City of Caledonia Water Service Survey
The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently changed it’s drinking water standards related to lead and copper (Lead and Copper Rule Revision). These changes are meant to further protect our public health by reducing exposure to lead in drinking water. The drinking water provided by the City of Caledonia does NOT contain lead. However, lead can enter drinking water from corrosion of plumbing materials that contain lead.
These materials include lead service lines, lead based materials used to join copper pipe, and brass components made before 1986. Galvanized lines, while not composed of lead, are porous and can accumulate lead deposits and then release them into the water. The goal of the lead and copper rule revision is to identify and replace all lead and galvanized lines.
As part of the new federal requirements, the City of Caledonia will be inventorying all water service line materials connected to the public water distribution system and will be generating a survey to identify specific piping. Please watch for a paper copy of the survey included in utility billing or the survey can be found online at www.caledoniamn.gov Click on Government and then on Public Works and scroll down to survey link.
Please complete the survey online or return the paper copy to Public Works at City Hall. If you are unable to complete the survey online or unsure of what material your water line is, you can call city staff to schedule an appointment for the city to assist. A site visit should not take more than 15 minutes and will be of no cost to you.
Please contact Craig Nelson to arrange a site visit or if you have any questions at: cnelson@caledoniamn.gov
Red Cross Lifeguard Training Courses
The City of Caledonia Aquatic Center is offering Lifeguard Training on May 23 and May 27 from 8:00am-4:00pm. 50% Discount available upon registration. Click on the button below to begin registration then click on any red bar labeled Register Or Find Our More. Select the Caledonia location and complete the required information and enter the Invoice/Coupon Code: Caledonia to receive the 50% discount. Call City Hall at 507-725-3450 or email City Administrator Jake Dickson at jdickson@caledoniamn.gov for any questions or to learn more.
The City of Caledonia is Accepting Applications for the Planning Commission
The City of Caledonia is accepting applications for the newly formed Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is a volunteer advisory board that assists the City Council with zoning, land use, and planning related functions with a special emphasis on drafting the Comprehensive Plan. The City Council is specifically seeking one Planning Commissioner from residential, agricultural, business, and industrial districts with one member serving at large. Interested applicants may find the application online or at City Hall. For any questions contact Jake Dickson, City Clerk/Administrator at 507-725-3450 or Jake Dickson <jdickson@caledoniamn.gov>
City of Caledonia Aquatic Center Employment
The City of Caledonia is accepting applications for lifeguards, managers, and assistant managers for the Caledonia Aquatic Center 2024 summer pool season (June-August). Pay for lifeguards is at least $12.75/hour; pay for assistant manager is at least $13.75/hour. Additional pay of $1.00/hour for WSI certification; additional $.25/hour for every year of lifeguarding experience up to eight years. Lifeguards and assistant managers must have first aid and CPR certification as well as certification as lifeguard. In addition, end of season incentive pay will be available along with reimbursement for cost of lifeguard/first aid/CPR and WSI certification courses. Sample duties of assistant manager include assisting with scheduling lifeguards and swimming lessons, verifying water quality, and managing and coordinating operations of the Caledonia Aquatic Center. Positions require a completed City application available at www.caledoniamn.gov or the clerk-administrator’s office at 231 E. Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921 or email cityhall@caledoniamn.gov Applications accepted until positions filled. Phone 507-725-3450. The City of Caledonia is an EOE.
City of Caledonia Spring Clean Up
Spring clean-up 2024 is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 29th and end on Friday, May 3rd Residents shall be responsible for having their items set at the curbside by Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 a.m. A final sweep will be done at this time. Only acceptable materials will be collected.
Acceptable items include grass, vegetables, leaves, and other kinds of vegetation in its natural state. These items should be placed by the curb in biodegradable bags or cardboard boxes, not garbage containers. In an effort to become more environmentally friendly the City of Caledonia is requiring residents to use paper biodegradable 30 gallon leaf bags. Bags are available at the local hardware store. The weight limit for each bag or box shall be 40 lbs. Leaves & grass MUST be put in the proper container or they will not be collected. Tree branches and brush will be accepted so long as they are cut into pieces not to exceed four feet in length and six inches in diameter and are tied into bundles. The city will NOT collect materials which are not cut or bundled as described. Plastic bags will NOT be collected.
Examples of items which shall not be collected are dirt, rocks, concrete, furniture, dimension lumber, blacktop, and garbage.
The City of Caledonia diseased tree disposal site will be open for any residents wishing to haul their materials to the dump at their own convenience during Spring clean-up from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. In addition, the Diseased Tree Disposal Site will still be open regular hours during Spring Clean-Up. Regular hours are Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Questions concerning the clean-up may be directed to the City Clerk’s Office at 725-3450.
City of Caledonia Summer Youth Baseball and Softball Registration
The City of Caledonia’s Summer Recreation Youth Baseball (ages 9U-14U) and Softball Program (ages 10U-12U) registration opens April 1, 2024. Registration forms will be available April 1, 2024, at City Hall during regular business hours or you may visit the City’s website at www.caledoniamn.gov to obtain a form. The deadline for submitting registration forms is Friday, April 19, 2024. Registrations submitted after the deadline date will be placed on a waiting list and will only be able to participate on a team if there is space available. Registration fees are $55.00 per child.
If you have questions about the upcoming season, please contact City Hall at 507-725-3450. Follow our Facebook page at Caledonia Summer Recreation Program to stay up to date with all youth baseball and softball news.
Houston County Department of Transportation Public Service Announcement
NOTICE TO HAULERS
The Houston County Department of Transportation is announcing that its Spring Load Restrictions will go into effect on Monday, February 26, 2024.
These load restrictions will limit allowable axle weights until further notice. Said restrictions will be enforced as per highway posting. County Highway, town roads, or city streets not posted, the weight on any single axle shall not exceed 5 ton on an unpaved street or highway and 10 ton on a paved street or highway, any single axle. (M.S. 169.87).
The purpose of spring load restrictions is to prevent premature failure of our roads and thereby protect taxpayer’s investments in our roads. Please respect the postings. A county map showing the spring load restrictions for county roads is available for download at www.co.houston.mn.us Highway Department Notices and Announcements.