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City Council April 21 2025

Hastings Public SchoolsFriday, May 16, 2025
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Highway 61 Improvement Project update

Hastings housing needs assessment

Dakota County Housing Study presentation

Full Document Analysis

Notable Quotes (3)

This project is going to have impacts and we're going to try to get out in front of it as much as we can.

— Bryant Vichek
Highway 61 Improvement ProjectProject communication strategy

You have about 160 units that will be classified as substandard.

— Patrick Bowen
Housing Needs AssessmentHousing quality report

A lot of these workers can't afford to rent unless they had another wage earner.

— Patrick Bowen
Housing AffordabilityAnalysis of local workforce wages vs rental costs

People (4)

Bryant VichekSouth area manager

Liaison for Highway 61 project covering Dakota, Carver, and Scott Counties.

1 quote

“This project is going to have impacts and we're going to try to get out in front of it as much as we can.”

Regarding transparency and community impact of the Highway 61 project.

Robert JonesSouth area engineer

Focuses on Dakota County projects.

Lisa AlsonRepresentative

Oversaw housing study project funding.

Patrick BowenConsultant

Presented findings from the Hastings housing needs assessment via Zoom.

Places Mentioned

Highway 61 corridor (4th to 36th)HastingsDakota CountyCarver CountyScott CountyHighway 316

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Council meeting at 7:05 PM
  • Proposed re-engagement with public by Fall
  • Highway 61 construction timeline 2027-2029
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