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August 19, 2010: Historic Preservation Commission Vacancy
The City of Washburn has 2 seats on its Historic Preservation Commission for immediate filling. Terms of the 7-member Board are for a 3-year period each and are varied and staggered.
The Mayor and City Council may seek individuals competent and informed in historical, architectural, and cultural traditions of the City.
Application forms to which an individual may attach a resume or additional information on qualifications are available at the Office of City Clerk, 119 Washington Avenue, M-F, 8AM-5PM. Further information on the duties of position, term of office, and other related concerns, are available and attached to the application. Members of the current Commission will also be helpful. The position is one appointed by the Mayor, with confirmation by the Common Council.
It is the City’s intent to fill the vacancy(s) in a timely fashion.
March 17, 2010: Public Notice - Sump Pump Discharge
A reminder to City of Washburn residents that Municipal Code Sections 9-2-14 and 15-1-11 prohibit any sump pump discharge from entering the City Sanitary Sewer System. Any violations of the referenced Code sections may result in fines and penalties.
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Jan. 5, 2010: 2010 City Fee Schedule Released
The City of Washburn has released a downloadable copy of the comprehensive fee schedule, including license and permit fees, administrative, recreational fees, etc.
Download 2010 Fee Schedule (PDF format, 254 kb)
April 6, 2009: DuPont Civic Center Environmental Assessment Available
Final report outlining the environmental assessment, including asbestos inspection, lead testing, and mold investigation of the Civic Center.
Download PDF copy (9Mb)
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March 6, 2009: Request for Applications: Commercial Dock Space
The City of Washburn Harbor Commission is accepting applications from companies and organizations to lease space on the City’s Commercial Dock on Lake Superior for the 2009 construction season. For more information, jump to the Marina and Port page.
February 2, 2009: Civic Center Facilities Assessment Available
A digital version of the full Facilities Assessment of the Washburn Civic Center is now available. The document is PDF format, and approximately 8 megabytes in size; it may be slow to download on dial-up connections.
Download: Civic Center Facilities Assessment |
January 28, 2009: Closure of Washburn Civic Center
At the January 26, 2009 Council meeting, the Council voted to close the Civic Center building immediately.
This action was taken over concerns over the condition of the building and the potential for exposure to mold in the building. As the health and safety of employees and visitors to any City building is of primary concern, the building will remain closed to the public for all uses until testing can verify the extent of mold, air quality, or any other environmental hazards that may exist in the building. While the City realizes this action may inconvenience individuals in regards to activities that were scheduled in the building, this action was taken with the best interests of the City and the public in mind.
More details on the condition of the structure may be found here:
Facilities Assessment: Executive Summary (PDF, 52 kb)
As further information about the condition Civic Center becomes available, we intend to have it posted here.
Scott J. Kluver
Administrator
City of Washburn |
