Hastings, NE

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City Council

City Council

Utility Board

City Council Worksession

Planning Commission

City Council

Utility Board

City Council

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

The Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Class I liquor license for What the Dickens? LLC, and consider final passage of the annual appropriation bill for fiscal year 2026-2027. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, claims, and several event permits, as well as payments for construction and asbestos cleanup projects.

• Public hearing and resolution for Class I liquor license at 537 W. 2nd Street, Suite 102
• Final passage of Ordinance No. 4844 adopting FY 2026-2027 annual appropriation bill
• Pay Estimate No. 4 to Revive, Inc. for $29,228.65 (CDBG Project 24-PFW-001)
• CDBG drawdown of $22,476.83 for construction management and admin services
• Invoice of $12,000 to Atlas Technical for asbestos cleanup at former middle school

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and property rezoning. The meeting also includes reviews of subdivision plats and discussions on housing data.

• Public hearing to amend the 2025 Comprehensive Plan with updated demographic and housing data
• Rezoning request from Agriculture to R-1A Single Family Large Lot Residential near N Wildflower Ave and E Lochland Rd
• Annexation request for property northwest of N Wildflower Dr and E Lochland Rd
• Preliminary/Final Plat review for the Reinhard Addition
• Preliminary/Final Plat review for Golden Triangle Third Subdivision

The Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of an amendment to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan updating demographic and housing data and the future land use map. It also voted 8-0 to recommend a zoning change from A-Agriculture to R-1A Single Family Large Lot Residential, annexation of a 1.47-acre parcel, and two preliminary/final plats (Reinhard Addition and Golden Triangle Third Subdivision), all near N Wildflower Ave and E Lochland Rd except the Golden Triangle plat. All items now go to the City Council, which has final say. The meeting also included staff presentations on the 2026 Housing Dashboard and residential zoning/missing middle, with no action taken.

• Recommended approval of 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendment updating demographic/housing data and future land use map (8-0)
• Recommended rezoning NW of N Wildflower Ave and E Lochland Rd from A-Agriculture to R-1A Single Family Large Lot Residential (8-0)
• Recommended annexation of 1.47-acre parcel NW of N Wildflower Dr and E Lochland Rd (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary/Final Plat for Reinhard Addition (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary/Final Plat for Golden Triangle Third Subdivision SE of Industry Circle and South Industry Circle (8-0)
• Approved August 18, 2026 minutes with a date correction (8-0)
• Adopted the September 22, 2026 agenda with a minutes-date change (8-0)
• Adjourned at 5:09 p.m. (8-0)

City Council Special

The City Council will consider Ordinance No. 4844 to adopt the Annual Appropriation Bill for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting also includes the ratification of a previously approved property tax request.

• Ordinance No. 4844: Annual Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2026-2027
• Ratification of Resolution No. 2026-52 regarding the fiscal year 2026-2027 property tax request

The Hastings City Council approved Resolution No. 2026-57 setting the fiscal year 2026-2027 property tax request at a different amount, after rejecting an amendment that would have lowered the tax rate. The council also approved Ordinance No. 4844, the Annual Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2026-2027. Four residents spoke on the budget and taxation, and Mayor Beckby said he will direct City Administration to set spending targets and departmental caps in a future mayoral budget.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-57 adopting the FY2026-27 property tax request at a different amount (5-3, 1 abstention)
• Amendment to lower the tax rate from 0.406359 to 0.387076, with a $9,417,782.00 request, failed (3-4, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4844 adopting the FY2026-27 Annual Appropriation Bill (5-3)
• Approved the agenda with item two considered before item one (7-1)

City Council Worksession

General

The Hastings Board of Adjustment will meet on September 17, 2026, at City Hall to conduct regular business. The primary item on the agenda is a variance request filed by Darren Hunter of Grinnell Group regarding height increases and setback decreases for a telecommunication tower.

• Variance request for height and setback adjustments for a telecommunication tower at 1090 S Adams Central Avenue, filed by Darren Hunter, Grinnell Group

The Board of Adjustment voted 5-0 to table a variance request from Darren Hunter of Grinnell Group for a 155-foot telecommunications tower at 1090 S Adams Central Avenue. The applicant asked that the item be removed from the agenda, and the Board opened a public hearing where James and Patricia Pratt of Juniata raised concerns about the tower's fall zone and their property. Staff recommended denial because the proposal exceeds the 120-foot height limit and does not meet the one-to-one setback requirement; the matter will return when the applicant is ready to present.

• Tabled variance request for a 155-foot cell tower at 1090 S Adams Central Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted the September 17, 2026 agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 27, 2026 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Hastings City Council will consider adopting the annual budget, property tax request, and fee schedule for fiscal year 2026-2027, along with salary schedules and wage addenda for police and firefighter unions. The consent agenda includes numerous routine approvals such as minutes, claims, work orders, and a letter of credit for groundwater contamination site obligations. A public hearing will be held on a conditional use permit for a convenience retail and micro social club at 223 E. 14th Street. The agenda also includes a possible executive session on a pending sewer damage litigation claim.

• Resolution 2026-52: adopt property tax request at a different amount for FY 2026-27
• Ordinance 4844: annual appropriation bill for FY 2026-27
• Resolution 2026-53: adopt 2026-2027 annual fee resolution
• Resolution 2026-54: amend Micro-TIF expedited review from 60 to 25 years
• Public hearing: conditional use permit for 223 E. 14th St (Johnny the Knife, LLC)

The City Council approved Resolution No. 2026-52, adopting a property tax request at a different amount for fiscal year 2026-2027, raising the levy to 0.406359, which the City Administrator said would add $1,191,889 in revenue plus $500,000 in utility dividend revenue. The vote was 5-4, with Steve Huntley, Michael Anderson, Larry Consbruck and Marc Rowan opposed. Council also approved the 2026-2027 Annual Fee Resolution, the Annual Appropriation Bill (Ordinance No. 4844), a 3% cost-of-living salary schedule, wage addendums for police and firefighters, and FY2026-27 insurance coverage. In closed session the council discussed a pending sewer-damage claim on Woodland Avenue and then authorized the Mayor and City Attorney to settle it; no votes were taken during the closed session itself.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-52 raising the property tax levy to 0.406359 for FY2026-2027 (5-4; Huntley, Anderson, L. Consbruck, Rowan opposed)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-53 adopting the 2026-2027 Annual Fee Resolution (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4844, the Annual Appropriation Bill for FY2026-2027 (5-3; Huntley, L. Consbruck, Rowan opposed)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-54 amending Micro-TIF expedited redevelopment review from 60 years to 25 years to match state statute 18-2155 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-55 granting John Ferrone / Johnny the Knife, LLC a conditional use permit for a micro social club at 223 E. 14th Street (7-1; Anderson opposed)
• Approved the 2026-2027 City salary schedule with a 3% cost-of-living adjustment (8-0)
• Approved wage addendums to the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 9 and Hastings Firefighters Association Local 675 contracts for Oct. 1, 2026–Sept. 30, 2027 (8-0 each)
• Approved FY2026-27 insurance coverage with Travelers, Tokio Marine, Old Republic, AEGIS, FM Global and Chubb (8-0)

City Council Special

The Hastings City Council is holding a special meeting with two public hearings: one on the proposed 2026-2027 Annual Budget and another to set the property tax request for that fiscal year at an amount different from the previous year. The meeting includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, adoption of the agenda, and citizen communications. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the hearings are for public input.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026-2027 Annual Budget
• Public hearing to set property tax request for FY 2026-2027 different from FY 2025-2026
• Special meeting notice published in Hastings Tribune on September 11, 2026

The Hastings City Council held a special meeting on September 14, 2026, to conduct public hearings on the proposed 2026-2027 annual budget and the property tax request. Members of the public spoke in opposition to increased taxes during both hearings. The minutes record no other substantive decisions or votes taken by the council.

• Adopted current agenda (8-0)
• Held public hearing on proposed 2026-2027 Annual Budget
• Held public hearing to set property tax request for fiscal year 2026-2027

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board will conduct a regular meeting to discuss financial and operational updates. The agenda includes a Q3 financial update and an insurance presentation by FNIC.

• Q3 Financial Update
• FNIC Insurance Presentation
• Approval of August 13, 2026, meeting minutes

The Utility Board adopted its September 10, 2026 agenda and approved the minutes of its August 13, 2026 meeting. Members received a Q3 financial update covering the electric, gas, water, and sewer departments and discussed the insurance program for Hastings Utilities. The board entered closed session at 9:34 am to discuss a potential real estate purchase and came out at 9:56 am; no decision from that session is recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 9:57 am.

• Adopted the September 10, 2026 regular meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 13, 2026 Utility Board meeting (5-0)
• Entered closed session at 9:34 am to discuss a potential real estate purchase (5-0)
• Came out of closed session at 9:56 am (5-0)
• Adjourned at 9:57 am (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct business and review staff reports. The agenda includes a staff report featuring mock cases to determine the approval or denial of variances.

• Staff report on mock cases for variance approval or denial

The Hastings Board of Adjustment met on August 27, 2026, and approved the minutes of its May 7, 2026 meeting on a 4-0 vote. The board recorded no unfinished business, no new appeals or requests, and no committee, chair, or staff reports. City Planner Ember Batelaan led the board through four mock variance cases for practice in deciding whether to approve or deny a variance. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved May 7, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• No new appeals or requests were before the board
• No tabled, continued, or postponed appeals or requests
• Held a training exercise on four mock variance cases

City Council

The Hastings City Council will hold public hearings on the 2027-2032 One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan, a proposed increase to the Adams County Enhanced 911 surcharge, and a Class D liquor license for S Mart 10. The council will also discuss the 2026-2027 budget and consider ordinances on water/sewer rates, e-bike rules, and solar farm rates.

• Public hearing on 2027-2032 Street Improvement Plan (Resolution 2026-50)
• Public hearing on Adams County Enhanced 911 surcharge increase (Ordinance 4842)
• Public hearing on Class D liquor license for S Mart 10 at 500 S. Burlington Ave
• Budget discussion and special meeting for 2026-2027 budget hearing
• Ordinances on water/sewer rates, e-bike rules, and solar farm rate rider

The Hastings City Council approved the 2027-2032 One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan, increased the Adams County Enhanced 911 surcharge, and adopted several ordinances including new water and sewer rates, a solar farm rate rider, and e-bike regulations. The council also discussed the 2026-2027 budget, with options to reduce the deficit, and approved a liquor license for S Mart 10.

• Approved 2027-2032 One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4842 increasing Adams County Enhanced 911 surcharge (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4838 amending e-bike code to include off-road motor vehicles (7-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4839 establishing water rates (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4840 establishing sewer rate schedule (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4841 establishing solar farm rate rider (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-48 for Community Redevelopment Authority levy (7-1)
• Approved Class D liquor license for S Mart 10 at 500 S. Burlington Ave (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Hastings Planning Commission will receive a presentation on the city's One and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan. Two public hearings are scheduled: one for a conditional use permit for a convenience retail and automobile use at 223 E 14th Street, and another for a Micro-TIF Amendment to reduce the time limit from 60 to 25 years. The commission will also discuss a Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Presentation of the City of Hastings One and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan
• Public hearing for conditional use permit (John Ferrone, JTK) at 223 E 14th Street for convenience retail/automobile; hours limited to 8 am–1 am, use must be established within 180 days
• Public hearing for Micro-TIF Amendment to revise time limit from 60 years to 25 years (state statute 18-2155)
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update

The Hastings Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for John Ferrone's Johnny the Knife, LLC, a speakeasy-themed social club at 223 E 14th Street. The approval includes conditions limiting hours of operation to 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., requiring the use to be established within 180 days, and limiting membership to 30 registered people. The commission also received a presentation on the One and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan and discussed a Micro-TIF amendment to reduce the property age requirement from 60 to 25 years.

• Approved conditional use permit for Johnny the Knife, LLC at 223 E 14th St (6-0-1, Hubbard abstained)
• Added condition limiting business to a Micro-Social Club with 30 registered members (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2026 meeting (8-0)
• Adopted current agenda (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:42 p.m. (7-0)

City Council Worksession

The Hastings City Council is holding a worksession to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 City Budget and Utility Budget. The agenda also includes presentations from the League of Nebraska Municipalities, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Hastings Economic Development Corp. This is a discussion-only meeting; no formal votes are listed beyond adopting the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed 2026-2027 City Budget and Utility Budget
• Presentation by League of Nebraska Municipalities
• Presentation from Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
• Presentation from Hastings Economic Development Corp

The Hastings City Council held a worksession with presentations from the League of Nebraska Municipalities, the Chamber of Commerce, and a site consultant, followed by a detailed discussion of the proposed 2026-2027 city and utility budgets. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting; the budget discussion was informational, covering revenue options, levy rates, and potential cuts.

• Adopted current agenda (8-0)
• No formal decisions made on budget or levy; discussion only

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board is meeting to handle routine business and several financial items. The board will consider approving funding for the Chamber of Commerce and HEDC, water and sewer ordinance recommendations, a community solar farm financing recommendation, fee schedule changes, and a utility budget update and approval recommendation. The meeting also includes election of officers and a possible closed session.

• Funding recommendation for Chamber of Commerce and HEDC
• Water ordinance approval recommendation
• Sewer ordinance approval recommendation
• Community solar farm financing approval recommendation
• Utility budget approval recommendation

The Utility Board approved funding recommendations for the Chamber of Commerce ($30,000) and HEDC ($175,000), along with several ordinances and the utility budget. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also elected new officers: Scott Kvols as Chairman, Jeanette Dewalt as Co-Chairman, and Susan Meeske as Secretary.

• Approved $175,000 for HEDC and $30,000 for Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Approved Water Ordinance 4839 (5-0)
• Approved Sewer Ordinance 4840 (5-0)
• Approved Community Solar Farm Ordinance 4841 (5-0)
• Approved Fee Schedule Changes (5-0)
• Approved utility budget to move to City Council (5-0)
• Elected Scott Kvols as Chairman, Jeanette Dewalt as Co-Chairman, Susan Meeske as Secretary (5-0)

City Council

The Hastings City Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily handling routine consent items such as approving minutes, claims, and liquor license renewals. The main substantive item is a proposed ordinance (No. 4838) that would amend city code to regulate off-road motor vehicles on public property. The agenda also includes several event requests and standard procedural matters.

• Ordinance No. 4838 amending Section 50-704 regarding E-bikes, E-scooters, hoverboards, and off-road motor vehicles on public property
• Renewal of numerous Class C liquor licenses, catering permits, and a cigar shop license for Nov 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2027
• Special Olympics Nebraska Truck Convoy on September 19, 2026
• Hastings College Melody Round-Up Parade on September 26, 2026
• Approval of minutes, claims, and payroll

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 4838, amending city code to add provisions on operating off-road motor vehicles on public property, including bike trails. The change addresses complaints about electric dirt bikes in parks and trails, with enforcement via education, warnings, and citations. The council also approved the consent agenda (excluding items e and f), which included liquor license renewals, and separately approved requests for the Special Olympics Nebraska Truck Convoy and the Hastings College Melody Round-Up Parade.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4838, adding off-road motor vehicle provisions to city code, including on bike trails.
• Approved the consent agenda (items a-d), including minutes, claims/payroll, and liquor license renewals.
• Approved Special Olympics Nebraska's request to travel through Hastings for its Truck Convoy on September 19, 2026.
• Approved Hastings College's request to use city property for the Melody Round-Up Parade on September 26, 2026.

City Council Special

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the current situation regarding Heartland Pet Connection. The body may take a vote on the matter following the discussion.

• Discussion and possible vote regarding Heartland Pet Connection

The Hastings City Council discussed the Heartland Pet Connection contract and voted 5-3 to postpone negotiations until January 1, 2027. The current contract remains in place until 2028. No new contract was approved or denied.

• Postponed Heartland Pet Connection contract negotiations until January 1, 2027 (5-3)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects and administrative grants. The body is deciding on new natural gas rate schedules for large industrial customers and updates to animal cruelty codes.

• Ordinance No. 4837 establishing a Natural Gas Rate Schedule For Sales to Large Volume Industrial Customers
• Resolution No. 2026-45 and 2026-46 for Lakeview 11th Subdivision water, sewer, and paving projects
• Ordinance No. 4836 amending City Code Section 6-223 regarding cruelty to animals
• Pay Estimate No. 2 to Revive, Inc. in the amount of $87,516.97 for CDBG Project 24-PFW-001
• Special Designated Liquor License for Paul's Cigar Bar for the Antique Airplane Annual Fly-in

The City Council approved a new natural gas rate schedule for large volume industrial customers and updated city code regarding animal cruelty. Other actions included authorizing infrastructure bids for Lakeview 11th Subdivision and approving several community development grant payments.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4837 establishing Natural Gas Rate Schedule for Large Volume Industrial Customers (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4836 amending City Code Section 6-223 regarding cruelty to animals (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-43 for veteran parking signs in city lots (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-45 and 2026-46 for Lakeview 11th Subdivision water, sewer, and paving bids (8-0)
• Approved use of city property for Antique Airplane Annual Fly-In (8-0)
• Approved use of city property for ASAPP Support Starts Here Color Run (8-0)
• Approved $330.00 claim for Vaughan's Printing (7-0)
• Approved various Community Development Block Grant invoices and drawdowns (8-0)

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss updates on WEC Unit 1, Solar Phase II, and a proposed ordinance. The board will also receive a presentation on the Utilities Budget.

• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• WEC Unit 1 Update
• Solar Phase II Update
• Proposed Ordinance No. 4837
• Utilities Budget Presentation

The Utility Board approved the advancement of Proposed Ordinance No. 4837 to the City Council to expand gas user services. The board also received a detailed presentation on the FY 26-27 Utilities Budget, covering electric, gas, water, and sewer departments.

• Approved Proposed Ordinance No. 4837 to move forward to city council (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 11, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Adopted the July 23, 2026 regular meeting agenda (4-0)

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

The Hastings Planning Commission voted 6-1 to deny a request to rezone property east of South Colorado Avenue from R-1 (Urban Single-Family Residential) to R-2 (Mixed Density Neighborhood), which would have allowed a duplex. The commission also approved the final plat for the Lakeview 11th Subdivision, a 16-lot addition, by a 7-0 vote. Staff presented proposed revisions to the sign code and zoning code, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Denied rezoning of property east of South Colorado Ave from R-1 to R-2 (1-6)
• Approved final plat for Lakeview 11th Subdivision, 16 lots (7-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2026 meeting (7-0)

City Council Worksession

The Hastings City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 City Budget and Utility Department Budget. The meeting also includes an update from the Midland Area Agency on Aging and Hastings Senior Center.

• Proposed 2026-2027 City Budget
• Proposed 2026-2027 Utility Department Budget
• Update from Midland Area Agency on Aging and Hastings Senior Center

The City Council held a worksession to review the proposed 2026-2027 City and Utility Department budgets, with no formal votes taken. The utility consultant recommended water rate increases of 1.5% annually for most customers and 10% for CMS customers over three years, plus a 10% increase for wastewater class S-3, all incorporated into the proposed utility budget. The Finance Director warned of a structural budget gap, noting that 2023 was the last year revenues exceeded expenses and that without changes, the city may struggle to balance the budget in two years. The council also heard updates from the Midland Area Agency on Aging and the Senior Center, which is outgrowing its space.

• Adopted the meeting agenda with a change in order for the Utility Department presentation (7-0)
• Reviewed proposed water rate increases: 1.5% annual for most classes, 10% for CMS, over FY2027-29
• Reviewed proposed wastewater rate increase: 10% annual for class S-3 over FY2027-29
• Discussed General Fund budget gap and potential need for future levy adjustments
• Heard update from Midland Area Agency on Aging on Senior Center space needs
• No formal decisions or votes on budget items taken at worksession

City Council

The Hastings City Council will hold public hearings on a liquor license for Hastings Sodbusters and consider multiple ordinances creating water, sewer, gas, and street improvement districts for Lakeview 11th Subdivision. Consent items include a $245,000 CDBG drawdown for the Pacha Soap Expansion Project, event permits for the Stash Bash and Turkey Trot, and agreements for power plant controls and electric service. Budget presentations for Landfill and Streets are scheduled, along with a community update from the South Heartland District Health Department.

• Public hearing on Class I liquor license for Hastings Sports, LLC dba Hastings Sodbusters at 601 East South Street
• Ordinances creating Water, Sanitary Sewer, Gas, and Street Improvement Extension Districts for Lakeview 11th Subdivision
• Drawdown request of $245,000 from CDBG funds for Pacha Soap Expansion Project 25-ED-001
• Agreement with Emerson Process Management for Don Henry Power Center Controls Replacement
• First Amendment to Electric Service Agreement between City of Hastings and Heartwell Renewables, LLC

The City Council approved a Class "I" liquor license and manager application for Hastings Sports, LLC dba "Hastings Sodbusters." Additionally, the council approved the final plat and several extension district ordinances for the Lakeview 11th Subdivision.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved Class "I" liquor license for Hastings Sports, LLC dba "Hastings Sodbusters" (7-0)
• Approved manager application for Scott Galusha (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Lakeview 11th Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved Water Extension District 2026-1 Lakeview 11th Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved Sanitary Sewer Extension District 2026-1 Lakeview 11th Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved Gas Extension District 2026-1 Lakeview 11th Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved Street Improvement District 2026-1 Lakeview 11th Subdivision (7-0)

Airport Advisory Board

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

The council approved Resolution 2026-41 (6-1) to maintain natural water levels of Lake Hastings without adding city water, a policy shift for drought planning. It also approved a purchase agreement for a new Pierce fire apparatus (7-0) and a memorandum of understanding adopting a 48/96 shift schedule for Hastings Fire & Rescue (7-0). Consent agenda items, including minutes, claims, and several Community Development Block Grant actions, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2026-41 maintaining natural water levels of Lake Hastings without city intervention (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and CDBG items a–j (7-0)
• Approved purchase agreement with MacQueen Equipment for Pierce fire apparatus Option 1 (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Hastings Fire & Rescue for 48/96 shift schedule (7-0)

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

The planning commission voted 1-6 to deny a request to rezone a lot east of South Colorado Avenue from R-1 to R-2 for a proposed duplex rental. The commission also approved (7-0) the final plat for Lakeview 11th Subdivision, a 16-lot addition. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Denied rezoning of property east of South Colorado Avenue from R-1 to R-2 (1-6)
• Approved final plat for Lakeview 11th Subdivision (7-0)

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

The City Council held a worksession to discuss budget goals and requests for Information Technology, Development Services, and Parks and Recreation/Airport. No formal votes were taken on budget approvals during this session.

• Adopted the June 15, 2026 worksession agenda

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

The Utility Board adopted its agenda and approved the May 14 minutes. It voted to refer the water and sewer cost‑of‑service rate recommendations to the City Council. The board also agreed to reschedule the July 9 meeting to July 23 and then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda for June 11 meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes of May 14, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to refer water and sewer cost‑of‑service rate changes to City Council (3-0)
• Moved July 9 meeting to July 23 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:00 am (3-0)

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

The City Council approved a consent agenda covering minutes, payroll, and various infrastructure work orders. The Council also approved a $42,000 agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants for asbestos oversight at the former middle school.

• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (6-0)
• Approved $42,000 Atlas Technical Consultants contract (6-0)
• Approved YWCA use of city property for July 4 parade
• Approved water stewardship sponsorship with Google LLC
• Approved gas main and sewer reline work orders
• Approved water pipe installation at Well 17
• Approved electrical conversion work order

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)

The City Council approved funding for skate park renovations, Duncan Field turf replacement, and a contract extension for the WR Reserve/Noah's Ark project. Additionally, the council passed an ordinance to convey a street right-of-way to the Community Redevelopment Authority.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved $79,500.00 for skate park renovation fabrication by Spohn Ranch Inc. (6-0)
• Approved one-year extension for CDBG project 23-ED-001, WR Reserve/Noah's Ark (6-0)
• Approved $402,000 contract with Mammoth Sports Construction for Duncan Field turf and netting (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4830 to convey 6th Street right-of-way to the CRA (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4831 regarding alcohol sale hours and license revocation (4-2)

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

The Utility Board received a $1,261,500 grant from Google to offset water usage for data centers. The funds cover capital costs and ten years of estimated operation and maintenance for the Well 17 piping and pump system. Staff also provided updates on the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report regarding water quality levels.

• Approved April 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Awarded $1,261,500 Google grant for Well 17 piping and pump system

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

The Hastings City Council voted 3-3 on Ordinance 4829 to establish a Restaurant and Drinking Place Occupation Tax, causing it to fail. The council approved a conditional use permit for first-floor residential at 714 West 5th Street, a liquor license for El Puerto at 1008 S. Burlington Avenue, and a conveyance of right-of-way to the Community Redevelopment Authority. Several consent agenda items and routine business were also approved; the outcome of a resolution on Lake Hastings water levels was not recorded due to incomplete minutes.

• Ordinance 4829 (restaurant tax) failed on second reading (3-3)
• Approved conditional use permit for first-floor residential at 714 W 5th St (6-0)
• Approved Class I liquor license for El Puerto at 1008 S. Burlington Ave (6-0)
• Approved manager application for Rafael Ayala for El Puerto (6-0)
• Approved special assessment for property cleanup costs (6-0)
• Approved ordinance conveying 6th Street ROW and alley to CRA (6-0)
• Approved amendment to airport engineering agreement with Garver for lighting (6-0)
• Approved moving May 25 council meeting to May 26 due to holiday (6-0)