During a recent city council meeting in Hastings, community members expressed gratitude for a local event and addressed the council regarding the termination of City Administrator Shawn Metcalfe.

One resident, Mark, praised the recent Special Olympics truck convoy, highlighting the positive community spirit it fostered. He noted the involvement of law enforcement in facilitating the event and encouraged families with special needs children to participate, even if they are not part of the Special Olympics.

The meeting then shifted focus to citizen communications, where Willis Hunt, a Hastings resident, spoke about the agenda item concerning Metcalfe's termination. Hunt referenced the council's previous decision to approve Metcalfe's employment agreement less than two years prior, expressing concern over the abrupt nature of the potential dismissal. He acknowledged the difficulty and potential costs associated with such a decision, while also voicing his support for the council's actions, emphasizing their commitment to the city's best interests.

The council did not receive any further citizen communications, and the meeting proceeded to its next agenda items.