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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Meeting Minutes
December 20, 2021
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, December 20,
2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th 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
Recognition of Milestone Employees
Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners
Planning Commissioner Emily King
HEDRA Commissioner Dennis Peine
Dakota County Update, Commissioner Mike Slavik
Commissioner Slavik gave an annual update on the county budget and highlights for the upcoming year.
Pleasant Hill Library Update, Julia Carlis
Branch Manager Carlis provided a review of the responsiveness of the Pleasant Hill Library during the
pandemic and outlined library activities for the upcoming year.
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the City Council
regular and workshop meetings on December 6, 2021.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
1. Pay Bills as Audited
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2. Approve Ice Rental Agreement
3. Clarification of 2022 Budget Memo
4. Write-off Uncollectable EMS Bills
5. Reappoint Planning Commissioners Messina, Romens, and Teiken
6. Appoint Planning Commissioner Bryce LeBrun
7. Appoint HEDRA Commissioner Trevor Johnson
8. Reappoint Heritage Preservation Commissioners Simacek and Youngren and Appoint Heritage
Preservation Commissioner Krista Peterson
9. Reappoint Parks & Recreation Commissioners Santelman and Karnick
10. Resolution No. 12-08-21 Call for Public Hearing: Tax Increment Finance District No. 9
11. Resolution No. 12-09-21 Approve 2022 Massage Therapist License Renewals
12. Resolution No. 12-10-21 Approve 2022-2023 Commercial Waste Hauler License Renewals
13. Resolution No. 12-11-21 Adopt Election Polling Places
14. Resolution No. 12-12-21 Declaring Insurance Liability Coverage
15. Resolution No. 12-13-21 Designation of Official Newspaper
16. Resolution No. 12-14-21 Approve Final Payment – 2021 Neighborhood Infrastructure
Improvements ($179,578.79) McNamara Contracting, Inc.
17. Approve Criminal Justice Network (CJN) Joint Powers Agreement
Councilmember Lund motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. Ayes
7; Nays 0.
Public Hearing, 2nd Reading Amend City Code Chapter 34: Fees
Wietecha reviewed the City fee changes presented at the December 6, 2021 City Council meeting. He
noted the fee adjustments were a result of the Utility Rate review done in 2020. The staff recommended
increases of 3.5% in water rates, 1% in sewer rates, and 4% in storm water rates. Consistent rates will support
funding infrastructure improvements and other large projects. Additionally, there are proposed fee increases in
ambulance fees, safety inspection fees, fire extinguisher training, aquatics and arena fees, and water meters.
Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. and hearing no comments closed the public
hearing.
Council discussion on a communication plan to residents about how they can control their costs,
especially with water usage.
Councilmember Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lund. Ayes
7; Nays 0.
Resolution No. 12-15-21 Acceptance and Appreciation of Donation from Tecla Karpen Estate
Wietecha described the generous donation from the Tecla Karpen Estate to the Parks and Recreation
Department for conservation and management of natural resources within the Mississippi River Corridor and
Vermillion River Watershed. We had considered using the funds to obtain a parcel of land that bordered Lake
Rebecca Park. Flint Hills Resources owns the land and is instead in the process to donate the parcel of land to
the City. The City has applied for a grant for enhancements to Lake Rebecca Park and these funds could
supplement that grant, if awarded.
Councilmember Fox motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. Ayes 7;
Nays 0.
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Mayor and City Council Wages
Wietecha indicated that this is not an action item at this time. A public hearing was ordered at the
December 6 meeting, but a publication deadline was missed. He indicated that review of Mayor and City
Council wages could be incorporated, at no additional cost, into the upcoming Compensation and
Classification Study.
Council discussion in support of incorporating Mayor and City Council wages as part of the
Compensation and Classification Study.
Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers made the following announcements:
Announcements
• Santa will accompany the Hastings Police Department as they drive through town in the decorated
command vehicle, following the addresses in the Show us How You Shine holiday lights display. The
parade will leave City Hall at 6 pm on Wednesday, December 22.
• Recycle your old lights with the Hastings Holiday Lights Drop Off Collection. Residents can drop-off their
unwanted light strands at the Joint Maintenance Facility, 920 – 10th Street West, during the holiday season
from December 1 to February 1
• City Offices will be closed Friday, December 24, and Friday, December 31.
• I wish everybody a happy and safe holiday season.
Meetings
• Finance Committee on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at 5:00 pm
• Heritage Preservation Commission on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 cancelled
• Planning Commission on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 at 7:00 pm
• City Council workshop meeting on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 at 5:30 pm
• City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Councilmember Folch motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m., seconded by Councilmember
Lund. Ayes 7; Nays 0.
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Mary Fasbender, Mayor Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk