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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,