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Home My WebLink About20220801 - CC MinutesSign 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-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes Hastings, Minnesota City Council Meeting Minutes August 1, 2022 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, August 1, 2022 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. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh City Attorney Korine Land Police Chief David Wilske Fire Chief John Townsend Police Swearing-In Commander Kyle Linscheid Chief Wilske introduced Linscheid. Employee Promotion Introductions Adam Harklerode, Fire Captain Chief Townsend introduced Harklerode. New Employee Introductions Violet Penman, Solid Waste & Recycling Coordinator Approval of Minutes Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular City Council meeting on July 18, 2022. Minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Braucks. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution No. 08-01-22: Accept Donation from the McNamara Family to the Parks and Recreation Department for Memorial Bench 3. Resolution No. 08-02-22: Accept Donation from Fleet Farm to the Parks and Recreation Department for National Night Out 4. Resolution No. 08-03-22: Accept Donation from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau to the Hastings Police Department’s Police Reserve Program 5. Resolution No. 08-04-22: Accept Donation from the Hastings Fire Department Relief Association to Purchase a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) and Trailer 6. Resolution No. 08-05-22: Accept Donation from the Miesville Lions Club to the Parks and Recreation Department for the Score Board at the Hastings Civic Arena 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-government/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes 7. Resolution No. 08-06-22: Accept Donation from the Berndt Family to the Parks and Recreation Department for a Memorial Bench 8. Resolution No. 08-07-22: Approve Street Closure Application from 2nd Street Depot Bar & Grill with Liquor License Amendment 9. Resolution No. 08-08-22: Approve Additional Election Judges for the 2022 Primary Election 10. Water Service Repair Assessment Request 11. Approve Lease Agreement Amendment for Wireless Carrier Generator Installation – AT&T 12. Authorize Signature: Contract for Services – Precision Landscaping and Construction 13. Authorize Signature: Joint Powers Agreement – Social Services Embedded Social Worker & Public Safety 14. Schedule A Special City Council Meeting to Canvass 2022 Primary Election Results Edible Cannabinoids Wietecha introduced the reason that this topic is on the agenda due to recent state legislation allowing the sale of certain edibles infused with THC. Cities are approaching this topic from many directions such as certain licensing or through zoning. Wietecha asked if Council is interested in sending this topic to the Public Safety Committee of Council. Council discussion on guidance on the recent legislation and resources on the League of Minnesota’s website. Councilmember Folch shared information found from the League of Minnesota’s website. Folch discussed how these considerations could affect pre-employment drug testing. Folch shared the opportunity for taxation on items as well as police enforcement on the topic. Councilmember Lund asked if the Public Safety Advisory Commission could take an initial look at the topic to discuss. Mayor Fasbender asked if there is a timeframe we are facing with deciding on this topic. Councilmember Vaughan questioned if there will be additional regulations on establishments already selling these products. Attorney Land shared her background with this topic in her work with other cities. Land indicated that the law has no regulations around it and that the community would determine if there should be any regulation. Councilmember Braucks indicated the Public Safety Advisory Commission can look into details on licensing, restrictions, age requirements, and license limits. Councilmember Fox shared thoughts on bringing the topic straight to the Public Safety Committee for initial review versus the Public Safety Advisory Commission. Councilmember Vaughan expressed his support for sending this topic to the Commission to ensure public feedback is received. Vaughan clarified these establishments are already selling these products legally and shared hopes that the Commission will take all that into account when reviewing this topic. Councilmember Folch shared that a subgroup from the League of Minnesota Cities - Improving Service Delivery team is looking specifically at recommendations to bring to their next meeting. Councilmember Leifeld shared local businesses are confused on what they are able to sell and how they are able to sell those products. Councilmember Lund motioned to send to the Public Safety Advisory Commission, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld. 4 Ayes, 3 Nays (Leifeld, Fox, Folch) Resolution No. 08-09-22: Approve Small Brewer Off – Sale 128 Ounces Per Day License for Spiral Brewery Murtaugh presented the application for Spiral Brewery following the recent liquor ordinance amendment allowing small brewers to seek a license for off-sale of up to 128 ounces per customer per day.