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City Council Meeting Minutes
February 1,2021
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, February 1,
2021 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom video conference.
Mayor Fasbender explained why and referenced various city, state and federal declarations and guidelines that
an in-person meeting was not practical or prudent due to the COVID=l9 Pandemic.
Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Braucks, Folch,Fox, Leifeld, Lund and Vaughan
Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Administrative Services Director Julie Flaten
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Public Works Director Nick Egger
Moment of Silence: Denice Kehn
The Mayor recognized Denice Kehn and held a moment of silence.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the City Council
Regular Meeting on January 19, 2020.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Council Items To Be Considered
Councilmember Folch requested Consent Items#4 and#9 be pulled. These items were placed as
Community Development Item#1 and Administration Item#2, respectively.
Consent Agenda
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Approve 2021 IAFF Local 5113 Firefighters Contract
3. Approve 2021 LELS Local#249 Patrol Officers Contract
4. 1s1 Reading\Order Public Hearing: Amend City Code—Parklets
5. 151 Reading\Order Public Hearing: Amend City Code -Building Permit Fees
6. Resolution No. 02-01-21: Certificate of Satisfaction -Lawrence Interiors(624 Spiral Blvd)
7. Approve Water Service Repair Assessment Request—507 Vermillion Street(Markuson)
8. Appoint Parks &Recreation Commissioners: Carl Bower and Scott Zuzek
9. Accept Resignation of Administrative Services Director Julie Flaten
Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as amended, seconded by Councilmember Vaughan. Roll
Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0.
MNDOT update on Hwy 316 project
Egger introduced Molly Kline,MnDOT South Area Engineer, who provided an update of the project
including the budget, funding sources and construction impacts.
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Council discussed the flow of traffic and detour during construction for the affected neighborhoods,
notification for future open houses, GO bond revenue and the City's share estimates for funding,re-directing
semi-truck traffic during construction,Highway 316 and Highway 61 route signage and the number of days the
contractor may work during week.
1"Reading\Order Public Hearing: Amend City Code—Parklets
Hinzman summarized the request to order the public hearing to amend the City Code to allow for
parklets to be installed in the public right of way.
Council discussed that the Task Force or a Council Committee had not previously reviewed the
proposed ordinance amendments, raised versus street level parklets,recognition that businesses outside of the
downtown area and non-restaurant businesses may also utilize parklets,possible HEDRA matching grant for
parklet construction costs,sidewalk cafes and parklets are separate and a business may have both, public vs
private property, notice of intention to neighboring businesses, loss of parking spaces and opportunity for
public input.
Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Roll
Call: Ayes 6; Nays 0; Abstain -Fox. .
Budget Amendment for Updated Strategic Planning Proposal
Wietecha summarized the initial work with Chad Weinstein and discussed recommendations on how
to proceed.
Councilmember Lund motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks.
Council discussed the previously completed work and not wanting to redo it, that the new proposal
expands the scope of work and if successful in Zoom environment.
Roll Call: Ayes 6;Nays 1 —Vaughan.
Accept Resignation of Administrative Services Director Julie Flaten
Council expressed appreciation and gratitude for Flaten' s work and years of service.
Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lund. Roll
Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0.
Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements:
• Planning Commission will meet on Monday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m.
• Parks &Recreation Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m.
• State of the City virtual presentation will be on Wednesday, February 10 at 12:00 p.m.
• HEDRA will meet on Thursday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m.
• City offices will be closed on Monday, February 15`h in observance of President's Day.
• Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m.
• City Administrator Wietecha was wished a Happy Birthday.
Councilmember Braucks motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m., seconded by Councilmember
Leifeld. Roll Call: Ayes 7;Nays 0.
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Mary Fas ender, Mayor Erica Henderson, City Clerk
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