HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-15 Resolution Designation of Official Newspaper
City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From: City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Date: December 20, 2021
Item: Designation of Official Newspaper
Council Action Requested:
Approve the attached resolution designating the Hastings Journal as the official City newspaper.
Background Information:
The City Charter (section 7.03) holds that the “City Council may annually designate…its official
newspaper.” The term “may” is permissive, implying the City could designate a paper either
more or less frequently than annual, including the authority to switch newspapers mid-year.
On June 7, 2021, The Hastings Journal was designated as the official City newspaper for the
remainder of 2021, effective July 1.
We have discussed the importance of meeting short publication deadlines to ensure timely
notices with the Hastings Journal.
Financial Impact:
Anticipated publication costs are budgeted.
Committee Discussion:
Not applicable
Attachment:
• Resolution Designating Official Newspaper
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CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION _______
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Hastings City Council to designate a newspaper of local
general circulation as the official legal newspaper for the City;
WHEREAS, under Resolution 06-08-21, the City Council designated The Hastings Journal as
the City’s official newspaper;
WHEREAS, the Hastings Journal continues to meet all necessary requirements for designation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Hastings Journal is designated
as the official newspaper for the City of Hastings.
Adopted this 20th day of December, 2021.
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Mary Fasbender, Mayor
Attest:
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk
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