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April 21, 2008: City Council Vacancy

The Washburn City Council has a vacancy in its Councilor – 2nd District, Wards 2 & 3 seat and is seeking residents interested in participating in local government to fill a term ending April, 2009, at which time the seat will be up for election for a two-year term ending April, 2011.

A resident seeking appointment must reside in the District. The District consists of 2 Wards and comprises an area described as:

Ward #2

Bounded on the East and South by terminus of Marina Drive and Lake Superior; then north on Marina Drive to First Avenue East; north on First Avenue East to Fourth Street East; west on Fourth Street East one block to Central Avenue; north on Central Avenue to Washington Avenue; then southerly one block to Fourth Street West; then west to Fourth Avenue West; south on Fourth Avenue West to West Holman Lakeview Drive, along West Holman Lakeview westerly to Eighth Avenue West; north on Eighth Avenue West to Bigelow Street; west on Bigelow Street to Thompson’s Creek; south on Thompson’s Creek to mouth of Thompson’s Creek at Lake Superior. The population of Ward #2 is 357.

Ward #3

Bounded on the East by the intersection of Fourth Avenue West and West Holman Lakeview Drive; north on Fourth Avenue West to Fourth Street West; east along Fourth Street West to Washington Avenue; north one block along Washington Avenue to Fifth Street West; west on Fifth Street West to Eighth Avenue West; south on Eighth Avenue West to Omaha Street West; east on Omaha Street West to Sixth Avenue West; south along Sixth Avenue West to West Holman Lakeview Drive. The population of Ward #3 is 381.

 

Click to view map of wards and districts

To ensure you reside in the District, please contact the City Clerk. Maps of the area are also available and are attached to each application form.

Application Forms to which individuals may attach a letter of interest or personal resume outlining qualifications are available in the Office of City Clerk. It is the hope of the Mayor and Common Council to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. Applicants may be asked to briefly address Council during a selection process.

Further details about the duties and responsibilities of the position may be obtained from the City Clerk-Treasurer, City Hall, Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM, #715 373-6160, ext. #1.

Vicki E. Swanson
City Clerk-Treasurer

April 16, 2008: Request for Proposals-: Architectural Services, Civic Center

Notice is hereby given that the City of Washburn is accepting proposals until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2008 from qualified architectural firms or individuals to provide a structural, use/space utilization, renovation, and code compliance review of the DuPont Civic Center building located at 3 West Bayfield Street in the City of Washburn. Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Washburn for said services until 4:00 p.m. according to the clock on the wall at the Office of the City Clerk, 119 Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 638, Washburn, WI 54891.

Request for Proposal (RFP) packets may be picked up at the Office of the City Clerk. A PDF copy (111 kb) of the RFP is available at the following link:

Download Request For Proposal

Packets may also be mailed upon request by contacting Mr. Scott Kluver at 119 Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 638, Washburn, WI 54891, or call at 608-373-6160 Ext. 4, or e-mail at washburnadmin@charter.net

By responding to this RFP an individual respondent accepts the process outlined in the RFP and fully acknowledges that the final determination of the City of Washburn Common Council is binding and without appeal. The City Administrator reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and/or waive any irregularities if deemed in the best interests of the City. The City of Washburn Common Council reserves the right to accept the proposal considered most advantageous to the City of Washburn. All respondents accept this process in submitting a proposal.

Respectfully Submitted,
Scott J. Kluver
Administrator

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Dec. 7, 2007: 2008 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 2008 Fee Schedule (PDF format, 72 kb)