City Council January 20 2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

County Road 42 Project Update

Proposed trail and pedestrian crossing improvements

Vehicle speed control measures

Mill and overlay road improvements

Storm sewer and infiltration pond construction

Joint Powers Agreement discussion

Tree removal and replacement plan near cemetery

Construction timeline and easement acquisition

Votes (2)

Approval of the minutes from January 5th

PassedNot specified

Moved by Council Member Lifeel · Seconded by Council Member Pembo

Approval of the consent agenda

PrevailsNot specified

Moved by Council Member House · Seconded by Council Member Verich

Notable Quotes (2)

I'm not fully understanding or in agreement with the idea of making a dedicated bike trail where we already have sidewalk.

Council Member Lifeel
Trail constructionQuestioning the need for the new trail section.

I counted just this afternoon to make sure cuz I I was throwing around 20. It is 23 trees.

Joe
Tree removalClarifying the count of trees to be removed.

People (6)

JoeRepresentative from Dakota County

Presented the County Road 42 project update and answered council questions regarding design and planning.

John CavenCity Public Works staff

Collaborating with the county on the project and managing local concerns.

Council Member PemboCouncil Member

Raised concerns about the infiltration pond, hospital entrance access, and protection of historic cemetery fencing.

Council Member HouseCouncil Member

Queried the exact number of trees slated for removal and the viability of ornamental replacements.

Council Member VerichCouncil Member

Acknowledged the presentation and the county partnership.

Places Mentioned

County Road 42Ninger RoadMississippi River GreenwayLock BoulevardHighway 61 bridgeGrove StreetMadison StreetRiverdale DriveEddie StreetSpring StreetVermillion BridgeLakeside CemeteryYMCA

Events & Meetings (3)

  • January 5th - Previous meeting
  • December 3rd - Open house at the YMCA
  • February 2027 - Projected advertisement for construction
View Source
City Council January 20 2026 - Hastings Recorder