City Council March 2 2026
Proclamation for Hastings Family Service (March Food Month)
Proclamation for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
Approval of February 17th meeting minutes
Public comment session
2026 neighborhood infrastructure improvements (Pleasant Drive/Fourth Street)
Broadway Pizza appeal and liquor license violation discussion
City manager update on construction and 3M litigation
City announcements
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Council Member Pemble · Seconded by Council Member Veratro
Approve plans and specs for 2026 neighborhood infrastructure and authorize advertisement for bids
Moved by Council Member Pemble · Seconded by Council Member Lyel
Notable Quotes (3)
every single pound of food, every dollar is proportionately matched by Minnesota Food Share.
MS isn't rare, it's just often invisible.
It's definitely overdue to be hitting the utilities in that portion.
People (5)
Mary FaspenerMayorPresides over council meetings and issues proclamations.
Presides over council meetings and issues proclamations.
Amy SuttonupRepresentativeHastings Family Service representative discussing food shelf usage.
1 quote
Hastings Family Service representative discussing food shelf usage.
“while we had a 39% increase this past year, it's been a 278% increase over the past 5 years”
Highlighting escalating food insecurity.
Cody MatConsulting EngineerOutlines infrastructure improvements and construction schedules.
Outlines infrastructure improvements and construction schedules.
MaryAdvocateAdvocate for Multiple Sclerosis awareness.
1 quote
Advocate for Multiple Sclerosis awareness.
“For the first time in my lifetime of MS, we have a viable point to slow down, stop and repair damage.”
Discussing breakthrough human trials for myelin repair.
DanCity ManagerProvides administrative and project updates to the council.
Provides administrative and project updates to the council.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (6)
- March 3, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting
- March 30, 2026 - Hastings Tastings event
- March 8-14, 2026 - Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
- April 6, 2026 - Assessment hearing
- April 30, 2026 - Mediation with Carbon's Pizza
- March 9, 2026 - Finance Committee and Planning Commission meetings
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Resolution declaring March as Minnesota Food Share Month and supporting Hastings Family Service.
Resolution proclaiming March 8th-14th, 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.