2018 NEWSLETTER

CITY OF GARFIELD OFFICIALS

John Nienaber Jr., Mayor Ryan Holverson, Councilman Trent Ziegelman, Councilman Troy Mills, Councilman Jason Uhde, Councilman Mark Yochim, Maintenance Director Paulynn Terhark, City Clerk

** IMPORTANT NOTICE**

Garfield Residents: Please remember that all your complaints: nuisance due to loud music, barking/unleashed dogs, etc.; should come to the City Hall. First, we ask that you try to fix the nuisance/problem with the offending party, but if that does not resolve it, then contact the City Hall. If you feel threatened or in danger, con-

tact the Sheriff. Thank You! (we appreciate your cooperation)

City Hall 320-834-2238

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

City of Garfield 101 Sanstead Street E

P.O. Box 51 Garfield, MN 56332

320-834-2238 cityhall@garfieldmn.com

Office hrs. Mon.-Thurs 8-4

WWW.GARFIELDMN.COM

Notice The 2017 Consumer Confidence Report will not be mailed this year. Copies are available at City Hall during office hours or you may request a copy by calling 320-834-2238.

NOTICE OF FILING FOR MUNICIPAL PUBLIC OFFICIALS

CITY OF GARFIELD-GARFIELD, MINNESOTA

FIRST DAY TO FILE FOR CITY OF GARFIELD PUBLIC OFFICIAL

FILING FEE: $ 2.00

TUESDAY, July 31, 2018 (DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS)

UNTIL

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018 (FILING CLOSES AT 5 PM - MN§ 205.13, SUBD. 1a, 6)

POSITIONS OF OFFICE:

*MAYOR - TWO YEAR TERM *COUNCIL MEMBER - FOUR YEAR TERM *COUNCIL MEMBER - FOUR YEAR TERM

City Offices will be voted on at the General Election to be held

on Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Polls open: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

City voting site: Garfield City Hall and Community Center,

101 Sanstead St. E.

Garfield Festival 2018 Friday & Saturday, August 10th and 11th

Friday 5:30 – Quilt Bingo and Silent Auction at St. John’s Church

6:00 – Food Concessions

6:00 – Fire Dept. Water Wars (in front of Fire Station Bar & Grill)

6:00 – 9:00 – Street Dance featuring “Pure Country” – family event!

7:00 - Cow Pie Bingo– proceeds go towards Garfield Days 2019!

Saturday 7-11 am- Pancake Feed and Silent Auction – St. John’s Church

9-2 – Vendor Blender at Garfield City Hall/Community Center

12:00 pm - Parade (float registration in front of Garfield Elem. School starting

at 10:00am)

12-4 pm - Pie & Ice Cream Social – St. Luke’s Church

(Entertainment Fred Walters from 1-3)

Activities in City Park Garfield Fire Relief…… 11—3 pm - Pork Chop Feed

11—4 pm – Beer Garden

(no outside beer allowed in park)

2:30 pm – Kids Water Ball Wars 1-4pm – Kiddie Carnival

$5 stamp = All day pass to activities

*Petting Zoo *Face Painting *Bouncy Houses *Xtreme Ball

*Water Ball Wars (2:30)*Thomas the Train *Tractor Pull (4pm)

2:00 and 3:00 – Magician Jeffrey Salveson

1-3 pm – Lions Bingo

1:30 pm - Bean Bag Tournaments (to sign up or for any questions please text or call Scott Pohlmann @ 320-491-1198)

4:00 pm – Kiddie Tractor Pull

Concessions available in the Park

Night Life

9:30 pm -1 am - Street Dance -Fire Station Bar & Grill featuring: “Contention”

(D & D Concessions available)

Visit our website at www.garfieldmn.com for information and parade entry forms.

Don’t forget that you can pay your monthly water/sewer billing with out having to leave your home

Credit/debit cards are now being accepted to pay your monthly utility billing

Swipe or Click or Call

Swipe your card in person at City Hall

Pay Online at www.garfieldmn.com pay location code #a0009h By Phone 1-888-604-7888 *A small service fee will apply to all transactions

Did you know that as a resident of the City of Garfield, you can rent the Community Center for $50 a day for your event plus a damage

deposit

The Community Center does book up fast, so reserve your date today

by calling 320-834-2238

FOR YOUR INFORMATION July is…

National Parks Month

National Picnic Month

Wednesday, July 4th Independence Day

Sunday, July 15th National Ice Cream Day

Wednesday, July 18th National Hot Dog Day

Friday, July 20th

National Lollipop Day

Sunday, July 22nd

Parent’s Day

Tuesday, July 24th

National Tequila Day

Monday, July 30th

National Cheesecake Day

City Hall Closed

All dogs are to be licensed yearly with the City of Garfield.

Do your part and stop by City Hall to receive your license or to renew your dog license.

Office Hours: 8AM-4PM Monday—Thursday

Don’t forget to leash your dogs