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

Votes (4)

Approval of meeting minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Veritroof · Seconded by House

Approval of consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Pemble · Seconded by Lawrence

Approve sidewalk cafe license for Hugafl

PassedUnanimous

Moved by House · Seconded by Pemble

Approve contract for 2026 pavement preservation

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Verichoff · Seconded by Pemble

Notable Quotes (3)

If I were mayor for a day, I would make a Hastings kindness day.

Vivian Swanson
Mayoral essayReading her essay during the council meeting.

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.

Aaron Dean
Hastings Creary propertyManaging expectations regarding the demolition timeline.

The cemetery board has come back and actually support of removing those trees on the condition that new trees are put into place there.

Mike Slavic
CSAH 42 projectProviding update on the CSAH 42 boulevard trees.

People (6)

John HinsmanCommunity Development Director

Presented the sidewalk cafe license for Hugafl.

Mike SlavicDakota County Commissioner

Discussing the CSAH 42 corridor improvements and traffic safety.

Joe MornoProject Manager

Lead on the CSAH 42 corridor safety and redesign project.

Places Mentioned

Hastings, MNMcAuliff Elementary100 5th Street Suite 2500, MinneapolisHastings Creary site214 2nd Street EastHeritage Ridge developmentVillas at PleasantCobblestone CourtSouth Oaks 4thCounty Road 42 / Niner RoadMississippi River Greenway

Events & Meetings (3)

  • City Council meeting: 7:00 PM
  • Proposed demolition start: April 15th
  • Proposed demolition completion: June 15th

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Chapter 463

Order to require cleanup of property by June 15th.

View Source
City Council February 17 2026 - Hastings Recorder