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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Meeting Minutes
May 20, 2024
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 20, 2024 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 Fox, Haus, Lawrence, Leifeld, Pemble, and
Vihrachoff
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh
City Attorney Kori Land
Community Development Director John Hinzman
City Planner Justin Fortney
Presentation: Heritage Preservation Commission Awards
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the City Council
workshop and regular meeting on May 6, 2024.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Comments from the Audience
Dr. Stephanie Tucker, expressed appreciation for work being done to get clean safe water for
community. She is continuing to share concerns about the contaminants in the water. As a pediatrician, it is
understood that these contaminants can cause developmental delays and other health issues. She respectfully
disagrees that drinking the water is safe and encourages the City to find a way to get clean, safe drinking
water to all residents to reduce exposure. The Environmental Workgroup website has information on
countertop filters that eliminate 98-100% of the PFAS contaminants in water and she encourages Council to
find a way to get countertop units to residents.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Lawrence motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling item #10 to
Administration, seconded by Councilmember Fox.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
1. Approve Sidewalk Café Renewal – Geek Haven Coffee
2. Resolution No. 05-14-24: Approve In-Store Fireworks Sales for Walmart #1472
3. Resolution No. 05-15-24: Accept Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department from the
Ruth Gale and George W. Doffing Charitable Fund
4. Resolution No. 05-16-24: Accept Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department from the
Kranz and Myers Families
5. Resolution No. 05-17-24: Accept Donation to the Hastings Parks and Recreation Department
from Hastings Rivertown Lions Club
6. Accept MN Department of Natural Resources NCLI Mini Grant
7. 1st Reading: Amend City Code 155.01 – Rezoning – Mint Development – SW Corner of Pleasant
and South Frontage Road
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8. 1st Reading: Amend City Code Chapters 91 and 155 Chickens, Ducks and Quails
9. Authorize Signature: Extension of Lease Agreement – Melanie Brewer (213 Ramsey Street)
10. Approve Special Event Designation with Temporary Liquor License – Rivertown Days – Moved
to Administration
11. Community Investment Fund: Windscreens with Hastings Tennis Association
12. Arts & Culture Commission: Civic Arena Mural
13. Arts & Culture Commission: Shakespeare in the Park
14. Resolution No. 05-18-24: Accept Donation to Arts & Culture Commission from Shilts-Johnson
(The Studio Downtown)
15. Approve Hastings Hawks Agreement for Concessions
16. Approve Dakota County Parks JPA: Vermillion River Greenway Construction Project
17. Approve Met Council Intergovernmental Agreement: Citizen Assisted Lake Monitoring Program
18. Approve Civic Arena Project: Change Order #3
Resolution No. 05-19-24: Special Use Permit – Cannabis Retail – Vipul Patel (1608 Vermillion Street)
Hinzman provided a summary of the request for a Special Use Permit to allow Cannabis Retail Sales
at Jake’s Discount Liquor at 1608 Vermillion Street. The Zoning Code outlines performance standards and
prohibited acts pertaining to Cannabis. Hinzman provided a summary of the Planning Commission review
and shared Special Use Permit approvals require six of seven Councilmembers.
No Council discussion.
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Haus.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Resolution No. 05-20-24: Special Use Permit – Cannabis Retail – Judith Kulla (427 Vermillion Street)
Hinzman provided a summary of the request for a Special Use Permit to allow Cannabis Retail Sales
at Caring Hands Massage located at 427 Vermillion Street. The Zoning Code outlines performance standards
and prohibited acts pertaining to Cannabis. Hinzman provided a summary of the Planning Commission
review and shared Special Use Permit approvals require six of seven Councilmembers.
No Council discussion.
Councilmember Pemble motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lawrence.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Resolution No. 05-21-24: Cannabis Product Retail License for Caring Hands Massage
Murtaugh provided an overview of the request to approve the attached resolution approving a new
Cannabis Product Retail License for Caring Hands Massage at 427 Vermillion Street. This license allows the
sale of adult-use cannabinoid or cannabis products containing 0.3% or less of THC.
No Council discussion.
Councilmember Haus motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Vihrachoff.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.