In the consent agenda items from Monday, March 2, Hastings City Council meeting: 
A resolution to accept a donation to the Parks and Recreation Department from Hastings Family Service. The $250 donation is designated for the Rec+Art+Police program series. The city council gratefully accepted the donation.
A resolution to accept a donation to the fire department from the Hastings Rivertown Lions Club. The Hastings Rivertown Lions Club has donated $2400. These funds will be utilized for the Hastings Fire Department’s needs. The City of Hastings is thankful for the generosity of the Hastings Rivertown Lions Club.
A resolution to accept a donation to the fire department from Thomas and Barbara Greenslit. The $200 donation will be utilized for fire department needs. The City of Hastings is grateful for the donation.
A resolution to approve a temporary one-day gambling permit and a one-day liquor license for Hastings Family Service. The one-day temporary liquor license and one-day gambling permit are for the annual Hastings Tastings, a fundraising event that will take place on March 30, 2026. The Hastings City Council approved of this item.
A resolution to approve the retail fireworks sales license application for TNT Fireworks at Walmart, store # 1472. According to the memorandum, the City of Hastings received and reviewed a Tent Fireworks Sale Application submitted by TNT Fireworks for the temporary sale of consumer fireworks in the parking lot of Walmart, store #1472. The indicated sale dates are from June 20, 2026, through July 5, 2026. The license issuance is dependent upon a passing inspection and approval from the Hastings Fire Marshal. The City approved this resolution.
Another item on the consent agenda, from the fire department, is to declare surplus property and authorize it for public sale. The Hastings Fire Department has a surplus of aged items. The items include, according to the memorandum:
1) 30 rolls of fire hose, totaling 2,400 feet. This fire hose was already replaced.
2) 4 rims and tires
3) 1 Waterous float-a-pump (non-operable)
4) 1 Partner rotary saw
5) 1 Super Vac gas-powered fan
6) 2 Whelan light bars
The City of Hastings approved and authorized the sale of the surplus property for the fire department.
KDWA will have more coverage of the consent agenda items in future broadcasts.