The Hastings City Council approved a special designated liquor license for Lake Enterprises Inc., doing business as Sunflower Kitchen/District 14, for a one‑year grand‑opening event planned Sept. 27, 2025, at 1105 Theater Drive.

The council voted 8–0 to approve the permit after staff said the application had been reviewed and the applicant had coordinated with police and fire. Tyler (staff) said the event was being brought to council because it is larger than a routine administrative approval and because it takes place on private property.

What the applicant told the council: Lindsay DeBral, owner of District 14, said the event will include four bands, food trucks and security measures. She said Ashes and Arrows is scheduled to headline and that Uncle Cracker is a prospective future act; she also said she had discussed parking and logistics with local property owners and banks. DeBral said ticket prices would be $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP and that scheduled music would end by about 11:30 p.m., with a possible encore to midnight.

Safety and logistics: City staff said the applicant planned to use cattle‑panel fencing, hire private security, checkpoint IDs and use wristbands for alcohol consumption. The applicant told the council she had coordinated with the police and fire departments and planned portable restrooms, a trash plan and staffing for crowd management. She said she had arranged overflow parking on nearby private lots and would work with city staff on required fire exits and fencing.

Council discussion and vote: Councilmembers had several clarifying questions about sound direction, lighting and proximity to the airport; DeBral said the production team would avoid aerial fireworks and would not use flashing lights that might interfere with aeronautical operations. The council approved the special designated license 8–0.

Ending: The approval allows the event to proceed under the conditions described; event permitting and any operational details remain subject to follow‑up by city staff and the applicant.