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Home My WebLink AboutSpring 2002 : Hastings Rivertown News . City of Hastings 101 Fourth Street East, Hastings, MN 55033-1955 (651) 437-4127 www.ci.hastinqs.mn.us For more information, see Pages 2 & 8... 3 2002 City Con",".';"" P'OJ""...,- General Sieben Drive between the South Frontage Road and 4'" Street-With the new Wal-Mart and Cub Foods developments, General Sieben Drive needs to be widened and turning lanes installed. In addition, new traffic signals will be installed on General Sieben Drive at the new North Frontage Road in front of Wal-Mart and at the Target/Cub Foods entrance. Road construction will begin after school is out and will be substantially completed by the time school starts again in the fali. New Ward & Precinct Boundaries Set As a result of the 2000 census, the City of Hastings has been working on redrawing its ward boundaries. The City's population is now approximately 18,200, which needs to be divided "as equally as practicable" into the City's four wards. The Charter Commission of the City is charged with redrawing ward boundaries and they gave City Staff certain parameters to abide by when providing sample maps for consideration: 1. All current ward Council members are to stay in their current wards; 2. Current polling locations should try to remain the same; 3. New boundaries should remain as close to the current ward boundaries as much as possible. Based on that direction, staff provided several maps for consideration. At the April 1, 2002 meeting, the Charter Commission recommended that the proposed map beapproved by the City Council and that the boundary changes be done by City Ordinance. The City Council ordered a public hearing for Monday, April 15 in which to consider the map. 1st Annual Neighborhood Meeting Series Set Members of the Hastings City Council and City Staff are seeking citizen input during the First Annual Neighborhood Meeting Series that will begin in late April, 2002. The meetings are designed to give neighbors a chance to gather in an informal setting, hear updates on general City issues, voice their opinions and concerns, and ask questions about their specific neighborhood. A Parks Department Employee, Police Department Employee, Fire Department Employee, and Snow Plow Operator for the area will all be present at the meetings to address your questions. This will give citizens an opportunity to know better those employees involved in providing City services in your neighborhood. The meeting schedule is listed below, with the locations of the meeting corresponding with the polling places in your particular ward. Citizens are encouraged to attend the meeting in your particular ward. Meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and conclude by 8:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Hastings City Hall at 651- 437-4127. WARD 1 LOCATION National Guard Armory 3050 Red Wing Boulevard Our Saviours Lutheran Church 400 West 9'h Street United Methodist Church 615 West 15'h Street SI. Philip's Church 1401 West 15'h Street DATE Tuesday, April 23 2 Tuesday, April 30 Monday, May 13 Thursday, May 16 A new North Frontage Road will be constructed in front of the Wal-Mart development along with a Highway 55 right in/right out access at the west City limits. The South Frontage Road will be extended behind the new Cub Foods development, also with a Highway 55 right in/right out access at the west City limits. Spiral Boulevard and 31" Street between Enterprise Avenue and County Road #91-An extension of Spiral Boulevard and 31" Street East, through the Industrial Park and adjacent to the proposed Glendale Heights development is proposed for construction this year. The Spiral Boulevard extension would provide an additional access to the Industrial Park. Public hearings will be held this spring on the proposed project, which could be constructed later this summer. Volume Vii Issue 2 More construction projects for 2002 on Page 3... Page 1 Spring 2002 ~ iiiii1 Q ~ ~ . Q ~ iii iiiii1 Q The City of Hastings Council meets on the first & third Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. Agen- das are available at City Hall and on the City's website, and residents are encouraged to attend. MAYOR Mike Werner COUNCILMEMBERS Ward 1 Janette Yandrasits Ward 2 Turney Hazlet Ward 3 Ed Riveness Ward 4 Danna Elling Schultz At-Large Lynn Moratzka Paul Hicks iiI1 ~ C'1 :a t~ ~ iiiii1 \\j) City Hall Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday City Hall Phone 437-4127 Inspections & Code Enforcement: Engineering: City Website: 438-3888 438-2334 www.ci.hastinas.mn.us r\jJ, I~I!I Utility Billing Cycle Have you wondered when you are billed & how that is determined? Below is the schedule the City uses to read & send out quarterly utility bills. CYCLE 01 (Covers Account Numbers Between 0100000000 and 0599999999) BilLING MONTH PERIOD COVERED DUE DATE January Oct 1--Dec 31 February 20 April "Jan 1--March 31 May 20 July ApriI1--June 30 August 20 October July 1--Sept. 30 November 20 CYCLE 02 (Covers Account Numbers Between 0600000000 and 1099999999) BilliNG MONTH PERIOD COVERED DUE DATE February Nov '--Jan 31 March 20 May Feb 1--April 30 June 20 August May 1--July 31 September 20 November August 1-0ct 31 December 20 CYCLE 03 (Covers Account Numbers Between 1100000000 and 1799999999) BilLING MONTH PERIOD COVERED DUE DATE December Sept 1--Nov. 30 January 20 March Dec 1--Feb. 29 April 20 June March 1--May 31 July 20 September June 1--Aug 31 October 20 .. - denotes the quarter when the sewer rate is established lor the upcoming year (Winter Quarter) Utility Bills To Have A New Look Speaking of utility bills, the City Council has approved a new format for the quarterly utility bill you receive in the mail. The City will be changing the bills from the current postcard format to a statement bill. look for these changes in late summer! City Receives Award of Recognition The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Hastings by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by the government and its management. This is the 5- consecutive year that the Finance Department has received this award. The City's CAFR is available for review at the Pleasant Hill County Library. CITY HALL STAFF City Administrator Public Works Director Finance Director Planning Director Code Enforce.Supervisor Admin.Asst./City Cierk HRA Driector Dave Osberg Tom Montgomery Lori Webster John Hinzman Bill Mesaros Melanie Mesko lee John Grossman ~ Election Information, Continued from Page 1 All residents will be notified by mail of their ward and/or precinct number and their polling location, whether it has changed or not. Information about ward boundaries and the upcoming elections can be found at several sources: City's webpage: www.cLhastings.mn.us Dakota County webpage: www.co.dakota.mn.us City Hall: 437-4127 101 Fourth Street East Dakota County: 651-438-4576 Page 2 Spring 2002 OTHER CITY FACILITIES Police Department Emergency Mike McMenomy, Chief Fire Department Emergency Mark Holmes, Chief Streets Department 437-4415 Cal Ruedy, Superintendent Utilities Department 437-3922 Jim Heusser, Superintendent Parks Department 437-5858 Parks & Rec. Director Marty McNamara lee Erickson, Superintendent Civic Arena 437-4940 Jim McGree, Manager Aquatic Center 480-2392 Darbie Johnson, Manager 437-4126 911 437-5610 911 "'Public Works Public Works Garage 1221 Progress Drive 437 -4415--Streets 437 -3922--Utilities 437-4127--Engineering Streets Boulevard Lawn Care Spring clean up of the boulevard lawn can be important for the health of the turf. The removal of any salt and sand left on the site in the spring can make a big difference in the survival of the turf. Residents are encouraged to clean up the sand and any other debris from boulevard lawns as soon as the snow melts. Water should then be used to flush salts from the lawn's root zone. Gypsum can sometimes be used in salt affected soils to improve the structure. However, drainage must be good and the micronutrients must be correct for the gypsum to be effective. For additional information, contact the Extension Service, located at 4100 220'h Street West in Farmington. Phone: 651-480-7700 E-mail httD://www.extension.umn.edu/county/dakotal. Permanent Odd/Even Sprinkling Ban Reminder ./ By City Ordinance, a permanent :::: odd/even sprinkling ban is automatically in effect from May 15 to September 1 of each year. The purpose of the ban is to even out water demands and reduce the peak pumping demand from the City welis caused during the summer months by lawn sprinkling. The permanent odd/even sprinkling ban ordinance reads as follows; "From May 15 to September 1 of each year, an odd/even lawn sprinkling ban shall be in effect for all lawn sprinkling systems supplied by water from the City of Hastings water utility Properties with even numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns only on days with even numbered dates. Properties with odd numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns only on days with odd numbered dates. A one (1) week exemption from the odd/even sprinkling ban may be granted for newly planted sod, grass, or landscaping upon registering for the exemption with the Hastings Utility Department. Other exemptions may be granted upon evaluation and recommendation of the Hastings Utility Superintendent." Utilities Engineering - 2002 Street & Utility Construction Projects The Hastings City Council has approved the following street and utility reconstruction projects for construction this summer: wzA lRA?\ Irr:i d !~i\ J~1~~"!P' !~~ ]. 1) 1. ~ ,.'.,..... .:\ / "'-,.1--/ -':: 18'h Street between Highway 61 & Pine Street-This work will consist of replacing the sanitary sewer mains, installing new, larger storm sewer mains, removing from service an old, undersized watermain and extending an existing larger diameter watermain to create a looping system, replacing the existing street with new bituminoUs pavement, with a gravel base and concrete curb and gutter, and constructing a sidewalk. 19th Street between Highway 61 and Forest Street- Sanitary sewer mains will be replaced, and new, larger . storm sewer mains will be installed. The existing street will be reconstructed to a 32- foot width, with new bituminoUs pavement, gravel base, and concrete curb. and gutter. Eddy Street between 18'h Street and County Road #47-Sanitary sewer mains will also be replaced and new storm sewer installed. The existing street will be reconstructed to a 32-foot width, with new bituminous pavement, gravel base, and concrete curb and gutter. Ashland Street between 18'h Street and County Road #47-Sanitary sewer mains will be replaced and new storm sewer installed. The existing street will also be reconstructed to a 36-foot width, with new bituminous pavement, gravel base, and concrete curb and gutter. 21" Street from Eddy Street to 'h block East-The existing gravel road will be paved with concrete curb and gutter and constructed to a 20-foot width intended to serve the three existing homes and one future home. Southview Drive between Pine Street and WestvieW Drive-The street will be reconstructed with new gravel base and bituminous surfacing. Between Pine Street and Louis Lane, the existing curb and gutter will remain and the street width will stay at 32 feet. Between Louis Lane and Westview Drive, the street will be narrowed to a 26- foot width to create room within the very narrow right-of- way for a bituminous trail. The trail will be located on the north side of the street and parking will be prohibited on the north side of the street. Some storm sewer repiacement will also take place. page 3 Spring 2002 Parks & Recreation StptR$I$N!I1G2oo2 Information 2002 Dates Opening Day Closing Day May 25, 2002 August 25, 2002 Season Pass Rates To purchase a season pass, call 651- 480-2392 or visit the City's website at www.ci.hastin~s.mn.us Resident: Ages 1-5 Ages 6+ Ages 55+ $36.00 $40.00 $36.00 Non-Resident: Ages 1-5 $46.00 Ages 6+ $50.00 Ages 55+ $46.00 Daily Admission Daily $5.00/person Children under 42" tall $3.50/person Under 12 mono Free After 5 p.m. all patrons $3.50/person Teen Night Teens ages 13-17, come & hang out at the Aquatic Center. We'll have a OJ, games, water volleyball, & basketball! Cost: With Season Pass No Season Pass 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Fridays, June 14, 28, July 12, 18, and August 16 $3.00 $5.00 Time: When: W.Ic_ to tiNl h_ pog< of tiNl HASTINGS Open Swim Hours Saturdays & Sundays 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. May 25 - June 9, 2002 Monday-Tuesday 12 noon to 8 :00 p.m. June 10 - August 25, 2002 "Wednesday 12 noon to 5:30 D.m. Swim Lessons To register, please complete the form. Session A: Saturdays June 22 to August 10 Session B: Monday - Thursdays June 17-27 Session C: Monday - Thursdays July 8-18 Session D: Monday - Thursdays July 22 to August 1 Session E: Monday - Thursdays August 5-15 9:00-9:40 a.m. Pike, Eel, Guppy, Starfish, Flying Fish 9:45-10:25 a.m. Polliwog, Ray, Minnow, Fish 10:30-11:10 a.m. Pike, Polliwog, Starfish 10:30-11:00 a.m. Skips No News is Good News After registering, the only time you will hear from us is: If class is cancelled If there is a schedule change . If class is full So, if it's almost time for your class and you haven't heard from our staff, that's good news... IT MEANS YOU'RE IN! r-----------______________________________~ I Registration Form Complete form and return with payment to: Hastings Family Aquatic Center, Attn: Swimming Lessons I 101 4'" Street East I Hastings, MN 55033 I I Student Name: Address: Student Name: Address: I I Phone #: Phone #: I I I I Session: ABC D E Course Level Name: Session: ABC D E Course Level Name: I I Course Time: 9-9:40 9:45-10:25 Course Time: 9-9:40 9:45-10:25 I I 10:30-11:10 10:30-11:00 10:30-11:10 10:30-11:00 I : Fee: $30.00 $24.50 Fee: $30.00 $24.50 : ~-----------------------------------------~ Thursday-Sunday 12 noon to 8 :00 p.m. (The Drop Slide will close ot 7:00 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays) Family Swim Families have exclusive use. Floatation devices and toys allowed! Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. June 12 - August 21, 2002 Adult Lap Swim June 10 - August 24, 2002 Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. Saturdays Mondays & Fridays 5:30 to 8:30 a.m. 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Hastings Skate Park The 2002 Season is Just Around the Cornerl Help Wanted M- F(School year) M- F(Summer) Sat-Sun Equipment Rental Daily $3.00/day $5.00/day $5.00/day Helmets--$2.00/day Punch Cards Resident 13-Punch Card $50.00 Wrist Guards--$1.00/day Non-Resident 13-Punch Card $55.00 Elbow Guards--$1.00/day Season Pass Resident $130.00 Entire set--$3.00/day Non-Resident $135.00 _1 r--------------------i-------------------- I I Hastings Girls Hockey School Summer Hockey Camp June 10-June 20, 2002 I'll June 10-28, 2002 Registration Form ~ I Registration Form I Fee: $110.00 per person Fees $55 for beginners & goalies I $110 for U10, U12 I I I I I I I Dates open April 1-15 April 16-30 May 1-15 May 16-31 June 1-7 June 8-30 July 1-31 August 1-31 Spetember 1-2 September 3-30 October 1-5 October 6-31 Fees Monday - Friday 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 3 p.m.-8 p.m. 3 p.m.-8 p.m. 3 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 3 p.m.--8:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Participant's Name Address Telephone Age Saturday 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 10:30 a.m. -8 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 12 Noon -8:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-S:30 p.m. F Birthdate 2001/2002 Team level Please select one of the following choices 7-8 years old 9:30 -10:45 a.m. T,W,TH,F 8:00-9:1.5 a.m. M,W,TH 12:30 -1:45 p.m. M,T,W,F 11:00-12:15 p.m. M,T,TH,F M-9:30 a.m., T-8:00 a.m., W-11:00 a.m., TH-12:30 8-9 years old 9-10 years old 11-12 years old 12-14 years old Emergency Contact Phone Sex M INSURANCE WAIVER: /, the parent/guardian of , give permission for my child to participate in this hockey clinic. I assume all risk and hazards related to the parlicipation of hockey. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide own insurance needs. I waive, release and hold harmless the hockey clinic and it's instructors of any claims arising from any injury or damage to my child or property. Parent/Guardian signature Sunday 12 Noon-7:30 p.m. 12 Noon-8 p.m. 12 Noon-8 p.m. 12 Noon-8:30 p.m. 12 Noon-8:30 p.m. 12 Noon-8:30 p.m. 12 Noon-8:30 p.m. 12 Noon-8:30 p.m. The City of Hastings is hiring for seasonal positions at the Hastings Family Aquatic Center and the Hastings Skate Park. If interested, please complete an application at Hastings City Hall, located at 101 4'h Street East. Open positions available include, lifeguards, guest service, concessions, and skate park attendants. Questions? Please call 651-438-3058. ...._ <c- ~ '~': 1,,\ 12 Noon-7 p.m. 12 Noon-6 p.m. 12 Noon-5:30 p.m. Participant's Name Address Telephone Age 2001/2002 Team level Birthdate Position Please check one of the following sessions & iersey sizes: Jersey size M l Xl XXl G Session #1 U10 (ages 8, g, 10) and U12 (ages 11 & 12) 2:00-3:15 p.m. M,T,W,TH JV & Varsity (ages 13+) 3:30--4:45 p.m. M,T,W,TH Beginners (ages 4 - 14 ) 5:00-5:30 p.m. M,T,W,TH _ Session #2 - Session #3 Emergency Contact Phone INSURANCE WAIVER: f, the parent of '. giV~ I permission for my child to participate in the Raiders Girl's hockey cI~nJC. e I assume all risk and hazards related to the participation of hockey. It IS th I applicant's responsibility to provide own insurance needs. I waive, relea5~ I and hold harmless the Hastings Raiders hockey clinic and it's instructor'S 0 any claims arising from any injury or damage to my child or property. I I Parent/Guardian signature _ I I Make Checks Payable to: Hastings Hockey School Make Checks Payable to: Hastings Girls Hockey SchooVJeff Corklsh I L _M::!.:'::. & paymen~: Russ Welch, ~ ~tany Road,~Stings, MN 550~ _ _ ..L .::...a;/ FO~ ~~ to: J~~:::~COry L::, ~tings,~ ~3-=- _ _ _ __ ..J .... Police Department 150 East Third Street Hastings, MN 55033 Police Chief: Mike McMenomy Non-Emergency: 437-4126 Emergency: 911 Bike Safety Reminders Hey bikers, remember that traffic laws for bikes are the same as traffic laws for motor vehicles in some respects: ~ ~ Bikes must stop at all posted stop signs. Enter all uncontrolled intersections safely, looking in all directions for traffic. Bikes should be ridden on the far right side of the road going with the flow of traffic. Groups of bikes should be ridden in single file formation, one behind the other. Bikes should not be ridden on the sidewalks. Bikes must be equipped with reflectors on wheels and frames. Bike riders are encourage to use hand signals when coming to a stop or signaling a turn. Only one person should be on a bike built for one. During evening hours all night bike riders should wear reflective clothing and should wear reflective clothing when possible. Bike helmets are strongly encouraged to be wom, especially by young and inexperienced bike riders. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Severe WeatherfTornado Awareness Month April is designated as Severe Weather/Tornado Awareness month for the State of Minnesota. The City would like to remind residents that the civil defense sirens are activated when the threat of severe thunderstorms and tornados is imminent for the City of Hastings. The Police Department and Dispatch receives alerts from the National Weather Bureau of tornado warnings or severe thunderstorm warnings for our area. The civil defense sirens are activated to alert residents of this threat. Residents are instructed to immediately try to find a safe place for shelter from the imminent threat of these serious storms. The third week in April (April 14-21) is designated as Severe Weather/Tornado Awareness Week. This is when civil defense sirens are tested and families are encouraged to develop safety procedures to follow in the event of serious weather and civil defense siren activation. Hastings' local radio station, 1460 KDWAAM, provides updates on severe weather risks. Spring Safety Reminders-- ~ Walking Safe ~ Now that spring is approaching, the Hastings Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind citizens and vehicle drivers that there will be an increase in people out walking, biking, skate boarding and roller blading, using the streets and paths in our City. Here are some safety tips for people out enjoying the spring weather to remember... Always try to have a walking partner with you on your walk. If you can't have a walking partner, always try to walk in a residential area where you can easily get help if needed. When walking, always try to stay on the sidewalk and off the roadway when sidewalks are available. If no sidewalks are available, stay as close to the curb as possible and try to walk facing traffic. Always wear light colored clothing, which can be more easily seen than dark clothing. When walking in the evening hours or dusk, try to wear some type of reflective clothing. Many walkers you see are now wearing bright orange slip-on vests with reflective stripes or tape on the vest. If walking after dark, carry a flashlight and walk in well-lit neighborhoods. When crossing a street, always cross at the corner intersection of the street and in designated crosswalks if possible. Never , P cross in the middle of the street. Address Posting Spring is also a time to clean up yards and work around the house doing spring clean up. With this in mind, the City of Hastings would like to remind residents that it is extremely helpful to emergency personnel for homes to have their addresses prominently displayed on their residence and the mailbox. This makes it easier for police, ambulance, and fire personnel to locate your home if need be. Not only is a clear address required under City Ordinance, having your house number and easily located could make the difference in a critical emergency situation for police, ambulance, and fire personnel to locate your home. Page 6 Spring 2002 Vermillion River Designation Project The City of Hastings is partnering with several other organizations in support to research and seek canoe route designation for the Vermillion River in Dakota County. This designation will offer the public greater awareness and accessibility to this significant natural resource located in the southeastern part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Along with highlighting the recreational opportunities, this designation can help to promote both the recognition and protection of the water quality and wildlife living in and near the Vermillion River. Seeking canoe designation is one of the important steps being taken by a partnership between citizens, private organizations and public agencies to protect the Vermillion River. A list of the partners include Dakota County Environmental Education Program, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Friend of the Mississippi River, City of Hastings, John Vickery, Recycling Together and Making A Difference The new Youth Recycling Green Team Project has received terrific support from area residents. Since the project started in February, 21,240 pounds of cardboard and mixed paper have been dropped off at the Youth Recycling Collection Box located in the parking lot at Terry's Ace Hardware Store, 375 West 33'" Street. Boy Scout Troop 503, sponsored by Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church, was selected by the Hastings Natural Resource and Recreation Commission (NRRC), as the first Youth Recycling Green Team. The Boy Scouts are educating residents about the project and monitoring the recycling collection box. Waste Management contributes $15 for every ton of cardboard and mixed paper collected in the recycling drop-off box to the Youth Recycling Green Team. Proceeds earned from the recycling project will help to support Boy Scout Troop 503 activities. "It's easy for residents to participate. You'll be helping the environment and supporting Hastings youth organizations at the same time," explained Randy Triplett, Waste Management Site Manager. Residents can drop-off clean cardboard and mixed paper, 24 hours/day at the Youth Recycling Collection Box. Flatten cardboard boxes and place in the collection box. Place mixed papers loosely or in PAPER bags only, in the collection box. Mixed papers accepted for recycling are: magazines, catalogs, boxboard, phone books, newspapers and inserts, junk mail, pop cartons, and paper of all colors. To receive a Youth Green Team application form, contact Marty McNamara, Parks & Recreation Director, at 438-2193. For more information aboutthe program, contact Randy Triplett at 480-0307, Ext. 0105. Wilderness Experience, and Rivers, Trails and Conservation assistance Program, National Park Service. Please note that an act of the Minnesota State Legislature is required for the Vermillion River to achieve official canoe route designation. Current goals associated with seeking designation include placement of put-in/take-out locations along the river, (including improving access to the whitewater section within Hastings), offering canoe route maps, and interpretive signage. For more information, please contract Hastings Parks Department at 437-5858. ....~ ~...- Recycle Your Cardboard and Mixed Paper and Support Area Youth Organizationsl The City of Hastings & Waste Management Work Together with Boy Scout Troop 503-21,240 pounds of cardboard and mixed paper collected In the youth recycling drop-off collection box. Boy Scout Troop 503 is the February-April, 2002 Youth Recycling Green Team The Hastings Cable Access Board is looking for persons interested in serving as board members. The board meets monthly from September to May to oversee programming, personnel, budget. and asset management for Hasting's Community Cable Television (TV 14). Interested persons should contact David Baudoin, Hastings City Hall, 437-4127, for additional information. . . Page 7 Spring 2002 HASTINGS NAMED TREE CITY USA Hastings has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. It is the sixth year Hastings has received this national recognition, which is sponsored byThe National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. How to Plant a Tree The Tree City USA recognizes communities that have proven their commitment to an effective, on going community forestry program. Hastings is showing that we understand the importance of trees by continuing to improve our program. Trees help clean our air and water, moderate heat and cold, and bring added vaiue and grace to our homes. Once you have selected a tree, your next step will be to plant it. Planting a tree the right way will help to ensure its survival. The Right Way to Plant a Tree, according to the Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee: ... Select the right plant for the right site. ~or planting on the boulevard, residents must obtain a permit from the City Forester by calling 651-438-2752. M Locate utilities before digging by calling ....Gopher State One at least 2 working days before you dig at 651-454-0002. _ Prepare the site by digging a hole 3 to ~ times larger than the root ball. ... Remove sod or grass. Till or break up ~he soil to a depth of 10 to 12 inches. .. Dig a hole in the center of this circle ~hat is 1 foot larger in diameter than the root ball and is exactly as deep. .Maintain undisturbed soil beneath the root ball to prevent the tree from settling. M Place the tree carefully in the center .. of the hole and double-check that the trees root collar (the bulge right above the root system) is just above the top of the soil. The City Council has proclaimed Saturday, April 27, 2002 as Arbor Day in Hastings. What better way to celebrate our ongoing commitment to trees and their place in our environment then to plant a tree? It has been said, " the best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago. The second best time is today." Use two opposing ftexibile ties -when stskino is necessarv Keep mulch 1-2" back from trunk Gently paa< baGK.fi11. using water to settle soil around roo ball CITY OF HASTINGS REDISTRICTING. MAP _.._,-~"---"--~_:.~. MAYOR Mike Werner 2025 Highland Drive 437-4143 Ward 1 Janette Yandrasits 323 Ramsey Street 438-3194 Ward 2 Tumey Hazlet 1305 Lincoln Lane 437-5298 Ward 3 Ed Riveness 1140 14th Street West 437-4416 Ward 4 Danna Elling Schultz 1330 16th Street West 438-3878 At-Large Lynn Moratzka 1161 Southview Drive 437-7869 Paul Hicks 1194 Villa Court 437-8866 City of Hastings 101 Fourth Street East Hastings, MN 55033-1955 POSTAL CUSTOMER Carrier Route Sort BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Hastings, MN Permit No. 166 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER CONTAINING NO LESS THAN 10% POST CONSUMER WASTE Volume VII Issue 1 Page 8 Spring 2002