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: Hastings Rivertown News . ~~ City of Hastings 101 Fourth Street East, Hastings, MN 55033-1955 (651)437-4127 www.ci.hastings.mn.us In Thie; Ie;e;ue: City Contact Information Construction Information Civic Arena Open Skating Election Information Ha lIoween Safety Home Improvement Loans Household Hazardous Waste Sched u led Noise Ordinance Information Pioneer Room Raking Your Leaves Recreational Fires Recycling Information Snow Emergency & Snow Removal Utility Billing Changes Page 2 Pages 1 & 3 Page 8 Pages 1 & 8 Page 6 Page 2 Page 2 Page 6 Page 7 Page 3 Page 7 Pages 3 & 6 Page 3 Pages 4 & 5 General Sieben Drive Construction Information D&::r@oo ~ If you have driven by the high school, the Dakota County Government Center, or along Highway 55, you may have noticed that road improvements are taking place along the north side of General Sieben Drive. In fact, construction has begun to widen and add turn lanes to General Sieben Drive between the South Frontage Road and 4- Street. General Sieben Drive will remain closed between the Dakota County Government Center access and 4- St. until late October. Temporary traffic signals will be installed at General Sieben Drive and Highway 55. The existing signal poies have to be relocated and additional signal head added to accommodate the additional traffic lanes. General Sieben Drive will be reopened this fall, however construction will not be fully completed until next year. Next year's construction will include placing the final lift of the bituminous paving, widening of General Sieben Drive south of Highway 55, replacing the temporary traffic signals with the permanent reconfigured signals, construction of a concrete walk on the west side of the road, and landscaping and sodding. The City of Hastings thanks you for your patience with this project. II you would like more information on this project, please contact Hastings Engineering at 480-2334. Volume VII Issue 4 General Election to be Held November 5, 2002 The 2002 Primary Election was held on Tuesday, September 10,2002 and the General Election is coming up on Tuesday, November 5, 2002. Although the voter turnout for the Primary was relatively light, it is anticipated that the General Election turnout will be much higher. Hastings voters will be asked to vote between two candidates for Mayor and among three candidates for the two at-large Councilrnember seats. Mavor & Citv Council members James Lehmann and incumbent Mayor Mike Werner have filed for the mayor's position. Incumbent Paul J. Hicks, Matthew O. Love, and incumbent Lynn G. Moratzka have each filed for one of the two available at-large Council member seats. Voters will be asked to choose one candidate for mayor and two candidates for the Councilmember seats. Where Do I Vote? Due to the 2000 federal population census, the City of Hastings has redistricted. While the City still has four wards, the boundary lines of each ward has changed slightly (see Figure 10n Page 8) in response to population changes that have occurred since the last census & redistricting in 1 990. All polling locations remain the same as in previous years (see Table 1 on Page 8), but residents may vote in a different location than in previous years due to the redistricting. If you have a question about where you vote, contact Hastings City Hall at 437-4127 for assistance. Absentee Ballots If you will be absent from the City and unable to vote in your polling location on Election Day, you can choose to vote by Absentee Ballot (AB). AB's are available at City Hall. Voters will be required to fill out an application for an AB prior to being issued a ballot. Other Questions? If you have any questions about the 2002 elections, please feel free to call Hastings City Hall at 437-4127. Hope to see you at the polls on November 51 Page 1 Fall 2002