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City Council Workshop
September 7,2021
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a workshop on Tuesday,
September 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 0,
Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Braucks, Folch, Fox, Leifeld, Lund,
Vaughan
Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh
Finance Manager Chris Eitemiller
Senior Accountant Ashley Bertrand
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Mayor Fasbender called the workshop to order at 5:32 p.m.
Finance Director Chris Eitemiller presented an overview of the proposed budget changes from
the prior year. This review also included a summary of items that were not included in the
proposal. Some of the budget items are proposed to be covered by the American Reinvestment
Plan Act (ABPA) funds.
Eitemiller then reviewed historical market value, tax levy and tax rate information. He also
identified the timeline for setting the preliminary levy, the Truth in Taxation public hearing, and
adopting the budget, levy, utility rates and fee schedule.
Mayor Fasbender called for questions and discussion. Council discussion on Compensation and
Classification study, council salary, unfunded projects, fees, and levy options.
ADJOURNMENT
The Workshop adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Mary D. asbender, Mayor Kelly Murtaugh, City Cle`r