There was a Hastings City Council meeting on Monday, February 2nd. 
After the Pledge of Allegiance, there was a proclamation by the city council that February is Black History Month.
All twelve consent agenda items were approved. KDWA will have more information on those items in future broadcasts.
In the Reports from City Staff portion of the meeting, consulting engineer Cody Mathisen provided an overview of the infrastructure projects—proposed improvements, costs, and construction timelines. There will be a public hearing on April 6th at the city council meeting regarding assessments related to infrastructure projects—to approve plans and authorize advertisement for bids.
Mathisen’s presentation was a resolution of three components regarding the Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvement project—to accept the feasibility and assessment reports, order the public hearings, and declare the amount to be assessed.
Most of the infrastructure improvement project is a reconstruction of Pleasant Drive from Hwy 55 to 4th Street and 4th Street from Pleasant Drive to River Street.
From residents, Mathisen received concerns about truck traffic and high speeds on 4th Street.
In addressing the concerns, Mathisen spoke about the 4th Street truck traffic. Mathisen points out that 4th Street is a State Aid Collectors Street (SACS), meaning trucks cannot be banned from driving on the street. Highway 55 is the standard east-west route for truck traffic. However, nothing can be done to prevent large trucks from driving on 4th Street.
Mathisen said speed was another concern at the open house.
A test was conducted on 4th Street to monitor speeds. The 85th percentile speed of vehicles on 4th Street was 33 mph. To assist in slowing traffic, there is a possible narrowing of the road at Ash Street.
KDWA will have more coverage of the Hastings City Council meeting in future broadcasts.
To listen to the broadcast clip, click the sound bite.