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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2023
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Folch, Fox, Haus, Leifeld, Lund, and Pemble
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh
City Attorney Korine Land
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Interim Public Works Director Ryan Stempski
Proclamation: Recognizing Mark Peine’s Service to the City of Hastings
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting on January 3, 2023.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Pemble motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilmember
Haus.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. 2nd Reading: Amend City Code 32.04 Disposition of Unclaimed Property
3. Resolution: Approve New Tobacco License for H Tobacco
4. Resolution: Approve New Liquor License for Quarry Restaurant, LLC dba Quarry Taphouse
5. Resolution: Approve Premise Permit for Hastings Hockey Boosters at Quarry Restaurant, LLC
dba Quarry Taphouse
6. Approve 2023 Budget Adjustment – Levee Park Programming
7. Approve 2023 Joint Powers Agreement – Shared Solid Waste & Recycling Coordinator Position
8. Committee Meetings Calendar
9. Strategic Initiatives – 2022 Fourth Quarter Report
10. Resolution: Approve Final Payment – W 4th Street Water Tower Reconditioning Project (G&L
Sandblasting and Coatings LLC in the amount of $52,687.50)
Resolution: Authorize Submittal of 2023 CDBG Budget
Hinzman provided an overview of the request to adopt the resolution authorizing submittal of the
2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget to Dakota County. The estimated funding of
$59,381 would be allocated towards assessment abatement. Hinzman shared the CDBG funding is intended to
fund activities for low and low\moderate income individuals including affordable housing, anti-poverty, and
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infrastructure development. Similar to previous years, CDBG funding would be allocated toward providing
assessment abatement for local public infrastructure projects which would allow qualifying homeowners to
reduce or eliminate their assessment.
Council discussion on the balance of any funds that are unspent. Hinzman indicated that the funds can
be carried over to the next year.
Councilmember Fox motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays.
Announcements
• Councilmember Folch gave an update of the Dakota Broadband Board dissolution. Folch expressed
disappointment in that dissolution and that some of the original goals of the DBB were not yet
realized. The County will pursue individual agreements for partnerships with Cities for use of fiber
resources. There are ongoing discussions about where decision making should lie with the county vs
municipalities. Council discussion on county representation when the city is considering the
agreement.
• Hastings is proud to be home to a large selection of over 40 restaurants. This year, the City will be
celebrating the first annual Restaurant Week, January 15-22. Follow the City’s social media for
updates and restaurant discounts.
• Hastings Ice Sculpture Event is January 21, in Downtown Hastings from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Experience snowshoeing on Saturday, January 28, at Jaycee Park. A park naturalist will lead
participants through floodplain forest and prairie. Snowshoes and instruction provided. Pre-
registration required on City website. Thank you to partner Dakota County Parks.
• Experience ice fishing on Saturday, February 4, at Lake Rebecca Park. A fishing license is not
required under our DNR permit, and bait, tackle and poles are provided. All fishing is catch and
release. Pre-registration required on the City website. Thank you to partners Carpenter Nature Center,
National Park Service, Minnesota DNR, Hastings VFW, Hometown Ace Hardware, Get the Lead
Out, Rapala, and Vexilar.
• We will highlight many of the exciting and important work being done with the annual State of the
City on Wednesday, February 8. This year the event will be a State of the Community with
presentations by both the City and the School. Please join us in person or online.
• Happy Birthday this month to City Administrator Dan Wietecha.
Meetings
• Public Safety Advisory Commission on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
• Planning Commission Meeting on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• Public Safety Committee Meeting on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• City Council Workshop on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
• City Council Regular Meeting on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM, seconded by Councilmember
Fox. Ayes 7; Nays 0.
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor