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Hastings Rivertown News City of Hastings ~ ~~ (651) 437-4127 101 East Fourth Street, Hastings, MN 55033-1955 City Outlines Goals for 2000-2001 @) In September, 1999, the Hastings City Council and City Staff conducted a goal setting session to establish priori- ties and goals for 2000-2001. The session was moder- ated by Don Salverda, a consultant whom the City has previously used. After significant discussion and review by the City Council and City Staff, the following items were identified as the top priorities for the City of Hastings: I. To improve overall communication with the public, and internally between the City Council and City Staff; 2. To complete the City's Comprehensive Plan; 3. To determine the City's role with the Highway 61 Bridge, Highway 316, and Highway 61 redevelopment; 4. To continue to work with the Red Rock Corridor Com- mission on commuter rail options; 5. Select a site for a senior housing facility, in conjunc- tion with the Dakota County HRA; 6. Continue to work with riverfront development and Lake Rebecca; 7. Develop a human asset plan for the City; 8. Implement the recommendations ofthe space needs study regarding future Parks, Public Works, and other City storage and building needs; 9. Develop a five-year road and infrastructure plan; 10. Consider and review the economic development op- tions for the City; II. Establish a "redevelopment" program for the City that includes the possible relocation of some existing busi- nesses; 12. Search for property for a possible second fire station and other City uses. Residents interested in learning more about the City's priorities or offering comments or suggestions are en- couraged to contact the Mayor, City Councilmembers, or City Administrator Dave Osberg at City Hall. Volume V Issue 1 McMenomy Appointed As Police Chief The City Council approved the hiring of a new Police Chief at its January 3, 2000 Council meeting. Hastings Police Captain Mike McMenomy was appointed as Police Chief after an extensive search and recruitment process. Mike has been with the City of Hastings Police Department for over 19 years; the past two as Police Captain. Mike was one of three finalists that went through a process that included rigorous assessment testing, several interviews and a thorough background check process. While ChiefWasylik does not retire as Chiefuntil Janu- ary 28, the City Council and the Police Civil Service Commission wanted an "overlap" between the outgo- ing chief and the new chief. Because of Mike 's tenure with the City, the transition should go smoothly. Con- gratulations, Mike! ai: W ATERMETER CHANGES . The Utility Department has begun a three year projectto convert the City's 5,500 water meters to "radio-read" units. These new meters can be read electronically rrom a distance, eliminating the need for a meter reader to come directly to the home to read the meter. If the Utility Depart- ment leaves a notice on your door, please con- tact them to schedule an appointment to have your water meter converted. Page 1 January 2000