City Council December 15 2025

Monday, December 15, 2025

Areas of Interest (4)

Dakota County Commissioner highlights funding inequity for transit in suburban areas compared to core cities.
Hastings infrastructure projects continue to focus on Greenway expansion and historic district preservation.
Major safety overhaul for County Road 42 (Second Street) set for 2027 to address pedestrian and asphalt issues.
City staff turnover and retention: recognition of 295 years of combined service among milestone employees.

If we're all getting taxed on this [transit], we should also be able to see some of the benefits of that.
— Mike Slavic

Transit fundingAddressing lack of transit investment in suburbs.

Nine times out of 10, they [engineering designs] actually are exactly what does to make the difference to actually make roads safer.
— Mike Slavic

Road safetyReflecting on his skepticism regarding traffic calming engineering.

Dan WatichaCity Administrator

Lead the employee milestone recognition ceremony.

John HinsmanEconomic Development Director

Honored outgoing members of the Heritage Preservation and Planning Commissions.

Mike SlavicCounty Commissioner

Provided annual report on county projects and transit concerns.

Gary 'Jeep' StevensFormer Commissioner

Recognized for 38 years as a firefighter paramedic and commission service.

Hastings, MinnesotaLevy ParkVermillion River GreenwayCounty Road 42 (Second Street)Lock and DamMississippi River GreenwayDakota County