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Home My WebLink About20210802 - CC Follow-Up Agenda CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP AGENDA Monday,August 2, 2021 7:00 p.m. L CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Braucks, Folch, Fox, Leifeld, Lund and Vaughan Member Absent: Councilmember Leifeld Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh City Attorney Korine Land Community Development Director John Hinzman Deputy Chief David Wilske Public Works Director Nick Egger Guest: Tammy Omdahl, Northland Securities Proclamation: Commending Nick Egger on His Service to the City of Hastings. City Council read the proclamation and individually thanked Egger for his service to the City of Hastings. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council workshop and regular meetings on July 19, 2021 and workshop on July 21, 2021. Minutes were approved as presented. VI. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Comments from the audience may include remarks about items listed on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Fasbender stated comments received have been distributed to all councilmembers and are acknowledged. 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, Braucks to approve as presented. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays 1. Pay Bills as Audited 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:/hvww.hastingsmn.gov/city-govemment/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minute s 2. Designate Dragging on the River as a Special Event 3. Approve Water Service Repair Assessment Agreement—472 Tiffany Drive(Fischer) 4. Resolution No. 08-01-21: Approve a One-Day Temporary Gambling Permit for Regina Auxiliary 5. Resolution No. 08-02-21: Authorize Submittal of Grant- Dakota CDA RIG Planning -Architectural Assessment 6. Public Safety Advisory Commission(PSAC)Annual Report 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. Resolution No. 08-03-21: Bond Sale: General Obligation Bonds, series 2021A Tammy Omdahl, Northerland Securities, detailed the bond sale from earlier in the day. Council discussion about historic bond rate and impacts on the rate. Vaughan, Braucks to approve as presented. 6 Ayes,0 Nays 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 1. Resolution No. 08-04-21: Limitation on Water Usage Wietecha discussed the amendment to Resolution 07-12-21 Declaring a limitation on Water Sprinkling and Other Exterior Water Usage to allow of car-wash fundraisers by non-profit organizations. Bob Hartman presented on variance request on behalf of football boosters. Council discussion on amount of water used, other benefits of carwash, and clarified amendment applies to all non-profit carwash fundraising efforts. Fox, Folch to approve as presented. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays B. Parks and Recreation C. Community Development D. Public Safety 1. Resolution No. 08-05-21: Emergency Operations Plan Wilske discussed the updated Emergency Operations Plan and that it now includes the Pandemic Influenza Response protocol. 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-govemment/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Council discussion on whether the plan is a public document, the incident command structure, and possible training or workshop for members of the Council. No motion.Will continue to a work session. E. Administration 1. IT Manager Wage Scale Wietecha explained why the pay scale of the IT Manager position should be increased. Council discussion on individual position requests and competitive wage contribution to hiring. Fox, Folch to approve as presented. 6 Ayes,0 Nays 2. Compensation& Classification Study Wietecha discussed the need and cost for a compensation and classification study and requested that the matter be referred to Administration Committee. Council discussion on recommendations to Administration Committee to consider tax base,features other than wage in compensation packages, challenges in managing results of study. Braucks, Fox to approve as presented. 6 Ayes,0 Nays 3. Closed meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05 subd. 3 to discuss the performance evaluation of the City Administrator Braucks, Folch to close the open meeting. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays Braucks, Folch to open the closed meeting. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES,OFFICERS,COUNCILMEMBERS Announcements • National Night Out is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 3. Join us for games,bounce house, activities, and food at Lions Park from 5:30 to 7:30. Many neighborhoods are also holding local get-togethers. 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-govemment/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes • Summer Programs at Levee Park... o Thursday, August 5, Music in the Park with Bok Choy. Supported by the Ruth and George Doffing Charitable Foundation. o Tuesday, August 10, Performance in the Park with Ballet Co. Lab. Sponsored by Smead Manufacturing Company and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. o Friday, August 13, Movie in the Park is Babe. Sponsored by Ardent Mills. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for Hastings Family Service. o Saturday, August 14, Bike with a Ranger, in partnership with the National Park Service. Registration required. Meetings Monday, Aug 9 7:00 pm Planning Commission Tuesday, Aug 10 7:00 pm Parks & Recreation Commission Thursday, Aug 12 Cancelled HEDRA Monday, Aug 16 7:00 pm City Council Tuesday, Aug 17 12:30 pm Finance Committee XIV. ADJOURNMENT 9:51 pm Fox,Lund to adjourn. Next Regular City Council Meeting:Monday,August 16,2021 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 Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-govemment/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes