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CITY OF HASTINGS
CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW-UP AGENDA
Monday, March 4, 2024 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 Folch, Fox, Haus, Lawrence, Leifeld, and Pemble
Members Absent: None
Staff Present:
City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh
City Attorney Kori Land
Principal Engineer Cody Mathisen
Dr. Tammy Champa, ISD 200
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve Minutes of the City Council workshop and regular meeting on February 20, 2024, and special
meeting of February 26, 2024.
Minutes were approved as presented.
VI. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Mary Nehring, 58 Three Rivers Drive, asked for proclamation in recognition of Multiple Sclerosis
Awareness Week, March 10-16.
Haus, Fox to approve as presented.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays
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.
Pemble, Folch to approve as presented.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution No. 03-01-24: Approve Temporary One-Day Gambling Permit for YMCA of the North,
Hastings Branch
3. Resolution No. 03-02-24: Approve Temporary One-Day Liquor License for Saint Elizabeth Ann
Seton
4. Approve Parklet Renewal for El Mexican Restaurant of Hastings
5. Resolution No. 03-03-24: Accept Donation from Minnesota Jaycees Charitable Foundation to the
Hastings Fire Department
6. Adopt Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Policy
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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. 2024 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements and Authorize Advertisement for Bids
a. Conduct Public Hearing
b. Resolution No. 03-04-24: Consider Approving Plans and Specifications
Mathisen provided an overview of the project goals related to infrastructure projects, a summary of
the proposed improvements, connection to city-approved plans, project cost and timeline.
Mathisen indicated that the public hearing regarding assessments will be addressed at the April 1,
2024, Council meeting. Council was requested to conduct a public hearing and consider the
resolution approving plans and specifications for the 2024 Neighborhood Infrastructure
Improvements and Authorize Advertisement for Bids.
Council discussion on appreciation for the creativity in the neighborhood improvement projects in
listening to residents and responding to their needs. Council question about the impact a
modification to the sidewalk recommendation has on the original People Movement Plan (PMP).
Mathison indicated that extensive vetting went into the review and that the PMP may not consider
the feasibility of all recommendations and needs of the neighborhood at the time.
Public Hearing Opened: 7:35 pm
Public Hearing Closed: 7:35 pm
Council discussion on appreciation for interdepartmental collaboration (Public Works and Parks)
and the thoughtfulness for safety in narrowing the roads and integrating the People Movement
Plan.
Fox, Leifeld to approve as presented.
7 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. Engagement of Larkin Hoffman for Legislative Services
Wietecha provided an overview of the request to approve the general conditions of engagement
with Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. for legislative services to pursue funding for PFAS
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treatment. Wietecha provided additional background information and reviewed the
recommendations from the feasibility study.
Council discussion on appreciation for following up on the Council request for an important
project and asked what their strategy might be for promotion of the project and monitoring
committee activity at the State level. Wietecha indicated that no detailed strategy was offered,
but identification of examples of the kind of tasks that they would suggest be undertaken.
Recommendation to connect the lobbyist with Representative Hudella and Senator Seeburger.
Folch, Fox to approve as presented.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
2. Recognition of Councilmember Tina Folch
Mayor Fasbender and Councilmembers expressed appreciation to Councilmember Folch for her
service to Ward 1 and the residents of the City of Hastings.
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XII. NEW BUSINESS
XIII. REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES, OFFICERS, COUNCILMEMBERS
Announcements
• Presidential Nomination Primary is tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5.
• The Busted Nut and Hastings Public House are hosting a benefit for the families of the recent Burnsville
tragedy on Sunday, March 10, 2-5 pm at Hastings Public House.
• Coffee with a Cop is Tuesday, March 19, from 10 – noon at Froth & Cork. Join the police to ask questions,
voice concerns, and get to know one another.
• The Friends of Pleasant Hill Library used book sale is March 21 to 24.
• Applications for 2024 Community Investment Fund project proposals are open, with a first review of
applications set for March 5. Applications after that date will be considered on a first come, first served
basis, to the extent funds are available. The City created the CIF to encourage and support community
partnerships and community-driven projects.
Meetings
Mon, Mar 11
7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting
Wed, Mar 13
6:00 pm Arts & Culture Commission Meeting
Mon, Mar 18
7:00 pm City Council – Regular Meeting
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT Folch, Fox to adjourn 7:58 p.m.
Next Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.