Category Archives: Public Works

Water outage

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The Street department will be working on a water leak this morning in the NW part of town on 8th Ave. The work will start around 9:30 and some residents will be out of water.  Everyone should be up and running by the end of the day.

Temporary Burn Ban

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TEMPORARY BURN BAN

March 9th,2020 A Burn Ban has been put in place

Barnes County is under abnormally dry conditions; and whereas, the impact of fires could threaten the health, well-being, and safety of citizens in Barnes County

This includes the burning of leaves, grass clippings, garbage/pits, construction debris, fallen trees, crop residue or hay land, sloughs, fire pits and campfires/bonfires. Residents are allowed to use their gas grills so long as the monitor them and ensure they are completely extinguished when done using them.

ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WILLFULLY VIOLATES THIS BURN BAN IS GUILTY OF A CLASS b MISDEMEANOR, WHICH CARRIES A PENALTY OF UP TO 30 DAYS IN JAIL AND A $1,500.00 FINE PER INCIDENT, AS WELL AS THE COST FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION.

Snow Removal

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Street department will start moving snow this morning on emergency routes and hills then branch off into residential areas starting in the Northeast section of town and work clockwise.  Work will resume at midnight downtown and finishing the residential areas when downtown is completed.

Blinks in power

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If you are experiencing short blinks in your power, please bear with us. The power lines have a build up of ice and frost on them, causing the blinks in power. Unfortunately we will continue to experience this until we get some sunshine.

Holiday Closure & Garbage Plan

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Public Works, City Hall offices and Transfer Station will be closed Monday, February 15th for President’s Day. Monday’s garbage route will be picked up on Tuesday. Tuesday’s route will be picked up on Wednesday. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday routes will follow the regular pick-up schedule. Garbage should be out by 7:00AM

Holiday Closure & Garbage Plan

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Transfer Station and Public Works Office will be Closed Jan 18th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday.  Monday’s garbage route will be picked up Tuesday. Tuesday route will be picked up on Wednesday. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday’s garbage will follow the regular pick-up schedule.

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Offices & Transfer Station Closings: Christmas

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Office & Transfer Station Closings:

  • Public Works, City Hall & Transfer Station will be closed beginning at 12 Noon on Thursday, December 24 and remain closed on Friday, December 25.
  • Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, December 26.

Garbage Schedule: Week of December 21

  • Wednesday & Thursday’s garbage will be picked up on Wednesday.
  • Friday’s garbage will be picked up by noon on Thursday.