NOTICE OF FILING
TO: RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF WRENSHALL
Filing for offices for any person(s) interested in serving on the Wrenshall City Council will be open from 8:00 AM, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, until 5:00 PM, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, for the following Offices:
Mayor - Two (2) Year Term
Council Member - Four (4) Year Term
Council Member - Four (4) Year Term
Affidavits of Candidacy will be available at the City Clerk's Office, 400 Alcohol Road, during normal business hours (8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, M-TH), or by calling 218.384.3680. A $2.00 filing fee is required.
Alieca Johnson
Clerk/Treasurer
Posted: July 8, 2024
The City of Wrenshall would like to reinstate the Planning Commission!!
Work directly with the City Council on city issues that are important to you and your neighbors!
Please call if you are interested in applying.
City Office:
218-384-3680
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Next Meeting:
October 2
Upcoming meetings:
November 6
December 4
Special Meeting minutes are available upon request at the Wrenshall City Office located inside City Hall.
Next Special/Planning Commission Meeting:
TBA
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
EPA LEAD/COPPER RULE COMPLIANCE:
UPDATE AUGUST 2024: The City of Wrenshall has completed and submitted our service line materials inventory to the Minnesota Department of Health. The service line inventory is publicly available and you can check the materials for your service line by visiting the Lead Inventory Tracking Tool (LITT) at https://maps.umn.edu/LSL/ you may also contact us at City Hall 218-384-3680. To complete the service line inventory our system went through city records and asked for information from residents. As of 08/26/2024 our inventory contains 0 lead, 4 galvanized requiring replacement, 47 unknown material, and 94 non-lead service lines.
Wrenshall specific link: https://tinyurl.com/un9rcj8x
UPDATE April 2023:
The City sent out letters to residents about the Lead/Copper Compliance Rule (LCCR). The letter includes instructions on what to do.. Please read the letter, fill out the enclosed form and send 2 pictures of your water line to:
email - wrenshallclerk@gmail.com
mail - City of Wrenshall, P.O. Box 157, Wrenshall, MN 55797
in person - 400 Alcohol Rd, Wrenshall
Use the buttons below to download the letter and form or come to City Hall if you did not receive them.
More information about the LCCR here: https://www.epa.gov/dwreginfo/lead-and-copper-rule
This video explains exactly how to check your water lines: https://youtu.be/-4_cW7KxNxw
Having Trouble Paying Your Past Due Water Bill?
Inquire about the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). This is a new emergency program designed to assist households with paying for drinking water and/or wastewater services - focusing on ensuring households whose services have been disconnected due to non-payment or are about to be disconnected are able to have their services restored as quickly as possible.
Federal funding is available for use through September 30, 2023.
Visit YouTube to watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObAsuTSnfBs
Contact:
Katherine A. Blauvelt
Assistant Commissioner
85 7th Place East, Suite 500, Saint Paul, MN 55101
651-539-1827
E-Mail: katherine.blauvelt@state.mn.us
Or
Minnesota Department of Commerce Office of Energy Assistance Programs
651-485-0544
E-Mail: michael.schmitz@state.mn.us
Or
Visit mn.gov/commerce
Or
Visit https://ww.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/contact-information/lihwap-contact-information
REMINDER TO RESIDENTS
*Burning garbage is against state law and city ordinances.
*Dogs and Cats may not run at large. Dogs and Cats must be under the owner's control at all times.
*Blowing of Grass Clippings into City streets and sidewalks in Prohibited. These Clipping’s collect at storm drains and restrict or prevent proper drainage.
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*“As the weather turns colder, it’s important for Minnesotans to take actions now to stay warm and safe,” said Commerce Commissioner Grace Arnold. “Energy assistance is here to make your energy bills more affordable. You shouldn’t have to choose between paying your energy bill and buying groceries or prescription medications.”
If you are looking for assistance the link below could help provide relief.
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