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.
City of Caledonia Summer Baseball Manager Employment
The City of Caledonia is accepting applications for a summer baseball manager. The manager will administer the City’s baseball program for children ages 7-14. Typical duties will include the following: overseeing player registrations; organizing teams and coaches; purchasing equipment; and scheduling games, practices, and umpires. Additional duties may include preparing fields for games, coaching, and serving as an umpire. This position may require attendance at daytime and evening practices and games. This seasonal position will last from late March 2024 through early August 2024 and will average 20 hours per week. Minimum requirements include a valid driver’s license and experience playing or coaching baseball.
City employment applications are available at www.caledoniamn.gov or by stopping at City Hall. Applications can be submitted to Jake Dickson, city clerk/administrator at jdickson@caledoniamn.gov or at Caledonia City Hall 231 E. Main, Caledonia, MN 55921. Application deadline is March 1, 2024. The City of Caledonia is an equal opportunity employer.
City of Caledonia Requests Proposals for Purchase of City Owned Property
The City of Caledonia (the City) is requesting proposals from qualified developers for the redevelopment of City-owned property located at the corner of W Grove St and Decorah St. This property is centrally located within the local Downtown district. The City of Caledonia values its downtown and offers this property as an opportunity to enhance the district with a use that fits the needs of the district and the community. The Property is offered for a purchase price of $40,400 which is inclusive of acquisition, administrative, and legal costs to the City.
2024 City of Caledonia Community Coffee Break
The City of Caledonia cordially invites all residents of Caledonia to casually gather for a Community Coffee Break beginning January 2024. Community Coffee Break is a series of informal gatherings for residents to enjoy community conversation, share ideas, gather information, and network. No need to RSVP, just come as you are! See link below for more details. We hope you can join us!
Caledonia Christmas Gift Guide and Punch Card
Pick up a gift guide and punch card and shop local!
Earn a punch at any participating business listed in the gift guide during the month of December and fill the card to be entered into a drawing to win a gift certificate to a local business of your choice! Punch cards should be turned into City Hall no later than December 22, 2023. Gift guides and cards will be available at all participating businesses.
Sponsored by the Caledonia Chamber of Commerce.