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Home My WebLink About20210719 - CC Minutes Hastings,Minnesota City Council Meeting Minutes July 19,2021 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4"' Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Braucks, Folch, Fox, Leifeld, Lund and Vaughan Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh City Attorney Korine Land Community Development Director John Hinzman Public Works Director Nick Egger Approval of Minutes Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the City Council workshop and regular meetings on July 6, 2021. Minutes were approved as presented. Comments from the Audience Mayor Fasbender stated comments received via email have been distributed to all councilmembers and are acknowledged. Council Items To Be Considered Mayor Fasbender requested that a resolution declaring a limitation on water sprinkling and other exterior water usages be added to the agenda. This item was placed as Public Works Item#l. Councilmember Vaughan requested Consent Agenda Item#5 be pulled for discussion. The item was placed.as Community Development 43. Consent Agenda 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Approve Pay Estimate No. 2 for 2021 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements —McNamara Contracting, Inc. ($720,886.60) 3. Approve Pay Estimate No. 2 for 2021 Mill& Overlay Program—Bituminous Roadways, Inc. ($313,994.02) 4. Resolution No. 07-09-21: Approve Taproot, LLC d/b/a The Onion Grille Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License 5. Resolution No. 07-10-21: Authorize Submittal of Grant- Dakota CDA RIG - Siewert Apartment 6. Resolution No. 07-11-21: Acceptance and Appreciation for a Donation to the Police Department from Gary Hoffman 7. Charter Commission Appointments 8. Rural Fire Association Contract 2021-2022 9. Authorize Signature: Permanent Drainage and Utility Easement—Quality One Woodwork Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve as amended, seconded by Councilmember Lund. Ayes 7;Nays 0. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@lrastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at http//www hastings mn-,ov/city-go vernment/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Public Hearing and 2"d ReadingkAdopt Ordinance No. 2021-08: City Code Amendment- Chickens Hinzman summarized the history of amending the City Code to allow chickens in residential areas and discussed the proposed ordinance amendment. Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Kori Colvin, 3161 Riverwood Drive, indicated she was in favor of allowing chickens in residential areas and specified various reasons why the Council should approve the proposed ordinance amendment. Glenda Schnirring, 1136 15d' Street West, discussed why she opposed allowing chickens in residential areas. Brian Winkler, 3151 Riverwood Drive, explained why he supported the proposed ordinance amendment. John Schutt,resident, spoke against allowing chickens in residential areas and expressed concerns of building requirements and heating in the winter time. Hinzman responded to his concerns. Heidi Langenfeld, 500 2"d Street West, shared her positive experience as a volunteer at the LeDuc House when it had chickens and explained why she was in favor of the proposed ordinance amendment. Laine Johnson Crump, 802 10" Street West, spoke to the educational benefits of allowing chickens in residential areas. Holly Johnson, 1177 Teal Way, indicated her experience with previously owning chickens in Iowa and that she was in favor of allowing chickens in residential areas. A resident, 414 2nd Street West, shared his experience with owning chickens in Maryland, specified various benefits of owning chickens and questioned why this was not a referendum. Elijah, 414 2"d Street West, stated that he owned many chickens in Texas and that he supported the proposed ordinance amendment. Winkler said a friend in West Saint Paul owns chickens and the neighbors have yet to complain. Sasha Sobaszkiewick-Grin, 517 Ramsey Street, spoke in favor of allowing chickens in residential areas and specified other cities that allow chickens. Schnirring and Hinzman discussed whether there would be a set limit on the number of permits issued. Marty Weber, 1355 Eagle Bluff Circle, indicated his supported for the proposed ordinance amendment. Council discussed that only hens would be allowed and no roosters. Crump stated that rather than purchasing grown hens, fertilized eggs may be incubated and hatched. Amanda Strausborger, 3395 Malcolm Avenue, via Zoom, stated that the ordinance was well written and that she supported approval. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at littp:/hvww.liastitiesnm.eov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Ben Houtkooper, 375 Tiffany Drive, via Zoom, discussed his experience with chickens and why he supported the proposed ordinance amendment. Heather Mines, lives on Ramsey Street,via Zoom, indicated that she also owns a farm with chickens and was in favor of allowing chickens in residential areas. Troy Weathers, 1820 Tierney Drive, via Zoom, thanked the Planning Commission and City Council for their due diligence and spoke in favor of the ordinance amendment. Ashley O'Brien, 720 100' Street West, via Zoom, agreed with all comments in favor of allowing chickens in residential areas. Leona Schutt,resident, asked for clarification of the incubated eggs. Council discussed that the limit was four hens and if more chicks were hatched then allowed, they would have to be removed from the property. Winkler discussed the amount of exposure this topic has had in local media. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. Council discussed that the licensee must be a renter or the owner of the property, that renters do not need to notify the City that they are renting a property, zoning districts which currently allow chickens, notification to neighbors, staff's time for licensure and code enforcement, when the sex of a chicken may be determined, permit length, reinspection during the renewal period, proposed ordinance language, if the topic should be a referendum, previous Council discussions, level of community support,thanked staff for their work, that staff provide an update in six months and dog complaints and outside kennel requirements. Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Council discussed effective date of the ordinance. Councilmember Lund motioned to change the ordinance effective date to August 31, 2021. The motion failed due to a lack of a second. Ayes 5;Nays 2—Lund, Vaughan. Councilmember Leifeld left the meeting. Public Hearing and 2nd Reading\Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-09: Rescind Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-07 Wietecha explained the reason to rescind Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-07. Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 8:44 p.m. and hearing no comments closed the public hearing at 8:45 p.m. Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Folch.Ayes 6;Nays 0. Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@liastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at littp'//www hastingsmn gov/city--,ovemnienUcity-council/city-council-a,-endas-and-minutes Resolution 07-12-21: Declaring a Limitation on Water Sprinkling and Other Exterior Water Usage Egger discussed the drought status of Minnesota, that the Department of Natural Resources recommended to implement watering restrictions and resident notification. Land spoke about the associated fees and penalties and how they would be applied. Council discussed education efforts versus approving a resolution with enforcement penalties and associated court fees. Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented including the$50 fee, seconded by Councilmember Fox. Ayes 6;Nays 0. 2020 Community Development Annual Report Hinzman thanked staff for their help in assembling the report, thanked the Council for their support and presented the 2020 Community Development Annual Report. Council thank staff for their hard work and dedication. Resolution No.07-10-21: Authorize Submittal of Grant -Dakota CDA RIG - Siewert Apartment Council discussed the City's role in the application process and monetary obligations, that this developer was approved to purchase the site for $1 regardless that requested information was not submitted, whether the development will continue if the CDA grant was not approved and the rental price of the units. Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Fox. Council requested that information provided for the CDA grant not previously shared with the Council be forwarded and discussed whether the project needed the grant funds to continue, the benefits of the project and that public funds typically go towards a public benefit. Ayes 5;Nays 1 —Vaughan. Mayor Fasbender and Counciltnembers made the following announcements: Announcements • Summer Programs at Levee Park o Wednesday, July 21, Storytime in the Park. The theme is bears, in partnership with Pleasant Hill Library. o Thursday, July 22, Music in the Park with Ledfoot Larry. Supported by the Ruth and George Doffing Charitable Foundation. o Friday, July 23, Movie in the Park is The Croods. Sponsored by Ardent Mills. Please bring a non- perishable food donation for Hastings Family Service. o Tuesday, July 27, Performance in the Park with Sumunar. Sponsored by Smead Manufacturing Company and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. o Wednesday, July 28, Storytime in the Park. The theme is animals, in partnership with Pleasant Hill Library. 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.Ilastingsnin.eov/city-aovernnient/city-council/city-council-aRendas-and-minutes o Thursday, July 22, Music in the Park with Axis Mundi. Supported by the Ruth and George Doffing Charitable Foundation. • Thank you to Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce for putting on Rivertown Days this weekend. It was a great event and wonderful to see so many people attending and enjoying. Meetings • Heritage Preservation Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 was cancelled • City Council Workshop— Strategic Planning meeting on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm • Planning Commission meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 7:00 pm • Heritage Preservation Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 7:00 pm • HEDRA meeting on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 6:00 pm • City Council meeting on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 7:00 pm Councilmember Folch motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Fox. Ayes 6;Nays 0. n ^ Mary Fas *der, Mayor Kel Mu augh, City Cl Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ecagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at littp://www.lia stin2smn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes