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Parks & Recreation
920 W 10th Street ▪ Hastings, MN 55033 ▪ Ph: 651-480-6175 ▪ www.hastingsmn.gov
Civic Arena Aquatic Center
2801 Red Wing Blvd. 901 Maple Street
Hastings, MN 55033 Hastings, MN 55033
Ph: 651-480-6195 Ph: 651-480-2385
City Council Workshop Agenda
Monday, April 3, 2023 at 5:30pm
Hastings City Hall – Volunteer Room
Call to order: 5:38pm
Councilmembers present: Mayor Fasbender, Folch, Pemble, Leifeld, Lund, Fox.
Councilmembers absent: Haus
City Staff Present: City Administrator Wietecha, Parks Director Jenkins, Program Specialist Marschall Bigler
• 5 Year Park & Recreation Plan
o Introduction and quick review of 5 Year Park Plan
o Review of P&R Committee meeting and discussion from 3/27/23
o Determine priorities and next steps
Council discussed:
- the need for comprehensive trail signage and proper planning to implement,
- exploring the expansion and renovation of Vets Athletic Complex, and how working
towards this goal will significantly change the current 5-year plan
- vision planning for the Civic Arena, to ensure the facility is ready to serve the community
for the next 30-50 years and includes updates, creature comforts, etc.
- West Rink roof repairs, current roof is leaking, needs to be replaced… now or soon.
- refrigeration plant replacement, needs to happen even without state bonding funds, some
items need to be ordered a year in advance.
- neighborhood park planning, especially if athletic facilities are moved, and keeping tabs on
how neighborhoods are changing to determine recreational needs… not all neighborhood
parks need a playground.
- positive economic impact from athletic facilities
Staff will solicit quotes to complete a trail signage plan, athletic complex plan, and Arena
visioning plan and bring those to council for consideration. Staff will also propose a plan for the
west rink roof and refrigeration plant.
• Finance Options: To support the 5 Year Plan and priorities
o Fees in Lieu of Parkland – appraiser $6,500 and 5-6 weeks
o Local Option Sales Tax – 0.50% LOST = $720k annually
o Bonding
o Levy
Council discussed:
- Updating parkland dedication fee in lieu of land and parkland dedication calculation,
- Local Option Sales Tax potential and bonding potential,
- Levy increase to support specific projects,
- Potential fundraising and partnerships/sponsorships,
Staff will hire an appraiser to determine Fair Market Value for residential development land in
Hastings and will bring an updated parkland dedication and fee in lieu of land calculation and
ordinance to Council this summer.
• Any key decisions/timelines
o Arena:
▪ West Rink roof has significant leaking, has been repaired multiple times in last 10
years. - $800k job, $420k on hand in 615 Fund Balance
▪ Refrigeration control units may need to be ordered in advance. – 12 Month Lead
o Next steps with Fees In Lieu of Parkland
o Next steps with Local Option Sales Tax, Bonding
o Other?
Adjourn: 7:00pm
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Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk