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August 25, 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, August 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Council
Chambers.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Planning Commissioners Present: Messina, DePalma, Halberg, McGrath,
Moes, Peters, and Swedin
Planning Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present:
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Community Development Intern Amelia Thibault
2. Oath of Office – Director Hinzman administered the Oath of Office for
Commissioner DePalma.
3. Approval of Minutes – August 11, 2025 – Regular Meeting.
Chair Messina asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes.
Minutes were approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
OTHER ACTIONS
4. Downtown Parking Study
Thibault provided a summary of the Downtown Parking Report. Thibault provided
map visuals to create distinct areas for the study. The goal was to continue
calculating the average usage of parking spots in the downtown area. Thibault
highlighted the changes since the 2024 study.
Commission discussion on the specific time of when weekend studies were
conducted and the impact events in the area have on the study. Thibault
responded stating that events can put a strain on parking availability but indicated
the specific event parking information was not part of the study. Commissioners
shared interest in expanding the study search and expressed appreciation to the
work put into the study and presentation.
5. Other Business
Hinzman provided a summary of recent City Council actions and future items for
the Planning Commission’s review.
6. Adjourn
Commissioner Halberg motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 PM. Seconded
by Commissioner Moes. Vote: Ayes 7; Nays: 0. Motion approved as presented.
Next Meeting – September 8, 2025
Respectively submitted:
Emily King
Deputy City Clerk