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September 9, 2024 - Regular Meeting Agenda
Hastings City Hall - Council Chambers
7:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on
Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Messina, LeBrun, Peters, Swedin, and Teiken.
Planning Commissioners Absent: Halberg, McGrath
Staff Present:
City Planner Justin Fortney
2. Approval of Minutes— August 12, 2024 Regular Meeting and September 3, 2024 —
Workshop Meeting
Chair Messina asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes.
Minutes were approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Hussein Alobaidi — Special Use Permit - #2024-36 — Cannabis — Smokeys Tobacco —
300 Vermillion St
Fortney provided a summary of the request to hold a public hearing and recommend
action on the request for a Special Use Permit application for Hussein Alobaidi of
Smokeys Tobacco located at 300 Vermillion St. The property is owned by Gregory and
Susan Jablonski. Similar to previous applications, notice was mailed to all property
owners within 350 feet and that no comments have been received. Fortney reviewed the
Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Classifications and shared the criminal history
background investigation and security plan have been completed.
Chair Messina opened the public hearing at: 7:04 p.m.
Chair Messina closed the public hearing at: 7:04 p.m.
Commission discussion on the communication provided to business owners about the
requirements to be able to sell these kinds of products as there have been a number of
violations within the City.
Commissioner Teiken motioned to approve the Special Use Permit, seconded by
Commissioner LeBrun.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, LeBrun, Peters, Swedin, and Teiken.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Halberg, McGrath
OTHER ACTIONS
4. Other Business
Fortney provided a summary of recent City Council actions and future items for the
Planning Commission's review.
5. Adjourn
Commissioner Swedin motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 PM. Seconded by
Commissioner Peters. Vote: Ayes 5; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented.
Next Meeting — Monday, September 23, 2024
Respectively submitted:
Emily King
Deputy City Clerk