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Home My WebLink About20200406 - CC Follow-up Agenda CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP AGENDA Monday, April 6, 2020 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Balsanek, Braucks, Folch, Leifeld, Lund and Vaughan Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Administrative Services Director Julie Flaten City Attorney Dan Fluegel Community Development Director John Hinzman Parks and Recreation Director Chris Jenkins Public Works Director Nick Egger V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council and the joint City Council and HEDRA Meeting on March 16, 2020 and the Special City Council Meeting on March 26, 2020. Minutes were approved as presented. 7-0 VI. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Comments from the audience may include remarks about items listed on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Fasbender stated comments received about items not on the agenda have been distributed to all councilmembers and are acknowledged. VII. COUNCIL ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED Councilmember Balsanek requested items related to the Confluence Development and the Fire Chief Hiring be added to the agenda. Councilmember Lund asked extending the deadline for council election filing and waiver of fees be added to the agenda. Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 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. Leifeld, Braucks to approve as presented. Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes 1. Pay Bills as Audited No. 04-01-02 2. Resolution : Approve LePage & Sons 2020-2021 Commercial Waste Hauler License Renewal No. 04-02-02 3. Resolution : Approve a New Tobacco License for Hastings Tobacco No. 04-03-02 4. Resolution: Approve an Off-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License for Hastings Holiday No. 04-04-02 5. Resolution: Approve a Fireworks Tent License for TNT Fireworks in the Walmart Parking Lot No. 04-05-02 6. Resolution: Approve a Massage Therapist License for Kristina Cariveau 7. Resignation of Planning Commissioner Ian Martin 8. Approve Updated Mural Contract and License Agreement for Public Art 9. Declare Surplus Property and Authorize for Public Sale or Disposal for the Fire Department 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 Chapter 155.01 - Rezone Property from A - Agriculture to R-4 High Density Residence (1190 Co Rd 47) Hinzman detailed the various requests for 1190 County Road 47; the ordinance –– amendment of rezoning property from A Agriculture to R 4 High Density Residence and the Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the density type. The Planning Commission voted 4 to 1 in favor of the amendments. Hinzman provided details of the comments that were received via email prior to the Council Meeting. They include: • Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce expressed support for housing developments. • Jerry and Eileen Perra, 1171 Southview Drive, expressed reservations to the rezoning. • Patrick Schmitt, 9963 160 th Street, owner of property, expressed support for rezoning and the development. • Paul and Mary Murphy, 1020 Co. Rd 47, expressed opposition to the rezoning. • Dave Matson and Jeanette Hess expressed opposition to the rezoning. Rob Barse, Mint Development Co., gave a presentation about the comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning and potential senior development and child watch proposal. Public hearing opened at 7:53 p.m. Richard asked about the effect on the trail. Public hearing closed at 7:58 p.m. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City’s website at City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Council discussion on who is invited to neighborhood meetings (City staff and Dakota County) recent public hearing well-attended, building cannot be built in flood plain, R3 vs. R4 density clarifications, what happens to zoning if project does not move forward, zoning across street, housing a priority for City, developer to use consistent language regarding plans moving forward, can the City Council add restrictions to preserve zoning, size restriction of other available properties, traffic and effect on neighbors. 2. Public Hearing: Vacation of Easement (3001 Lightbourn Court) Hinzman discussed the request for the vacation of easement at 3001 Lightbourn Court. Public hearing opened at 8:18 p.m. Hearing no comments Public hearing closed at 8:19 p.m. 3. Public Hearing: Adjustment of City Fees Jenkins discussed the proposed fee schedule amendments to the aquatic fees. Public hearing opened at 8:21 p.m. Hearing no comments Public hearing closed at 8:22 p.m. Council discussion on scholarship program available for all Parks programs to provide financial assistance, is program fully utilized and is more funding needed. 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 No. 2020-05 1. 2 nd Reading\\Adopt Ordinance : Amend City Code Chapter 155.01 - Rezone Property from A - Agriculture to R-4 High Density Residence (1190 Co Rd 47) Braucks, Leifeld to approve as presented Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays No. 04-08-02 2. Resolution : Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Change Future Land Use Designation from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential (1190 Co Rd 47) Folch, Braucks to approve ordinance amendment as presented. Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays No. 04-09-02 3. Resolution: Vacation of Easement (3001 Lightbourn Court) Lund, Balsanek to approve as presented. Roll call vote Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City’s website at City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes 7 Ayes, 0 Nays No. 04-06-02 4. Resolution: Original Hastings Design Standards Review - Habitat for th Humanity (415 West 5 Street) Hinzman detailed the request from TC Habitat for Humanity to build a house at 415 5 th St West. The Heritage Preservation Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the project. Mari Ojeda from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity answered questions. Council discussion on preservation of existing trees on lot and if home will include a basement. Balsanek, Folch to approve as presented. Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays No. 04-07-02 5. Resolution : Adopt Resolution of Denial - Request to Change Non- Conforming Use - Haven Chemical Health (321 East 6 th Street) Hinzman summarized the history and discussion of the application for a nonconforming use change from Haven Chemical Systems, LLC for 321 6 th Street East. This action adopts the resolution detailing the findings of fact from the denial at the March 16, 2020 council meeting. Council discussion to clarify councilmembers eligibility to vote and previous vote taken at last council meeting. Lund, Leifeld to approve as presented. Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 6. Confluence Councilmember Balsanek encouraged staff to work with the developer on potential continuance of deadline to complete the project due to the COVID-19 pandemic. C. Parks nd No. 2020-06 1. 2 Reading\\Adopt Ordinance : Amend City Code Chapter 34: Fees Vaughan, Braucks to approve as presented. Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 2. Parks & Recreation Closures Councilmember Folch had requested item be on the agenda prior to the ’– Governors Executive Order clarification playgrounds have subsequently been closed. Jenkins updated the Council on the various park closures and what other communities are doing for various amenities. Council discussion on whether basketball courts and tennis courts should be closed, level of enforcement by City Police Department, use of Police Reservists, Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City’s website at City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes ’ education of citizens vs. enforcement, need for council direction, Citys role in protecting the community, personal responsibility, what other closures may come next, schools and neighboring communities not closing basketball and tennis courts. Councilmember Folch made a motion to take the hoops off basketball courts temporarily until City staff feel it is OK to put back on. Seconded by councilmember Leifeld. Roll call vote 2 Ayes, 5 Nays (Balsanek, Braucks, Lund, Vaughan, and Mayor Fasbender) D. Administration 1. COVID-19 Policies explained Workers’ Compensation coverage if an employee contracts Wietecha City’s COVID COVID-19 from the workplace and detailed how the -19 Leave Benefit could assist an employee quarantined under the directive of a healthcare provider due to exposure. The policy expires December 31, 2020. Lund, Folch to approve as presented. Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 2. Approve Agreement with Dakota County for Spring Clean up Wietecha discussed the joint powers agreement between the City and Dakota County for the annual Hastings Spring Clean Up Day. A new date for the event has not been established. Balsanek, Vaughan to approve as presented. Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 3. Fire Chief Hiring Councilmember Balsanek suggested a press release not be issued until all conditions are met for a hiring. Administrator Wietecha clarified when finalist information becomes public data. 4. Extending Council Filing Dates and Waiving Filing Fees Councilmember Lund requested this topic be added to the agenda for April 20, 2020. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS • HEDRA will meet on Thursday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m. • Planning Commission will meet on Monday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City’s website at City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes • Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. • Public Safety Advisory Commission will meet on Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. • Councilmember Balsanek reminded residents to leave their porch lights on in support of those working on the front lines of the Coronavirus. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Vaughan, Folch to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Roll call vote 7 Ayes, 0 Nays Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, April 20, 2020 7:00 p.m. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City’s website at City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes