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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2025
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 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
Public Works Director Ryan Stempski
Proclamation: Recognizing Public Works Operator Bill McNamara’s Service to the City of
Hastings
Proclamation: Recognizing Civic Arena Manager Jeff Elliott’s Service to the City of Hastings
Presentation: Metropolitan Council Update on Hastings Long-Term Sewer Service
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the City
Council regular meeting on July 7, 2025.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Vihrachoff motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by
Councilmember Lawrence.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution No. 07-11-25: Accept Donation from Chamber of Commerce to the Police
Department
3. Approve Pay Estimate No. 1 for the 2025 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements –
Northwest Asphalt Inc. ($822,637.16)
4. Approve Pay Estimate No. 2 for the 2025 Mill & Overlay Program – MPM ($265,582.84)
5. Declare Surplus Property and Authorize for Public Sale – Police Department
6. 1st Reading: Amend City Code Chapter 34.03 – Fee Schedule – Electrical Fees
7. 1st Reading: Amend City Code Chapter 34.03 – Fee Schedule – Civic Arena Ice Rental
8. Approve Budget Amendment: Vermillion Fall Park Shelter Roof and Civic Arena Concrete
9. Approve Paid Leave Administrator - MetLife
Announcements
• National Night Out is an annual community-building event. Please join us Tuesday, August 5, at
Lions Park or at local neighborhood gatherings.
• Summer Rec Programs at Levee Park…