Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Virtual Meeting
Board of Appeal & Equalization Information
Thursday April 22, 2021 at 6pm, Join Zoom Meeting at
https://zoom.us/j/96326714708?pwd=MWxIMGJaRlk4Tkx3RzVLZGZsRG8vdz09
Meeting ID: 963 2671 4708, Passcode: 096486
Protect your Oak Trees from Oak Wilt
Starting in April Wabasha County is in the high risk season for oak wilt. The Minnesota DNR has some helpful information on when not to prune and ways to prevent oak wilt.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDNR/bulletins/2cbb0f1
Full Time EMT
Wabasha Ambulance Department is looking for a full time EMT. Details about position, requirements and application can be found on the employment page.
Proposed Agreement for Lower Pool 4 Dredged Material Management Plan
The City of Wabasha & Wabasha Port Authority submitted a proposal and operating plan with U.S. Army Corp of Engineers for removal of dredging materials from USACE temporary storage sites to one of three City/WPA dredge material management facilities. Below outlines the details of the proposal submitted.
Volunteers Needed
The Public Works Department is looking for volunteers to help take care of the flower beds located in Vet’s Park and Isaac Walton Park. If you are interested, please contact Wabasha Public Works Department at 651-565-3404, or email us at pwdirector@wabasha.org
City Parks are now open
Beginning Friday May 22, 2020, City Parks are open for use which include: Isaac Walton Park, Malone Park, Bruegger Park, Heritage Park, Athletic Field Park, Beach Park, and Schmidt Park. There is still some work to be done at the Pool and Athletic Field restrooms which will be opening Tuesday May 26, 2020. Please practice social distancing and follow all COVID-19 guidelines when visiting any of our City Parks. You will also need to bring your own hand sanitizer for your own personal use. A reminder that the water in the restroom sinks are NOT heated. Enjoy using our City Parks and stay healthy and safe!
No Wake Zone in place
Reminder for river traffic, the no wake zone enforcement period begins Memorial Weekend, May 22, 2020. The City of Wabasha no wake zone is from the upper Parkside Marina rock point, extending downriver to Bailey Avenue, just below the National Eagle Center. Markers have been placed on the Minnesota side of the Mississippi River marking these areas, along with signage on the shore. Please be mindful of this area and follow all No Wake Zone requirements while traveling up and down the river in this section. Law Enforcement will be monitoring boat traffic through the entire summer until the end of Labor Day weekend. Have a great boating season and let’s all be safe out there.
Candidacy Filing Information
Applications are being accepted for Candidacy filing for City Council in Ward 1, Ward 2 and Ward 3. The deadline for filing is 5pm on June 2, 2020. Below is the link which outlines the “how-to’s”. You can download the forms on the Secretary of State website or stop into City Hall during our normal business hours (M-Thurs 9-4, Friday 9-11) to pick up a packet.
https://www.sos.state.mn.us/election-administration-campaigns/become-a-candidate/
Wabasha Public Library
Wabasha Public Library will accept appointments to enter the Library from 10 a.m until 4 p.m. Monday – Friday. One person or two people from the same household may schedule a 15 minute appointment to visit the library for browsing of materials or for use of the public computers. Arrangements may be made by calling the library at 651-565-3927. Upon entering the library, visitors should plan on washing or sanitizing hands and wearing a face mask. A hand sanitizer station is located at the entrance and disposable masks are available. The appointment process will stay in place until further notice. Curbside pickup will continue until further notice.
*Please note: one parent and one child may visit the children’s room at this time, call for an appointment.
Full details of the temporary reopening policy may be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MTRamyKL5lL5P3UXWnndYX-ipDHUh153/view?usp=sharing
Update May 18, 2020 – Governor Walz’s Office
After Governor Walz update last week it has been decided that the City will open it’s doors to the Public today Monday May 18, 2020 at 9am and return to regular business hours. City Hall will continue to have proper cleaning procedures in place to ensure protection to the public and all staff entering the City Hall building. As a reminder, please utilize the 2 drop box locations for utility payments to limit entry into City Hall. All City meetings will continue to be held via Zoom until the Governor’s restrictions on gatherings of 10 or less are lifted.
As always, we thank you for your understanding and patience as we go through theses changes together.