Consent agenda items from the May 4 Hastings City Council meeting agenda.
Pay bills as audited.
A resolution to accept a donation from Avionte LLC to the Parks and Recreations Department
According to the memorandum, Avionte LLC donated $1000 to the Parks and Rec Department, with the funds designated for the Rec+Art+Police Program Series. This series is a free summer initiative that brings recreation, art activities, and local law enforcement together in neighborhood parks.
A resolution to accept a donation from SC Toys to the Parks and Recreation Department
According to the memorandum, SC Toys generously contributed $1000 to support the Parks and Rec Department, with the fund earmarked for the Rec+Art+Police Program Series.
A resolution to accept a donation to the police department.
According to the memorandum, an anonymous $100 donation was delivered to the Hastings Police Department. With the donation there was a note that read, “I give because I am thankful for being safe for 94 years! I pray for you also. Because I am blessed, I want to bless other.” The Hastings City Council and Police Department express gratitude for the donation.
A resolution to approve a one-day temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license amendment for the United Heroes League
According to the memorandum, the United Heroes League applied for a one-day temporary liquor license for the Heroes Freedom Concert—Celebrating 250 years of America event on July 3, 2026.
The resolution was approved for the outdoor entertainment license with a liquor license amendment for the Draft House, 2102 Vermillion St.
According to the city council memorandum, for Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Chasity Sorenson of Vermillion Bottle Shop, Inc. dba The Bar Draft House, 2102 Vermillion St., submitted an outdoor entertainment license application with a liquor amendment. The amendment allows liquor to be served within the fenced area of the rear parking lot of The Bard Draft House.
A resolution to approve the one-day temporary gambling permit for Hastings Family Service.
According to the memorandum, for June 8, 2026, Hastings Family Service applied for a one-day temporary gambling permit in connection with the Drive Out Hunger Gold Tournament fundraising event.
The resolution was approved for a one-day temporary gambling permit for the Hastings Football Connections.
According to the city memorandum, Hastings Football Connections applied for a one-day temporary gambling permit for a fundraising raffle on October 21, 2026. The city approved.
A resolution to approve the in-store retail fireworks license application at Walmart #1472
According to the memorandum, the council approved the issuance of an In-Store Fireworks Sales License for Walmart #1472, which is subject to all required inspections and compliance with city code. The applicant requested the approval for sales to occur from May 11, 2026, through August 1, 2026.
The resolution was approved for the initial lower-potency hemp edible retail registration for Coborn’s liquor store, 225 33rd Street W.
According to the memorandum, the city has received the request from Coborn’s Inc. dba Coborn’s Liquor, 225 33rd Street W., to sell lower-potency hemp edible products within the state-issued lower-potency hemp edible retailer license. Hastings staff reviewed and verified that the request meets the required criteria.
Authorize signature: encroachment agreement—901 5th Street W.
According to the city memorandum, the encroachment agreement would allow an existing fence, deck, and arbor to encroach into the Prairie Street right-of-way. The agreement is requested to allow for reconstruction of a fence. Public Works is supportive of the request as long as there are no public utilities within the Prairie Street right-of-way. The city authorized signature.
Authorize signature: easement agreement and easement purchase agreement with Aspen Dental for the 2026 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
According to the city memorandum, as part of the 2026 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements Project, a multi-use trail is planned between Pleasant Drive and 4th Street. A small portion of Aspen Dental’s property was required to construct the trail, as the constrained right-of-way caused a snag in creating a grade-separated trail.
The city is required to pay fair market value compensation for the land acquired. The amount of compensation is an estimated $7400. The city authorized signature.
Authorize Signature: easement agreements with Dakota County for the 2026 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
According to the city council memorandum, the council was requested to authorize signatures on the proposed permanent trail easement and temporary construction easement associated with construction of a new Pleasant Drive along the vacant parcel. The parcel lies between Whispering Lane and North Frontage Road and is owned by Dakota County. A portion of the parcel is needed to create sufficient grass boulevard space for the multi-use trail that is planned between 4th Street and HWY 55. The signature was approved.
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