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January 13, 2025 - 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, January 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Council
Chambers.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, Peters, and
Swedin
Planning Commissioners Absent: McGrath, Teiken
Staff Present:
Community Development Director John Hinzman
2. Oath of Office – Director Hinzman administered the Oath of Office for
Commissioners Halberg, Peters, and Swedin.
3. Elect Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 – Commissioners
requested this item be moved to the next meeting in anticipation of all
Commissioners attending.
4. Approval of Minutes – November 25, 2024 - Regular Meeting and December
2, 2024 - Joint Meeting with City Council.
Chair Messina asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes.
Minutes were approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
OTHER ACTIONS
5. Winberg Companies – Site Plan #2024-38 – Parking and Ponding – Hastings
Armory – 3050 Red Wing Blvd.
Director Hinzman provided an overview of the request to provide a
recommendation on the Site Plan application of Winberg Companies on behalf of
the State of Minnesota to construct ponding and parking at the National Guard
Armory located at 3050 Red Wing Blvd. The proposed plan is consistent with the
2040 Comprehensive Plan and the I-1 Zoning District. The current site has two
parking lots containing 74 parking spaces; the proposed changes include
construction of an additional 106 parking stalls, trash enclosure, replace existing
parking lot paving, and stormwater ponding.
Commissioners noted the additional parking will be beneficial for the site.
Commissioner Halberg motioned to approve the Site Plan request as presented,
seconded by Commissioner LeBrun.
Ayes: Commissioners Messina, Halberg, LeBrun, Peters, and Swedin.
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: McGrath, Teiken.
6. 2024 Annual Report
Hinzman provided a summary of the 2024 Annual Report highlighting
construction, planning, and economic development activities.
Commissioners expressed appreciation of the report and City staff.
7. Other Business
Hinzman provided a summary of recent City Council actions and future items for
the Planning Commission’s review.
8. Adjourn
Commissioner Halberg motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM. Seconded
by Commissioner Swedin. Vote: Ayes 5; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented.
Next Meeting – January 27, 2025
Respectively submitted:
Emily King
Deputy City Clerk