City Offices Closed Dec. 25 and 26; Jan. 1 and 2

City offices will be closed Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1 and 2. Police and Fire emergency services will still be available by calling 911. From all of us at the City of Hastings, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season.

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Milestone Anniversaries Celebrated

Several City of Hastings' Employees were recognized at the Hastings City Council meeting for milestone years of service. Congratulations to all and thank you for your dedication and service to the City of Hastings!

View the Council Agenda

Watch the Recognition Remarks (1:32 minute mark)

Thank Your For Your Volunteer Service

The City Council recognized several Outgoing Commissioners at its Monday Council meeting. Commissioners advise the City Council and are a necessary and important part of local government. Thank you to:

• Richard Smith, Heritage Preservation Commission
• Mark Borchardt, Heritage Preservation Commission
• Gino Messina, Planning Commission
• Rob Halberg, Planning Commission
• Gary Stevens, Public Safety Advisory Commission

Your hours of dedication are much appreciated!

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Please Stay Off Rinks Until Official Announcement

City outdoor ice rink flooding continues. Please stay off the rinks until we make an official announcement on our website, social media and weather hotline.

Call the weather hotline at 651-480-2392 for weather-related closures or text Cityrinks to (651) 349-9255 to receive text updates.

Outdoor Rinks and Warming Houses

Commissioner Slavik Provides Year End Report

Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik updated the community on Dakota County initiatives and city partnerships at Monday's City Council meeting.

Watch the Update - 33:43-minute mark

Aging Facility and Rising Costs Lead to Decision

The City Council held a public hearing as the first step to enable disposal of the Hydroelectric Plant located at Lock and Dam No. 2 on the Mississippi River. It was constructed in 1985 and operated by the city to capture revenue from the sale of hydro power. Since then, the facility has required extensive annual costs and increasing maintenance, and the revenues have decreased. The facility would operate at a $14 million loss over the next 25 years. The Council’s approval to dispose of the plant sets it up to be able to sell the facility to a private entity with a different business model and financial pro forma.

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December 15, 2025 City Council Meeting

• Approved the 2025 Fee Schedule, including sewer and water rate increases
• Reappointed Arts & Culture Commissioners Barb Hollenbeck, Steven Read and Sue Wagner
• Reappointed HEDRA Commissioner Bruce Goblirsch
• Appointed Heritage Preservation Commissioners Aaron Bafaro and William Beck
• Reappointed Heritage Preservation Commissioners Ashley Alitz Edell and Patricia Bremer
• Appointed Planning Commissioners Angela Montgomery and Jennifer Silber
• Reappointed Planning Commissioners Melissa McGrath, John Moes and Nicole DePalma
• Reappointed Public Safety Advisory Commissioners Theresa Auge, Mary Nehring and Ryan Sherry
• Accepted a donation of $2,000 from the Miesville Lions Club to support Reserve Officers with high visibility jackets
• Accepted a donation of $200 from the Hastings Rivertown Lions Club to the Police Department for the Shop with a Cop program

Read the Council Documents