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Home My WebLink About20251006 - CC MinutesCity Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents Hastings, Minnesota City Council Meeting Minutes October 6, 2025 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, October 6, 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 Community Development Director John Hinzman Proclamation: Down Syndrome Awareness Month 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 15,2025. Minutes were approved as presented. Comments from the Audience Lee Wickboldt, 807 Vermillion St, made an announcement that he will be running for Governor in 2026. Wickboldt shared his background and platform. Consent Agenda Councilmember Leifeld motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember Lawrence. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays 1.Pay Bills as Audited 2.Approve Special Event Designation –Candy Crawl 3.Resolution No. 10-01-25: Approve Temporary One Day On-Sale Liquor License for United Heroes League 4.Resolution No. 10-02-25: Approve New Massage Therapist License for Charity Pepin 5.Resolution No. 10-03-25: Approve Initial Registration of a Cannabis Microbusiness with Retail Endorsement for Green 2 Go, 2103 Vermillion Street 6.Resolution No. 10-04-25: Accept Donation from the Miesville Lions Club to the Police Department 7.Resolution No. 10-05-25: Accept Donation from the Hastings Knights of Columbus to the Police Department 8.Resolution No. 10-06-25: Accept Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department for a Rainbow Bridge in the Rivertown Dog Park 9.Resolution: No. 10-07-25: Accept Donation to the LeDuc Historic Estate 10.Approve Pay Estimate No. 7 (Final) for the Lake Isabel Park Project –Minnesota Dirtworks Inc. ($11,583.96) 11.Declare Surplus Property and Authorize for Public Sale –Parks and Recreation Department City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents 12.Authorize Signature: Ice Time Rental Agreement with ISD 200 13.Resolution No. 10-08-25: Order Public Hearing to Assess Unpaid Administrative Penalties and Special Charges for Diseased Tree Removals 14.Approve Assessment Abatement for 2025 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements Resolution: No. 10-09-25: OHDS Review –New Twin House –Kuhn (520 7th Street E.) Hinzman provided an overview of the request to construct a new twin home in the OHDS (Original Hastings Design Standards) area. The applicant would like to build a new twin house on two vacant lots where a small, dilapidated house was demolished a few years ago. Within the OHDS area, new homes and major changes to existing homes require approval by the City Council after review by the Heritage Preservation Commission. Hinzman reviewed Heritage Preservation Commission discussion and recommendations. Council discussion on the proposed setbacks and feedback from neighboring property owners. Hinzman reviewed the size of the proposed building and reviewed the proposed setbacks. Hinzman indicated the minimum required setback is twenty feet (20’) and the applicant is proposing a setback of forty feet (40’). Council posed questions regarding stormwater drainage. Hinzman indicated that corner lot elevations and drainage are assessed during the building permit process. Council expressed appreciation of the proposal for the site. Councilmember Pemble motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Vihrachoff. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. PFAS Update Wietecha provided the following key updates: •Mobilization and construction on the central WTP began in late September 2025, with substantial completion to occur in December 2026. •At present the budget proposal includes a phased approach of 10% each in January and July 2026 and January 2027. This would allow additional time to seek state bonding, grants, and/or direct connection to 3M Cottage Grove; enable phasing in the necessary rate increase; and recognizes the complexity of loan and grant paperwork with the Public Facilities Authority. •We met with Sen. Seeberger to discuss the status of our project, impact on water rates, and options to pursue legislative assistance in the upcoming session. A similar meeting with Rep. Dippel occurred last month. A visit by the House Capital Investment Committee is pending for November 6. No Council discussion. Announcements •October is National Community Planning Month. Extra appreciation to Community Development Director John Hinzman, City Planner Justin Fortney and Economic Development Coordinator Alex Menke. City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City’s website at https://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-council/city-council-documents •In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, the Fire & EMS Department Open House is Tuesday, October 7. Meet the department, learn about fire safety, and see the trucks & equipment. All ages are welcome. •The Hastings Police Department will join more than 50 agencies across the state in selling pink patch items to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Meetings •Arts & Culture Commission Meeting on Wednesday, October 8,2025 at 6:00 p.m. •HEDRA Meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. •Planning Committee Meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. •Planning Commission Meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.–Cancelled •Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on Wednesday, October 15,2025 at 6:00 p.m. •Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. •City Council Meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Pemble motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 PM, seconded by Councilmember Haus. Ayes 7,Nays 0. ___________________________________________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor