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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Meeting Minutes
February 18, 2025
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18,
2025 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 Beck, Haus, Lawrence, Leifeld, Pemble, and
Vihrachoff
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh
City Attorney Greta Bjerkness
Economic Development Coordinator Alex Menke
Public Works Director Ryan Stempski
Proclamation: Recognizing Public Works Senior Operator Joe Birk’s Service to the City of
Hastings
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the City
Council regular meeting on February 3, 2025.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Pemble motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by
Councilmember Haus.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution No. 02-04-25: Accept Donation from Gail Weinstein to the Fire Department
3. Resolution No. 02-05-25: Accept Donation from Dakota Electric Association to the Parks and
Recreation Department
4. Accept Sponsorship for Movies in the Park from SMEAD Manufacturing
5. Resolution No. 02-06-25: Approve In-Store Fireworks Sales – Phantom Fireworks at Fleet
Farm #6500, 875 General Sieben Dr
6. Resolution No. 02-07-25: Approve One-Day Temporary Gambling Permit for Patriot
Assistance Dogs
7. Appoint Arts & Culture Commissioner – Molly Kapping
8. Resolution No. 02-08-25: Approve Plans and Authorize Advertisement for Bids – 2025 Mill
& Overlay Program
9. Approve 2025 Pavement Management Projects in Accordance with the South Metro Joint
Powers Agreement – Traffic Markings and Crack Seal
10. Approve Sanitary Sewer Service Repair Assessment Request – 503 Ramsey Street
11. Declare Surplus Property and Authorize for Public Sale – Survey and Traffic Counting
Equipment
12. Tobacco Regulations: Status Report
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Hastings Civic Arena Mural
Authorize Signature of Professional Services Agreement
Authorize Disbursement of an Interfund Loan
Menke presented an overview of the request to authorize signature of a professional services
agreement for design and installation of a mural on the exterior of the Hastings Civic Arena. The request is
accompanied by consideration to disbursement of an interfund loan from the General Fund to the Arts &
Culture Commission for an amount not to exceed $38,000.00, with the understanding that it will be repaid
through four installments coming out of future Commission budget allocations.
Council expressed appreciation to the work of the Arts & Culture Commission for preparing the
mural project and the representation of women in the design. Council posed questions regarding the
overall timeline and the impact to the Arts & Culture Commission budget and other Commission
activities. Menke indicated the goal is to have the mural completed by the end of 2025 and reviewed the
structured budget over the next four (4) years which covers repayment as well as other activities. Council
posed questions regarding maintenance of the permanent installation, opportunity for community
engagement fundraising, and proposed design changes. Menke indicated he will work with staff to
determine who will be responsible for maintenance once it is installed and that staff has been in working
with the artist for design changes and that it should not impact cost.
Councilmember Pemble motioned to authorize signature of a Professional Services Agreement,
seconded by Councilmember Lawrence.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Councilmember Haus motioned to authorize disbursement on an Interfund Loan, seconded by
Councilmember Vihrachoff.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
1st Reading: Ordinance Amendments
City Code Chapter 90.16 – Sidewalk Cafés
City Code Chapter 90.17 - Parklets
Murtaugh provided an overview of the request to approve the first reading of ordinance
amendments to City Code Chapter 90.16 regarding Sidewalk Cafés and Chapter 90.17 regarding
Parklets. Staff met with a few downtown business owners regarding the existing requirements of
Sidewalk Cafés and Parklets. As a result, staff is proposing ordinance amendments to both chapters of
City Code defining the ability to expand the footprint for parklets while maintaining an accessible
walkway. Additional amendments provide clarifying ordinance language around definitions and
conditions for the licenses.
Council discussion on communication with downtown business owners and accessibility
requirements for the parklet expansion to the stamped concrete. Murtaugh shared communication was
send to license holders and the Downtown Business Association prior to creation of the proposed
amendments and shared anticipated requirements for parklet expansions.
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Haus.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Authorize Signature: First Amendment to Purchase Agreement at 1292 North Frontage Road
Stempski presented an overview of the request to authorize signature of the first amendment to
the purchase agreement for the acquisition of the property at 1292 North Frontage Road. The first
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amendment to the purchase agreement includes revisions to move the closing date back from February
28, 2025 to May 30, 2025 to allow for the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment to be completed.
Another revision includes if the City terminates the agreement and does not close on the property, the
earnest money in the amount of $10,000 would be retained by the seller for lost rent and other costs.
Council discussion on clarifying which property is referenced.
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Haus.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Announcements
• Happy Birthday to Councilmember Lisa Leifeld.
Meetings
• Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
• Planning Commission Meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. – Cancelled
• Administration Committee Meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. – Cancelled
• City Council Retreat on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
• City Council Meeting on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Pemble motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 PM, seconded by
Councilmember Haus. Ayes 7; Nays 0.
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor