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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Special Meeting Minutes
February 26, 2024
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a special meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Volunteer Room at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Fox, Haus, Lawrence, Leifeld, and Pemble
Members Absent: Councilmember Folch
Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh
Interviews of Applicants to Fill Ward 1 Vacancy
Mayor Fasbender outlined the goal for the special meeting of Council was to complete interviews and
appoint a Councilmember to represent Ward 1 through December 31, 2024. DawnMarie Vihrachoff, Jane
Neumiller-Bustad, and Aspen Brenna were interviewed.
Determination of Appointee
Council discussion about top recommendations to fill the seat, citing strengths related to collaboration
and potential contributions to Council moving forward.
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to appoint DawnMarie Vihrachoff to the City Council to fill the
vacant Ward 1 Council Seat through 2024, seconded by Councilmember Haus. Ayes 6, Nays 0
Councilmember Pemble motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 PM, seconded by Councilmember
Leifeld. Ayes 6; Nays 0.
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor