Hastings considering city hall changes, looking for public input

HASTINGS, Neb. — City leaders in Hastings are seeking input from the public on possible changes to city hall.

A news release says the city is looking at renovating the current city hall building or moving to a new building. Townhall meetings are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 4 and 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 6. Each event will start with a tour of city hall followed by a discussion in the council chambers. Locals will also have the chance to give input via a survey, which will open on March 7 and remain open for two weeks.

New City Administrator Shawn Metcalf is chair of the seven-person city hall committee. After getting public input, the committee will present options to the city council.

Other committee members, as selected by Mayor Corey Stutte are:

Trent Kelly, Director of Technology and Operations, Hastings Public Schools

Chris Wissing, Vice President of Johnson Imperial Homes

Dave Rippe, CEO of Queen City Development

Lee Vrooman, City Director of Engineering

Marty Stange, City Environmental Director

Kim Jacobitz, City Clerk