JOB POSTING

City Clerk

The City of Wrenshall is seeking applications and resumes for a City Clerk (32 - 40 hours/week). They key responsibilities include preparing agendas, taking minutes, managing city records and handling permits and licensing.

A detailed job description and application may be obtained from the Wrenshall City Office, 400 Alcohol Road, Wrenshall, Minnesota or by calling (218) 384-3680.  Starting wage is $20/hour.

To be eligible for the first round of interviews please return your completed application to the City of Wrenshall no later than 4:00 PM on November 18, 2024.  This job posting will remain open until filled.

Posted: October 22, 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:

November 6

Upcoming meetings:

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

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Wrenshall Fire & Rescue is hosting FIREFIGHTER'S BINGO on NOVEMBER 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

It will be held at Wrenshall School- 207 Pioneer Drive.

Come play BINGO and win prizes! You're always welcome to donate as much as you can - proceeds go to turnout gear, vehicle & equipment maintenance, education and general firehouse expenses.

The Wrenshall Fire Department is an integral part of the City of Wrenshall. They have been of service for 68 years!! (1956 - 2024) And the Firefighters do more than just put out fires. This year they've responded to all types of emergencies: Structure fires, mutual aid/standby, motor vehicle accidents, activated alarms, trees/wires down, emergency medical assistance, CO detectors, vehicle fires, illegal burns, brush fires and search + rescue. And they're all volunteers!

The WFD is always looking for more volunteers/heroes. If you or anyone you know would like information on becoming a volunteer firefighter, contact WFD at wrenshallfire@gmail.com or approach any of the firefighters at BINGO!

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