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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20221219 - CC Follow-up AgendaSign 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 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP AGENDA Monday, December 19, 2022 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 pm II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Braucks, Folch, Fox, Lund, and Vaughan Members Absent: Councilmember Leifeld Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh Community Development Director John Hinzman Police Chief Dave Wilske Parks & Recreation Director Chris Jenkins Public Works Director Ryan Stempski Recognition of Milestone Employees 5 Years 15 Years Jonathan Buck Kathy Belisle Richard Brown Justin Fortney Patrick Diedrich Adam Schumacher Adam Harklerode Al Storlie Renier Steenkamp Joey Trautman Alana Siebenaler John Townsend David Wilske Scott Wittl 16 Years Chris Stone 6 Years Michael Beard 20 Years Brian Jansen John Hinzman 10 Years 30 Years Randy Gray Bill McNamara Ryan Kline Gary Ruedy Patrick Lippert Jamie Stevens 35 Years Robert Wargo Mark Peine Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners: Todd Matzke, Planning Commission Scott Sinclair, HEDRA Commission Kathy Sovik-Siemens, Heritage Preservation Commission Bryon Ascheman, Public Safety Advisory Commission Jesse Starkson, Public Safety Advisory Commission Ben Spader, Parks & Recreation Commission Chelsea Piskor, Parks & Recreation Commission 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 Dave Pemble, Parks & Recreation Commission Dakota County Update, Commissioner Mike Slavik Slavik presented the annual update from Dakota County. He spoke of the property valuation and the changes in the metro, Dakota County, and Hastings. Slavik spoke briefly about the County budget for 2023, maintaining current services with a 1.9% levy increase. He spoke of the bison who were introduced to Spring Lake Park earlier this year and the upcoming public introduction in 2023. Slavik noted the continued work on the County Greenway system, with Vermillion River Greenway improvements coming to the area to benefit local trails and would fall under the responsibility of the County. Slavik thanked Council members for their support of a workforce townhouse development planned with the Dakota County Community Development Agency. He expressed gratitude to Councilmembers Braucks and Vaughan for their service on the Council. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve Minutes of the City Council regular meeting on December 5, 2022. Minutes were approved as presented. VI. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Comments from the audience may include remarks about items listed on the Consent Agenda. 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. Braucks, Vaughan to approve as presented. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Appoint Public Safety Advisory Commissioner Andrew Caflisch and Reappoint Public Safety Advisory Commissioner Melissa Blackstad 3. Appoint HEDRA Commissioner Estrella Carter 4. Reappoint Planning Commissioners Rob Halberg and Melanie Peters 5. Appoint Planning Commissioner Melissa McGrath 6. Appoint Heritage Preservation Commissioners Ashley Alitz Edell, Maggie McCoy, and Patricia Bremer and Reappoint Heritage Preservation Commissioner Richard Smith 7. Reappoint Parks & Recreation Commissioners Scott Zuzek and Carl Bower 8. Resolution No. 12-08-22: Approve Massage Therapy Establishment Renewals 9. Resolution No. 12-09-22: Approve Massage Therapist Renewals 10. Resolution No. 12-10-22: Accept Donation from James and Janice Weber to the Hastings Fire Department 11. Resolution No. 12-11-22: Accept Donation from Pat Moen Lawn Care, Inc. to the Hastings Fire Department 12. Resolution No. 12-12-22: Accept Donation from Craig and Dianna Chapman to the Hastings Fire Department 13. Declare Surplus Property and Authorize Public Sale – Fire Department 14. Approve Contract for Finance System Project 15. Approve Final Payment – Hastings Public Works Storage Building 16. Resolution No. 12-13-22: Approve Edit to the 2023 City Final Budget and Levy 17. Approve Revised Hastings Access Corporation Operating Agreement 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 18. Approve Collection Rate Increase for Tennis Sanitation 19. Authorize Signature: Boat Harbor Lease Agreement with Hastings Marina, Inc. 20. Approve Budget Amendment: Parks and Recreation and Public Works Pickup Trucks. 21. Approve Budget Amendment: Backup Hot Water Feed Pump 22. Memorandum of Understanding - Rural Fire Association 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. City Code Chapter 34: Fee Schedule a. Public Hearing b. 2nd Reading and Approval of Ordinance Wietecha provided an overview of the request. Wietecha shared staff recommendation for several rates which is included in the 2023 budget. Wietecha shared in 2020, the City worked with Ehlers on a Utility Rate review which looked at the sustainability of our utility funds to cover projected capital needs over the next several years. The recommended increases are: 3.5% for water rates, 2% for sanitary sewer rates, and 4% for the Storm Water Fund. Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at: 7:50 pm Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at: 7:50 pm Council discussion on status of where the City is at in continuing the implementation of the original study plan for modest ongoing increases. Further discussion on including PFAS mitigation measures as a part of the study and rate increases. Wietecha indicated that PFAS mitigation would be beyond the rate study. Fox, Lund to approve as presented. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays 2. City Code Chapters: 152 and 158: Storm Water Management and Property Maintenance a. Public Hearing b. 2nd Reading and Approval of Ordinance Stempski provided an overview of the request. Council is asked to review the Ordinance amendment to comply with the Federal Clean Water Act which requires small cities (called Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems or MS4) to submit a permit to discharge storm water into receiving water bodies. Several changes were required and are being implemented. The final change relates to property maintenance and design standards for construction projects. The ordinance changes clarify standards for managing storm water and define requirements for salt management requirements. Mayor Fasbender opened the public hearing at: 7:58 pm Mayor Fasbender closed the public hearing at: 7:59 pm Council discussion on discussion with current developers in the City and the impact these 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 changes. Stempski indicated that no discussion has been had with developers, but the changes reflect state-level requirements so there should be minimal impact. Folch, Fox 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 B. Parks and Recreation C. Community Development D. Public Safety E. Administration 1. Mayor Fasbender recognized outgoing Representative Jurgens and Senator Bigham and thanked them for their support of the City of Hastings. 2. Recognition of Councilmembers Lori Braucks and Mark Vaughan a. Joint Legislative House Resolution by Representative Jurgens and Senator Bigham b. Former Mayor Hicks recognized the efforts of Councilmembers Braucks and Vaughan. c. Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers recognized outgoing Councilmembers Braucks and Vaughan. Mayor Fasbender presented a City Hall Photo by Hastings City Council. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS 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 on December 22, with several stops for Santa to visit with children and families. • 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 through January 31. • City Offices will be closed Monday, December 26, and Monday, January 2. • I wish everybody a happy and safe holiday season. Meetings Tues, Dec 20 7:00 pm Heritage Preservation Commission Wed, Dec 21 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 6:00 pm Arts Task Force – Cancelled Tues, Dec 27 7:00 pm Planning Commission Meeting – Cancelled Tues, Jan 3 7:00 pm City Council – Regular Meeting XIV. ADJOURNMENT Vaughan, Braucks to adjourn 8:37 pm Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, January 3, 2022 7:00 p.m.