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Mayor and City Council: Member Contact Information https://hector.govoffice.com/index.asp?SEC=8ACD68AD-E9C3-4662-9B70-5CC46526D723&Type=B_BASIC Departments:

• Administration

• Airport

• Building Permits and Planning Commission

• Community Center

• Economic Development Authority

??- Parks and Recreation: Features three city parks??

• Public Works

• Sewer

• Utilities

• Water

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Provides life long process of educational opportunities through classes and experiences, learning center, technical/educational equipment, support, collaboration with community organizations, and committees. Provides services such as:

• Adult basic education

• Drivers education

• GED preparation

• English as a second language (ESL)

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include adult basic education, aquatics, driving classes, ESL, GED test preparation, sports and recreational activities, and more.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. Services take place at school as well as with families in their natural setting, typically home or child care. Works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:

• Book and toy lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Home visits

• Information on community resources

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for English language learners

• School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4

• Single parent program

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

Enrichment classes for K-12 students:

• Arts

• Basketball

• Cheers

• Chess

• Cooking

• Dance/exercise classes

• Day camps with basketball, soccer, and volleyball

• Field trips

• Flag football

• Guitar lessons

• Karate

• Soccer

• Track and field

Enrichment classes for adults:

• Cooking classes

• Dance/exercise classes

• Handbuild ceramics

• Karate

• Mature driver training

Works to improve the well-being of immigrants and refugees ages 55 and older by providing social, educational, and recreational opportunities. Activities include workshops on health, nutrition, exercise, and digital skills, as well as weekly luncheons, music, and seasonal celebrations to foster social connection and reduce isolation.

Mayor and City Council Members:

• Member contact information

Departments:

• Administration and Finance

• Airport

• Building Department: Responsible for ensuring all construction taking place within the City of Brainerd meets all applicable building codes and standards.

• City Attorney

• Community Development: Responsible for ensuring healthy and consistent growth throughout the community. It also develops long-range goals for the development of the City.

• Engineering Department: Responsible for transportation and utility-related issues, such as streets and sewers, and transit.

• Fire Department

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Property Tax Information

• Library

• Parks Department: Offers city parks such as Bane Park, Gregory Park, and Memorial Park, skating rinks, and a warming house

• Police Department

• Public Utilities: Provides power, water, and wastewater treatment with in the city limits of Brainerd.

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Offers 12 parks with many public water accesses for boating and fishing to lakes within the county and the Minnesota River, including nearly 15 miles of trails for walking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and cross country ski. 2 public campgrounds run by the county. Locations: Bradshaw Woods Park, W Derrynane Street, Le Center, MN 56057 Clear Lake Park, 35194 Clear Lake Lane, Le Center, MN 56057 Geldner Saw Mill & Park, 46542 Beaver Dam Road, Cleveland, MN 56017 Gorman Lake Park & Access, 19634 Gorman Lake Park Lane, Kilkenny, MN 56052 Henderson Station River Access & Park, 29030 River Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058 Lake Emily Park, 33016 Lake Emily Road, St. Peter, MN 56082 Lake Jefferson Fishing Pier, 28211 470th Street, Madison Lake, MN 56063 Lake Volney Park, 18608 Beach Lane, Le Center, MN 56057 Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground, 47102 Washington Park Road, Kasota , MN 56060 Ney Nature Center, 28238 Nature Center Lane, Henderson, MN 56044 Ray's Lake Park, 1395 1st Street N, Elysian, MN 56028 Richter Woods Park, 35674 173rd Avenue, Montgomery, MN 56059

• Day Camp Ages 4 - 14: Provides fun and challenging activities in both small and large group settings. Campers can check out camp and still come home each night. Eight day camp locations around the metro area: Lakeville, Lino Lakes, Long Lake, Loretto, Monticello, Mound, Rochester, and Rosemount, Minnesota and Hudson, Wisconsin

• Overnight Ages 7-17: Campers get a well-rounded experience with activities like horseback riding, swimming, ropes, kayaking, and camp fires. 3 - 26 day and single gender sessions are available. Four overnight camp locations in Eveleth and Loretto, MN and Amery and Hudson, WI

• Teen Wilderness Ages 11-18: Campers start in base camp then head out on canoeing, backpacking and rock climbing trips. Sessions range from 5 days to 1 month or more. Two locations Grand Marais and Ely, Minnesota.

• Family Camp All Ages: Families get away and come together through opportunities for growth, spiritual development and environmental awareness. YMCA Camp du Nord is located on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Camp Northern Lights on the edge of the Superior National Forest.

• Outdoor learning programs that can be tailored to group size, program lengths, and curriculum. Also provides learning opportunities delivered through special events.

Financial assistance and/or scholarships available

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information https://www.wabasha.org/city-government/meet-city-council/ Departments:

• City administrator

• City clerk

• City council

• Parks and recreation

• Planning and building permits

• Public library

• Public Utilities Commission

• Public works department

• Street repairs and maintenance

Group Exercise Classes: Members can attend a variety of free fitness classes, including cardio and strength, dance, strength, yoga and pilates, ForeverWell, Kids and Family, and water exercise. Note: Not all classes are offered at all locations. Personal Training and Assessments: Rates for members and non-members. Members can receive a free one-on-one 60-minute assessment session with a certified personal trainer. Personal training sessions are available virtually via Zoom (included in membership or a monthly fee). Small Group Training Programs:

• Provides opportunities for small group training and flex training. Available classes vary by location. Rates for members and non-members.

• Wellness 180 provides a series of lessons that will help educate participants in and out of a classroom setting on how gradual lifestyle changes can positively impact their health. Rates for members and non-members.

• Wellbeats is for kids ages 3 to 14 who are participants of Kids Stuff or child care (must be a member). Kids Stuff provides free drop-off child care while parents/caregivers work out (must be a member).

Elder Care: Provides specific programs and services to support older adults age 55 and older, including in-person activities and free classes.

• ForeverWell: Provides members with wellness activities for older adults age 55 and older including virtually online or in-person options. Must be a member for the virtual online activities. Also provides wellness checks for senior ForeverWell members. The George Wellbeing programs offer guidance, virtually or one-on-one in a group setting, with a board-certified coach, to help participants navigate healthy choices.

Adult Sports Leagues: Provides team, doubles, and individuals sport activities. Opportunities for members and non-members. Kids Sports: Provides year-round activities and program for kids of all ages and skill levels, including youth sports leagues and classes, summer sports, Homeschool Physical Education, and adult sports leagues. Members and non-members are welcome to participate. Offers youth with disabilities age 8 and up opportunities to participate in the Blazing Stars Special Olympics Team. The Young Athletes program introduces children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities to the world of sports. Orthology: Provides physical therapy and chiropractic services Kids and Families: Provides exercises classes, adventure racing, free child care while members work out, Parents Night Out provides child care for an evening out, family friendly fitness centers, and youth and family fitness cards that outlines an entire workout from warm-ups to cool down stretches. Journey to Freedom: Provides an 8 week session where participants meet in small-group discussions, read, reflect, find support, and heal. The goal of the program is to build community and support successful life change in a safe place. Specialty series include Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues, Freedom from Low Self-Esteem, Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment, and Freedom from Fear. Condition Specific Programs: Include tailored health and fitness programs for people with health conditions including Parkinson's disease and pre-diabetes. Water Safety Program: Provides reduced cost water safety instruction for kids ages 5 - 14 and swimming lessons for ages 6 months to adult. Offers parent and child, school-age children, preschool children, and teen and adult swimming lessons and water safety instruction. Member and non-member rates available. Provides trainings and certifications for lifeguard training, CPR and first aid, babysitting safety, safety training for coaches and instructor level training. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom and blended where lessons are online and skills are practiced in class.

Group Exercise Classes: Members can attend a variety of free fitness classes, including cardio and strength, dance, strength, yoga and pilates, ForeverWell, Kids and Family, and water exercise. Note: Not all classes are offered at all locations. Personal Training and Assessments: Rates for members and non-members. Members can receive a free one-on-one 60-minute assessment session with a certified personal trainer. Personal training sessions are available virtually via Zoom (included in membership or a monthly fee). Small Group Training Programs:

• Provides opportunities for small group training and flex training. Available classes vary by location. Rates for members and non-members.

• Wellness 180 provides a series of lessons that will help educate participants in and out of a classroom setting on how gradual lifestyle changes can positively impact their health. Rates for members and non-members.

• Wellbeats is for kids ages 3 to 14 who are participants of Kids Stuff or child care (must be a member). Kids Stuff provides free drop-off child care while parents/caregivers work out (must be a member).

Elder Care: Provides specific programs and services to support older adults age 55 and older, including in-person activities and free classes.

• ForeverWell: Provides members with wellness activities for older adults age 55 and older including virtually online or in-person options. Must be a member for the virtual online activities. Also provides wellness checks for senior ForeverWell members. The George Wellbeing programs offer guidance, virtually or one-on-one in a group setting, with a board-certified coach, to help participants navigate healthy choices.

Adult Sports Leagues: Provides team, doubles, and individuals sport activities. Opportunities for members and non-members. Kids Sports: Provides year-round activities and program for kids of all ages and skill levels, including youth sports leagues and classes, summer sports, Homeschool Physical Education, and adult sports leagues. Members and non-members are welcome to participate. Offers youth with disabilities age 8 and up opportunities to participate in the Blazing Stars Special Olympics Team. The Young Athletes program introduces children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities to the world of sports. Orthology: Provides physical therapy and chiropractic services Kids and Families: Provides exercises classes, adventure racing, free child care while members work out, Parents Night Out provides child care for an evening out, family friendly fitness centers, and youth and family fitness cards that outlines an entire workout from warm-ups to cool down stretches. Journey to Freedom: Provides an 8 week session where participants meet in small-group discussions, read, reflect, find support, and heal. The goal of the program is to build community and support successful life change in a safe place. Specialty series include Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues, Freedom from Low Self-Esteem, Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment, and Freedom from Fear. Condition Specific Programs: Include tailored health and fitness programs for people with health conditions including Parkinson's disease and pre-diabetes. Water Safety Program: Provides reduced cost water safety instruction for kids ages 5 - 14 and swimming lessons for ages 6 months to adult. Offers parent and child, school-age children, preschool children, and teen and adult swimming lessons and water safety instruction. Member and non-member rates available. Provides trainings and certifications for lifeguard training, CPR and first aid, babysitting safety, safety training for coaches and instructor level training. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom and blended where lessons are online and skills are practiced in class.

Mayor and City Council Members:

• For member contact information: http://www.hoffmanmn.com/CityGovernment.html

Departments:

• Administration and Finance

• Community Center

• Economic Development Authority (EDA)

• Farmer's Market

• Parks and Recreation: Includes baseball diamonds, beaches, campgrounds, City Park (features a covered picnic shelter and a playground), indoor gyms, and ski hills.

• Public Safety

• Public Works

• Zoning and Planning Commission

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Suzuki talent education for children 3 - 18 with instruction in violin, viola, cello, harp, piano, and guitar.

Individualized job-seeker services, including:

• Academic skill testing
• Career counseling
• College research
• Creating resumes and cover letters
• GED preparation
• Hands-on computer classes
• Job search skills development
• Life skills training
• Preparing for interviews

Provides a daily drop-in and resource center serving those experiencing homelessness and those at-risk of homelessness. Provides access to basic needs such as: ?- Clothing

• Food (shelf stable foods)

• Hygiene supplies

• Phone and computer access

• Referrals to organizations such as Southern Minnesota Legal Services (SMRLS), state and county housing programs, and Coordinated Entry assessments

• Respite room and lounge space

• Tents

• Aquatics

• Open pool hours

• Parent/child program (Infants and toddlers)

• Pre-school swim program

• School-age swim program

• Swim camp

• Swim team

Provides a fitness center free of charge to Lake View therapy patients during their rehabilitation. Physical therapy is provided to help improve the quality of life of patients through prescribed exercise or hands-on care, and treatment techniques.

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include adult basic education, arts and crafts classes, before and after school child care, cooking classes, driver's education, sports and recreational activities, swimming lessons, and youth enrichment programs.

Offers a variety of indoor aquatic programs including:

• Aqua Fit

• Aqua Zumba

• Family swim times

• Lap swimming

• Open swim times

• Swimming lessons for infants through older adults (group and individual lessons at all skill levels offered)

• Water Volleyball

• Youth swim team

The YMCA hosts American Red Cross safety certification classes including CPR, Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, and BLS.

• Computer Classes: Business Resources, Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Word 2010, Your Library Online, and more

• Copier and scanner

• Home library service

• iLab with makerspace technologies

• Interlibrary loans

• Online research tools

• Print and non-print materials including regular and large print books, books on CD, paperbacks, music CDs, video games, audio tapes, DVDs, described videos, newspapers, pamphlets, and magazines

• Public meeting rooms

• Reference and information services including Internet and web access

• Sponsors and hosts book clubs

• Streaming and downloadable media (audiobooks, eBooks, movies, music, and television programs)

• Storytimes and summer reading program for youth

Community Kids: An after-school program for children in grades K-10. This program focuses on helping children increase self-esteem and self-control, develop a sense of community and responsibility to others, and develop the ability to build positive relationships with peers and others. Includes:

• Circle of parents: support and educational opportunities to participating families

• Extended Day Learning (EDL) teaching staff from Saint Paul Schools, visits to an on-site computer lab, and easy access to the branch library located in the same building. Focuses on STEM activities

• Family activities

• Skill-building for academic success, tutoring/mentoring, enrichment, and recreational activities.

West 7th Summer Camp: A summer camp for youth going into grades K-10:

• Eight weeks of summer programming, both recreational and academic

• Includes an extensive field trip program

• Includes lunch and snack components as part of program

Administration: Mayor and City Council Members Building and Permits:

• (507)364-8888
• Inspections call (507)357-6453 or (507)420-6574
• Responsible for development, guiding and regulating land use, and related activity
• Zoning compliance inspection

Emergency Medical Service Department

• Emergency medical technicians and first responders provide basic life support transportation
• Jason Gangloff, Emergency Medical Responders Director

Finance Department

• Coordination and planning of all City financial information including budget, payroll, records management, and special assessments
• Manage police ticket payments

Public Works

• City street maintenance includes pavement repairs, snow removal, street sanding and sweeping; street lighting and traffic control signage
• Maintain city composting site
• Parks and Recreation maintenance?- Tree planting and maintenance?- Water and sewer: Responsible for water treatment and distribution for the city. If residents experience a sewer backup, they should contact the Public Works Department before calling their plumber (612)756-4382

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include arts and craft lessons, cooking classes, driver's education classes, music lessons, health and wellness programs, sports and recreational activities, and more.

After-school and summer youth programs offering mentoring, academic support, arts/entrepreneurship clubs, leadership development, and sports/recreational activities for younger kids.