HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210920 - CC Workshop Minutes Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Workshop
September 20,2021
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a workshop on Monday,
September 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4t"
Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Fasbender, Councilmembers Braucks, Folch, Fox, Lund, Vaughan
Members Absent: Councilmember Leifeld
Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh
Mayor Fasbender called the workshop to order at 5:37 p.m.
Mayor Fasbender invited Councilmember Vaughan to open the discussion about the Community
Investment Fund concept. Councilmember Vaughan provided comments about similar funds in
other cities.
Council discussed the public purpose intent and the type of projects that might be supported with
such a fund. Council discussed the opportunity for projects to attract donations and community
partner matches. Balancing core City needs with projects that might be funded through the
Community Investment Fund was also discussed. Councilmembers discussed options for ways to
fund the Community Investment Fund.
There was general support for the Community Investment Fund from Council and interest in
further review of policy, process, and sources to further fund the initiative.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Vaughan motioned to adjourn the workshop, seconded by Councilmember
Braucks. The Workshop adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Mary Aasbender, Mayor Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk