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Utility Billing Reimbursements — 2/7/2013
Administrative Policy Addressing Utility Billing Reimbursements
Water Meter Handout No. 7 — 11/20/2012
Updated information on the Water Meter system November 20, 2012.
Election Results — 11/7/2012
Congratulations to the following candidates who were elected to office on November 6, 2012: John Jasinski, Mayor; John Rowan, Faribault City Council; Joan VanDyke, Faribault City Council; Steve Underdahl, Faribault City Council; and Ken Walls, Faribault City Council (2-year term).
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City Council

Community Dev - General

Commercial Building — 4/19/2013
Historic Commercial Building For Sale (jpg)
2011 SCDP Housing Rehabilitation Program — 8/29/2012
Low interest and deferred loans available to income eligible homeowners in specific target areas of cities of Faribault and Morristown. Call Community Development Department at 334-0100 for a full application packet.
2012 Homebuyer Assistance Program — 8/16/2012
Faribault HRA is offering homebuyer assistance for first time homebuyers. Funds can be used for down payment assistance or generally accepted buyer-paid closing costs of up to 4% of the purchase price but not to exceed $4,000.
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Community Dev - Building Code Division

Radon Gas Informaiton — 4/17/2013

Radon Gas Information

What is a safe and acceptable Level of Radon Gas

Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction

State Minnesota on Radon

Osha Fact Sheet — 4/17/2013
Osha Fall Protection in Residential Construction (pdf)
Building Codes, Building Relationships — 12/4/2012

SBC Magazine Feature Article on Building Codes, Building Relationships by Sean D. Shields

This article will help in building a strong relationship between government and builders.

Community Dev - Planning and Zoning Division

Engineering

Fire

Monthly Statistics — 4/1/2013
The monthly statistics show a breakdown of the types of incidents the Fire Department responded to.
The Totals spreadsheet provides statistics on all of the incidents combined.
The City-Rural spreadsheet provides statistics on incidents occurring in the city vs. rural areas.
The Med-Rescue spreadsheet provides statistics on the Medical, Rescue, and Public Assist incidents.
The Fire Inc spreadsheet provides statistics on fire, haz-mat, carbon monoxide, and gas leak incidents.
Fire & Emergency Mgmt Annual Report — 2/3/2012

Heritage Preservation Commission

Library

Buckham Memorial Library on Facebook and Twitter — 2/5/2013
Be sure to "like" and "follow" the library! Buckham Memorial Library is now on Facebook and Twitter. Watch for announcements about upcoming events and library services. You can find the library's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Buckham-Memorial-Library/126323944203557?fref=ts . The library's Twitter handle is BuckhamLibrary. See you online!

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

SlimdDown Results 1-25-2013 — 1/25/2013
Congratulations everyone on a great start to “Free & Lean in 2013”!!! Attached are the results for all teams and individuals. Due to privacy, we felt better numbering the individuals rather than using your initials. So if you know your beginning weight, you can figure out which number you are. If you can not figure out which number you are, please email or call 384-0520 and we can tell you. Also, just to let you know, prizes will be awarded by percentage of loss. Again, great job! Look at the overall loss for all teams & individuals!! What a great start!! Next weigh in is Wednesday, February 6th. Until then, stay happy & healthy!!

Parks & Recreation

Map of Alexander Park — 6/23/2013
Alexander Park Map shows location of park shelters, softball diamonds, restrooms, Ice Arena, Rice Co. Fairgrounds, Aquatic Center, Bell Field, and Bruce Smith Field.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK 2013 — 5/13/2013
Concerts in the Parks 2013 Schedule here!
Buckham Bulletin Spring 2013 — 5/10/2013
Buckham Bulletin: Faribault Events & Activities for Summer 2013
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Parks & Recreation - Aquatic Center

Community Center Pool Schedule — 1/7/2013
Community Center Indoor Pool Schedule for Open Swim, Lap Swim and Water Fitness Classes. Updated 1-7-2013
Aquatic Center Brochure — 1/4/2013
Get the 2013 Aquatic Center brochure here! New rate information.

Parks & Recreation - Community Center

Guidelines for Submitting to The Buckham Bulletin — 6/11/2013
The Bulletin submission guidelines are here with a schedule of due dates.
Woolen Mills Memory Book — 4/30/2013
Woolen Mills Memory Book download
Fishing Clinic Manual — 4/30/2013
Get the Faribault Park & Rec Youth Fishing Clinic Manual here. Clinics are scheduled periodically. Call Jeff at 507-334-2064 for details.
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Parks & Recreation - Community Enrichment

Buckham Bulletin: Summer Activities in the City — 6/18/2013
The Summer 2013 Faribault Buckham Bulletin is here! Read for news on events and activities in the city! (Revised 6-18)
City Enrichment - Summer Programs — 6/18/2013
City Enrichment Classes include programs for young and old. Included are computer, science, art and many other classes and activities. Contact Jeff at 507-384-0516 or jjarvis@faribault.org for details.
Youth Fishing Clinic Manual — 4/30/2013
Get the Faribault Park & Rec Youth Fishing Clinic Manual here. Clinics are scheduled periodically. Call Jeff at 507-334-2064 for details.
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Parks & Recreation - Fitness Center

Group Fitness Schedule - May — 5/14/2013
Get the Park & Rec Group Fitness Schedule here. For May 2013.

Parks & Recreation - Ice Arena

2012 October Open Skate Schedule — 10/8/2012
2012 October Open Skate Schedule

Parks & Recreation - Sports & Recreation

FPR Youth Ball Schedules — 6/17/2013
Get the Mid-League and Softpitch League schedules here!
2013 Summer Softball Standings — 6/7/2013
2013 Summer Softball Standings thru June 6, 2013
2013 Summer Softball Women's 1 Schedule — 4/24/2013
2013 Summer Softball Women's 1 Schedule REVISED June 12, 2013
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Police

The Point After — 6/14/2013
The Point After Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 17
Emergency Messages - Everbridge — 6/12/2013
The Everbridge system provides city officials with the ability to provide pre-recorded emergency telephone notification/information messages to targeted areas or the entire city. Residents and businesses located within the city limits are encouraged to sign up for Everbridge to be sure they receive timely emergency notifications when alerts are issued. Click here to enroll:
Sign up For Alerts — 2/14/2013
The Everbridge system provides city officials with the ability to provide pre-recorded emergency telephone notification/information messages to targeted areas or the entire city. Residents and businesses located within the city limits are encouraged to sign up for Everbridge to be sure they receive timely emergency notifications when alerts are issued. Click To sign up for Emergeny Information Notification

Public Works

Compost Site — 4/30/2013
The Compost site is scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. The City of Faribault maintains a compost site at 214 NE 14th Street, behind the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Check the signs for designated dumping areas. The compost site will open on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. for the season. Hours of service are: Monday 1:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday 1:00 – 7:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The site is closed on Holidays. Rice County also maintains a compost-recycling center. You can call the county's Recycling Hotline at 507-332-6833 or check www.co.rice.mn.us/waste/yardwaste.php for other composting information and options.

Public Works - Storm Water

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program — 1/8/2011
Polluted stormwater runoff is often transported to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) and ultimately discharged into local rivers and streams without treatment. The City of Faribault, as an MS4, has prepared a five-year Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) to reduce pollutant discharge to the maximum extent practicable as required by the EPA. Our SWPPP is on public notice for 30 days for comments about Program adequacy before acceptance and permit issuance by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). See the MPCA website for details.
Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) — 2/17/2009
This report provides the City of Faribault with a Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) that will serve as a guide to managing the surface water system throughout the City.

Public Works - Streets

Public Works - Water

Municipal Water Restrictions — 5/15/2013
Water restrictions begin May 1st and remain in effect through September 30th. Thank you for your cooperation.
Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report — 4/4/2013
Wellhead Protection Plan Implementation Summary — 11/20/2012
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