City Council February 17 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Mayor for a Day essay presentation
Hastings Creary property demolition dispute
Sidewalk cafe license application for Hugafl
2026 pavement preservation project contract
County State Aid Highway 42 corridor improvements
Areas of Interest (4)
- The 3D LLC property cleanup faces significant hurdles including weather and potential underground hazards.
- The city is testing a new asphalt preservation technology called Reclamate to extend road life.
- Controversial tree removal at the local cemetery is moving forward following approval by the cemetery board.
- Safety concerns on County Road 42 drive a multi-million dollar infrastructure project to add pedestrian trails.
Votes (4)
Approval of meeting minutes
Moved by Veritroof · Seconded by House
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Pemble · Seconded by Lawrence
Approve sidewalk cafe license for Hugafl
Moved by House · Seconded by Pemble
Approve contract for 2026 pavement preservation
Moved by Verichoff · Seconded by Pemble
Notable Quotes (3)
If I were mayor for a day, I would make a Hastings kindness day.
If this takes 90 days or 120 days to complete, it's not because the owner is being uncooperative... it's a very sophisticated project.
The cemetery board has come back and actually support of removing those trees on the condition that new trees are put into place there.
People (6)
Vivian SwansonMayor for a Day10-year-old student who presented her mayoral vision including a kindness day and dance center.
1 quote
10-year-old student who presented her mayoral vision including a kindness day and dance center.
“If I were mayor for a day, I would make a Hastings kindness day.”
Her primary proposal during the presentation.
Aaron DeanConstruction LawyerAddressing the Hastings Creary property dispute and demolition timeline.
1 quote
Addressing the Hastings Creary property dispute and demolition timeline.
“I am the janitor helping to get this mess cleaned up. That is it.”
Describing his role in resolving the long-standing property dispute.
John HinsmanCommunity Development DirectorPresented the sidewalk cafe license for Hugafl.
Presented the sidewalk cafe license for Hugafl.
John CavenAssistant City EngineerAdvocated for the use of Reclamate for asphalt preservation.
1 quote
Advocated for the use of Reclamate for asphalt preservation.
“It's a new product called Reclamate. It's basically an oil that gets applied.”
Explaining the new asphalt material to the council.
Mike SlavicDakota County CommissionerDiscussing the CSAH 42 corridor improvements and traffic safety.
Discussing the CSAH 42 corridor improvements and traffic safety.
Joe MornoProject ManagerLead on the CSAH 42 corridor safety and redesign project.
Lead on the CSAH 42 corridor safety and redesign project.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- City Council meeting: 7:00 PM
- Proposed demolition start: April 15th
- Proposed demolition completion: June 15th
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Order to require cleanup of property by June 15th.