City Manager Rich Spiczka listed options to accomplish a new mission. One option would split the Parks and Recreation Department into the Parks and Trails Department and the Recreation Department.
During Monday's Bemidji City Council work session, a resolution to extend its Local Emergency status by two weeks was unanimously approved. On July 7, the council will reevaluate the declaration.
Hours after a State of Emergency was declared for Beltrami County, the city of Bemidji followed suit in proclaiming a local emergency after severe storms devastated the town early Saturday morning.
Next month, we will launch our final campaign push through a public ask to all businesses and community members in the region. Reach out if you have questions or want to know how to support the YMCA.
On Wednesday, Bemidji's Heritage Preservation Commission launched a long-seeded plan to honor century-old buildings and preserve the city's treasured history.
The council approved a resolution on Monday that allows the application of a housing infrastructure grant. If awarded, a significant housing project that brings 39 mixed-income units would follow.
The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation department was presented with an Award of Excellence in the programming and events category this week for its successful 2024 Casting with Cops event.
During a May 19 Bemidji City Council meeting, a raise and extended severance package for City Manager Rich Spiczka was approved following a non-annual performance review on May 12.
The HRDC discussed a Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure grant program during the council work session on Tuesday. The council will review a proposal and cast a vote before the June 12 deadline.
Any further delay by the county in approving the funds could have serious implications for our ability to respond effectively to opioid-related emergencies.
Mid-April, Bemidji closed city parking lot 7 to access the remnants of a basement below. Now, construction is complete, the lot is reopened and the origin of the basement has been determined.
City of Bemidji residential refuse customers who are normally picked up on Monday, May 26, will be picked up on Tuesday, May 27, because of the Memorial Day holiday.
The council approved a slew of motions, including a resolution to file a petition to annex a portion of Northern Township, a motion to increase City Manager Rich Spiczka's salary and a bid for a road project.
