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Parks & Recreation
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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,