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November 15, 2022
Get ready to rock and stroll! The Holiday Stroll in downtown is back on Friday, November 25. Plans are in place for horse-drawn wagon rides, the lighted parade, gingerbread galore, and so very much more. This event will surely deserve a spot on Santa's nice list, so make sure to come check it all out.
Holiday Stroll 2022
Compost on Your Mind?
Let Us Know
Compost is a-peeling! Would you like a City-operated curbside food scraps collection service? Take this survey and let us know. The survey asks how likely your household would be to participate in a food scraps collection service and what kind of service option you prefer. As a thank you for completing the survey, respondents from Red Wing are eligible to win one of three $5 gift cards (one entry per person, one prize per household). Act now. The survey closes November 30.
The Scoop on Redevelopment
An Update on Exciting New Spots
The white building known as "Bauer Built" on Old West Main Street has been sitting vacant for quite a while. But positive steps are happening – City Council last night approved the Port Authority's recommendation to work with developer Rebound Partners. Tentative plans include a food hall for locally developed restaurants or local chefs/restaurateurs. To see details, check out this preliminary proposal. More news will follow soon.
Avanti Concept
Three parcels downtown are being proposed for new apartments – mostly a range of studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom market-rate units. If the proposal passes, the area where Mike's Barbershop sits on West Fourth Street, plus the upper floor of Hallstrom's, will house the new units. The developer is asking that the three parcels create a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, with TIF assistance from the City. You're invited to a public hearing on the proposal on November 28 at 6 p.m. Watch the TIF presentation the City saw Monday night.
The Votes Are In
Citizens around the country turned out to vote last week, including thousands of Red Wing residents. The Minnesota Secretary of State has results for our local races, and here are the council members-elect for Red Wing.
  • Wards 1 and 2: Ron Goggin
  • Ward 3: Becky Norton
  • Ward 4: Vicki Jo Lambert
  • At Large: Janie M. Farrar
City Council will canvass the general election and declare results at their meeting tomorrow evening. Elected council members will be sworn in this January.
Election Results
The More You Know
Red Wing will have a mix of new and current City Council members starting in January. Do you know everything these seven people do? Take two minutes while our City guides, Dee and Marshall, walk you through the Council's responsibilities. If you want more, check out our entire video playlist for all four episodes. Knowledge is power and each episode gives you a lot in just two minutes. Give them a click!
Your 2-minute video of the week!
The City Council's Responsibilities
We Can Be More Than Strangers
Thursday, December 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sheldon Theatre - Free!
How do the photos we take in our minds affect us? How can we challenge our own quick assumptions about people? Join Minnesota photographer and speaker Wing Young Huie as he guides us in thinking about our everyday habits and how we can open ourselves up to new perspectives, one conversation at a time. Come to the Sheldon Theatre Thursday, December 8, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Then head to the 3rd floor if you want to continue the conversation from 8:30 to 9:30. This event is free and no RSVP is required. The City is a partner in this event, sponsored by RiseUp Red Wing. Questions? Call 651.385.3618.
Hope and Harbor
A warm, safe play to stay is essential during cold Minnesota winters. For those experiencing homelessness locally, Hope and Harbor has opened its overnight shelter for its fourth season. Last night, City Council approved $7,500 for Hope and Harbor for this fall and the coming winter. The locally-run shelter operates out of Red Wing churches from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. through March. Click here for more information or to sign up to volunteer. Those experiencing homeless right now can call Hope & Harbor at 651-764-4294
Winter Hazard Awareness Week
With temps falling and snow flying, it's starting to feel and look a lot like winter. Make sure you don't get caught unprepared for the chilliest season of the year. It's Winter Hazard Awareness Week, November 14-18, and that makes it the perfect time to brush up on winter safety – before you get fully re-accustomed to having to brush snow off your car. Get the facts you should know from the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security Emergency and be ready to let it snow (again).
Thermometer in snow
All in a Day's Work
Jason Arendt
Jake Peterson
Deputy Director of Solid Waste Jeff Schneider says he has been pleased with the new hires over the last several years. That statement decidedly includes Jason Arendt and Jake Peterson, two of the newest faces at the Waste Campus. In fact, Jeff had plenty of great things to say about both of them when they were introduced to City Council last night after successfully passing their probationary periods. Jason (top photo) and Jake both hold maintenance positions and have proven to be hard workers. Get to know Jason and Jake a bit more by watching last night's City Council meeting. We're glad to have them on board.
We'll Save You a Seat
City Council Canvassing Meeting
City Council Chambers
Wednesday, November 16, at 5:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission Meeting
City Council Chambers
Tuesday, November 22, at 5:30 p.m.
Human Rights Commission Special Meeting
City Council Chambers
Thursday, November 17, at 6 p.m.
City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
Monday, November 28, at 6 p.m.