City Council March 2, 2026
Monday, March 2, 2026
Proclamation: Hastings Family Service / March Food Month
Proclamation: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
Approval of February 17th meeting minutes
2026 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements: Plans and Specifications
Public Hearing: 2026 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
Resolution: Broadway Bar and Pizza liquor license violation sanctions
Areas of Interest (4)
- Food insecurity in Hastings surged 278% over five years, putting pressure on local food shelves.
- City Council debates infrastructure assessments for areas with low residential density.
- Broadway Bar and Pizza faces $1,000 fine and 3-day license suspension after failing underage compliance check.
- Major 2026 infrastructure project to narrow Pleasant Drive to calm traffic and improve pedestrian safety.
Votes (2)
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Council Member Pemble · Seconded by Council Member Veratro
Approve resolution for 2026 infrastructure project plans and specs
Moved by Council Member Pemble · Seconded by Council Member Lefeld
Notable Quotes (3)
This is the 45th year of Minnesota Food Share and it's so important that it goes well for us.
MS isn't rare, it's just often invisible.
The project includes Pleasant Drive from Trunk Highway 55 to Four Street and Four Street West from Pleasant Drive down to River Street.
People (5)
Mary FasbenderMayorPresiding over city council meeting and issuing proclamations.
Presiding over city council meeting and issuing proclamations.
Amy SutinupRepresentativeRepresenting Hastings Family Service regarding March Food Month.
1 quote
Representing Hastings Family Service regarding March Food Month.
“It's been a 278% increase over the past five years and so it continues to escalate.”
Regarding food insecurity trends.
Cody MatConsulting EngineerPresenting the 2026 neighborhood infrastructure improvement plan.
Presenting the 2026 neighborhood infrastructure improvement plan.
Kelly MertaAssistant City Administrator/ClerkOutlining the liquor license violation for Broadway Bar and Pizza.
Outlining the liquor license violation for Broadway Bar and Pizza.
Dean HansenRepresentativeAppearing for Broadway Bar and Pizza regarding a compliance failure.
Appearing for Broadway Bar and Pizza regarding a compliance failure.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- March 3rd, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting
- March 30th: Hastings Tastings Event
- March 8th-14th, 2026: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
- April 6th: Assessment Hearing
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Resolution declaring March as Food Share Month and supporting Hastings Family Service.
Resolution declaring March 8th-14th, 2026, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for 2026 neighborhood infrastructure improvements.