Lots of City news this week in City Beat!

March 23, 2018

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Where Do YOU Want New Sidewalk Ramps?

Upgrading sidewalk ramps so they're wider and less steep makes getting around easier for everyone - and they're mandated by ADA guidelines. Where do you want to see new ramps installed in 2019 and beyond?

Click to take our survey

What's the State of Our City?

Watch as Mayor Sean Dowse reports on where we are today as a town and what we can look forward to in 2018.

Do you have a question or comment for Mayor Dowse? Click to send him an email .

Snow Emergencies Demystified

Spring is almost here but we're expecting a bit more snow this weekend. Are you wondering when and how a snow emergency is declared? Watch our City 101 video to learn what happens and how it affects everyone.

Shedding Light on Central Park

Central Park is getting a whole new nighttime look. Thanks to the the generosity of the Jones Family Foundation, the park will soon be aglow in soft lighting. Watch Scott Jones's project presentation at a City Council meeting. Or, read the details in this article . The project, as a gift to the City, will be complete mid-summer.

Do YOU want to work at the City?

We're looking for people just like you. Click City Jobs and read what's available, including numerous recent openings.

The Heritage Preservation Commission

Heritage Preservation Commission Feature

Do you have a project to nominate for a Heritage Preservation Commission Award? There's one week left! Find out more here.

The HPC works in RW to promote the preservation and appreciation of our architectural and cultural history. Watch the video to learn more. Click here to read about what they do .

2018 Neighborhood Street Reconstruction

It's almost construction season, and if you live on sections of 9th,10th, 11th, South Park, Bush, and McSorley Streets, you'll see work right outside your front door.

WHY do some of our streets need major reconstruction? This video will remind you .

Residents of this area met at two neighborhood meetings with the Engineering and Public Works Departments to weigh in on what they wanted and didn't want. Thanks for your input!

City Council will be holding a Public Hearing on the project this Monday, March 26th in City Council Chambers. Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. All are invited to give their public comment.

Staff Engineer Dean Chamberlain will present the project. Get all the details here.

Community Discussion to Address Addiction

Drug addiction is on the rise across our country, including here in Red Wing. We're coming together as a community on Thursday, March 29th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the RW Public Library to address drug addiction in Goodhue County.

In preparation for this event, organizers are asking the public to read the book Six Years Lost by local author Ben Schmidt , who discusses his own journey through drug addiction. Copies are available at the Red Wing Public Library.

Needles & Pills - Become a United Front Against Addiction

Don't have time to read the book? No problem. Come anyway. There's lots to discuss!

An Events Calendar for the Whole Community

Good news! You asked for a community calendar and Red Wing Ignite has created one. Check it out! If you have a group or organization that wants to use it, just upload your events. Questions? Contact Shannan Harris at 651-327-2154 or [email protected].

Rubin's Tips for Helping Our River

Remember What

Rubin the Blue Bin Would Do:

Dispose of yard pet waste properly so spring rains don't carry contaminants into the Mississippi.

Don't leave debris on the street when doing spring raking. It makes its way to the river and clogs storm drains and pipes along the way.

3 Things You Didn't Know About...

Laurie Hoernemann

1. A dedicated public servant who works behind the scenes, Laurie just won the Service Above Self Award through RW Rotary Club.

2. Laurie has been working for 41 years at the City in the finance department. Thanks, Laurie!

3. Laurie lives on a hobby farm--a great choice to fuel her love of gardening.

Tune In

HOW TO WATCH A COUNCIL, BOARD, OR COMMISSION MEETING:

Go to the City's web site and click on the button "View Meeting Agendas and Videos" (or if you're on your phone, click "Watch a City Meeting Online"). Then scroll down to Archived Videos , find your meeting from the list, scroll to the right side of the screen, and click "Video." Two restrictions: Most browsers work except Chrome, and the page is not mobile friendly yet. These issues will be fixed this spring.