The Caledonia Summer Recreation Program Seeking Umpires
The Caledonia Summer Recreation Program is seeking umpires for the 2023 season. Umpires will earn $25 per game for 9U-11U and earn $30 per game for 12U-14U. The games will begin the week of June 5 and continue through the last week of July. Anyone who is interested in umpiring baseball games this summer should contact City Hall at 507-725-3450 or visit the City’s website at www.caledoniamn.gov to obtain an application.
City of Caledonia Summer Youth Baseball and Softball Registration
The City of Caledonia’s Summer Recreation Youth Baseball and Softball Program (ages 9U-14U) registration opens March 22, 2023. Registration forms will be available 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 14, 2023. 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
The Houston County Department of Transportation is announcing that its Spring Load Restrictions will go into effect on Friday, March 10, 2023. 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.
Caledonia City Hall New Hours
Effective Monday, April 3, 2023, City Hall will be adjusting hours of service from 8:00am-5:00pm to 8:00am-4:30pm.
Classification and Compensation Study
The City of Caledonia is soliciting proposals for the completion of a Classification and Compensation study. The City of Caledonia last completed a wage study in 2016. The study includes the analysis of the compensation system and either an update or replacement. The deadline for submission is Friday, February 17, 2023 at 4:00pm. Questions can be directed to jdickson@caledoniamn.gov or by calling 507-725-3450.
Accepting Applications for Aquatic Center Lifeguards
We’re looking for leaders! The City of Caledonia is accepting applications for the position of Aquatic Center lifeguards, pool manager, and assistant pool manager for the 2023 pool season. Being a certified lifeguard offers valuable leadership skills and allows you to become a professional responder ensuing a safe and fun pool season. Skills you will learn include:
- Prevent, recognize and respond to emergencies in the water
- Apply proper first-aid
- CPR and AED treatment
Training is paid (upon completion and adherence to certification policies) and provided by American Red Cross certified instructors. To learn more, contact City Hall at 507-724-3450.
Houston County Townhall Meeting
The Rural Child Care Innovation Program (RCCIP) uses a community engagement process designed to identify right-sized solutions to increase the supply of high quality affordable child care in rural communities. To raise awareness and provide an opportunity for public input, a county wide meeting has been organized and will be presented by First Children’s Finance on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. To learn more and to register, please click on the link below: