Hastings, Nebraska
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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request from John Ferrone (JTK, LLC) for a conditional use permit to operate a convenience retail/automobile business at 223 E 14th Street. Staff recommends approval with conditions limiting hours to 8 am–1 am and requiring establishment within 180 days. The commission will also approve June meeting minutes and discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update and the 2026 Housing Dashboard.
- Public hearing: conditional use permit for convenience retail/automobile at 223 E 14th St (John Ferrone/JTK)
- Staff recommendation: approve with conditions (hours 8 am–1 am, use established within 180 days)
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 16, 2026
- Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update
- Discussion of 2026 Housing Dashboard
Utility Board
City Council
Board of Adjustment
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Planning Commission
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Planning Commission
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Recent meetings
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City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution maintaining natural water levels at Lake Hastings without city intervention, postponed from May 11. A public hearing will be held on a Community Development Block Grant project for mobile home park improvements. The council will also vote on a purchase agreement for a Pierce fire apparatus and an MOU changing the Fire & Rescue shift schedule. Budget presentations for the Museum and Library are scheduled.
- Resolution 2026-41 to maintain natural water levels at Lake Hastings without city intervention
- Second public hearing on CDBG Project 24-PWI-008: Hastings Mobile Home Park/Communities Improvement
- Approval of purchase agreement with MacQueen Equipment LLC for a Pierce Fire Apparatus
- Approval of MOU with Hastings Fire & Rescue changing shift schedule for remainder of union contract
- 2026-2027 Budget presentations for the Museum and Library
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning change for a property east of S Colorado Avenue, from R-1 (Urban Single-Family Residential) to R-2 (Mixed Density Neighborhood District). They will also consider the final plat for the Lakeview 11th Subdivision. Additionally, a work session on proposed revisions to the sign code and a presentation on zoning code revisions compared to other communities are scheduled.
- Public hearing for zone change 2026-275: Lot 2, Clark Property Subdivision, from R-1 to R-2
- Final plat for Lakeview 11th Subdivision (2026-276) northwest of Lakeridge Dr and Lakeview Ave
- Work session on proposed revisions to the sign code
- Presentation of zoning code revisions in comparison to other communities
City Council Worksession
The Hastings City Council will hold a worksession at the Municipal Airport to discuss the 2026-2027 budget presentations for the IT, Development Services, and Parks and Recreation/Airport departments. No formal votes are expected as this is a discussion-only session.
- Discussion of 2026-2027 budget for IT Department
- Discussion of 2026-2027 budget for Development Services
- Discussion of 2026-2027 budget for Parks and Recreation/Airport
Utility Board
The Hastings Utility Board will receive financial and budget updates, including a cost of service study for water and sewer that may inform future rate recommendations. They will also consider a proposal to reschedule the July 9 meeting to July 23. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and citizen communications.
- Financial update (Q2)
- Budget update and schedule
- Cost of Service Water and Sewer Update and Recommendation for Budget
- Propose to move July 9 meeting to July 23
- Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026
City Council
The City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple infrastructure work orders (gas main for Central Community College, sewer relines on South Cedar and North Briggs Avenue, Well 17 upgrades, and electric conversion on 2nd Street), an agreement for asbestos cleanup at the former middle school, and a water stewardship sponsorship with Google LLC. The regular agenda features budget presentations for the Police, 911, and Fire departments for the upcoming fiscal year. Citizen communications are open for non-hearing items.
- Approval of Work Order GA-396 for a new 4" medium pressure gas main and regulator station at Central Community College Phase 4
- Approval of Work Order SW-392 for relining 10" sewer on South Cedar from D to E Street and 8" sewer on North Briggs Avenue from 9th to 14th Street
- Approval of Work Orders WA-126 and WA-139 for Well 17 on North Shore Drive: dual pump upgrade and conversion to ASR extraction well
- Approval of agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants for Qualified Environmental Professional Services for former middle school asbestos cleanup grant
- Water Stewardship Sponsorship Agreement between City of Hastings and Google LLC
City Council
The Hastings City Council will hold regular business including public hearings, ordinances, and consent items. Key decisions include a second reading of Ordinance 4830 to convey a right-of-way to the Community Redevelopment Authority, and introduction of Ordinance 4831 to amend alcohol sales hours and create license revocation/suspension rules. The council will also discuss a library impact report, approve a skate park renovation fabrication contract, and authorize a contract for infield turf replacement at Duncan Field.
- Ordinance 4830 (second reading) to convey 6th Street right-of-way between Hastings Avenue and Lincoln Avenue and the alley to the Community Redevelopment Authority
- Ordinance 4831 to amend Section 4-104 (Hours of Sale) and enact Section 4-118 (Alcohol License Revocation or Suspension)
- Approval of fabrication work by Spohn Ranch for skate park renovation
- Contract with Mammoth Sports Construction to replace infield turf and netting at Duncan Field
- CDBG pay requests totaling $146,810.56 for Downtown Revitalization (21-DTR-007) and $160,160.40 / $112,112.28 for Mobile Home Communities (24-PWI-008)
Planning Commission
Utility Board
The Hastings Utility Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss operational updates, including the Consumer Confidence Report and Lead Copper Rule compliance, a Conservation Plan update, and a Natural Gas Public Awareness Survey. The board will also consider approval of April 2026 meeting minutes and receive reports on finance, production, administration, and other general business. No major decisions or significant financial actions are on the agenda.
- Consumer Confidence Report and Lead Copper Rule compliance discussion
- Conservation Plan Update
- Natural Gas Public Awareness Survey
- Utility Billing Update and Share the Warmth/Give Hastings Day update
- Google Grant discussion
City Council
The Hastings City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and a second reading of a new occupation tax ordinance. Key items include a public hearing for a liquor license at 1008 S. Burlington Avenue, a conditional use permit for first-floor residential at 714 West 5th Street, and a resolution to levy special assessments for property clean-up costs. The council will also consider amending the airport engineering agreement for runway lighting design.
- Public hearing for Class I liquor license at 1008 S. Burlington Avenue (El Puerto)
- Public hearing for conditional use permit for first-floor residential at 714 West 5th Street
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 4829 establishing a Restaurant and Drinking Place Occupation Tax
- Resolution No. 2026-41 maintaining natural water levels of Lake Hastings without city intervention
- Approval of special assessments for mowing, demolition, and property clean-up costs
Board of Adjustment
The Hastings Board of Adjustment will adopt the current agenda for the Planning Commission meeting, approve the minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting, and consider unfinished appeals and requests. The board will also receive committee, chair, and staff reports, including a staff presentation on state statutes related to the board. No specific rezoning, contract, or ordinance items appear on the agenda.
- Adopt current agenda for Planning Commission meeting
- Approve minutes from February 5, 2026 meeting
- Discuss unfinished appeals and requests
- Receive committee, chair, and staff reports
- Staff presentation on state statutes related to the Board of Adjustment
City Council
The Hastings City Council will consider a consent agenda with event permits and lease addenda, followed by regular business including a new occupation tax ordinance and a federal grant application. The most consequential item is Ordinance No. 4829, which would establish a Restaurant and Drinking Place Occupation Tax. The council will also consider authorizing the mayor to apply for a Federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 grant.
- Ordinance No. 4829 establishing a Restaurant and Drinking Place Occupation Tax
- Authorization for mayor to sign Federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 grant application
- Resolution No. 2026-37 approving agency agreement with NDOT for airport development project
- Approval of special event requests and liquor licenses for First Street Brewing Company's Fun Run and BBQ events
- Approval of Addendum to Duncan Field Lease Agreement adding Hastings Sports LLC
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request from Queen City Development LLC for a conditional use permit to allow first-floor residential units at 714 West 5th Street. The commission is expected to vote on recommending approval of the permit. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on conditional use permit for first-floor residential at 714 West 5th Street (Queen City Development LLC)
City Council Worksession
The Hastings City Council will hold a worksession to discuss two items: the Lake Hastings Water Plan and proposed zoning changes. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting. The public may address agenda items during citizen communications.
- Discussion of Lake Hastings Water Plan
- Discussion of proposed zoning changes
City Council
The council will hold public hearings on levying assessments for street, gas, sewer, and water improvements in Lochland Meadows and Elm Meadows subdivisions, followed by resolutions to make those assessments. They will also hold a public hearing on a Class C liquor license application for Wanda's Place at 623 W. 1st Street. The consent agenda includes approval of several work orders, professional service agreements, and drawdown requests for Community Development Block Grant projects, including $71,187.49 for mobile home community improvements.
- Public hearing and resolution for Class C liquor license for Wanda's Place at 623 W. 1st Street
- Public hearings and resolutions for assessments in Street Improvement, Gas Extension, Sewer Connection, and Water Extension districts for Lochland Meadows and Elm Meadows subdivisions
- Approval of contract for construction of airport hangar and acceptance of grant for airport apron sealing/replacement (Project No. 3-31-0040-025-2026)
- Consent items include $71,187.49 Pay Estimate #1 for CDBG Project 24-PWI-008 (Mobile Home Communities) and multiple work orders for electric and sewer infrastructure
- Ordinances vacating and conveying a 14-foot alley in Block 3 of M.J. Smith's Addition
Utility Board
The Hastings Utility Board will consider a sewer billing error/correction, discuss an electric production outage, and review a budget schedule. The board will also discuss implementing live data in the field. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and potential closed session.
- Approval of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion of sewer billing error/correction
- Review of electric production outage
- Discussion on live data in the field
- Review of budget schedule