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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2025
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, September 15,
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
City Planner Justin Fortney
Employee Promotions & Specialty Assignments:
James Domeier
Cory Onken
New Employee Introductions:
Jordan Costello
Charlie Radosevich
Michael Klimek
Nathan Welt
Travis Lorch
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the City
Council workshop and regular meeting on September 2,2025.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Comments from the Audience
Mary Nehring, 58 Three Rivers Drive, part of Senate Dist. 41, is hosting a working families
picnic this Saturday at Vermillion Falls Park from 11 am to 3 pm. Food, games, activities in a non-
partisan event to bring the community together.
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
2.2nd Reading: Ordinance Amendment: City Code Chapter 70.09 –Micromobility Vehicles
3.Resolution No. 09-12-25:Accept Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department from
Country Financial
4.Authorize Signature: 2nd Amendment –Contract for Services Assessment Abatement –
Precision Landscaping
5.Resolution No. 09-13-25:Providing Internal Loan to HEDRA –400 Vermillion Street
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Purchase
6.Resolution No. 09-14-25:Approve Initial Lower-Potency Hemp Business Retail Registration
for Cub Foods, 1729 Market Blvd.
7.Resolution No. 09-15-25:Approve Initial Lower-Potency Hemp Business Retail Registration
for Cub Discount Liquor, 1729 Market Blvd.
8.Approve Pay Estimate No. 3 for the 2025 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements –
Northwest Asphalt Inc. ($720,257.19)
9.Approve Special Event Designation: Mainstreet Market –Fall Festival
10.Resolution No. 09-16-25:Write Off Unpaid Deferred Special Assessments from Green Acres
as Uncollectable
Award Contract: Lions Park Shelter Reconstruction Project
Wietecha provided an overview of the request to award contract for the Lions Park Shelter
Reconstruction Project. In the Fall of 2024, the shelter at Lions Park was severely damaged by fire. Since
that time, staff have been working with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust to determine the
best path forward. HCM Architects was hired to complete investigations, design and construction
documents and to solicit bids. On August 26, 2025 six (6) bids were received and opened with the lowest
responsible bidder being Action Construction Services. Action Construction Services is confident they
can meet the substantial completion date of early November 2025. LMCIT covers cost for the project up
to $335,700.00. The total cost of the project and additional services is $343,670.00, leaving a projected
balance of $7,970.00 that the City is responsible for. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Action
Construction Services for the base bid including Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 for a total of $272,190.00.
Council discussion on whether the City has worked with Action Construction Services in
previous projects, the significant difference in bid amounts and community input. Wietecha clarified that
the City has not partnered with Action Construction Services on past projects. Wietecha explained that the
shelter reconstruction is intended to closely replicate the original structure in order to comply with
insurance requirements for coverage. Council inquired about the results of the fire inspection, asking
whether those responsible for starting the fire had been identified and what consequences they might face.
Wietecha confirmed that, at this time, no individuals have been identified in connection with the fire and
noted that if responsible parties are identified, legal counsel would be consulted.
Councilmember Pemble motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Beck.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Resolution No. 09-17-25: Special Use Permit –Retail Sales –Mike Thiesen (624 Spiral Blvd.)
Fortney provided an overview of the request by Mike Thiesen for a Special Use Permit to lease
space at 624 Spiral Blvd. to the operation of a boat dealership franchise with Princecraft boats. Fortney
reviewed the Planning Commission discussion and the recommendation for approval of the request.
Council discussion on where the fencing will be located. Mike Thiesen offered an overview of
their personal and professional background, introduced their business, and discussed how they hope to
positively impact the community.
Councilmember Haus motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
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