In continuing coverage of the consent agenda items from the March 16, 2026, Hastings City Council
meeting.
Approve pay estimate No. 5 for the Central Water Treatment Plant project to Magney Construction Inc. in the amount of $171,872. The city council approved.
Accept the quote and authorize the signature of the contract with Empire Pipe Service, TH 61 Utility Reconstruction Sanitary Televising. Some background, according to the memorandum, WSB was commissioned to design public utility improvements for MnDOT’s TH 61 Improvement Project. Televising sewage mains and laterals is necessary to accurately assess the sanitary sewer system and locate services for efficient design. A specialized contractor is required to conduct the job for varied pipe diameters throughout the TH 61 route. Public Works of Hastings requested three competitive quotes from WSB for pricing. Empire Pipe Services provided the lowest qualified bid, which was an estimated $103,000. The city council approved the pay estimate.
The Hastings City Council approved the declaration of surplus property and authorized the sale of the downtown Hockey Day MN banners. According to the memorandum, eleven banners are available for sale now that Hockey Day MN 2026 has ended. The city will split the revenue of sales 50/50 with the Hockey Day MN Committee.
The city approved an application for the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority and added a budget for the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Program. According to the memorandum, the council was requested to approve an application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA) to obtain a grant in the amount of $1 million to fund the first phase of the Lead Service Line Replacement Program. The council was also requested to create a budget adjustment adding revenue and spending associated with this project. According to MDH standards, Hastings currently has 141 galvanized steel service lines and two identified lead service lines that need to be replaced.
The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority granted the city a $1 million grant to start replacement work under Minnesota’s Drinking Water Revolving Fund. The money does not cover the complete replacement of the service line, but it does allow the city to start construction in 2026. Consequently, the project will be finished in stages over several years.
The council approved funding for the Community Investment Fund.
According to the memorandum, the city established the Community Investment Fund to encourage community-driven projects. For 2026, three applications were received.
- The Dakota County Historical Society requested $10,925 for signage, to make repairs, for arbor replacement, and for a portable stage.
- The Downtown Business Association requested $1,123 for 24 banners to display downtown. The DBA is providing matching funds for the banners.
- The Downtown Business Association also requested an estimated $10,900 to contract with Minnesota Holiday Lighting to decorate the downtown rooftops and trees. The DBA will provide matching funds for the lighting contract.
In the consent agenda, for Broadway Bar & Pizza, remove the item from the table and a resolution for liquor license sanctions toward Broadway Bar & Pizza, 909 Vermillion Street.
Some background, according to the memorandum, on September 22, 2025, the City of Hastings conducted a liquor compliance check of Broadway Bar & Pizza, which failed the compliance check. At the March 2, 2026, city council meeting, Dean Hensen, a representative of Broadway Bar & Pizza, requested that the penalty be reduced to fines already and no suspension of the establishment’s liquor license. Henson pointed out a mix-up of paperwork; Broadway Bar & Pizza participated in training through the State of Minnesota that is similar to the Best Practices Program offered by the City of Hastings. The council approved reducing the fine of $1000 and 3-day liquor license suspension to a fine of $500.
A resolution for tobacco sanctions for Speedway gas station, 1390 South Frontage Road.
According to the memorandum, on October 3, 2025, the City of Hastings conducted a tobacco compliance check at Speedway. For the third year in a row, Speedway failed the compliance check. For Speedway, the city council approved the civil penalty of a $1000 fine and a 7-day license suspension.
Authorize signature for the 2026 Joint Powers Agreement to provide solid waste and recycling coordination services.
According to the memorandum, there is an annual Joint Powers Agreement for a shared Solid Waste & Recycling Coordinator position between the cities of Hastings, Rosemount, and Farmington. These three communities wish to continue the cost-share agreement. The city approved the authorization for the signature.
Visit the City of Hastings Government website for the full agenda.