Hastings public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Hastings Planning Commission will discuss and vote on ordinances for plat vacations, annexation, and a zoning change for the Garages 7th and 8th Subdivisions, as well as an update to the City's Code of Ordinances.

• Public hearing for Plat Vacation of Garages 7th Addition
• Public hearing for Plat Vacation of Garages 8th Subdivision
• Public hearing for annexation of Garages 7th Addition
• Public hearing to rezone property from R-1 to C-O District
• Public hearing to update City Code of Ordinances Chapter 34

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board will discuss energy service contracts and renewable energy certificates with WAPA. The board will also review a conservation plan update and the 2024-25 end-of-year finance summary.

• Contract to transfer Renewable Energy Certificates between COH and WAPA
• Amendment to Contract for Firm Electric Service between COH and WAPA
• End of Year 24-25 Finance Summary
• Conservation Plan Update

City Council

The Hastings City Council will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for self-service storage at 230 East D Street, a zoning change for Fairway Villas LLC at West G Street and Franklin Avenue to multifamily residential, and two zoning changes for Enrique Meraz at 909 and 911 West J Street to commercial. The council will also consider consent items including work orders for electrical infrastructure and discuss waiving a cemetery stone permit fee. A possible closed session on litigation may occur.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for self-service storage at 230 East D Street (Resolution 2025-45)
• Public hearing on rezoning at West G Street and Franklin Avenue from C-3 to RP-3 Multifamily Residential Planned District (Ordinance 4817)
• Public hearings on rezoning 909 and 911 West J Street to C-3 Commercial Business District (Ordinances 4818, 4819)
• Approval of work orders for electric line connections along Hike and Bike Trail and at CCC's Gosper Building Automotive Training Center
• Discussion on waiving $40 cemetery stone permit fee for 20 headstones requested by Sunnyside Foundation Board

The Hastings City Council approved several land‑use actions. It granted a conditional use permit for a self‑service storage facility at 230 East D Street and rezoned the West G and Franklin Avenue site to a multi‑family residential planned district. It also approved rezoning of 909 and 911 West J Street to the C‑3 Commercial Business District and adopted the final plat for the Les Schwab Subdivision. All votes were unanimous (8‑0).

• Adopted meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes, claims, payroll and work orders (8-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for self‑service storage at 230 East D St (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of West G & Franklin Ave to RP-3 Multi‑family Residential Planned District (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 909 W J St to C-3 Commercial Business District (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 911 W J St to C-3 Commercial Business District (8-0)
• Approved final plat for Les Schwab Subdivision (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure work orders and grant administration invoices. The body is deciding on a forgivable loan for a downtown renovation project and an agreement for federal airport development assistance.

• Proposed $445,000 CDBG forgivable loan to Queen City Development for facade renovation at 714 W. 5th Street
• Resolution No. 2025-44 for an agency agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation for airport development
• Work Order GA-388 for a new gas main on Quail Ridge Avenue
• Work Order SW-390 for control equipment upgrades at Academic lift station (LS-9)
• Approval of Public Consulting Group (PCG) Emergency Services Agreement

The council unanimously approved all consent agenda items, including work orders, invoices and grant drawdowns. It approved a $107.50 claim from Vaughan's Printing (7-0, 1 abstention). The council also approved a Public Consulting Group Emergency Services Agreement that could bring about $170,000 in additional federal Medicaid funding (8-0). Finally, the council approved a $445,000 Community Development Block Grant forgivable loan for a facade renovation at 714 W. 5th Street (7-1).

• Approved all consent agenda items (unanimous 8-0)
• Approved Vaughan's Printing claim of $107.50 (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Public Consulting Group Emergency Services Agreement (8-0)
• Approved Queen City Development CDBG downtown facade loan of $445,000 (7-1)
• Approved Work Order GA-388 for new gas main on Quail Ridge Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Work Order SW-390 to upgrade lift station control equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Invoice No. 1997 from South Central Economic Development District for $3,497.96 (unanimous)
• Approved drawdown request for Community Development Block Grant funds of $3,076.25 for Downtown Revitalization (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hastings Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for self-service storage at 230 East D Street and a rezoning from commercial to multifamily residential at West G and Franklin Avenue. Two additional rezoning adjustments at West J Street and final plat approvals for three subdivisions are also on the agenda. All items are recommendations to the City Council.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for self-service storage at 230 East D Street (2025-498)
• Rezoning of West G and Franklin Avenue from C-3 Commercial to RP-3 Multifamily Residential (2025-515)
• Rezoning of 911 West J Street from C-3/R-1 to C-3 Commercial (2025-526)
• Rezoning of 909 West J Street from C-3/R-1 to C-3 Commercial (2025-527)
• Final plats for Garages Seventh Addition, Garages 8th Addition, and Les Schwab Subdivision

The commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for self‑service storage units at 230 East D Street. It also approved zoning changes to RP‑3 at West G & Franklin Avenue and to C‑3 Commercial Business District for properties at 911 and 909 West J Street, amending the official zoning map. The final plat for the Les Schwab Subdivision was approved, while the final plats for the Garages Seventh and Eighth Additions were tabled. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Self‑Service Storage Units at 230 East D Street (6‑0)
• Approved zoning change from C‑3 to RP‑3 at West G & Franklin Avenue and map amendment (6‑0)
• Approved zoning change to C‑3 Commercial Business District for 911 West J Street (6‑0)
• Approved zoning change to C‑3 Commercial Business District for 909 West J Street (6‑0)
• Approved Final Plat for Les Schwab Subdivision (6‑0)
• Tabled Final Plat for Garages Seventh Addition Subdivision (6‑0)
• Tabled Final Plat for Garages Eighth Addition Subdivision (6‑0)

Utility Board

This is a routine regular meeting of the Hastings Utility Board. The board will elect officers for the coming term and receive updates on finances, water conservation, and utility billing. The agenda includes a consent item to approve prior meeting minutes and a possible closed session.

• Election of officers for the board
• Fiscal Year '25 financial update
• Water conservation update
• Utility billing update

City Council

The City Council will review a final reading of an ordinance regarding e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards. The body is also considering a final plat for the Ponderosa Park Subdivision and a community action plan presentation.

• Amended Ordinance No. 4815 regarding E-Scooter, E-Bikes, and Hoverboards
• Final plat for the Ponderosa Park Subdivision
• Agreement with The Diamond Engineering Co. for K & K and Nebraskan Mobile Parks fire main
• Resolution No. 2025-42 for US Highway 34 traffic signal maintenance with Nebraska Department of Transportation
• Work Order WA-137 for new 8" water main at East Park Street and 4th Avenue

The Hastings City Council unanimously approved a $274,222.45 fire‑main contract with The Diamond Engineering Co. for the K & K and Nebraskan Mobile Parks. It also approved the final plat for the Ponderosa Park Subdivision and a traffic‑signal maintenance agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation. In addition, the council adopted the amended Ordinance No. 4815 governing e‑scooters, e‑bikes and hoverboards.

• Approved $274,222.45 fire‑main contract with The Diamond Engineering Co. (8‑0)
• Approved final plat for the Ponderosa Park Subdivision (8‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑42 agreement with NDOT for traffic‑signal maintenance (8‑0)
• Approved amended Ordinance No. 4815 for e‑scooter, e‑bike and hoverboard use (8‑0)
• Approved all consent agenda items, including minutes, work orders and manager application (8‑0)

City Council

The Hastings City Council meeting on Oct 27, 2025 will consider several consent items, including work orders and a service agreement. The council will vote on a lease agreement for Duncan Field Ballpark with the new owners of the Sodbusters. It will adopt Resolution 2025-39 for the Heartbeat Creative District’s Public Art and Creative Placemaking Plan and Resolution 2025-40 for a state grant agreement for the Apron Project. The council will also amend the city code to regulate e‑scooters, e‑bikes and hoverboards.

• Adoption of Resolution 2025-39: Heartbeat Creative District Public Art and Creative Placemaking Plan
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-40: State Grant Agreement for the Apron Project (Project No. 3-31-0040-021/022/023-2025)
• Ordinance No. 4815 amendment to add Section 50-704 for e‑scooters, e‑bikes, and hoverboards
• Approval of Duncan Field Ballpark Lease Agreement with Sodbusters' new owners
• Approval of invoice $19,665.96 from the Community Redevelopment Authority for work at 405 W. 2nd Street (Downtown Revitalization)

The council adopted a state grant agreement that will reduce the city's match for the airport apron project. It also approved a new lease for Duncan Field Ballpark, a public‑art plan for the Heartbeat Creative District, an ordinance allowing e‑scooters, e‑bikes and hoverboards, and a revised employee handbook. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (payroll, grants, work orders, etc.) – motion carried (8-0)
• Approved Duncan Field Ballpark lease agreement with new owners – motion carried (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-39: Heartbeat Creative District public‑art & placemaking plan – motion carried (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-40: State grant agreement for Airport Apron Project – motion carried (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-41: Revised City of Hastings Employee Handbook – motion carried (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4815 amending traffic code to include e‑scooters, e‑bikes, hoverboards – motion carried (8-0)
• Approved appointment of members to boards and commissions – motion carried (8-0)
• Approved manager application of Deanna Fuchs for Class "D" liquor license for CF Altitude, LLC – motion carried (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a plan modification to Redevelopment Area #1 for the Middle School Redevelopment Project (1.69 acres near N Lincoln Ave and W 6th St) and a zoning change from C-2 Central Business District to RP-3 Multiple-Family Residential Planned District for property near N Lincoln Ave and W 5th St. They will also consider the final plat for Ponderosa Park Subdivision near N Kansas Ave and W 22nd St. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approving minutes and citizen communications.

• Plan Modification No. 2025-4 to Redevelopment Area #1 for the Middle School Redevelopment Project, 1.69 acres northeast of N Lincoln Ave and W 6th St
• Rezoning from C-2 (Central Business) to RP-3 (Multiple-Family Residential Planned) for property northeast of N Lincoln Ave and W 5th St
• Final Plat for Ponderosa Park Subdivision, southeast of N Kansas Ave and W 22nd St

The commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the Final Plat for Ponderosa Park Subdivision to the City Council. Two earlier motions – one to recommend approval of the Middle School Redevelopment Plan Modification and another to recommend a zoning change from C-2 to RP-3 – each failed with a 4-2-1 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Final Plat for Ponderosa Park Subdivision (7-0)
• Motion to recommend approval of Middle School Redevelopment Plan Modification failed (4-2-1)
• Motion to recommend zoning change from C-2 to RP-3 failed (4-2-1)

City Council Worksession

The Hastings City Council will hold a worksession to discuss two items: the Restaurant Tax and a proposed ordinance regulating lightweight e-scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards on public property. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is intended for discussion only.

• Discussion of the Restaurant Tax
• Discussion of an ordinance on e-scooter, e-bike, and hoverboard usage on public property

The council voted 8‑0 to adopt the agenda for the October 20 worksession. Council members discussed a proposed 1% restaurant tax and an e‑scooter ordinance, but no formal votes were taken on those items. Staff were directed to gather clarifications on the restaurant tax and report back.

• Adopted agenda (8-0)
• Directed staff to obtain restaurant‑tax clarifications (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Hastings City Council will hold public hearings on several items, including a conditional use permit for RV sales/storage/repairs at 910 West L Street, a medical clinic at 2120 N. Kansas Avenue, and a modification to Redevelopment Area #7 for the Ponderosa Park 2.0 project. The council will also consider approving an amendment to the coal supply agreement with Ag Processing Inc. and various consent agenda items such as work orders for a gas main and street lighting.

• Public hearing and resolution for Timmy's RVs conditional use permit for RV sales/storage/repairs at 910 West L Street
• Public hearing and resolution for Mother Lake conditional use permit for medical clinic at 2120 N. Kansas Avenue
• Public hearing and resolution for Ponderosa Park 2.0 redevelopment plan modification southeast of West 22nd Street and North Kansas Avenue
• Approval of Amendment #4 to Coal Supply Agreement between City and Ag Processing Inc. (AGP)
• Approval of preliminary plat for Ponderosa Park Subdivision

The council approved the Business Improvement District assessment (Resolution 2025-32) and granted conditional use permits for Timmy's RVs and Mother Lake medical clinic. It also approved the plan modification for the Ponderosa Park 2.0 redevelopment and the preliminary plat for the Ponderosa Park subdivision. Additional actions included approving a coal supply agreement amendment, a $901.50 claim from Vaughan's Printing, and the municipal annual certification resolution.

• Approved Business Improvement District assessment (Resolution 2025-32) (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Timmy's RVs (Resolution 2025-37) (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Mother Lake medical clinic (Resolution 2025-36) (8-0)
• Approved plan modification for Ponderosa Park 2.0 redevelopment (Resolution 2025-35) (7-1)
• Approved preliminary plat for Ponderosa Park Subdivision (8-0)
• Approved Amendment #4 Coal Supply Agreement with Ag Processing Inc. (8-0)
• Approved Vaughan's Printing claim of $901.50 (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance 2025 (Resolution 2025-38) (8-0)

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board is meeting to discuss general business items including a presentation on the SPP market, an update on fall outages, and a utility billing/budget billing update. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Consent agenda: approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• SPP Market Presentation under Production
• Fall Outage Update under Production
• Utility Billing Update/Budget Billing under Administration

The board adopted the October 9 agenda and approved the minutes from the September 11 meeting. Presentations on the Southwest Power Pool market, outage updates, and new billing software were given, but no formal actions were taken on those topics. The meeting was adjourned at 10:09 am.

• Adopted October 9 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved all consent items (including minutes) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:09 am (unanimous)

City Council

The Hastings City Council will consider approving a Class D liquor license for a business on Theatre Drive and a Community Development Block Grant for Pacha Soap Co. The council also plans to discuss e-scooter ordinances and approve the purchase of a 2025 electric truck.

• Approval of a Class D Liquor License for Top Shelf Liquor at 905 Theatre Drive
• Authorization to sign a CDBG application for $255,000 for Pacha Soap Co.
• Approval of a 2025 F-150 Lightning Electric Truck from Hastings Ford
• Discussion on establishing an ordinance for e-scooter usage on public property
• Approval of easement agreement with Nebraska Public Power District for a gas pipeline

The Hastings City Council approved a Class D liquor license for Top Shelf Liquor and its manager application. It authorized the mayor to sign a $255,000 Community Development Block Grant application for Pacha Soap Co. and approved the purchase of a 2025 F‑150 Lightning electric truck, a natural‑gas pipeline easement, FY 2025‑26 insurance coverage, and board appointments.

• Approved Class D liquor license for Top Shelf Liquor at 905 Theatre Drive (7-0)
• Approved manager application for Harshil Chaudhary for the liquor license (7-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign $255,000 CDBG application for Pacha Soap Co. (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 F‑150 Lightning electric truck for $9,165 after grant (7-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign easement agreement with Nebraska Public Power District for natural‑gas pipeline (7-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 insurance coverage with multiple carriers (7-0)
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, claims, payroll, and property use for Celebration of Lights (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Hastings Planning Commission will hold three public hearings: two conditional use permits (for a medical clinic at 2120 N Kansas Avenue and for RV sales at 910 W L Street), and a plan modification for the Ponderosa Park 2.0 redevelopment project. They will also consider a preliminary plat for the Ponderosa Park Subdivision. A presentation on the Heartbeat Creative District's public art plan is scheduled.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for medical clinic at 2120 N Kansas Avenue (Mother Lake, LLC)
• Public hearing for conditional use permit for recreational vehicle sales, storage, and repairs at 910 W L Street (Timmy's RVs, LLC)
• Public hearing for Plan Modification No. 2025-3 to Redevelopment Area #7 for Ponderosa Park 2.0 (1.55 acres southeast of W 22nd St & N Kansas Ave)
• Preliminary Plat for Ponderosa Park Subdivision (southeast of N Kansas Ave & W 22nd St)
• Presentation of Heartbeat Creative District's Public Art & Creative Placemaking Plan

City Council Special

The Hastings City Council will consider two major financial items: Amended Ordinance No. 4809 adopting the Annual Appropriation Bill for FY 2025-2026, and Resolution No. 2025-27 adopting the Annual Fee Resolution. The fee resolution was postponed from the September 8 meeting. Public comment will be heard on non-hearing agenda items.

• Amended Ordinance No. 4809: annual appropriation bill for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Resolution No. 2025-27: annual fee resolution (postponed from September 8 meeting)
• Special meeting held at Hastings Municipal Airport, 3300 West 12th Street
• Public notice published in Hastings Tribune on September 12, 2025

The council approved the amended Ordinance No. 4809, adopting the 2025‑2026 Annual Appropriation Bill and reducing the city tax levy by $360,522. Amendments included cutting the jet hangar allocation to $375,000, eliminating $18,000 in credit‑card fees, and removing $15,000 in administrative training and conference costs. The final budget was adopted after a vote, and the council also suspended the statutory rule requiring three‑day reading of ordinances.

• Adopted amended Ordinance No. 4809 (budget) with $360,522 tax reduction (7-1)
• Reduced jet hangar funding to $375,000 (7-1)
• Removed $18,000 credit‑card fee from budget (6-2)
• Eliminated $10,000 admin training and $5,000 conferences (5-3)
• Approved final Ordinance No. 4809 as amended (7-1)
• Suspended three‑day reading rule for ordinance consideration (7-1)

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board will meet to discuss several general business items, including an insurance presentation from FNIC, a PILOT to City Dividend Fee, an amendment to the AGP coal contract, a main break incident at NDS, and a utility billing update. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and possible closed session.

• FNIC Insurance Presentation
• PILOT to City Dividend Fee
• AGP Coal Contract Amendment
• Main Break at NDS
• Utility Billing Update

The board adopted the meeting agenda. It approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 Utility Board meeting. The board approved Amendment #4 to the AGP Coal Supply Agreement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted current agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved AGP Coal Contract Amendment #4 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Special

This special meeting consists of two public hearings: one on the proposed 2025-2026 annual budget for Hastings, and one to set the property tax request for that fiscal year at an amount different from the previous year. The council may also enter executive session as permitted by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 Annual Budget for the City of Hastings
• Public hearing to set the property tax request for fiscal year 2025-2026 at an amount different from the prior year

The council voted to adopt the current agenda with all eight members in favor. No other actions were taken. Public hearings were held on the proposed 2025‑2026 budget and the property tax request, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Adopted meeting agenda (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2025-2026 budget, property tax requests, and annual fee resolutions. The meeting includes votes on salary schedules, collective bargaining wage addendums, and utility rate amendments. Council will also review a street improvement plan and a groundwater contamination performance guarantee.

• Ordinance No. 4809 adopting the Annual Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Resolution No. 2025-26 adopting property tax request for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Letter of credit from Five Points Bank for $1,690,304.25 for Hastings Groundwater Contamination Site
• Resolution No. 2025-30 approving the 2026-2031 One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan
• Ordinances 4810, 4811, and 4812 regarding electric, gas, and water dividend fees and PILOT fee removal

The council approved the 2025‑2026 salary schedule with a 2.5% increase and wage addenda for the police and firefighters unions. It adopted the Annual Appropriation Bill (Ordinance No. 4809) establishing the city budget, and authorized a $1,690,304.25 letter of credit for the groundwater contamination site. Several funding agreements were approved, including those with the Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Corporation, and Babcock & Wilcox for a water‑recirculation system.

• Approved 2025‑2026 salary schedule (8‑0)
• Approved wage addendum to Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 9 (8‑0)
• Approved wage addendum to Hastings Firefighters Association Local Union 675 (8‑0)
• Approved Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Funding Agreement (7‑1)
• Approved Hastings Economic Development Corporation Funding Agreement (5‑3)
• Authorized Mayor to obtain $1,690,304.25 letter of credit for groundwater site (8‑0)
• Approved agreement with Babcock & Wilcox for Whelan Energy Center water recirculation system ($444,576.33) (8‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4809 Annual Appropriation Bill (budget) (8‑0)

City Council

The Hastings City Council will adopt its agenda and approve several consent items, including permits and property use requests. Council members will conduct a public hearing on the adoption of the City of Hastings 2026‑2031 One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan. They will also approve multiple ordinances that create dividend fees for electric, gas, and water services and amend related rate structures. Additional actions include scheduling a special meeting for a budget hearing and authorizing a property license agreement with Alltel Corp d/b/a Verizon Wireless.

• Public hearing on adoption of the City of Hastings 2026‑2031 One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan
• Ordinance No. 4810 establishing an electric dividend fee and amending electric rates
• Ordinance No. 4811 establishing a gas dividend fee and amending gas rates
• Ordinance No. 4812 establishing a water dividend fee and amending water rates
• Authorization of Public Property License Agreement with Alltel Corp d/b/a Verizon Wireless for property at 12th Street and Crane Avenue

The council approved Resolution No. 2025‑22 granting levy authority to the Community Redevelopment Authority with a 5‑4 vote. The council also approved several consent agenda items, a schedule change for the September 8 meeting, a special budget hearing, a Verizon tower license agreement, and an interlocal GIS agreement with Adams County.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, payroll, Kitty's Roadhouse amendment, Our Little Angels 5k run, Special Olympics Nebraska convoy, Brant Rentals right‑of‑way permit, electric line work order) – unanimous
• Approved moving the regular council meeting on Sep 8, 2025 to 6:30 p.m. – unanimous
• Approved calling a special council meeting on Sep 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for the 2025‑2026 budget hearing – unanimous
• Approved public‑property license agreement with Alltel Corp. d/b/a Verizon Wireless for tower at 12th St & Crane Ave – unanimous
• Approved interlocal GIS agreement with Adams County for a five‑year renewal – unanimous
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑22 granting levy authority to the Community Redevelopment Authority (5‑4)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑29 authorizing the Mayor to sign documents for Community Development Block Grant 24‑PWI‑008 – approved

Planning Commission Worksession

The Hastings Planning Commission will discuss the One and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan, a housing report, and zoning topics during a worksession. No public hearings or formal votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion and review only.

• 2025-336: Presentation of One and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan
• 2025-344: Housing Report discussion
• 2025-345: Zoning Discussion

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to adopt the meeting agenda. It then approved the July 15, 2025 minutes with a 6-0-1 vote. Finally, the commission adjourned the session by a 7-0 vote.

• Adopt current agenda (7-0)
• Approve July 15, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0)

Library Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review reports from staff and liaisons. The board is scheduled to discuss the disposition of donated and book sale items, as well as Ordinance No. 4798 regarding board terms.

• Disposition of Donated Items to the Library
• Disposition of Friends of the Library Book Sale Items
• Ordinance No. 4798 on Board Terms
• Open Meeting Law May 1, 2025, Updates

The Library Advisory Board approved a new slate of officers, accepted the consent agenda, and passed motions to sell surplus items at auction and adopt by‑law changes on board terms. The board also discussed how to handle a donated globe but took no formal action. The meeting adjourned at 5:49 pm.

• Approved election of officers: Ross Struss as President, Nikki Pfeil as Vice President, Phil Boon as Secretary, Jessica Brock as Past President/Foundation Liaison (motion carried)
• Accepted the consent agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved sale of surplus Friends of the Library items at the city auction (motion carried)
• Approved by‑law Ordinance No. 4798 on board terms (motion carried)

City Council Worksession

This is a worksession for discussion only, with no formal votes expected. The council will discuss the proposed 2025-2026 City Budget and Utility Budget, an update on regulating motorized vehicles, and mobile vendor regulations.

• Discussion of proposed 2025-2026 City Budget and Utility Budget
• Update on regulating motorized vehicles
• Discussion of mobile vendors
• Worksession format—no decisions or ordinances considered

The council voted to adopt the meeting agenda (7-0) and later adjourned the worksession (7-0). No ordinances, budget changes, or other policy items were adopted; discussions on motorized‑vehicle regulations, mobile‑vendor rules, and the 2025‑2026 budget continued without a vote. All other items were informational only.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned worksession (7-0)

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board will consider approving the utility budget and fee schedule changes. They will also discuss a line extension ordinance and a city dividend ordinance. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public communications.

• Fee schedule changes
• Utility budget approval
• Line extension ordinance
• City dividend ordinance
• Utility billing status update

The board approved several items to be forwarded to the City Council, including the 2025/2026 utility budget, proposed fee schedule changes, the Line Extension Ordinance (Ordinance 4774), and the City Dividend Ordinances (4742 & 4743). All motions passed unanimously with no recorded dissent. The board also approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting.

• Adopted agenda for the meeting (approved)
• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (approved)
• Fee schedule changes moved to City Council (approved)
• 2025/2026 utility budget moved to City Council (approved)
• Line Extension Ordinance 4774 moved to City Council (approved)
• City Dividend Ordinances 4742 & 4743 moved to City Council (approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:53 am (approved)

City Council

The Hastings City Council will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for self-service storage at 905 Theatre Drive and a Community Development Block Grant of up to $185,000 for Pacha Soap Co. They will also vote on removing the blighted designation for Redevelopment Area #12 (former Hastings Regional Center), awarding an airport apron rehabilitation bid to Screed Tech, and approving expenditures to retain firefighter/EMTs and paramedics.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for self-service storage at 905 Theatre Drive
• Resolution authorizing CDBG application for $185,000 for Pacha Soap Co.
• Resolution 2025-24 removing blighted/substandard designation for former Hastings Regional Center (Redevelopment Area #12)
• Awarding Hastings Municipal Airport Apron Rehabilitation project bid to Screed Tech, LLC
• Approval of expenditures to encourage retention of Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics for Hastings Fire and Rescue

The council adopted the consent agenda covering routine items. It approved a conditional use permit for a self‑storage facility at 905 Theatre Drive and authorized a $185,000 Community Development Block Grant for Pacha Soap Co. The council also approved a claim payment to Vaughan's Printing, awarded the airport apron rehabilitation contract to Screed Tech LLC, and adopted retention bonuses for fire personnel. A resolution to remove the blighted designation for Redevelopment Area #12 was approved, though the vote tally was not recorded.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, payroll, liquor license renewals) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved conditional use permit for self‑storage at 905 Theatre Drive (Resolution 2025-25) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved $185,000 Community Development Block Grant application for Pacha Soap Co. (Resolution 2025-28) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved claim payment to Vaughan's Printing for $180 – Ayes: 6, Abstention: Maggie Esch, Nays: none
• Approved award of airport apron rehabilitation project to Screed Tech LLC – motion carried unanimously
• Approved retention bonuses for Hastings Fire & Rescue personnel per proposed plan – motion carried unanimously
• Approved removal of blighted and substandard designation for Redevelopment Area #12 (≈162 acres) – vote outcome not recorded

City Council

The Hastings City Council will consider approving a liquor license for a one-year event, authorizing a water purchase agreement, and finalizing an ordinance on city board term limits. The meeting also includes approval of grant invoices and a fiber optic work order.

• Approval of Special Designated Liquor License for Sunflower Kitchen/District 14 Bar
• Authorization to sign Water Purchase Sale Agreement with TES US Development LLC
• Final passage of Ordinance No. 4798 amending city board term limits
• Approval of fiber optic work order CO-189
• Approval of CDBG grant invoices totaling $6,768.25

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes, payroll claims, a new fiber‑optic work order and several Community Development Block Grant invoices and drawdowns. The council also approved a Special Designated Liquor License for L.A.K.E. Enterprises' event at 1105 Theatre Drive. In addition, council members authorized the mayor to sign a water term sheet with TES US Development LLC and Total Energies Hydrogen Holdings USA LLC for a green‑hydrogen project. All votes were 8‑0 in favor.

• Approved consent agenda (including minutes, payroll, fiber work order and multiple CDBG invoices) (8-0)
• Approved Special Designated Liquor License for L.A.K.E. Enterprises event at 1105 Theatre Drive (8-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Water Term Sheet with TES US Development LLC and Total Energies Hydrogen Holdings USA LLC (8-0)

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board will hold a regular meeting with presentations on a line extension study by JK Consulting and the FY 25-26 utility budget. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes. No binding votes are scheduled; the meeting may also enter closed session if needed.

• JK Consulting Line Extension Study Presentation
• FY 25-26 Utility Budget Presentation
• Approval of June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Possible closed session under Nebraska Open Meetings Act

The board adopted the July 24, 2025 agenda after a motion carried unanimously. It approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned with no opposition.

• Adopted current agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council Worksession

The Hastings City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 City Budget and Utility Budget. The meeting is procedural and allows for discussion among elected officials.

• Discussion of proposed 2025-2026 City Budget and Utility Budget
• Roll call and adoption of the agenda
• Citizen communications (limited to agenda items)
• Executive session reserved under Nebraska Open Meetings Act

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and, after discussion of the upcoming 2025‑26 budget, adjourned the worksession with no substantive actions taken. No votes were recorded on budget items or policy proposals.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Hastings Planning Commission will consider a special order to remove the "Blighted and Substandard for Redevelopment" designation for Redevelopment Area #12, commonly referred to as the former Hastings Regional Center. The commission will also hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request from Theatre District, LLC for self‑service storage at 905 Theatre Drive. The meeting includes standard items such as adopting the agenda, approving minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting, and receiving reports.

• Removal of the Blighted and Substandard designation for Redevelopment Area #12 (former Hastings Regional Center)
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for self‑service storage at 905 Theatre Drive (Theatre District, LLC)
• Motion to adopt the current agenda
• Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting
• Committee, chairman, and staff reports

The commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council remove the blighted and substandard designation for Redevelopment Area #12, the former Hastings Regional Center. It also voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council approve a conditional use permit for a self‑service storage facility at 905 Theatre Drive. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recommend removal of blight designation for Redevelopment Area #12 (5-0)
• Recommend approval of conditional use permit for self‑service storage at 905 Theatre Dr (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning properties from R-3G to R-3 districts. The body is also considering a subdivision plat, an annexation, and city board term limits.

• Public hearing and Ordinance No. 4808 to rezone R-3G Garden Apartment District to R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District
• Approval of Final Plat for Cedar Park Subdivision
• Administration agreement with South Central Economic Development District, Inc. for Bruckman Rubber Company project (CDBG #24-ED-003)
• Ordinance No. 4798 establishing term limits and restrictions for City Boards and Committees
• Ordinance No. 4803 to annex property southeast of Fisherman Lane and Outrigger Avenue in Cimarron Meadows 13th Addition

The council approved several actions, including rezoning R‑3G properties to R‑3, adopting the final plat for the Cedar Park subdivision, and authorizing a community‑development grant for the Bruckman Rubber Company project. It also amended the city code to set term limits for board members and annexed land southeast of Fisherman Lane and Outrigger Avenue into the city limits. All motions passed with unanimous votes except the term‑limit amendment, which passed 5‑4.

• Approved rezoning ordinance No. 4808 changing R‑3G to R‑3 (8‑0)
• Approved final plat for Cedar Park Subdivision (8‑0)
• Approved administration agreement for Community Development Block Grant #24‑ED‑003 (Bruckman Rubber Company project) (8‑0)
• Approved amendment to City Code term limits (Ordinance No. 4798) (5‑4)
• Approved annexation ordinance No. 4803 extending city limits southeast of Fisherman Lane and Outrigger Avenue (8‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, payroll, property use requests, and work order (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑1)

City Council

The City Council will reconsider a failed ordinance on term limits for city boards and committees, and hold a second reading on annexing property near Fisherman Lane and Outrigger Avenue. Consent items include work orders for utility infrastructure at the Trailside Village subdivision and acceptance of an FAA grant. The council will also vote on a $420 printing claim and appointments to boards and commissions.

• Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 4798 on term limits for city boards and committees (failed May 12, 2025)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 4803 annexing land at Cimarron Meadows 13th Addition (Fisherman Lane and Outrigger Avenue)
• Work Order EL-309 for underground electric lines and padmount transformers for Trailside Village (south of 31st Street, east of West Laux Drive)
• Work Order EL-311 for underground street light lines and fixtures in Trailside Subdivision
• Approval of FY25 Federal Aviation Administration grant offer (Mayor and City Attorney to sign documents)

The council adopted Ordinance 4803, annexing land southeast of Fisherman Lane and Outrigger Avenue. It also approved Ordinance 4798 establishing term limits for city boards and council members. Several utility work orders and a claim for Vaughan's Printing were approved, and the mayor and city attorney were authorized to sign FAA grant documents.

• Approved Ordinance 4803 annexing property southeast of Fisherman Lane & Outrigger Ave (7-0, Brad Consbruck absent)
• Approved Ordinance 4798 establishing term limits for city boards and council (5-3, Brad Consbruck absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 4802 revising sign and small wind energy code sections (7-0, Brad Consbruck absent)
• Approved Work Order WA-342 for 3‑lane road widening project (7-0, Brad Consbruck absent)
• Approved Work Order EL-309 for underground electric lines for Trailside Village (7-0, Brad Consbruck absent)
• Approved Work Order EL-311 for underground street light lines for Trailside Subdivision (7-0, Brad Consbruck absent)
• Approved claim of Vaughan's Printing for $420 (7-0, Maggie Esch abstained, Brad Consbruck absent)
• Authorized Mayor Beckby and City Attorney Oswald to sign FAA grant documents (7-0, Brad Consbruck absent)

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board will meet to receive a high-level utilities budget presentation. The board will also receive an update regarding utility billing.

• High Level Utilities Budget Presentation
• Utility Billing Update

The board adopted the June 19, 2025 agenda after a motion by Hemje and second by Dewalt, with all present members voting aye. The board also approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 Utility Board meeting, moved by Kvols and seconded by Hemje, with unanimous approval.

• Adopted June 19 agenda (ayes: Hitesman, Dewalt, Hemje, Kvols; nays: none)
• Approved May 8 minutes (ayes: Hitesman, Dewalt, Hemje, Kvols; nays: none)

Planning Commission

The Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for properties from R-3G to R-3. The commission will also review the final plat for the Cedar Park Subdivision.

• Public hearing for zoning change from R-3G (Multiple-Family Residential Garden Apartment District) to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential District)
• Final Plat of the Cedar Park Subdivision southeast of East D Street and South Cedar Avenue

The commission adopted the agenda and approved the May 20 minutes, both unanimously. It voted 7-0 to recommend the City Council approve a zoning change from R-3G to R-3 (2025-249). It also voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the final plat for the Cedar Park Subdivision (2025-250). The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Adopt agenda (7-0)
• Approve May 20 minutes (7-0)
• Recommend approval of zoning change 2025-249 (7-0)
• Recommend approval of final plat 2025-250 (7-0)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0)

City Council Worksession

The Hastings City Council worksession will address a presentation of LB840 by the Economic Development Corp., an update from the Hastings Economic Development Corp., a budget training and planning presentation, a discussion of the Utility Advisory Board, and a proposed Ordinance No. 4799 concerning rules of procedure. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion.

• LB840 presentation by Hastings Economic Development Corp. and Department of Economic Development
• Hastings Economic Development Corp. update
• Budget training and planning presentation
• Discussion of Utility Advisory Board
• Proposed Ordinance No. 4799 on rules of procedure

The council voted to adopt the June 16 agenda with all eight members in favor. No substantive ordinances, contracts, or policy changes were approved. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. Mayor Beckby was absent for the entire session.

• Adopted agenda (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

City Council

The Hastings City Council will hold public hearings on annexing property southeast of Fisherman Lane and Outrigger Avenue, and on amendments to the city code regarding signs and small wind energy systems. The consent agenda includes infrastructure projects such as a new transformer, underground electric lines, and a water main replacement, as well as permits for community events.

• Public hearing on annexation of property southeast of Fisherman Lane and Outrigger Avenue (Ordinance 4803) and approval of final plat for Cimarron Meadows 13th Addition
• Public hearing on amendments to Section 34-309 (Signs) and Section 34-314 (Small Wind Energy Systems) of the Hastings City Code (Ordinance 4802)
• Approval of preliminary plat for Cedar Park Subdivision
• Vacation of St. Joseph Avenue (Ordinance 4804) and authorization of its conveyance (Ordinance 4805)
• Vacation of a 14-foot alley in Block 26, Original Town of Hastings (Ordinance 4806) and authorization of its conveyance (Ordinance 4807)

The council approved the annexation of a half‑acre southeast of Fisherman Lane and Outrigger Avenue (Ordinance 4803). It also approved the final plat for the Cimarron Meadows 13th Addition, the preliminary plat for the Cedar Park Subdivision, and ordinances 4804‑4806 vacating St. Joseph Avenue and a 14‑foot alley. Ordinance 4802 on sign and small‑wind‑energy code amendments was tabled for further revision.

• Approved Ordinance 4803 annexing half‑acre property (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Cimarron Meadows 13th Addition (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Cedar Park Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 4804 vacating St. Joseph Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 4805 authorizing conveyance of St. Joseph Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 4806 vacating 14‑foot alley (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 4802 amendments to signs and small‑wind‑energy systems (unanimous)
• Approved all consent agenda items, including work orders and event permits (unanimous)

City Council

The council will adopt the agenda and approve several consent items, including minutes, payroll, work orders, and event permits. They will consider a concrete pavement repair contract with NLC, LLC and a revision of program guidelines for a Community Development Block Grant. The council will vote on Ordinance No. 4801 to sell city property to Quirk Land & Cattle Company for $2,985.40 and on Ordinance No. 4800 to amend city code sections. Additional items include public hearings, general business, and possible closed session.

• Ordinance No. 4801: sale of city property to Quirk Land & Cattle Company for $2,985.40
• Approval of concrete pavement repair contract with NLC, LLC at Woodland Avenue and D Street intersection
• Revision of program guidelines for Community Development Block Grant contract 24-DTR-004 (Downtown Revitalization)
• Approval of Work Order WA-136 to extend water service to Lochland Meadows 17th Addition
• Approval of Work Order PL-640 to improve the Whelan Energy Center 1 reheat desuperheater spray station

The council approved the sale of a former well site property to Quirk Land & Cattle Company for $2,985.40, adopting Ordinance No. 4801. It also approved a $162,028.65 concrete pavement repair contract with NLC, LLC for Woodland Avenue and D Street. The council adopted revisions to the Community Development Block Grant boundaries and amended city code sections 2‑206 and 2‑308 through Ordinances 4800 and 4801, suspending the three‑day reading rule for each. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes from the seven present members, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m.

• Approved sale of city property to Quirk Land & Cattle Company for $2,985.40 (Ayes: Huntley, Anderson, Brad Consbruck, Larry Consbruck, Esch, Rowan, Fong; Nays: none; Absent: Hoffman)
• Approved $162,028.65 concrete pavement repair agreement with NLC, LLC (Ayes: Huntley, Anderson, Brad Consbruck, Larry Consbruck, Esch, Rowan, Fong; Nays: none; Absent: Hoffman)
• Approved revision of program guidelines to expand Community Development Block Grant boundaries (Ayes: Huntley, Anderson, Brad Consbruck, Larry Consbruck, Esch, Rowan, Fong; Nays: none; Absent: Hoffman)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4800 amending city code sections 2‑206 and 2‑308 (Ayes: Huntley, Anderson, Brad Consbruck, Larry Consbruck, Esch, Rowan, Fong; Nays: none; Absent: Hoffman)
• Suspended three‑day reading rule for Ordinance No. 4801 (Ayes: Huntley, Anderson, Brad Consbruck, Larry Consbruck, Esch, Rowan, Fong; Nays: none; Absent: Hoffman)
• Suspended three‑day reading rule for Ordinance No. 4800 (Ayes: Huntley, Anderson, Brad Consbruck, Larry Consbruck, Esch, Rowan, Fong; Nays: none; Absent: Hoffman)
• Approved all consent agenda items (Ayes: Huntley, Anderson, Brad Consbruck, Larry Consbruck, Esch, Rowan, Fong; Nays: none; Absent: Hoffman)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 p.m. (Ayes: Huntley, Anderson, Brad Consbruck, Larry Consbruck, Esch, Fong; Nays: Rowan; Absent: Hoffman)

Planning Commission

The Hastings Planning Commission will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from the April 15 meeting. Commissioners will consider an ordinance to update City Code Sections 34-309 (Signs) and 34-314 (Small Wind Energy Systems). They will hold public hearings on vacation of the St. Joseph Avenue right-of-way and on annexing property southeast of Fisherman Lane and Outrigger Avenue. The commission will also review final and preliminary subdivision plats for the Cimarron Meadows 13th Addition and Cedar Park Subdivision.

• Recommend approval of ordinance updating City Code Section 34-309 (Signs) and 34-314 (Small Wind Energy Systems)
• Recommend vacation of Right-of-Way of St. Joseph Avenue from West South Street to the railroad tracks in Johnson's Addition
• Recommend approval of ordinance to annex property southeast of Fisherman Ln and Outrigger Ave
• Recommend approval of the Final Plat for the Cimarron Meadows 13th Addition
• Recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat for the Cedar Park Subdivision

The commission adopted an ordinance revising the City’s sign code and small wind‑energy system regulations (6‑1 vote). It recommended approval of the vacation of St. Joseph Avenue right‑of‑way (6‑0‑1) and the annexation of property southeast of Fisherman Lane and Outrigger Avenue (7‑0). It also approved the final plat for the Cimarron Meadows 13th Addition and the preliminary plat for Cedar Park Subdivision, each by a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda – motion carried 7-0
• Approve April 15 minutes – motion carried 7-0
• Approve ordinance updating sign and small wind‑energy codes (Section 34‑309, 34‑314) – motion carried 6-1
• Recommend approval of vacation of St. Joseph Avenue right‑of‑way (2025‑218) – motion carried 6-0-1
• Recommend approval of annexation of property southeast of Fisherman Ln & Outrigger Ave (2025‑191) – motion carried 7-0
• Approve Final Plat of Cimarron Meadows 13th Addition – motion carried 7-0
• Approve Preliminary Plat for Cedar Park Subdivision – motion carried 7-0
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried 7-0

City Council Worksession

This is a worksession for discussion only, not formal decision-making. The council will hear a presentation on nitrates and one on the Highway 6 project, along with a brief overview of meeting procedures (Agenda 101). No votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• Presentation on nitrates
• Presentation on Highway 6 project
• Agenda 101 overview of meeting procedures

The council voted to adopt the current agenda for the May 19, 2025 worksession. The motion was moved by Brad Consbruck, seconded by Michael Anderson, and carried with all eight members voting aye and none nay. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded in this meeting.

• Adopted worksession agenda (8-0)

City Council

The Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning property from R-3 to RP-3 southeast of West Laux Drive and East 31st Street. They will also consider a $360,000 Community Development Block Grant application for Bruckman Rubber Co. and approve a gas purchase and ground lease agreement with NewCarbon. Other items include ordinances on term limits for boards and committees, a resolution for a jet aircraft hangar at the airport, and appointment of a library director.

• Public hearing on rezoning to RP-3 for property near West Laux Drive and East 31st Street
• Public hearing and resolution for $360,000 CDBG grant for Bruckman Rubber Co.
• Approval of gas purchase and ground lease agreement with NewCarbon
• Resolution to prepare plans for jet aircraft hangar at Hastings Municipal Airport
• Ordinance establishing term limits for city boards and committees

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 4796, changing the zoning of the property southeast of West Laux Drive and East 31st Street from R‑3 to RP‑3 with a 7‑1 vote. The Council also approved a Special Designated Liquor License for No Coast Brewing’s outdoor concert at Brickyard Park by an 8‑0 vote. All consent items on the agenda were approved, with three members abstaining. The Council adopted a motion to suspend the three‑day reading rule (7‑1) to allow consideration of the rezoning ordinance.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4796 rezoning R‑3 to RP‑3 (7-1)
• Approved Special Designated Liquor License for No Coast Brewing event (8-0)
• Approved all consent items (motion carried; 5 ayes, 3 abstentions)
• Approved Trailside Subdivision Final Plat with condition (7-1)
• Adopted motion to suspend three‑day reading rule for rezoning ordinance (7-1)

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board will review unfinished business and then discuss several operational topics, including the Highway 6 Project's effect on utility services. Other items include a budget process update, a PPGA auxiliary boiler project update, and a water quality discussion on ASR and nitrates. The board will also consider changing meeting dates for June and July.

• Highway 6 Project and impact to utilities
• PPGA Update – Aux Boiler Project
• Water discussion – ASR/Nitrates
• Budget process and monthly financial comments
• Utility Board meeting date change for June and July

The Utility Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. It also voted to change the June board meeting date from the 12th to the 19th and the July meeting date from the 10th to the 24th. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda for May 8, 2025 (4-0)
• Approve April 10, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Change June meeting to June 19 and July meeting to July 24 (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Hastings City Council will meet April 28, 2025, to act on a consent agenda including utility work orders, a liquor license for Brickyard Park, and meeting minutes. Regular business includes a contract extension for a downtown revitalization grant, an agreement for the Lochland Meadows water and paving project, and the sale of 2608 W. 6th Street to Hastings Area Habitat for Humanity. The council will also vote on a resolution requiring certain city properties to display 'In God We Trust' and the city logo, and consider a first amendment to a coal supply agreement in possible closed session.

• Resolution 2025-20 requiring 'In God We Trust' display on city property open to the public
• Ordinance 4797 authorizing sale of 2608 W. 6th Street to Hastings Area Habitat for Humanity
• Ordinances 4794 and 4795 to vacate and convey a 14-foot alley in Block 2, Taggart Addition
• Contract extension for CDBG Downtown Revitalization grant (21-DTR-007) to June 30, 2026
• Special designated liquor license for First Street Brewing outdoor concert at Brickyard Park on June 13, 2025

The council adopted Ordinance No. 4793, revising all city ordinances, after suspending the statutory reading rule. It approved a $895,480.78 water and paving contract for the Lochland Meadows 17th Sub‑Division and extended the Community Development Block Grant contract to June 30 2026. The council also vacated and conveyed a 14‑ft alley in the Taggart Addition, approved a $425 claim to Vaughan’s Printing, and granted a permit for Bradley Beck to use city right‑of‑way. The request for a special liquor license for a First Street Brewing outdoor concert was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4793 revising all city ordinances (8‑0)
• Approved water and paving contract with Diamond Engineering Co. for Lochland Meadows 17th Sub‑Division ($895,480.78) (8‑0)
• Approved extension of Community Development Block Grant contract to June 30 2026 (8‑0)
• Approved vacating of 14‑ft alley adjacent to Lots 1‑7, Block 2 Taggart Addition (Ordinance 4794) (8‑0)
• Approved conveyance of the same alley (Ordinance 4795) (8‑0)
• Approved claim payment to Vaughan's Printing $425.00 (7‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved permit for Bradley Beck to use portion of city street right‑of‑way (8‑0)
• Tabled request for Special Designated Liquor License for First Street Brewing outdoor concert (8‑0)

City Council Worksession

The council will discuss a recodification of municipal codes, receive an update on the Hastings Municipal Airport, and hear progress on the City Hall building project. No decisions are noted; the items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of recodification
• Update on Hastings Municipal Airport at 3300 W. 12th Street
• Update on City Hall building progress

The council adopted the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. No substantive actions or approvals were taken; the council heard reports on code recodification, the municipal airport, and City Hall construction. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Hastings Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three matters. First, a zoning change for the property southeast of West Laux Drive and East 31st Street (Trailside Village) from R-3 to RP-3, including an amendment to the Official Zoning District Map. Second, the commission will consider approving the final plat for the Trailside Subdivision with one condition of approval. Third, an ordinance to update the City’s Code of Ordinances for signs and small wind energy systems will be reviewed.

• Rezoning of property southeast of West Laux Drive and East 31st Street (Trailside Village) from R-3 to RP-3 and amendment to the Official Zoning District Map
• Recommendation to approve the Trailside Subdivision Final Plat to the City Council with one condition of approval
• Recommendation to approve an ordinance updating Article VI, Section 34-309 (Signs) and Section 34-314 (Small Wind Energy Systems) of the City Code

The commission adopted the agenda and approved the March 18 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. It voted to recommend the City Council approve a zoning change for the Trailside Village property and amend the official zoning map, also by 5‑0. The commission also recommended the council consider a final plat for the Trailside Subdivision and tabled an ordinance on signs and small wind energy systems, both by 5‑0.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve March 18 minutes (5-0)
• Recommend zoning change for Trailside Village and map amendment (5-0)
• Recommend council consider final plat for Trailside Subdivision (5-0)
• Table ordinance updates to signs and small wind energy systems (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a zoning change for Habitat for Humanity at 705 S. Franklin Street, plan modifications for the Brant Rentals and Trailside Village redevelopment projects, and a Class C liquor license for Barista's Downtown. The council will also consider a Micro-TIF resolution to expedite redevelopment plan reviews and vote on an agreement for water, sewer, and paving in Elm Meadows Subdivision.

• Public hearing on zoning change from R-1 to R-2 for Habitat for Humanity at 705 S. Franklin Street
• Public hearings on redevelopment plan modifications for Brant Rentals (811 W. 1st) and Trailside Village (near E. 31st & Laux)
• Public hearing and resolution for Class C liquor license for Barista's Downtown at 647 W. 2nd Street
• Resolution No. 2025-18 to allow expedited review of redevelopment plans (Micro-TIF)
• Approval of work orders for gas main and electric line relocation for NDOT Hastings Southeast Project

The council ratified a $1,067,401.13 contract with Van Kirk Bros. for Elm Meadows water, sewer and paving. It also approved Barista's Downtown Class C liquor license and its manager application, as well as two redevelopment plan modifications for Brant Rentals and Trailside Village. Additional consent items, including summer concert permits and special outdoor liquor licenses, were adopted.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved Van Kirk Bros. contract for Elm Meadows utilities, $1,067,401.13 (8-0)
• Approved Barista's Downtown Class C liquor license at 647 W. 2nd St (8-0)
• Approved manager application for Barista's Downtown (8-0)
• Approved Brant Rentals redevelopment plan modification (7-1)
• Approved Trailside Village redevelopment plan modification (approved, vote not recorded)
• Approved Barista's Summer Sounds concert series permits (8-0)
• Approved special outdoor liquor licenses for Barista's concerts (8-0)

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board will review and decide on several items, including a proposed extension of its coal supply contract. The board will also discuss the March 19 outage summary, monthly financial comments, and the elimination of certain postings and potential late fees. Approval of the March 13 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Coal Contract Extension
• March 19th Outage Summary
• Elimination of postings/potential late fees
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting
• Monthly Financial Comments

The Utility Board unanimously approved the recommendation to send the coal contract extension to the City Council. The Board also approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. After completing business, the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to forward coal contract extension to City Council (3-0)
• Adopted agenda for April 10, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the adoption of the City of Hastings Comprehensive Plan 2025 and a zoning change for 913 W. J Street. The body will also review several water and sewer work orders and grant-funded administrative invoices.

• Public hearing for zoning change from R-1 to C-3 at 913 W. J Street
• Public hearing on the City of Hastings Comprehensive Plan 2025
• Agreement with Van Kirk Bros. Contracting for Elm Meadows Sub-Division Water, Sewer and Paving Districts
• Request for CDBG application assistance for Bruckman Rubber expansion project
• Special Designated Liquor License for Downtown Do the Brew event on April 26, 2025

The council approved all consent agenda items, including minutes, work orders, event permits, a liquor license, and several Community Development Block Grant invoices. It adopted Ordinance No. 4791 rezoning 913 W. J Street from R‑1 to C‑3 and adopted Resolution No. 2025‑10 to update the Comprehensive Plan. The council also approved a contract with Van Kirk Bros. for Elm Meadows water, sewer and paving work and authorized several city‑property events and related permits.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4791 rezoning 913 W. J St from R‑1 to C‑3 (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑10 Comprehensive Plan Update (7‑0)
• Approved all consent agenda items, including minutes, work orders, event permits, liquor license, and CDG invoices (7‑0)
• Approved agreement with Van Kirk Bros. Contracting for Elm Meadows water, sewer and paving work at $1,067,401.13
• Approved use of city property for the Downtown “Do the Brew” event on April 26 2025
• Approved a special designated liquor license for the “Do the Brew” craft‑beer festival on April 26 2025
• Approved use of city property for the YWCA Adams County 4th of July Parade on July 4 2025
• Approved Work Orders WA‑132, WA‑133, WA‑134, and SW‑384 for water and sewer extensions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider four public hearing requests. These include a zoning change for a residential property, a conditional use permit for storage, and two redevelopment plan modifications.

• Rezoning 705 W. Franklin Street from R-1 Urban Single-Family Residential to R-2 Mixed-Density Neighborhood District
• Conditional Use Permit for a self-service storage facility at 1115 W. 2nd Street
• Plan Modification No. 2025-1 for the Brant Rentals 811 W. 1st Redevelopment Project
• Plan Modification No. 2025-2 for the Trailside Village Redevelopment Project

City Council Worksession

The Hastings City Council will hold a worksession to discuss several items, including annual reports from the Museum and Library, a proposed Micro TIF (Tax Increment Financing) program, and draft updates to zoning regulations. The zoning updates cover signs (Section 34-309), small wind energy systems (Section 34-314), and nonconformities (Article VI). No formal decisions are made at worksession meetings.

• Presentation of Museum Annual Report
• Presentation of Library Annual Report
• Discussion of Micro TIF (Tax Increment Financing)
• Discussion of draft Zoning Regulation updates: Section 34-309 (Signs), Section 34-314 (Small Wind Energy Systems), and Article VI (Nonconformities)

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board will discuss and possibly approve a resolution for the CPEP 2 extension, review the first-quarter financial report, and receive an electric production overview. Other items include an update from the City Council Budget Sub-Committee and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• CPEP 2 Extension Resolution approval
• 24/25 Q1 Financial Report
• Electric Production Overview
• City Council Budget Sub-Committee update
• Updated Utilities Acronym List

City Council

The City Council will hear the Mayor's State of the City Address and a financial audit for the period ending September 30, 2024. The body is deciding on funding for a downtown building and the creation of three new utility districts for the Lochland Meadows Subdivision Number 17.

• Forgiveable Loan Funding of $435,000 for the building at 405 W. 2nd Street
• Ordinance No. 4788 creating Street Improvement District 2025-1 Lochland Meadows Subdivision Number 17
• Ordinance No. 4789 creating Water Extension District 2025-1 Lochland Meadows Subdivision Number 17
• Ordinance No. 4790 creating Gas Extension District 2025-1 Lochland Meadows Subdivision Number 17
• Request for Antique Airplane Association to use city property for monthly cookouts from March 29 to October 25, 2025

Planning Commission

The Hastings Planning Commission will consider a public hearing to rezone 913 W J Street from an R-1 residential district to a C-3 commercial district and amend the Official Zoning District Map. It will also hear a resolution to adopt the City of Hastings Comprehensive Plan Update for 2025. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and elections of officers.

• Rezoning of 913 W J Street from R-1 to C-3 and amendment of the zoning map
• Resolution to adopt the City of Hastings Comprehensive Plan Update 2025

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the needs of the city, council goals, and the budget. The meeting includes discussion topics regarding public safety, public services, and public amenities.

• Discussion of city needs
• Discussion of public safety, public services, and public amenities
• Review of council goals
• Budget discussion

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2025-07 to levy assessments in Street Improvement District No. 2023-1 M Street. It will also hear a presentation on Micro Tax Increment Financing, approve a farmers market permit for Highland Park, and authorize a work order for Hastings College water main inspections.

• Public hearing and resolution (2025-07) for assessments in Street Improvement District No. 2023-1 M Street
• Presentation on Micro TIF (Tax Increment Financing)
• Approval of Highland Park Farmers Market LLC permit to use city property Saturdays May 17–Nov 1, 2025
• Work Order WA-135 for water main inspections at Hastings College along former Pine Knoll Road
• Resolution 2025-08 approving agency agreement with Nebraska DOT for airport project 3-31-0040-023-2025

City Council Worksession

The Hastings City Council will hold a worksession to discuss two topics: a proposed Entertainment District and Tax Increment Financing (TIF). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is intended for communication and discussion among council members.

• Discussion of the proposed Entertainment District
• Discussion of Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board will meet to review financial reports and the 23/24 FY audit. The board will also discuss water main and lead water service replacement.

• Presentation of the 23/24 FY Audit
• Year End 2023/2024 Financial Report
• Discussion on Water Main & Lead Water Service Replacement

City Council

The council will vote on resolutions including a US Highway 6 improvement agreement, changing regular meeting start time to 6:00 PM, and authorizing bids for the Elm Meadows Sub-Division water, sewer, and paving project. Appointments for Fire Chief and Library Director are scheduled. The consent agenda includes liquor license renewals and approvals for several special events.

• Resolution No. 2025-04 approving US Highway 6 Improvement/Construction Supplemental Agreement No. 1
• Resolution No. 2025-05 changing City Council and Work Session start times to 6:00 PM
• Resolution No. 2025-06 approving plans and bidding for Elm Meadows Sub-Division water, sewer, and paving
• Appointment of Troy Vorderstrasse as Fire Chief
• Appointment of Brianna Weichel as Library Director

City Council

The Hastings City Council will consider a zoning change for 410 North Adams Central Avenue from Agricultural to Light Industrial, and authorize the Mayor to apply for a federal RAISE grant to study transportation improvements in South Hastings. They will also approve a five-year cleaning contract for North Denver Station and 3605 Yost Avenue, a sanitary sewer connection contract, and several consent items including street light installation and underground electric lines for a new apartment complex.

• Second and possible final reading of Ordinance 4786 to rezone 410 North Adams Central Avenue from A, Agricultural to I-1, Light Industrial
• Resolution 2025-03 authorizing RAISE grant application for South Hastings transportation improvements
• Five-year, $0 cleaning services contract with Spring Fresh Cleaning Services, LLC for North Denver Station and 3605 Yost Avenue
• Approval of sanitary sewer connection contract with Van Kirk Bros. Contracting for District 2024-2
• Consent items: Work Order EL-277 for street lights on Lakeview Avenue; Work Order EL-302 for underground electric at 26th & Elm for Innate Apartments

City Council Worksession

The Hastings City Council holds a worksession to discuss two items: an update on the NewCarbon Renewable Natural Gas project and a discussion of the Comprehensive Development Plan. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for communication and discussion among council members.

• NewCarbon Renewable Natural Gas project update
• Discussion of Comprehensive Development Plan

City Council

The Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to rezone 410 North Adams Central Avenue from Agricultural to Light Industrial. They will also discuss and possibly approve a City Administrator contract, approve preliminary/final plats for two subdivisions, and accept professional services agreements for three Community Development Block Grants. Consent items include minutes, claims, and work orders for electric line installations.

• Public hearing on zoning change for 410 North Adams Central Avenue from A to I-1
• Discussion and possible approval of City Administrator contract
• Approval of preliminary/final plat for Kevin Burr Subdivision and Gartner Farms Third Subdivision
• Resolutions accepting work and setting hearing for special assessments in Street Improvement District 2023-1 M Street
• Appointment of Lee Vrooman as Street Superintendent

Utility Board

The Hastings Utility Board will meet to discuss operational and administrative matters. The agenda includes a review of a specific power outage and a discussion regarding late fees.

• Review of December 18th outage
• Discussion on postings and late fees
• EV Grant status update
• OMS update
• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes