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The need for the water shut-off is to repair a water valve.  Some residents on Maple Street and Ash Street (between Bridge Street and Highway 55) will be affected.  Water service will be shut off Monday, January 13, 2020 at approximately 9am until 3pm.

Following the shutdown residents may experience a discoloration in the water on the first use.  This discoloration is due to mineral deposits that have settled out of the water over time and has been stirred up during the shut down.  The water is safe to drink, the City recommends the property owner runs an outside faucet, or basement faucet (cold water) until the discoloration is gone to prevent the mineral deposits from being run through water heaters, or faucet filters, which may result in the plugging of faucets and water heaters.

We understand the inconveniences the community experiences during these types of repairs. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions please contact Trevor Brummer at (612-490-6506)

 

 

Water Shut-Off Notice – Monday, January 13, 2020 (9am)Read More

Historically, wastewater rates had only been calculated based on the average water used between November 15th and April 15th and recalculated annually. In 2014 the City Council passed an ordinance to allow residents the choice between being billed for their wastewater use based upon their actual water use or continuing with the old system which averaged winter water use and billed that average as the wastewater usage over the summer months.

All residents in Rockford are assigned the averaging billing system for wastewater unless you requested to be on actual use.  You must contact City Hall between December 1st and December 31st, if you wish to change your billing system for it to be effective for the January billing.

If you do not want to be billed based upon your assigned system you can change your billing system by contacting City Hall at 763-477-6565 (press 1) before December 31, 2019. Annually you can change your wastewater billing system in December.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wastewater Billing Calculation (Actual vs. Averaging) Open Until December 31, 2019Read More

If you would like to have your tree picked-up, you MUST call City Hall by noon on Monday, January 6, 2020 to sign-up.

The cost is $5 and will be billed to your Waste Management account.  Trees need to be to the curb by 7am the day of the pick-up (just like garbage and recycling).

Call Audra at 763-634-8770 or email:  audrae@cityofrockford.org to be added to the list. We will need your name, address and daytime phone number.

 

Christmas Tree Pick-Up – Wednesday, January 8, 2020Read More

Warming House Attendants

The City of Rockford is seeking warming house attendants for this skating season. The attendant will oversee and maintain the warming house and skating area ensuring it is clean and safe.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old with valid drivers license

Ability to communicate effectively with the general public

Salary: $10.00-$12.00 per hour DOQ

Applications may be obtained at city hall or on the website:  www.cityofrockford.org (select Volunteer & Jobs tab and scroll to the bottom for the application).

Deadline for applications is Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

SEEKING Warming House Attendants for the skating seasonRead More

See flyer for details: 2019 Crow River Christmas

Visit their website: http://www.riverworksonline.org/Crow-River-Christmas-.html

Like their page on Facebook

A few highlights:  (PENDING UPDATES)

• Jolly Jingle Jog 5K Fun Run (Registration fee is a bag of groceries to be donated to the food shelf.)
• Girl Scout Christmas & Gift Sale (Fire Station) 10am-1pm
• Pictures with Santa (Fire Station) 10am-2pm
• Stork House – Open House noon -4pm
• Rockford Library – Open House 11am-1pm
• FREE Horse and Wagon Rides from Riverside Park to tour Stork House
• Christmas Music in the Park 4:30pm
• Fireworks & Light up the Trees in the Park at 5:30pm
• MANY MORE ACTIVITIES

Toy and food donations will be accepted at all events and at Riverside Park from 1pm-5:30pm.

The food shelf is especially looking for spaghetti sauce, chocolate chips, cereal, and hearty soups.

 

 

 

Crow River Christmas – Saturday, December 7, 2019Read More