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MAYOR Mike Werner 437-4143 .... C COUNCILMEMBERS => Ward I Janette Yandrasits o I.-) Ward 2 Mike Simacek >-- Ward 3 Ed Riveness --+- Ward 4 Janice Johnson I.-) At-Large Lynn Moratzka Paul Hicks 438-3194 437-3387 437-4416 437-2831 437-7869 437-8866 City Hall Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday 437-4127 c ::+: >-- --+- I.-) City Hall Phone CITY HALL STAFF City Administrator Public Works Director Finance Director City Planner Code Enforce.Supervisor Admin.Asst./City Clerk Dave Osberg Tom Montgomery Lori Webster Matt Weiland Bill Mesaros Melanie Mesko ~ Join the TRAC team! Are you looking for a fun part-time job? Then the City of Hastings is looking for you! There are currently openings for both part-time and backup drivers for the City's TRAC bus system. TRAC operates within the city limits between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you are interested in learning more about this great opportunity, call or stop by City Hall during normal business hours for a complete position description and application packet. t-lastiV\gs t-listol"}' Dakota (Sioux) Indians called this area "O-WO-BOP-TE," which translates to "the place where they dig tipsinna, a native turnip." In 1819, a log cabin was built by Lt. W.G Oliver and a five-man detatchment to spend the winter guarding provisions. For the next 34 years the area was know as Olive or Oliver's Grove. Finally, in 1853 the City was named Hastings, after Henry HASTINGS Sibley's name was drawn out of a hat. Hastings was incorporated as a city on March 7, 1857, before Minnesota was even designated as a state. Hastings altitude at Mississippi River Lock & Dam No.2 is 679 feet above the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi drains 30 states and two provinces, with about 2,348 miles in Minnesota. Henry G. Bailly became the City's first permanent resident when he built a trading post on Indian land. This post was located at the corner of East Second and Vermillion Streets, where the Missis- sippi Belle stands. Page 2 Summer 2000 JULY PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE CHANGED Due to the 4'" of July holiday, the City's monthly public meeting schedule has been changed. Meetings in Juiy will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates at City Hall: Monday, July 10 Monday, July 17 Monday, July 24 Monday, July 31 City Council Planning Commission City Council Planning Commission Also, City offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. will be in ef- fect on Monday, July 3 and will resume on Wednesday. July 5. ELECTION DA:II JUDGES NEEDED With local, state, and national elections coming up this fall, the City is looking for election judges to work the primary election, general election, or both. Previous election experience is helpful, but not required, as train- ing will be provided. Remember, you only need to be 18 to assist, and this is a great experience for students. If you are interested in helping the democratic pro- cess, call Melanie Mesko, Administrative Assistant! City Clerk at City Hall. GOING TO THE DOGS... Dangerous Dog Ordinance Approved The City Council recently passed a new Dangerous Dog Ordinance. This ordinance outlines the requirements of owners of dogs who have been deemed dangerous. If you would like more information about the code, please contact the Administrative Assistant/City Clerk at City Hall. Please Be Considerate! With the beautiful summer weather, many of us are tak- ing our dogs out for walks in the City. Please be con- siderate of others and keep your dog on a leash and clean up after your dog. The City's trails, sidewalks, and streets are for all of our use!