Local Control

“Opening fishing, it didn't matter where I went. It seemed like somebody wanted to talk about it. Bigger portion of it was the fact that, why are we even doing this, this is not the state level.”

“Motion to amend the agenda to remove the flag item: matter already decided by the state and does not directly affect health, safety, or welfare of Hastings residents. Motion passed; Beck sole vote against.”

“Decisions about the design or adoption of a state flag are made at the state level, not by municipal government. While we respect the importance of this discussion, it is not a city issue to decide.”

“Councilmember Huttner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Resolution No. 2026-12 to display the old state flag (1983) on city property.”

The City of Champlin will display the 1983 Minnesota State Flag on city property. The February 23 City Council vote was 3-2 (for: Sabas, Huttner, LaCroix; against: Moe, Tesdall); approximately 10 residents spoke.

“Administrator Cadwell: The state flag is only required to be flown outside of state offices. The fact that counties display the state flag is completely optional. So there is no requirement for us to upgrade to a new state flag.”

“Staff packet guidance: state flag required outside State Capitol and in courtrooms; other bodies of government are not required to display the flag or seal, nor required to update flags/seals they voluntarily display.”