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Home My WebLink About2022 May NewsletterELECTION POLLING PLACES HAVE CHANGED! As a result of redistricting that takes place every 10 years, the ward boundaries in Stillwater have changed. The Citys wards are no longer split, a small portion of the northern part of Ward 1 will now be in Ward 2, and the number of polling locations have reduced from seven locations to four locations. See map for the new boundaries and polling locations. More information on redistricting is available on the Citl's website. If you are interested in being an election judge for 2022, visit the city's website and submit your interests by June ln. 40K 2022 Wards RUN FOR LOCAL OFFICE Candidate filing will open in the City of Stillwater for three seats: Mayor, Councdmember Ward 1, and Councilmember Ward 4. The filingper cal opens Tuesday, May 17, 2022 and closes Tuesday, May 31, 2022. The filing fee is $5. A candi- date for Mayor must be a resident of Stillwater, a councdmem- ber candidate for Ward 1 or 4 must reside in the Ward in which they seek election. All candidates must be 21 years of age. All positions serve a four-year term, commencing on the 3b day of January, 2023. A candidate filing packet will be available May 17, 2022 at City Hall or online on the City's website. 2022 Election Dates: Primary Election is August 9th General Election is November 8th PRSTD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SHfl,smt ,MN 55082 Permit No. 206 Postal Patron NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR �. Stillwater's new City Administrator, Joe Kohl- %."` ' mann s first day was March 7th and his first City Council meeting was March 15th. Joe grew up in So. St. Paul. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Hamline Uni- versity and a Master's in Urban and Regional Studies from Minnesota State University, Man- kato. Joe and his wife Jill, live in Golden Valley. STILLWATER HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Each year the City of Stillwater Human Rights Commission accepts nominations for the Stillwater Human Rights Award. The nominee can be an individual, business or or- Stl!!W2 -Human ganization that resides, works Righp Commission or volunteers in the City of Stillwater, and whose actions Hoar• DIOoiN•Seopon promoting respect for all peo- ple have occurred primarily in the City of Stillwater. Nomi- nations should be submitted by May 31, 2022. You can find the nomination form on the Citys website. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH May is Mental Health Awareness Month and has been ob- served in the U.S. since 1949. Each year millions of Ameri- cans face the reality of living with a mental illness. Mental health is an incredibly important part of overall health. Those with mental health issues often face social stig- ma and discrimination that can create burdens to ac- cessing care. With a grow- ing number of Americans experiencing mental health symptoms, we need to join together to advocate for improv- ing our nation's mental health care system. The City of Stillwater Human Rights Commission invites the public to attend a special session to learn more about mental health and the wonderful care and educational resources in our community. Come hear a presentation by HealthPart- ners & Lakeview Health Foundations Make It OK campaign, which aims to change the hearts and minds about the mis- perceptions of mental illnesses by encouraging open conver- sations and education. Other local services including Canvas Health are also scheduled to appear. Join us on Tuesday, May 24 from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Coun- cil Chambers at City Hall or online via Zoom. To participate online visit www zoomgov com or call 1-646-828-7666 and enter the meeting ID number 161 843 8759. VOTE EARLY BY ABSENTEE BALLOT LAWN SPRINKLER In Minnesota, you don't have to wait until Election Day - vote early with an absentee ballot! Vote Earls In Person You can cast an absentee ballot at the Washington County Government Center V(v')TE from June 24 through August 8 for the Primary Election and September 23 through November 7 for the General Election. 2022 Ballots are available in -person at five locations across Wash- ington County. Locations are: • Cottage Grove Service Center, 13000 Ravine Pkwy • Forest Lake Service Center, 19955 Forest Rd N • Oakdale City Hall, 1584 Hadley Ave N • Washington County Government Center 14949 62 nd St N in Stillwater • Woodbury Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park PI Vote Early B You can apply to have an absentee ballot sent to you in the mail. To request an absentee ballot for 2022 elections, wait for the online absentee application to become available, or use one of the downloadable applications by visiting the MN Secre- tary of State Office website or Washington County website or call Washington County Elections at 651-430-6175. For your ballot to count, remember to: • Read the instructions that come with your ballot. • You will need a witness to complete your ballot. • Return ballot and forms right away after you finish. Please Note Ballots are not available at Stillwater City Hall. On Election Day, absentee ballots must be dropped off at the Washington County Government Center in Stillwater before 3 pm. Ballots will not be accepted at the polling locations. TRACK YOUR BALLOT All absentee ballots that are received on time and had the forms filled out correctly will be WHERE'S MY counted. To track the status of your ballot and BALLOT? confirm that it was received and counted visit: httl2s://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.asl2x. REGISTER TO VOTE It's quick and easy! You will need your MN driver's license or identifica- tion card number or the last four REGIf TER numbers of your Social Security num- TC OTEI ber. Either register online or register on paper. You can also register or update your registration when you vote, whether that is at your polling place on Election Day or at an early voting location like the Washington County Govern- ment Center. Just don't forget to bring proof of residence. Visit the MN Secretary of State website for more information WATER USE RESTRICTIONS To conserve water, the City has adopted a watering ban/ lawn sprinkler restriction. From June 1st, to October 1st. Lawn watering, sprinkling or irrigat- ing of lawns between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily is pro- hibited. Lawn odd/ even rule is in place for watering meaning that prop- erties having an even numbered ad- dress may water, sprinkle or irrigate their lawn on even numbered calen- dar days and all properties having an odd numbered address may water, sprinkle or irrigate their lawns on odd numbered calendar days. Exceptions - the water use restrictions do not apply to the following situations: • Properties with private wells that have no access to or connection to the City's water supply. • Recently established lawns and landscaping, if the prop- erty owner receives a watering restriction waiver from the City which allows for watering up to thirty days after installation. • Hand watering of plants, shrubs, trees and gardens is permitted on a non -watering day if the watering device is personally attended. • Filling pools and washing cars. Keep in mind, lawns only need about an inch of water. Please adjust sprinklers so water is not running down the street. During high heat, water evaporates quickly. Watering in the early morning and later in the evening ensures the water soaks into the ground. If you have in ground sprinklers set to a schedule, please set them in accordance with your address and the odd/even wa- tering rules. Questions on this lawn water restrictions, con- tact City Hall at (651) 430-8830. STILLWATER 2021 DRINKING WATER REPORT Your drinking water comes from a groundwater source: eight wells ranging from 83 to 305 feet deep, that draw wa- ter from the Prairie Du Chien - Jordan and Jordan aquifers. Stillwater works hard to provide you with safe and reliable drink- ing water that meets federal and state water quality requirements. The purpose of this report is to provide you with information on your drinking water and how to protect our precious water resources. Contact Robert Benson, Utilities Superintendent, at (651) 430-8740 or rbenson@ci.stillwater.mn.us if you have ques- tions about Stillwater's drinking water. You can also ask for information about how you can take part in decisions that may affect water quality. The full drinking water report can be found on the City's website. WHEN IS A BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED? CITY STREET PROJECT BEGINS Building Permits are required for The bids for 2022 streetimprovement project were presented both residential and commercial m the City Council on April 18 and Miller Excavating, Inc. was consiructionprojects including selected. The work will star[mid-Mayafterallroadre- newcons[ructiogadditions,re- PERMIT shtiction are lifted See Map below forthe affected streets. modeling, structural cltanges or The work on lastyeads street improvement project and the repairs, decks, finished base- Neal Avenue improvement projectwill resume as soon as the meats, pools, garages and demob- mad restrictions are lifted tioa These types of projects re- quire construction plans to be Visit the City�s website to signup m receive email updates on submittedm the City. the improvementprojects. Plan review during construction season can take 3-4 weeks. Please facmrthis taro yourproject timeline. The City requires 2 sets of detailed, scaled, dimensioned full construction plans m be submitted with your permit application. Other types of permits that are considered "counter permits" do not require plan review and can typically be issued quickiy. Counter permits include such work as roofing, siding, win- dows, furnace, air conditioner, water softener and water heat- er replacement These types of permits can be emailed or faxed m the City. The Building Inspections page onthe City�s website ltas tabs for Forms and Applications and Helpful Handouts. These tabs include information about hiring a coniracmr, inspection re- quirements, permit submittal requirements based on project type, etc. When looking m hire a coniracmr for a project, it is helpful m read through the "Hiring a Coniracmr" information from the MN Dep[ of Labor and Industry m undeestand the impoetance of hiring a licensed coniracmr. Visit the City�s website for instructions on how m submit and pay for all permit types. HWY 36 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT A 12-mile stretch of Hwy 36 between Egerton Street and Greeley Street in Stillwater will undeego a road resurfacing and improvementproject this summer. All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent Motorists can expect week- end directional closures of Hwy 36 from Edgerton St to I-694 with demues, single land and directional closures with head to head traffic from I-694 m Greeley Street with detours. Hwy 36 Road Surtacing Little Canada to Stillwater Project area C•LtiiLl3 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT l PROPOSED PROJECT AREAS f:. LRssw IL PROPosRn em.L A.w ter =�-, o�AY a ,� PROP055D PARTIAL �xuu xn •e rnrveuu RECANSIAUCT �m PROPoSFD RscotisTRccT uKc amo snuwATen P✓.alEw000 HOME COMPOSTING BARREL Convertyard waste to a nutrient -rich soil amendment for your garden and lawn. This is a no -cost alternative for yard waste and food waste that you can make rightin your yard. Home Composters are available for Washington County residents only and proof of residency is required at the time of pick up. Please call 651-275-7475 for current availability and to place your order. Pick up is at Washington County Environmental Center located at 4039 Cottage Grove Drive in Woodbury. Compost details: • Made of sturdy, yet lightweight, 100% recycled plastic materials • Two-piece construction for sides allows for easy access and turning of materials • Large capacity: 17 cu. It • Holds 125 gallons ofmaterials • 30" tall and 33" in diameter when the pieces are fully assembled • Wide opening at the top — easy to add and view materials • Lockable lid to deter animals • Sliding doors on each side to monitor status of compost ONE -DAY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION Washington County sponsors one -day household hazardous waste collections during the summer and fall in communities throughout the county. Paper shredding is offered at these events. No more than 4 boxes per customer will be accepted for shredding and capacity is limited bythe size ofthe truck and maybe reached before the end ofthe event. 2022 One -Day Collection Events Stillwater: Saturday, May 2118 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lily Lake Ice Arena 1208 S. Greeley St. Forest Lake: Saturday, June 4 18 a.m.-2 p.m. Forest Lake Transit Center 19987 Fitzgerald Trail N. For free and convenient disposal of hazardous waste, electronics, and recyclables all year round, visit the Washington County Environ- mental Center located at 4039 Cottage Grove Drive in Woodbury. T� H.b 1 d .ce 1 IwcJ,+rtssle E»n"uo, sw." °ero�wi"� " oo.an MW,Arm �' .M Ramsey and Washington Food Scraps counties are working together PIC VP bring food scraps pickup se services to all residents, with roll out beginning late 2022 ra Progm and into 2023. Learn more at FoodScrapsPickup.com YARD WASTE FOR It is illegal to put yard, garden, or tree waste into the garbage. Bring yard waste to a designated dropoff site in Washington County. Washington County Site Open to at; county residents. Nortlrem Yard Waste Site FREEr 5527170Ih St. N. a 651.2757475 wwwsoo washingtonim.us/ya"Waste Pdvateiy-Owned Sikes Open to al; county residents. Cottage Grow Rumpca Companies Inc. 9600 Glendenning Rd. o 65145961556 Demnark Township Gertens RES 12119 70th St. S. s 651458.4419 Ckowned Sites Open to city resldenfa o*. 0 forest take 20001 Forest Blvd. N. a 6514643550 Madre on St. Crolx 17201 St Croix Td. a 6514333636 Newport 1100 Bailey Rd. a 651459.5677 10 Saint Paul Park 12651st St a 651-45199785 Search the Disposal Directory to find more dropoff locations: recyclesearch.com/wedd Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Quarardine To prevent the spread of EAB, please dispose of all tree waste at a yard waste site in Washington County. Visit www.mda.state.=.us/eah to learn more. REPAIR BROKEN ITEMS Check out the Fix -it Clinic video series to learn valuable repair IT skills from Washington County yFIX= I Fix -it Clinic volunteers as they demonstrate simple repairs and CLINIC maintenance of everyday items. See wwwco.washington.mn.us/reduce Other options for repairing items include; e Online tutorials; Search iFixit.com, RepairClinic.com, and YouTube.com e Local repair and mending shops; Search online by item needing to be repaird (e.g. phone, laptops, lawn equip- ment, etc.) STILLWATER RESIDENTS Yard Waste is part of the City of Stillwater residents garbage fees and is collected curbside by Waste Management from April 15th thru November 30th, weather permit- ting. Place your yard waste curbside on your regular collection day. Please note; during peak sea- son (spring or fall), collection may get delayed due to high volumes. Use a compostable bag for grass clippings, small stems, and leaves. No dirt, sod, rocks, gravel, trash, flower pots or lawn ornaments. Purchase paper or clear composta- ble bags which are compliant with Minnesota state law from retailers. When bundling branches bundled them no larger than 4' x 2' and the branches must be less than 3" in diameter and 4' in length. The total bundle must be under 40 pounds. Or you can obtain a Yard Waste cart from Waste Management as an al- ternative to bundling or composta- ble bags. The cart is approximately a 90 gallon cart and there is a one time charge of $48 or $2/month. DID YOU KNOW? If you attach the bottle cap to the bottle it can be recycled. If they are not attached they cannot be recy- cled. It's a Fact! GARBAGE COLLECTION RATES INCREASE JULY 10 2022 Residents will see a 2.5% rate in- crease on July 1 for collection ser- vices. This increase will not affect the rates for recycling, yard waste, bulk pickup or the environmental fee which increase each January. VM9 WASTE MANAGEMENT The organized collection program allow offer curbside collection of two bulk items, four consumer electronics, three appliances, and unlimited yard waste. Additional service fees are incurred for additional bulk items, and additional garbage bags placed outside of a cart. A PUBLICATION OF STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY Vo.U.r„ S H E L F L I F E 5PsN.E.U..r.,e, xxq N. THIRD ST. * SnuWATER, MN 55 082 * 65 r.r J5.4338 a Snuwnieau BRARY.ORG ADULT SUMMER READING WEE ore worlds of in an el and mystery during our adult sum in AT read Ing program. Discover new genres and uncoveryour next favorite author. Stop In oMsft us online for staff book suggestions, Intriguing programs, monthly take & make kits, and the chance to win weekly drawings for gift cards to local businesses. We'i Budd plunwer6ToweeM (Online) y, b 30 Thursgwith Gold& Orange Watercolors* aay with e2,5:30 PM GLeley I Junet go-Wrtirts Rolle& Fred Brian :oo PM onaPnMdy,uneR F�arwinin�sl�rlar�ke` �5[&Pne) Schureday June lo,P:oo AMT2:oo PM TdureayUin SIt' urAYbM Thrurof dao,IJ ur* q, 6:s o PM y Yr vinigI-AThaiat the ne Schur ay luJryyli,M-1z:o PM Thuars any, J my na6soo PM Puppy in Oil Pastels* Thursday August q, 5:30 PM Saui Touamen*laY. Agus 3, 3o PM LLConcert nerracewith Val"Cnert Win Thursday August 18, 6:30 PM *- Program red Lines registration. One-omOne Tech or Genealogy Help Sign up for an hourlong Indlvld uaI ses slon with a techno Is gy as sistant or genea Is gy s pedallst l It ranan. Sesslo ns offered va No us dates and times each month. Book Clubs Do you enjoy talking about books a learning about what others have been reading?Join e of a ur IF ook clubs: Con nest Th rough Books, MysteryBook Oub, and Romance Book Club. Each group meets monthly. �1�OEAI rs Read Bags Grab a pre-packed'Read' bag. Each bag contains three titles with the theme noted on the tag. From love stories to memoirs, discover a bag that's perfect forcer! LIBRARY HOURS Monday Thursday io AM to 8 PM Friday Saturday M to PM Sunday* i to 5PM osed IwsnwmugDa,,ked h L,borrwyweekend. VISIT TH t7phyy , n i v!mmne of Stillwater's hidden gems -the I [bra ry's J ohnso n Terrace. The terrace is the perfect place to soak In StIllwater's scenery. The terra ceR sweeping views of the beautiful St. Croix Rlver, stunning church spires, and historic downtown are breath- seasg and change with the ns Visit the terrace anytim e the I[bra ryis open. Relaxwith a book in an Adirondack dhaig or ga ther with friends for lunch a t on r patio to hiss(you'I l need to bring Go ur own picnic). you can en hold an sound oor work session using our free wi-fi. y MYI��ER EXP60RER�f June 1 - August 6, 2022 T Join us for a summer of exploration ... and a little bit of detective work! Read, write, create, and investigate during our summer reading program for kids. Sign up online at stillwaterlibrary.org/ summer -reading or download the Beanstack app. Once you have regis- tered, stop by the library beginning on June r to pick up your Summer Explorer bag and select a free book to jump start your summer reading adventures! YOUTH SUMMER READING PROGRAM & EVENTS WEDNESDAYS, 10:3o AM June 8: Critter Storytime with Carpenter Nature Center June 15: Wendy's Wiggle, Jiggle & Jam June zz: Dazzling Dave Yo-Yo Master June 29: Hooperina July 6: Snake, Rattle & Roll with Snake Discovery July 13: Critter Storytime with Carpenter Nature Center July 20: Miss Nina, children's musician July 27: Tucker's Robot, Open Eye Figure Theatre's Driveway Tour puppet show August ro: The Three Little Pigs Puppet Show SUMMER The Jolly Pops Saturday, June 4, NM z:00 PM Brodini Comedy Magic Show Saturday, June 11, 10:3o AM Bruce the Bug Guy Saturday, July 9, r0:3o AM The Three Little Pigs Puppet Show Saturday, August 6, r0:3o AM MAKE YOUR BOOK CLUB A BREEZE CLASSES REQUIRING REGISTRATION Art for Kids - Stripey Tigers Monday, June 13, 2:00 PM, Ages 6-8 Get a Clue! Writing Mysteries with Trisha Speed Shaskan Tuesday, June 21, 1:00 PM, Ages 8-12 Petite Concertwith MacPhail Tuesday, June 28, r0:3o AM, Ages 2-5 Art for Kids -Abstract Portraits Tuesday, June 28, 2:00 PM, Ages 8-12 Art for Kids - Kente Cloth Tuesday, July 12, 2:00 PM, Ages 6-8 Art for Kids - Koi Fish Tuesday, July 19, 2:00 PM, Ages 8-12 LIVE VIRTUAL AUTHORTALKS Thursdays, 3:00 PM, Reg. Required June 16: R.L. Stine Goosebumps series June 30: Traci Chee The Reader Trilogy, We Are Not Free, A Thousand Steps �Into Night (Ages rz-r8) Have a book club? Want to start one? Check out a book club kit. Each kit, packed in a zippered canvas tote, contains ro copies of one title along with a discussion guide. We have 79 kits to borrow, or you can place a hold on 161 additional kits through our association with Washington County libraries. The kits checkout for six weeks to a single group member who is responsible for all of the materials. Titles in the kits range from classics like The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck to current best-sellers like The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. K is for teens and kids are available as well. Here are some of the latest titles for your book club to explore: 7!w BRAIDING SWEETGRAS� ROBIN WALL KIMMEBER ANOKA/WASHINGTON COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM NOW ENROLLING FOR 2022-2023 Programs are free for eligible families with children from birth to age five and pregnant women. The Head Start center -based preschool option offers students a 6.5-hour day, 4 days per week. Anoka/Washington County's Head Start -Early Head Start pro- gram provides education, nutrition, mental health, school readiness and parent engagement services to children and families from income eligible households. Their approach is to provide high -quality educational curriculum while connecting families with growth and learning opportunities. To learn more or apply, visit their website at httI2,//www.accap.org/head-start/ enrollment-4/ or call the enrollment hotline at 763-783-4314. SUMMER EVENTS IN STILLWATER Stillwater Half Marathon - May 28 Memorial Day Ceremony - May 30 at the Vets Memorial Stillwater Farmer's Market- June 11 to October 29 every Saturday in the Vets Memorial Parking Lot Cruisin' on the Croix Car Show - June 15 to September 21 every other Wednesday in downtown Stillwater _ July 4th Celebration - July 4 along the river Summer Tuesdays - July 5 to August 9 every Tuesday in Lowell Park + Lumberjack Days - July 14 to 17 in Lowell Park Broadway by the Bridge - July 21 to 28 in Lowell Park St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon -July 30 Opera on the River - July 30 in Lowell Park Night to Unite - August 2 in Washington Square Bridge the Valley Bike Rally - August 14 Visit the City's website for more details NIGHTtoUNITE! and more events. wa� 1—i-I-- 1llwater NEw HtxEs Joe Kohlmann, City Administrator Jacob England, Fire Stephen Papke, Police S PEARS Eric Cambronne, Public Works 10 FEARS Sarah Erenberg, Finance 15 FEARS Rich Bornt, IT 20 FEARS Dave Fleischhacker, Public Works Michael Hagen, Public Works Correction: Nick Chuves wus promoted to Assistant Public Works Superintendent in 2000. INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM? The City of Stillwater offers a "notify me" feature when a job opening is posted. To sign up for vacancy announce- ments or to view the City's employment opportunities visit www.ci.stillwater.mn.us/city-government/ employment -opportunities KEEPING OUR PUBLIC WATERS CLEAN AND HOW YOU CAN HELP! As the weather begins to turn for the better, we begin thinking about familiar rituals: spring yard cleanup, the weekly date with the lawnmower, projects around the house. Whatever it might be, believe it or not, it could be affecting the quality of some- thing all Minnesotans hold dear - our natural waterbodies. How could that be? Well, the answer lies in the unsung hero, the workhorse of any city, the storm drains. Storm drains line just about every street. They facilitate. rain and melt water away from homes ' - and then deposit it into the nearest wa terbody. There are the main sources of pollution such as lawn fertilizer or tree leaves, which cause excess nutri- ents to flow into water, greatly disrupting the delicate ecosys- tems in rivers and lakes. However, there may be others you are not aware of, such as these: Grass clippings: Your lawnmower could be blowing clip- pings over the curb and into the gutter. If they're washed into the nearest storm drain, they serve as a source of excess nutri- ents, leading to algal blooms. Pet waste: Any pet waste not disposed of properly could easily wash into storm drains. Not only does pet waste lead to excess nutrients in the water, it also contains harmful patho- gens, such as viruses, parasites, and bacteria such as E. coli. Home projects or waste: This could be soil, sediment, or wood chips or landscape plantings, car soaps and automotive fluids, chlorinated pool water, leaky septic systems, trash, and excessive yard fertilizer or (after winter use) sidewalk salt. Please, be mindful this summer and help keep our public waters clean! LIGHTS OUT FOR THE BIRDS! The Audubon Lights Out Program is a na- tional initiative to protect migrating birds. Twice each year, billions of birds fly be- tween wintering and breeding grounds. The majority of birds migrate at night, using the night sky to help them navigate. Artifi- cial lights and skyglow around buildings can cause some birds to collide with build- ings. Dozens of species are affected. Some roR DiRn ways to prevent the bird fatalities are to shut off exterior decorative lighting, change the color of the light, or change the direction of the light. Join the effort by turning off excess lights during April 1st through May 31st and August 15th through November 15th.