City of North Branch, Minnesota 55056, Chisago County, 651-674-8113

State of the City Address
delivered by Mayor Ron Lindquist
April, 2013

City to take comments on Update
to the ESSBY Site AUAR
March 31-April 14, 2014

The City of North Branch has updated the 2004 AUAR and the 2009 AUAR Update for the ESSBY Site (formerly the North Branch Development Area), which evaluated potential environmental impacts for redevelopment. The area is located south of 410th Street, east of interstate 35 (I-35), west of CSAH 30, and north of Aztec Trail near the north central portion of the City. The AUAR Update is available for review at North Branch City Hall or click here for a printable pdf [02-28-2014] [very large file for downloading]. All comments regarding this Update should be received no later than April 14, 2014 at 4:00pm. Comments should be forwarded to:

Ms. Bridgitte Konrad
City of North Branch
6408 Elm Street
PO Box 910
North Branch MN 55056

See, also, Original AUAR, dated 05-14-2004 - click here
and AUAR, dated 05-01-2009 - click here

SPRING WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

The State of Minnesota has established the STARTING DATE of Spring Load Restrictions for all State roads in the METRO FROST ZONES will be Friday, March 14, 2014 at 12:01 AM. click here for printable area map

Job Fair 2014

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR
JOB OPPORTUNITIES?

Start your search at the East Central Minnesota JOB FAIR 2014.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014
12:30pm-4:30pm

AFRC
Cambridge Community Center
505 Sprit River Dr S
Cambridge, MN 55008

click here for printable flyer

SPRING SCHEDULE & MAP
Beginning week of April 21, 2014

Click here for Leaf Pick-Up Dates and Details
Click here for Leaf Pick-Up Map

State Establishes Public Propane Hotline

The State Emergency Operations Center has established a public hotline for Minnesotans with propane issues or questions. The Hotline will operate Monday through Friday, 9am-4:30pm.

Minnesota Residents with questions about the current propane situation or who are in danger of running out of heating fuel can call 651-297-1304 in the metro area or 1-800-657-3504 in greater Minnesota.

The hotline is staffed with experts from the Minnesota Department of Commerce who can provide information about Energy Assistance Programs, connect callers with resources in their home county, and provide other information.

Congratulations North Branch
Wastewater Staff!

North Branch received commendations from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the 19th consecutive year for excellence in operation of the City's wastewater treatment facility. (pictured above, Wastewater Staff John Goshey and Casey Edblad, not pictured Public Works Director, Shawn Williams)