City Council September 21 2026

The Hastings City Council meeting on September 21, 2026, included several procurement and contract-related discussions. The council approved a contract with Tali Collaborative for $23,500 to provide additional streetscape design services for the Highway 61 reconstruction project, funded from the city's municipal state aid fund. They also reviewed environmental assessment materials and comprehensive plan amendments related to the Pleasant Valley Farm subdivision, though no contract awards were made for that project at this time. Additionally, the council discussed a resolution to adjust the sewer bill for Hastings Terrace due to a water leak, recommending a reduction of $3,697.50 in sewer charges. The meeting also featured a presentation on a downtown parking study, highlighting parking utilization and potential strategies to improve public awareness of underutilized parking areas. Public comments focused on affordable housing issues, particularly the Manufactured Homeowners Bill of Rights and concerns about rent increases in manufactured home parks. Overall, the meeting addressed infrastructure planning, contract approvals, and community concerns related to housing and parking.