Notice of Public Hearing
City of Hastings 2026 Infrastructure Improvements Program
City Project 2026-1, Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
7:00 PM, Monday, March 2, 2026
Hastings City Hall and Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting
To Whom It May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Hastings, Minnesota will meet in the City Council Chambers of Hastings City Hall, 101 4th Street E at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 2, 2026, to consider the improvement project generally described herein. The City Council meeting may also be accessed virtually using a platform called Microsoft Teams. To access virtually on Teams, go to the City’s website at www.hastingsmn.gov and under the City Council & Commissions Calendar click on the March 2 City Council meeting. There you will find a link to join the Public Meeting via Teams. The City Council will receive public comments on the proposed project scope, features, and estimated costs. Such persons who desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard in person or virtually at such time and place.
Public comments regarding proposed special assessments for the 2026-1, Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements project will be received at a separate public hearing to be held on Monday, April 6, 2026. Property owners that would be impacted by proposed assessments for the project will be mailed a separate notification.
Project 2026-1, Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
Total Project Costs Estimate = $3,571,250
The streets to be fully reconstructed include Pleasant Drive from Whispering Lane to 4th Street W, and 4th Street W from 525 feet West of Ash Street to River Street.
The reconstruction improvements would involve complete reconstruction of the street with new base material and pavement including concrete curb and gutter replacement, pedestrian ramp improvements, storm sewer extensions, repairs and replacements, and new bituminous trail construction along Pleasant Drive. Also included for improvement along 4th Street W is the replacement of an existing bituminous trail between Lion’s Park and the intersection of 4th Street W and Pleasant Drive.
The streets to be reclaimed include Pleasant Drive from TH-55 to Whispering Lane, and 4th Street W from Pleasant Drive to 525 feet West of Ash Street.
The reclaim improvements would involve reclamation of existing base material with new pavement including spot curb and gutter repairs, localized storm sewer extensions, repairs and replacements, and select pedestrian ramp improvements.
Proposed Assessment areas for this project:
Whispering Aspen Addition Lot 1, Block 1; First National Bank Addition Lots 1-2, Block 1; Schumacher 2nd Addition Lot 10, Block 1;
Hastings Housing Coalition Lots 1-2, & 4-5, Block 1;
Pleasant Acres 1st Addition Lots 1-4, Block 1; Whispering Meadows Lots 3,6, & 7, Block 1; Griseldas Whispering Meadows Lots 1-8, Block 1;
Whispering Oaks 1st Addition Lots 1-8, Block 4, Lots 1-8, Block 5;
Whispering Oaks 3rd Addition Lots 1-6, Block 1, Lots 1-6, Block 2;
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Imperial Estates 1st Addition Outlot A (Westview Village Apartments);
PID: 190290017019 (Conzemius Dairy Farm);
Addition No. 13 Lots 1-7 & 11-20, Block 18, Lots 11-20, Block 19, Lots 11-20, Block 20, Lots 10-18, Block 21, Lots
1-9, Block 22, Lots 1-10, Block 23, Lots 1-10, Block 24, Lots 1-10, Block 25;
The total amount of the proposed assessments for this project is $679,500.00. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing.
Persons desiring to examine the exhibits and documents, including the assessment roll or persons having questions regarding project details may contact the Engineering Department at (651) 480-2334. The office hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. Copies of said exhibits and documents may be obtained by paying the cost for such materials. The proposed assessment roll is also on file for public review at the City Clerk’s office, located at Hastings City Hall, 101 4th Street E, Hastings, MN.
Ryan Stempski, P.E. - Public Works Director
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