MEMORANDUM DATE: November 6 th, 2015 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS DANNY LENZ, CITY MANAGER CITY MANAGER S REPORT Water ERT Replacement Project Notices were sent out this week to the initial batch of residents in the Southeast area of town who will be receiving upgraded Water ERT equipment. This equipment is used to allow Water Utility staff to electronically read water meters, which allows for much faster meter reading that is also more accurate. City staff will be making initial appointments with approximately 50 properties, with the appointments beginning Tuesday, December 1 st. Appointments will typically be made on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. No appointments will be made the week of December 21 st 25 th. Northeast Park Construction Update Construction is well underway on the Northeast Park bathrooms and pavilion area. Pictures are attached below. UPCOMING WASECA LIBRARY EVENTS The Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System is hosting several upcoming events at the Waseca Public Library. The full release for each event is attached, summary information is included below: - Saturday November 7 th to Sunday, November 8 th from 8:00 AM 8:00 AM Local Teens Raising Money for Children s Miracle Network Hospitals: Local teens playing games for 24 hours straight to raise money for the Children s Miracle Network. This year s goal is to raise $1,500. Open to teens ages 13-18 with parent or guardian signed permission slip and with registration online at www.extralife.org/team/wasecalibrary. - Saturday, November 14 th from 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Lego Club: Elementary-aged kids are invited to join the Waseca Public Library s creative Lego-building club for the October event. Each event has a theme to inspire and Legos to build with. The event is free, but registration is required. Register by calling 507-835-2910 - Wednesday, November 18 th from 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Early Out Event: Duct Tape Fashion Show: Teams will create runway outfits from duct tape and walk the runway with prizes awarded. This is a free event geared for grades K-6. Registration is required by stopping at the Library or calling 507-835-2910. - Thursday, November 19 th at 12:00 PM Pet Fostering: Volunteers from the Waseca County Animal Humane Society will discuss temporary fostering of homeless pets. The event is free and open to the public. - E-Books and OverDrive Classes: Learn how to use OverDrive to get e-books and e-audio for e- readers and smart phones. Classes will take place at the following locations: o Tuesday, November 10th at 3 pm: Waldorf Public Library o Thursday, November 12th at 1 pm: Waterville Public Library o Monday, November 16th at 6:30 pm: New Richland Public Library o Tuesday, November 17th at 3 pm: Le Center Public Library o Wednesday, November 18th at 5 pm: Elysian Area Library o Thursday, November 19th at 6:30 pm: Janesville Public Library o Monday, November 23rd at 6:30 pm: Le Sueur Public Library o Tuesday, November 24 th at 7 pm: Montgomery Public Library
KEY CALENDAR ITEMS Just a quick reminder on a calendar items for next week: - November 10 th, 6:00 PM Joint City/County Meeting Waseca County East Annex The complete City Limits document can be found on the City s website at: http://ci.waseca.mn.us/
WASECA-LE SUEUR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM 408 N STATE ST * WASECA, MN 56093 * 507-835-2910 Stacy Lienemann, Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2015 Local Teens Raising Money for Children s Miracle Network Hospitals at Waseca Public Library Local teens are playing games for 24 hours straight to help kids. From 8 am on Saturday, November 7th to 8 am on Sunday, November 8th, teens will be playing video games and board games at the Waseca Public Library. Friends and family sponsor the teens for each hour they play. 100% of the money the teens raise will go to benefit kids through Children s Miracle Network Hospitals. This year, Waseca Public Library s goal is to raise $1500. Last year twenty-five teens raised $1000. Donations are tax-deductible. Teens (ages 13-18) who would like to participate will need their parents to sign a permission slip and to register online to be part of the Waseca Public Library team at www.extra-life.org/team/wasecalibrary Started in 2008, Extra Life is a national charitable event. Last year Extra Life participants raised more than 4 million dollars for Children s Miracle Network Hospitals. # # # MEDIA: Please contact Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System (507-835-2910 or mwhite@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions.
WASECA-LE SUEUR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM 408 N STATE ST * WASECA, MN 56093 * 507-835-2910 Stacy Lienemann, Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2015 Lego Club Kids in grades K-6th are invited to join Waseca Public Library s creative Lego-building club. This month s Lego Club event will be held on Saturday, November 14th from 10-11:30 am. Each event will have a theme to inspire and Legos to build with. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 507-835-2910 to register for this free event. # # # MEDIA: Please contact Waseca Public Library (507-835-2910 or jlee@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions.
WASECA-LE SUEUR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM 408 N STATE ST * WASECA, MN 56093 * 507-835-2910 Stacy Lienemann, Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2015 Early Out Event: Duct Tape Fashion Show At Waseca Public Library s next Early Out event, teams will create runway outfits (including accessories) from duct tape and walk the runway. Judges will award prizes. This free event will be held from 2-5 pm at Waseca Public Library on Wednesday, November 18th. Snacks will be provided. This event is geared for grades K-6. Due to limited space, registration is required. Stop by the Library to register or call 507-835-2910. # # # MEDIA: Please contact Waseca Public Library (507-835-2910 or jlee@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions.
WASECA-LE SUEUR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM 408 N STATE ST * WASECA, MN 56093 * 507-835-2910 Stacy Lienemann, Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6th, 2015 Pet Fostering Volunteers from the Waseca County Animal Humane Society will discuss the joys and frustrations of being a temporary foster to a homeless pet at noon on Thursday, November 19 th at Waseca Public Library. Free and open to the public. # # # MEDIA: Please contact Waseca Public Library (507-835-2910 or mwhite@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions.
WASECA-LE SUEUR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM 408 N STATE ST * WASECA, MN 56093 * 507-835-2910 Stacy Lienemann, Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2015 E-Books and OverDrive Classes Learn how to use OverDrive to get e-books and e-audio for e-readers and smart phones. The classes will take at the following locations: Tuesday, November 10th at 3 pm: Waldorf Public Library Thursday, November 12th at 1 pm: Waterville Public Library Monday, November 16th at 6:30 pm: New Richland Public Library Tuesday, November 17th at 3 pm: Le Center Public Library Wednesday, November 18th at 5 pm: Elysian Area Library Thursday, November 19th at 6:30 pm: Janesville Public Library Monday, November 23rd at 6:30 pm: Le Sueur Public Library Tuesday, November 24 th at 7 pm: Montgomery Public Library # # # MEDIA: Please contact Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System (507-835-2910 or mwhite@tds.lib.mn.us) with questions.