Compost Drop Site
The City of Hastings Compost Drop Site is expected to open on Saturday April 18th. This date is subject to change based on the evolving requirements and state mandates related to COVID-19.
2020 Hours of Operations:
Saturdays – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Mondays – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Click here for more information including requirements and accepted materials.
Spring Cleanup
Hastings Department of Public Services is expected to start Spring Clean-up Services on Monday April 13th and continue through Friday April 17th. These dates are subject to change based on the evolving requirements and state mandates related to COVID-19.
**Reminder**: Pile Sticks and Branches separately from Leaves and Grass in the Yard just behind the Curb, not in the Street.
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Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation
Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020, has been Canceled due to the COVID-19 mandated restrictions.
The next regular scheduled meeting will be held Monday, May 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the second floor Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058.
The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services at 800.649.3777.
Jane M. Saurman
City Clerk
LDFA & BRA Meeting Cancellation Notice
Notice is hereby given that the LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY AND BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY of the City of Hastings canceling their March 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM meeting due to the COVID-19 mandated restrictions.
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on April 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM in the second floor conference room at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058.
The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services at 800.649.3777.
Jane Saurman
City Clerk
Notice of Planning Commission Hearing
Notice Of Public Hearing On Ordinance No. 590 To Extend The Expiration Date Of Prohibitions On Marihuana Establishments
The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the extending of the expiration date of prohibitions on marihuana establishments to May 31, 2021. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 4, 2020 in City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058.
All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments.
A copy of this information is available for public inspection from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058.
The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777.
Jane M. Saurman
City Clerk
Notice Of Public Hearing On Ordinance No. 587 & No. 588
Notice Of Public Hearing On Ordinance No. 587 And No. 588 To Extend The Expiration Date Of Prohibitions On Marijuana Establishments
The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the extending of the expiration date of prohibitions on marijuana establishments to May 31, 2021. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 13 2020 in City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058.
All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information is available for public inspection from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777.
Jane M. Saurman
City Clerk
Notice Of Public Hearing On Ordinance No. 586
Notice Of Public Hearing On Ordinance No. 586 Requiring Connections To The Public Water Supply System And To Regulate The Use Of Private Wells
The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments fro- the public concerning the requiring connections to the public water supply system and to regulate the use of private wells. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, April 13, 2020 in City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058.
All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments.
A copy of this information is available for public inspection from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday
through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058.
The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777.
Jane M. Saurman
City Clerk
Consumer’s Energy Pipeline Upgrade
In order to improve the safety and reliability of their natural gas system, Consumer’s Energy is investing to replace approximately 17,000 ft of natural gas pipelines in the City of Hastings. They are replacing aging parts of their natural gas system with more durable materials to enhance the safety and reliability of their system. They estimate that 90% of the work will be done with underground directions drilling to minimize disruptions. The project area spans from Mill St. to Charles St. north and south and from Jefferson St. to Kelly St. east and west. The project is expect to last 4 months starting in March 2020 and completing in June 2020.
More information from Consumer’s Energy can be found at https://www.consumersenergy.com/company/reliability/pipeline-upgrade
Adoption of Ordinance 582
To amend chapter 90 of the Hastings code of 1970, as amended, to amend the zoning map of the city limits.
As recommended for adoption by the Planning Commission on February 3, 2020
Hastings Live Facebook Page Launched
The City of Hastings and the Thornapple Arts Council have launched a new Hastings Live Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/mihastingslive/
The page will have updates on this year’s concerts and events including Friday Night Features, Hastings City Band, Community Concerts, Playing at the Plaza, Fridays at the Fountain, and Hastings Live at Summerfest.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 581
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that
ORDINANCE NO. 581: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, SECTION 90-81(a)(b) BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT
was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 27 TH day of January, 2020.
A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Jane M. Saurman
City Clerk
Election Petition Deadline
Notice is hereby given that nominating petitions are available at the Office of the City Clerk at Hastings City Hall for election to the following positions:
- Mayor of the City of Hastings elected from the City at-large, regular four (4) year term, January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024.
- Four (4) Members of the Hastings City Council, regular four (4) year terms, January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024: one from each ward, First, Second, Third, and Fourth.
- Two (2) Members of the Board of Review elected from the City at-large, regular four (4) year term, January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024.
Completed petitions must be filed with the City Clerk not later than 4:00 PM on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Any registered voter residing within the City of Hastings who is interested in running for one of these elected positions should contact Lori Parmenter, Deputy City Clerk, at 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, or by calling 269.945.2468 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Jane Saurman
City Clerk
Downtown State Street Trees
It has been identified that several of the trees along State Street in downtown Hastings have died. Due to this, their branches have become weak and could pose a safety hazard to the public. This is especially true during winter months when ice and snow accumulation can add weight to the branches. Hastings DPS intends to prevent this possible hazard by removing the branches and tops from the dead trees. This work will occur only in the morning between the hours of 7:00AM to 9:00AM and is scheduled to begin Wednesday November 6th. During the morning work hours only, the parking spaces and the sidewalks in the affected areas will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The immediate goal is to remove the branches and tops of the dead trees. In the future, the trunks and stumps of the dead trees will also be removed.
City Leaf & Yard Debris Begins Soon
Hastings DPS will begin fall leaf and yard debris collection Monday November 4th. The city asks that residents please separate sticks and leaves and place them on the lawn immediately behind the curb (not in the street). Leaves and debris should not be placed near intersections where they might obstruct the vision of motorist and pedestrians or obstructing the sidewalks.
City of Hastings Compost Site Reminder
The City of Hastings compost site will be open and manned by city staff during the following times:
Wednesdays from 3:30 PM until 6:00 PM.
Saturdays from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM.
Compost site rules:
1. Site is only for compostable materials originating from property within the city limits.
2. Acceptable materials include:
– Branches less than 3 inches in diameter and no more than 4 feet in length.
– Leaves and grass clippings.
No treated lumber or building materials are allowed.
