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Hastings Arts &Culture Commission Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 –6:00 PM
Hastings City Hall –Volunteer Room
1.Call Meeting to Order
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Chair Hollenbeck; Vice Chair Read; Commissioners Maner, McNeally and Wagner;
Economic Development Coordinator Menke
Absent: Kapping, McCoy
2.Approval of Agenda
Vice Chair Read motioned to approve the; Commissioner Wagner seconded.
Motion carried.
3.Approval of Minutes –June 11, 2025 Regular Meeting
Commissioner Wagner motioned to approve minutes as presented; Vice Chair Read seconded.
Motion carried.
4.Bills/Budget
Menke provided an update on the 2025 budget as it stands along with the projected and
actual spend for the year.
5.BUSINESS
a.Arts Organization Roundtable Discussion
Staff presented the draft agenda and proposed questions for the August 6th roundtable
discussion with local arts non-profit groups. Discussion was had surrounding the
intended outcomes and possible question changes.
6.Reports + Information
a.Classical Actors Ensemble performance
The Classical Actors Ensemble performance was held Sunday June 29th with a
performance of “All’s Well That Ends Well”. The location was good for the
performance and there were around 90 people in attendance.
b.Civic Arena mural update
Menke provided an update on the status of the Civic Arena mural project.
7.Adjourn
Vice Chair Read motioned to adjourn at 6:32 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner McNeally.
Motion carried.
Arts and Culture Commission July 9, 2025 Minutes
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The next Arts and Culture Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 13th,at
6:00 p.m.in the Volunteer Room at City Hall.