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Hastings, Minnesota
February 10, 1999
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a special meeting on Wednesday
February 10, 1999 at 1:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 East 4th Street. The purpose of the
meeting was to discuss with students from the Third grade at the Kennedy Elementary School a bike helmet
incentive safety program.
Members Present:
Mayor Werner, Councilmembers Moratzka, Simacek,
Johnson, and Yandrasits
Members Absent:
Councilmembers Riveness and Hicks
Staff Members
Present:
Police ChiefWasylik
Patrol Officer Mike Munsen
City Administrator Dave Osberg
Mayor Werner opened the meeting and invited the students from the Third grade at the Kennedy
Elementary School to appear at the podium, to discuss with the City Council the reasons they feel a bike
helmet incentive safety program should be implemented in the City of Hastings.
At this time, each of the students from the Third grade at Kennedy Elementary School made brief
comments regarding bike helmet safety.
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After each student had an opportunity to comment, the owner of the On Track Bike and Ski, Patrol
Officer Mike Mike Munsen and Third Grade Teacher Angie Smith each made comments regarding the
excellent job the students did, the need for a bike helmet incentive safety and the upcoming bike rodeo.
Each of the City Councilmembers offered comments on the need for a bike helmet incentive
safety program, and comment on the excellent job the students did in presenting their information.
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to direct Staff to
prepare a Resolution for the City Council to consider that would establish a bike helmet safety incentive
program to be administered by the Hastings Police Department.
All Councilmembers voted in favor of the motion.
Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to adjourn the
meeting at 1:42 PM. All Councilmembers voted in favor of the motion.
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Michael D. Werner
Mayor
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