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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211220 - CC Minutes 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 https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents-copy 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 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 https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents-copy 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.