4th of July Parade and Fireworks

Hastings Golf Club & Public House will host a 4th of July parade and fireworks on Tuesday, July 4.

7:00 p.m. - Parade (route runs eastbound on 15th St. from General Sieben Dr. to Westview Dr. and ends at the Hastings Golf Club & Public House, 2015 Westview Dr).

8:00 p.m. - Live music, food and drinks at Hastings Golf Club & Public House

10:00 p.m. - Fireworks

(Sponsored by Vermillion Bank)

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City Offices Closed July 4

City offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of the July 4th Independence Day holiday. Some offices may have limited staffing on Monday, July 3rd. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday.

Fireworks Laws and Safety

Stay safe this summer. Know the difference between legal and illegal fireworks. Ground displays, fountains and sparklers are legal and are permitted between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. only.



Fireworks that go airborne or explode are illegal. These include firecrackers, bottle rockets, and roman candles to name a few.

Remember that fireworks can be loud and create a noise disturbance for neighbors, pets and people with post traumatic stress disorder. Residents should call 911 to report illegal fireworks. Those who wish to remain anonymous can text the word HASTINGS to TIP411 (847411); however, this is not monitored 24/7.

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Celebrate Parks and Recreation

The City Council proclaims the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Hastings. Thanks to our Parks and Recreation staff for all you do to maintain our parks and offer outstanding programming, events and athletics!

Read the proclamation

Party in the Park July 11

5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Levee Park, 20 Ramsey St.

Celebrate Parks and Recreation month with live salsa music, food trucks, activity booths, caricature artist, inflatables, balloon artist, climbing wall, face painting and more! All ages welcome. Cost: Free

*All food trucks require cash or card.

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Hastings to Receive Nearly $1 Million in Public Safety Funding

Senator Judy Seeberger met today with public safety leaders at the HERO Center in Cottage Grove to discuss public safety funding for Senate District 41. Mayor Mary Fasbender, Police Chief David Wilske, Fire Chief John Townsend and Deputy Chief Bryan Schowalter attended to discuss the Senate bill that was co-authored by Sen. Seeberger and passed as part of the State budget adopted last month, which includes one-time public safety aid for local governments. Hastings will receive $975,960 of the aid, which can be used for community violence prevention and intervention, community engagement, mental health crisis response, victim services, training programs, first responder wellness, equipment for fire, rescue, and emergency services, and personnel or equipment costs. The City of Hastings greatly appreciates Senator Seeberger and elected officials who advocated for the public safety funding and looks forward to using the money to improve public safety in the City of Hastings.

Thank you, Councilmember Lund

Councilmember Trevor Lund resigned from the City Council effective July 10, due to his busy work and family schedule. Lund has represented Ward 4 as a Councilmember since 2016. Thank you to Councilmember Trevor Lund for your years of service in Hastings!

Council Vacancy: Applications Open

Applications are open for a City Council seat following the resignation of Trevor Lund, who represented constituents in Ward 4. The City Council is required to appoint a person to the seat for the remainder of his term, which expires December 31, 2024. An information session will be held on July 5 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Applications will be due at 4:30 p.m. on July 10.

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Jerry Backlund Earns State Award

Hastings Building Inspector Jerry Backlund recently received the 2023 Russ Smith Award from the 10,000 Lakes Chapter of the International Code Council at the annual summer conference in Cohasset. The award is presented to a code official who is active in the education and training of building inspectors, officials and contractors through the Association of Minnesota Building Officials (AMBO), which sponsors an annual educational institute in February. Jerry has served as the AMBO chairman since February of 2020. Congratulations, Jerry!

Cody Mathisen Receives Conference Stipend

The American Public Works Association (APWA-MN Chapter) has selected Hastings Principal Engineer Cody Mathisen to receive a Young Professional Stipend to attend the national PWX public works expo in San Diego, CA this year. Congratulations, Cody!

June 26, 2023 Council Meeting

• Recognized and thanked outgoing Public Safety Advisory Commissioner Victoria Baukol for her service.
• Heard a presentation from the City's auditor Bergan KDV and approved the City's 2022 Comprehensive Financial Report. The City earned an unmodified opinion, which is the best opinion an auditor is able to offer.
• Approved a site plan request of Dakota County for construction of a 13,235- square-foot public institution addition and parking lot relocation for Law Enforcement services and detainees of the County at 1590 Highway 55.
• Approved a guaranteed energy savings agreement with Apex Facility Solutions, LLC for the refrigeration plant replacement, west rink roof replacement, and solar system installation projects at the Hastings Civic Arena.
• Accepted a proposal and authorized staff to engage with HKGI to provide project management services for the Lake Rebecca Park Redevelopment Project at a cost of $89,500.
• Held a first reading and ordered a public hearing to amend city ordinances and fees related to parkland dedication fees.

Learn More in the 6/26/23 Council Packet