Recreational classes including volleyball, enrichment classes, professional development classes, parenting classes, classroom and behind the wheel driver education, trips, personal growth, health, and special computer classes.

- Adult services, including consumer information - Children's services and programs, including story hour - Computer classes - Homebound service delivers audiobooks, books, magazines, movies, and other library materials to individuals who cannot get out of their homes - Information and entertainment through book loan, eBooks, newspapers, audiobooks, eMagazines, magazines, and videos - Interlibrary loan is used to request titles not owned by Anoka County Library - Library hold lockers for use outside of non-business hours at Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown, and Saint Francis branches. - Microfilm readers and copy machines - Meeting space at Centennial, Crooked Lake, Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown and Rum River branches - Public Internet access computers at each library available on a first come first serve basis. - Printers and copy machines available at each library - Reference center with access to government documents at Northtown - Wireless internet access is available at all libraries

- Materials: AV sets, books, business directories, compact discs, large print books, magazines, newspapers, eBooks, downloadable audio books, videos, books on CD and audio, and DVDs - Services: Online catalog, reference assistance, Internet access, electronic magazine access, inter-library loan services, preschool story times, summer reading program, homebound services, meeting rooms for public use (at some branches), and copy machines

Community center offering: - Activities offered daily, weekly, and monthly - Board game day, Hand and Foot card games, and Mahjong games - Coloring and craft activities - Fitness classes - Golden Aires singing group - Health screening and education - Meals on site - Painting, weavers, and writer's clubs - Rental of the community center for private events

- Adult services, including consumer information - Children's services and programs, including story hour - Computer classes - Homebound service delivers audiobooks, books, magazines, movies, and other library materials to individuals who cannot get out of their homes - Information and entertainment through book loan, eBooks, newspapers, audiobooks, eMagazines, magazines, and videos - Interlibrary loan is used to request titles not owned by Anoka County Library - Library hold lockers for use outside of non-business hours at Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown, and Saint Francis branches. - Microfilm readers and copy machines - Meeting space at Centennial, Crooked Lake, Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown and Rum River branches - Public Internet access computers at each library available on a first come first serve basis. - Printers and copy machines available at each library - Reference center with access to government documents at Northtown - Wireless internet access is available at all libraries

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Resources: Available at the Roseville, Shoreview, and White Bear Lake locations. Visit the library's accessibility website to learn more Public Computers and Wi-Fi: Computers available for use by the public; free wireless internet access throughout the libraries Computer Classes: Technology and computer instruction; visit the library website for the class schedule and registration Educational Programs and Events: Programs for adults, teens, and children (e.g., story times, workshops, lectures) Meeting Rooms: Meeting and community rooms available for public use (varies by location) Print and Audio-Visual Materials: Wide selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and other media Reference and Information Services: Assistance from library staff, including machine-assisted reference help Variety of Library Materials: Includes paperbacks, DVDs, newspapers, large print books, Minnesota collection items, CDs, magazines, business directories, maps, and e-books

Public meeting rooms are available for community groups. Entrance or admission fees, and the marketing or selling of goods or services for profit, are prohibited. All meetings must be open to the public and may not be restricted to a particular group.

Sponsors recreational programs for all ages including senior citizens and persons with disabilities; included are: - Adaptive recreation for persons with disabilities - Day camps - Parks, playgrounds, picnic facilities, family gardens, recreational trails, ice rinks, two swimming beaches (Shady Oak Beach and Libbs Lake Beach), five tennis courts, basketball court, swimming pool, weight machines, free weights, meeting space, hiking trails, biking trails, skate park, canoe rental, sand volleyball, fishing, recreational facilities - Youth sports leagues and classes including gymnastics, softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming lessons year round, CPR instruction, land and water aerobics, kick boxing, safety awareness/self defense, ice skating, ice hockey, skateboarding, and in-line skating

Administration Mayor and City Council Members Building Department - Provides building inspections, construction permits, mechanical permits, plumbing permits, and sign permits - Zoning regulations and code enforcement City Attorney Economic Development - Reviews major planning, capital improvements, and redevelopment proposals Elections - Ballot information, election information, serving as an election judge, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early Finance Department - Coordination and planning of all city financial information including annual budget and tax levy - Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, and utility billing. Call or visit website for online payment. Planning Department - Maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, which establishes overall goals and policies for community development, revitalization, maintenance and growth. The Zoning Ordinance is the principal tool used to regulate land uses and development standards. Produces many maps, development lists, reports, and presentations for the public. - Responsible for implementing the City's housing goals, advancing infrastructure projects, protecting environmental quality, and fostering partnerships to improve access to community services. Public Works Department - Includes maintenance of all public parks, properties and facilities; sanitary sewer services, street repairs, snow removal, water and storm water management - Recycle Garbage Waste: Services provided by Republic Services (952)941-5174. Contact City Hall (651)455-8634 for questions related to arranging new services. Visit website for recycling information.

Meeting space for events, forums and community gatherings

- 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

- Access to internet and Microsoft Office 2007 via computers - Adult reading programs - Books, eBooks, audiobooks, and DVDs available to check out - Children Services: Story times and summer reading programs - Computer Classes: Vary from beginner classes (Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email basics) to classes on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more - Copy machines available at all sites except Watertown - Homebound delivery available to anyone homebound for any reason - Interlibrary loan - Law library is located in the lower level of the Judicial Building in the Carver County Government Center and staffed by a law library paralegal - Magazine, newspaper, and encyclopedia articles - Meeting room - Teens: Events, programs, and classes for teens, including book clubs, Teen Advisory Group, etc. - Web access from home/business computers to search and reserve materials from on-line catalog; access to electronic databases in-library and remote - WiFi access?

- Dakota Woods Dog Park Lake Byllesby Regional Park - Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space - Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables - Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating - Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing - Lebanon Hills campground - Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga - Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming - Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming - West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters Spring Lake Park Reserve - Community gardening plots - Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space - Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps Thompson County Park - Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space Whitetail Woods Regional Park - Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

- Dakota Woods Dog Park Lake Byllesby Regional Park - Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space - Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables - Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating - Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing - Lebanon Hills campground - Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga - Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming - Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming - West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters Spring Lake Park Reserve - Community gardening plots - Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space - Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps Thompson County Park - Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space Whitetail Woods Regional Park - Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins

- Access to internet and Microsoft Office 2007 via computers - Adult reading programs - Books, eBooks, audiobooks, and DVDs available to check out - Children Services: Story times and summer reading programs - Computer Classes: Vary from beginner classes (Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email basics) to classes on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more - Copy machines available at all sites except Watertown - Homebound delivery available to anyone homebound for any reason - Interlibrary loan - Law library is located in the lower level of the Judicial Building in the Carver County Government Center and staffed by a law library paralegal - Magazine, newspaper, and encyclopedia articles - Meeting room - Teens: Events, programs, and classes for teens, including book clubs, Teen Advisory Group, etc. - Web access from home/business computers to search and reserve materials from on-line catalog; access to electronic databases in-library and remote - WiFi access?

- Abdella Memorial Park: Half mile paved walking path, tennis courts, ball field, 1/2 court basketball, play equipment, and picnic area - Axelrod Park: Half court basketball, ball field, play equipment, shelter, and picnic tables - Dingle Park: Shuffle board court and picnic area - Growing Together Community Garden - Heritage Park: Ball fields, tennis courts, horseshoe pit, badminton court, sand volleyball, half court basketball and seasonal football. Also has a building with meeting space, pavilion, and picnic areas. - Lions Levee Park: Boat access and picnic area - Riverside Park: Hiking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing - Sittlow Park - Veterans Memorial Park - Whitbred Memorial Park: Hockey, ice skating, half court basketball, picnic area, play equipment, and seasonal football and baseball

Provide services such as: - Activities for all ages such as adult hockey, skating programs, ice rentals, Kids Kamp, martial arts classes, softball, strength training, tennis, track and field, youth golf, volleyball camp, and youth softball/baseball - Animal control services. All cats and dogs over the age of 6 months must be licensed. Chicken permits are permitted who live in R-1 zones with a maximum of four chickens allowed. - Forestry and park maintenance of landscape and trees on public property and parks. Parks located in Fergus Falls are Adams, Airport, Barefoot, Broken Down Dam, Delagoon, Dr. Allen Magnuson, E&G Noyes Park, Ferber Park, George Wright, Godel, Higgins Dog Park, Kennedy Park Nature Area, Kirkbridge Park, Pebble Lake Golf Course, Pebble Lake Swimming Beach, Red Sox, Riverfront Pavilion, Riverview Waterfall Sanctuary, Robert Hannah, Roosevelt, T.H. Johnson, Van Dyk, and W.L. Burnap (Broadway). The ice rank is Cleveland Ice Rink. - Protect and promote the natural resources - Reserve a park shelter or facility on a first come, first serve basis

- Adult services, including consumer information - Children's services and programs, including story hour - Computer classes - Homebound service delivers audiobooks, books, magazines, movies, and other library materials to individuals who cannot get out of their homes - Information and entertainment through book loan, eBooks, newspapers, audiobooks, eMagazines, magazines, and videos - Interlibrary loan is used to request titles not owned by Anoka County Library - Library hold lockers for use outside of non-business hours at Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown, and Saint Francis branches. - Microfilm readers and copy machines - Meeting space at Centennial, Crooked Lake, Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown and Rum River branches - Public Internet access computers at each library available on a first come first serve basis. - Printers and copy machines available at each library - Reference center with access to government documents at Northtown - Wireless internet access is available at all libraries

Library service, including: - Books, magazines, CD's, and DVD's loan services for adults and children?Computer and internet access available to the public - E-Books and Audiobooks for download - Meeting room - Printing, copying, and faxing services - Research assistance - Story time for young children - Summer Reading Program for preschool through elementary aged children

- Adult services, including consumer information - Children's services and programs, including story hour - Computer classes - Homebound service delivers audiobooks, books, magazines, movies, and other library materials to individuals who cannot get out of their homes - Information and entertainment through book loan, eBooks, newspapers, audiobooks, eMagazines, magazines, and videos - Interlibrary loan is used to request titles not owned by Anoka County Library - Library hold lockers for use outside of non-business hours at Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown, and Saint Francis branches. - Microfilm readers and copy machines - Meeting space at Centennial, Crooked Lake, Johnsville, Mississippi, Northtown and Rum River branches - Public Internet access computers at each library available on a first come first serve basis. - Printers and copy machines available at each library - Reference center with access to government documents at Northtown - Wireless internet access is available at all libraries

- Materials: AV sets, books, business directories, compact discs, large print books, magazines, newspapers, eBooks, downloadable audio books, videos, books on CD and audio, and DVDs - Services: Online catalog, reference assistance, Internet access, electronic magazine access, inter-library loan services, preschool story times, summer reading program, homebound services, meeting rooms for public use (at some branches), and copy machines

Offers community education and recreational activities for various age groups Adults Activities: - Adult education for adult learners interested in learning English, skills, high school equivalency classes, career, and workforce training opportunities - Arts and crafts such as crochet and sewing - Cooking and baking classes - Field trips - Fitness classes such as Pilates, cardio, yoga, strength training, running marathons, and personal training - Instrument learning and music instruction classes - Older adult ages 55 and over activities and coffee talks Youth Activities: - Art and crafts such as art, soap making, crochet, and sewing - Babysitting learning skills - Ballet classes - Band instruction in a marching, jazz, percussion, brass, woodwind or contemporary band - Cheer camp - Clay club - Driving instruction classes for youth ages 14 1/2 - First aid basics and safety - Recreation sports activities such as soccer, tennis, volleyball, cross country, Tae Kwon Do, baseball, pickleball, flag football, basketball, and football - Seasonal activities and events - STEM activities such as Legos and robotics

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information https://www.ci.waseca.mn.us/mayor-city-council Administration Department: - City Administrator: Lee Mattson, [email protected]; (507)835-9747 Building Department: - Main phone number: (507)835-9700 - Building inspections City Clerk Department: (507)835-9700 - Election information - Meeting room policy information Public Works Division: - Director of Utilities: Contact city hall - Utilities: 508 South State Street; (507)835-9718; after hours: (507)835-9718 - Snow removal information - Street cleaning and street construction/repair information - For all other concerns contact city hall Engineering Department: - City Engineer: Contact city hall - Street construction/repair information - Pavement management: an inspection process conducted on city streets every three years - Water department information - Water quality assurance information - Storm water management - Sewer maintenance information Finance Department: - Finance director: Shelly Kolling - Contact city hall - Provides financial services and information - General accounting; internal auditing - Prepares and coordinates the city's budget County Recycling Center: contact city hallAnimal Control: Waseca County Humane Society, (507)201-7287; PO Box 2, Waseca, MN 56093

Public meeting rooms are available for community groups. Entrance or admission fees, and the marketing or selling of goods or services for profit, are prohibited. All meetings must be open to the public and may not be restricted to a particular group.

Adaptive/Assistive Technology Resources: Available at the Roseville, Shoreview, and White Bear Lake locations. Visit the library's accessibility website to learn more Public Computers and Wi-Fi: Computers available for use by the public; free wireless internet access throughout the libraries Computer Classes: Technology and computer instruction; visit the library website for the class schedule and registration Educational Programs and Events: Programs for adults, teens, and children (e.g., story times, workshops, lectures) Meeting Rooms: Meeting and community rooms available for public use (varies by location) Print and Audio-Visual Materials: Wide selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and other media Reference and Information Services: Assistance from library staff, including machine-assisted reference help Variety of Library Materials: Includes paperbacks, DVDs, newspapers, large print books, Minnesota collection items, CDs, magazines, business directories, maps, and e-books