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Hastings, Minnesota
City Council Meeting Minutes
October 3, 2022
The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, October 3,
2022 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 Braucks, Folch, Fox, Leifeld, Lund, and Vaughan
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha
Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh
City Attorney Korine Land
Recreation Programming Specialist Paige Marschall Bigler
Community Development Director John Hinzman
Approval of Minutes
Mayor Fasbender asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the workshop and
regular City Council meeting on September 19, 2022.
Minutes were approved as presented.
Consent Agenda
Councilmember Braucks motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilmember
Leifeld.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays
1. Pay Bills as Audited
2. Resolution No. 10-01-22: Appointment of Election Judges for the 2022 General Election
3. Approve Pay Estimate No. 4 for the Public Works Storage Building – Ebert Construction
($452,556.74)
4. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with International Union of Engineers, Local No. 49 for
Wage Adjustment.
5. Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local No. 462
for Wage Adjustment.
2022 Recap – Levee Park Programming
Marschall Bigler provided a recap of the 2022 Levee Park Programming. Marschall Bigler
indicated the Hastings Parks and Recreation Department coordinated 31 programs for the facility sharing over
8,300 people attended the events.
Council discussion on the criteria for the grants the City has applied for. Lund asked if there is
any favored programming for those grants. Marschall Bigler indicated the grant cycle is twice per year and
the criteria was the same. Marschall Bigler shared the Metro Regional Arts Council experienced a 200%
increase of applications for this grant cycle. Marschall Bigler indicated she applied for the first cycle for 2023,
sharing we will be informed if we will receive funding in early November. Councilmember Leifeld expressed
their appreciation for the variety of the events provided. Marschall Bigler shared there were surveys for the
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first five years to understand what the community and visitors were interested in. Councilmember Fox echoed
Councilmember Leifeld’s comments. Mayor Fasbender expressed their appreciation for the extensive work
and planning that is involved. Councilmember Vaughan asked if the paving program for the Rotary Pavilion
is still available and what those funds are used for and the need to find a suitable funding source for this in the
future.
Suite Living of Hastings – SE Corner of 33rd and Vermillion Streets: Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Resolution No. 10-02-22, Adopt Ordinance Amendment – Rezoning, Approve Preliminary Plat, Final
Plat Resolution No. 10-03-22, and Site Plan for a 32 Unit Assisted Living Facility Resolution No. 10-04-
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Hinzman provided background information on the request. Council is considering the request of
adding a 32 unit assisted living and memory care facility located southeast of 33rd and Vermillion Streets.
Council is to consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, rezoning of the property from C-4 to R-4, approve
the Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Site Plan. Hinzman reviewed the recommendation of approval and the
votes from the Planning Commission. Hinzman noted the letter received by a neighboring business.
Council discussion on clarifying Comprehensive Plan, Vermillion Corridor Plan, and Zoning Codes.
Councilmember Vaughan asked if other communities have looked at the definition of Residential versus
Commercial. Hinzman clarified that the determination comes from the cliental for the care provided, in our
zoning code this is a permitted use under the residential district. Councilmember Lund shared in other
communities, this use may be considered commercial versus residential. Lund asked if updating our zoning
code has been considered in correlation to the Comprehensive Plan. Hinzman indicated the City waits to make
those changes until a development comes forward and can be used in the future for developers as well.
Councilmember Folch shared the concerns presented by neighboring Terry’s Hardware, sharing we should be
conscious and thoughtful in how the approach looks from the frontage road. Hinzman indicated he spoke with
Mr. Terry when the letter was initially received. Councilmember Braucks asked about the strategy of land
planning over time looking into the future, including if there is any merit to property values. Hinzman shared
zoning originated to keep properties that were not compatible away from each other. Hinzman indicated it
would depend on what was being developed. Councilmember Vaughan indicated the property had been for
sale for twenty years and shared the development is a great addition to the area and will hopefully highlight
Terry’s Hardware.
Councilmember Fox motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays
2nd Reading\Adopt Ordinance Changing Mayor and City Council Stipend
Wietecha reviewed the prior discussion and compensation study that is leading to the ordinance
amendment regarding City Council Compensation. Wietecha explained that at the First Reading Council
moved approval of the increase in wages to be implemented in 2025.
Council discussion on clarification for next steps with the item. Wietecha indicated if Council is ready
to approve the Ordinance as written based on previous comments or include modest amendments, Council can
adopt this tonight. Councilmember Folch shared the decision should be up to each individual Councilmember
when considering taking a City-issued device versus accepting the technology stipend. Folch clarified City-
issued devices can be subject to data practices requests, indicating any work completed on the device is
ownership of the City, and sharing the limited use of City devices. Folch indicated the need to amend the
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implementation date for wage increases to January 3, 2023. Councilmember Lund indicated it is more
appropriate to make changes when it is not directly affecting Councilmembers. Lund shared their reasoning
behind issuing City devices to Councilmembers for pertinent use to the job. Councilmember Leifeld asked for
clarification if the Ordinance includes City-issued devices. Councilmember Vaughan shared the results from
the compensation study and indicated his support for the Ordinance as written. Councilmember Folch
expressed concern in the length of time until reviewing this topic again. Councilmember Leifeld expressed the
cost of doing the job and the wages will need to be reviewed to maintain interest in the position in the future.
Councilmember Vaughan clarified that Council would be raising the stipend, not wages. Councilmember
Braucks shared reasonable people can disagree, indicating the value of Council is to be reasonable and fair.
Councilmember Folch motioned to amend the implementation date to January 3, 2023 and adopt the
ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Leifeld.
4 Ayes, 3 Nays – Vaughan, Lund, Braucks
2023 Budget Pre-Authorize Purchases
Wietecha provided an overview of the proposed 2023 Budget pre-approval of certain pieces of
equipment. Wietecha indicated there are supply chain delays that have impacted items that were ordered last
year, some not yet received, and will likely impact a number of the items included in the proposed budget.
Council discussion on a whether any expenses could be realized prior to 2023. Wietecha indicated we
do not expect the expenses to be realized, sharing that it is possible money down may be required prior versus
upon delivery.
Councilmember Folch motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Councilmember Fox.
7 Ayes, 0 Nays
Announcements
• October is National Community Planning Month. Extra appreciation to Community Development
Director John Hinzman and his team.
• Paws in the Park is Thursday, October 6, at Rivertown Dog Park.
• Thursday, October 6, to Sunday, October 9, a Storywalk will be along the trail at Vermillion Falls
Park. A partnership with Pleasant Hill Library.
• The Friends of Pleasant Hill Library is hosting a used book sale Thursday, October 6, to Sunday,
October 9.
• In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, the Fire & EMS Department Open House is
Tuesday, October 11. Meet the department, learn about fire safety, and see the new fire engine. All
ages are welcome!
• City Hall will be closed from 10:30 to 1:30 tomorrow Tuesday, October 4.
Meetings
• Planning Commission Meeting on Monday, October 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
• Parks and Recreation Commission Workshop on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
• Arts Task Force on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 6:15 p.m.
• HEDRA Meeting on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
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• City Council Regular Meeting on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Leifeld motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 PM, seconded by Councilmember
Vaughan. Ayes 7; Nays 0.
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor