City Council July 1 2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Parks and Recreation month proclamation

Consent agenda

Second Street Depot Sidewalk Cafe amendment

Highway 55 small area plan contract

2024 sanitary sewer rehabilitation project

Financial audit services 2024-2026

Water treatment plant update and funding strategy

PFAS mitigation and 3M settlement status

Areas of Interest (4)

Hastings faces a potential 'budget buster' with water rates expected to triple in four years due to PFAS water treatment requirements.
City officials are aggressively seeking federal and state funding for water treatment, calling $10.3M congressional request 'ambitious'.
City administrators acknowledge potential conflict with 3M settlement terms over direct connection requirements for well water mitigation.
Hastings Council approves a shift in audit firms after 7 years, acknowledging the need for a 'fresh set of eyes' despite current accounting software transitions.

Votes (5)

Approve consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Fox · Seconded by Council member Pmell

Accept the amendment for the Second Street Depot sidewalk cafe

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member · Seconded by Not specified

Authorize signature for the professional service agreement of H KGI for the Highway 55 small area plan

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member Fox

Award the contract for the 2024 sanitary sewer rehabilitation project

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member Barop

Sign 3-year audit contract with Burton kdv

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member Pmo · Seconded by Council member Lelf

Notable Quotes (3)

If we get no funding from outside we would be looking at rates doubling in 2 years and tripling in four years.
— Dan

Water ratesDuring the update on the water treatment plants and the potential financial burden on residents.

What this product will do as far as those main pipes go is put a trenchless liner in without the need to rip up Lisis Lane.
— Cody Mat

Sewer infrastructureExplaining the efficiency of the sanitary sewer rehabilitation project.

This would provide us a tool in order to answer that question and for us to be able to proactively guide that instead of getting what might come down the road.
— John Henson

Development strategyDescribing the intent of the Highway 55 small area plan.

People (5)

Mary FenderMayor

Presided over the meeting, recognized July as Parks and Recreation month, and managed council procedures.

Kelly MertoAssistant City Administrator

Introduced the Second Street Depot sidewalk cafe amendment and answered questions regarding ADA compliance.

John HensonCommunity Development Director

Proposed the Highway 55 small area plan contract and explained the strategic value of proactive annexation planning.

Cody MatCity Engineer

Presented the 2024 sanitary sewer rehabilitation project and explained trenchless lining technology.

DanCity Administrator

Managed financial audit contract recommendations and provided a comprehensive status update on PFAS water treatment plans.

Places Mentioned

Levy ParkHastings Civic CenterSecond Street Depot Bar and GrillHighway 55 corridorLisis LaneFirst Street

Events & Meetings (3)

July 30th: Party in the Park at Levy Park
June 17th: Previous council meeting date
June 21st: Bid reception date for sanitary sewer project

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Resolution recognizing July

Declaration of July 2024 as Parks and Recreation month in Hastings.

Sanitary sewer resolution

Awarding the 2024 sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract to Musen Brothers for $238,600.

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