public hearing
regarding vacating portions of the right-of-way underlying Todd Field.
Public Hearing opened at 10:26 p.m.
No comments from the public.
Public Hearing closed at 10:27 p.m.
No Council discussion.
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
No. 05-07-19
1. Resolution : Award Contract for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining
Program
Egger presented the various bids received for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining
project and requested Council to accept the bid from Hydro-Klean.
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Vaughan, Folch to approve as presented.
6-0
No. 05-08-19
2. Resolution : Award Contact for the 2019 Mill & Overlay Program
Egger presented the various bids received for the 2019 Mill & Overlay Project
and requested Council to accept the bid from Park Construction Company.
Council commended staff on the correspondence to residents and commented
that the manhole covers should be in line with the street.
Folch, Lund to approve as presented
6-0
B.
Community Development
No. 2019-02
1. 2nd Reading\\Adopt Ordinance : Amend City Code to Allow Chickens in
Residential Areas
Leifeld approved as presented with the addition of a 15 foot setback and that the
Council will review in six months. Folch seconded. Leifeld amended the motion
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by removing the six month requirement. Folch seconded. Ayes Braucks,
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Leifeld, Folch, Vaughan. Nays Lund and Balsanek.
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Vote on main motion as amended: 3-3; Ayes Braucks, Leifeld, Folch. Nays
Lund, Vaughan, Balsanek. Motion failed due to a tie vote.
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No. 2019-03
2. 2nd Reading\\Adopt Ordinance : Rezone Property from C-3 to C-2 Deals
with Wheels (2128 Vermillion Street)
Lund, Leifeld to approve as presented.
6-0
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No. 05-09-19
3. Resolution : Site Plan and Special Use Permit Approval Deals with
Wheels (2128 Vermillion Street)
Council discussed property fencing.
Vaughan approved as presented with the addition that the driveway from
Vermillion Street be removed, seconded by Braucks.
6-0
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No. 05-10-19
4. Resolution : Vacation of ROW Todd Field
Leifeld, Folch to approve as presented.
6-0
5. Agreement for Alley Cost Split
Hinzman detailed the condition of the alley behind the Great River Landing
Parking Ramp and the cost sharing agreement between the City and Confluence
Development LLC for alley improvements.
Council discussed the condition of the alley prior to construction of the parking
ramp, lack of assessment of the property to the south, cost savings and the process
of improvement.
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Leifeld, Lund to approve as presented.
6-0
Res No.
6. Authorize Submittal of 2040 Comprehensive Plan to Metropolitan Council,
05-11-19
Fortney summarized the development of the draft 2040 Comprehensive plan and
requested Council authorize staff to submit it to the Metropolitan Council for
review.
Council thanked residents and staff for their help with updating the
Comprehensive Plan.
Vaughan, Braucks to approve as presented
6-0
C.
Administration
XI.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XII.
NEW BUSINESS
XIII.
REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS
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Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.
at City Hall.
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Public Safety Advisory Commission will meet on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30
p.m. at City Hall.
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All City offices are closed on Monday, May 27 in observation of Memorial Day.
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Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
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Hastings Family Aquatic Center Opening Day is June 2 at 12:00 p.m.
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City Council will hold a workshop with local developers on Monday, June 3 at
5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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Braucks updated the Council of the City Administrator hiring process.
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Folch motioned to have the Planning Committee of the Council to continue talks
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of allowing chickens in residential areas, seconded by Leifeld. Ayes Lund,
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Leifeld, Folch, Balsanek. Nays Vaughan and Braucks.
Leifeld’s cat was missing and asked everyone to keep an eye out for it.
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XIV.
ADJOURNMENT 10:47 p.m.
Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, June 3, 2019 7:00 p.m.
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