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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Meeting Minutes
November 4, 2024
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, November 4, 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
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the City Council
regular meeting on October 21, 2024.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Council Items to be Considered
The Finance Committee of Council requested to add Community Investment Fund action to the agenda.
Councilmember Fox motioned to approve the addition, seconded by Councilmember Vihrachoff.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Lawrence motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilmember
Leifeld.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Approve Financing Plan for HEDRA Purchase of 400 Vermillion Street
3. Resolution No. 10-17-24: Accept Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department for the
Community Halloween Party
4. Resolution No. 10-18-24: Accept Donation to the Police Department for the Shop with a Cop
Program
5. Accept Proposal and Authorize Work – Relocation Services for 1292 North Frontage Road
6. 2024 Budget Amendment – Employee Recognition Lunch
7. Authorize Signature: Declaration for State Bond Proceed Restrictions (City Hall Project)
8. Quarterly Financial Reports
9. Resolution No. 10-19-24: Declaring Insurance Liability Coverage
PFAS Update
Wietecha presented the PFAS Update with no significant changes since the last report. At the last
meeting, Council approved changing the sequence of the construction schedule, proceeding with the central
Water Treatment Plant (#2) in 2025 and delay the Eastern Water Treatment Plant (#1) until 2026. Council
also approved implementing a two-step water rate increase in 2025 with a 10% increase effective January 1,
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2025 and a second increase to be determined effective July 1, 2025. Communication about the proposed water
rate increase has gone out to residents via a postcard and insert in the utility bills.
No Council discussion.
Addition: Community Investment Funds
Wietecha reviewed the Community Investment Fund purpose. Wietecha presented the discussion
from Finance Committee about two recent project proposals. The first proposal is to do a mural on the side of
the Quarry Taphouse building, replacing the one that was lost due to exterior work on the building. The
proposal seeks funds for mural planning at $3,000.00. The second project proposal was from the Hastings
Rotary Club with a building to house the tri-shaws that support its Cycling Without Age program. The
Finance Committee recommended $6,000.00 of funding to the project.
Council expressed appreciation for the organizations and their proposals.
Councilmember Fox motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Haus.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Announcements
• City Offices will be closed Monday, November 11, in observation of Veterans Day.
• There are several events in town in recognition of Veterans Day:
o River Valley Band hosts its annual Veterans Day concert in the Middle School Auditorium on
Sunday, November 10. Please bring a non-perishable food item to benefit Hastings Family
Service.
o Following the concert, VFW Post 1210 will hold an open house at its new location on Glendale
Road.
o The annual VFW / Legion Veterans Day Dinner is Monday, November 11, at the Second Street
Depot.
Meetings
• Great River Rail Commission Meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
• City Council Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
• Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. – Cancelled
• Arts & Culture Commission Meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
• Administration Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
• HEDRA Meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
• City Council Workshop on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
• City Council Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Pemble motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 PM, seconded by Councilmember
Lawrence. Ayes 7; Nays 0.
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor