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City Council Workshop
September 9, 2019
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a workshop on Monday,
September 9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m_ in the Volunteer Room at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th
Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Balsanek, Braucks, Leifeld, Lund,
Folch, Vaughan
Staff Present: Interim City Administrator Julie Flaten
Finance Manager Melanie Lammers
Senior Accountant Ashley Parker
Mayor Fasbender called the workshop to order at 5:35 p.m.
Interim City Administrator and Finance Director Lammers provided a presentation which gave
historical market value, tax levy, and tax rate information. The presentation picked up on where
the previous budget workshops left off and council had discussions on items to consider for
inclusion in the 2020 budget. They also discussed how to fund some longer-term projects.
Council recommended bringing forward a preliminary tax levy increase of 3.9%to the
September 16, 2019 Council meeting. The HEDRA will be brought forward at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Councilmember Vaughan, seconded by Councilmember Balsanek at
8:09 P.M.
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Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor 06'FtatLern, City Clerk