HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210706 - CC Workshop Minutes Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Workshop
July 6, 2021
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota, met in a workshop on Tuesday, July 6,
2021 at 5:30 pm.
Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Braucks, Folch, Fox, Leifeld, Lund,
and Vaughan.
Others Present: City Administrator Wietecha, Assistant City Administrator Murtaugh,
Finance Manager Eitemiller, Senior Accountant Bertrand, and Community
Development Director Hinzman.
Mayor Fasbender called the workshop to order at 5:35 pm.
Mr. Wietecha gave an overview of the American Rescue Plan Act and eligible uses of the funds.
Hastings will receive $2.4 million; the general intent of ARPA is to support local responses to
COVID-19.
The City Council discussed potential uses of the funds for projects on the CIP/CEP, broadband
access, crime prevention, mental health support, saving for future COVID reponse, and building
a community investment fund. The City Council advised development of the 2022 budget reflect
options (rather than a commitment) to use ARPA funds.
Councilmember Vaughn made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Folch, to adjourn the
meeting. Motion approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.
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