‌ ‌ Your City at Work August 30, 2021 Vol 1. Issue 4 City of Marshfield weekly newsletter from the Communications Department

Wildwood Zoo new fall hours and events starting September 8, 2021 Beginning Wednesday, September 8, 2021 the Wildwood Zoo will switch over to its fall hours and will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The large animal drive featuring elk, white-tailed deer, bison and mountain goat will remain open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. In addition to switching over to the fall hours, the Zoo will continue to offer guided tours and will be offering free zoo tours as a part of the Maple Fall Fest activities taking place on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19, 2021. Tours will take place at 2:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. The Zoo is also excited to announce the Howl-oween event, which will take place on October 9, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. More details will be released as the date approaches, so be sure to check out the Wildwood Zoo's website for updates. Questions can be directed to Steve Burns, Zoo Manager at (715) 486-2056.

New subdivision moving ahead as planned The second phase of the Daniel’s Addition subdivision will open up 23 lots, all over 1/3 of an acre. Both roads for the subdivision come off of 5th Street, giving this neighborhood a very private feel. The lots overlook the west side of the city of Marshfield for a gorgeous view of sunsets all year round. Watch the video to the right, to learn more.

Library closure September 11-12 to migrate a new grant-funded Integrated Library System The Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library will be closed Saturday and Sunday, September 11-12th. The Library will be migrating to a new grant- funded Integrated Library System starting September 10th at 6 p.m. and will re-open Monday, September 13th at 9 a.m. In preparation for this transition, the Library will be unable to update library cardholder information or issue new library cards between September 3rd and September 12th. This will not impact normal borrowing or e-resource access until the data migration begins September 10th at 6 p.m. Library cardholders who only use e-resources, including Hoopla, Libby, and Overdrive, and have not verified their address in person at the Library prior to 2020 should do so before September 3rd. Please visit the Library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MarshfieldPublicLibrary to learn more about this service improvement project.

Early Bird Swim and Aquacise classes now offered by the Parks and Recreation Department The Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that Early Bird Lap Swim and Aquacise are now back. Wake up with a splash during lap swim! Take the stress off your joints and enjoy the water on the following days at the Marshfield Senior High Pool. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 24th – Dec. 21st (excluding Nov. 25th) 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Fee at the door, residents $2 and non-residents $3 Advance tickets sold in sets of 10, residents $10 and non-residents $16.25 Also, an Aquacise class is available to get fit without stressing out your muscles and joints. Improve flexibility and lower your blood pressure while enjoying the water as it cushions your joints. You don’t need to know how to swim as the program is held in shallow water. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 7th – Oct. 7th, Oct. 12th - Nov. 11th and Nov. 16th - Dec. 21st (excluding Nov. 25th) 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Fee at the door, residents $6 and non-residents $7 Fee per class, residents $30 and non-residents $45 If you have any questions, please contact the Parks & Recreation office at 715-384-4642 or email.

The City is seeking a Fire and Police Commissioner The City is seeking individuals interested in serving as a commissioner on the Fire and Police Commission, term ending May 1, 2024. City residency is preferred. Please submit a letter, stating your qualifications and reasons for wanting to serve on the board. This letter must be received by Friday, September 22nd. Please address the letter to Amy Krogman, Administrative Specialist/HR Assistant. The Fire and Police Commission shall be composed of five members appointed by the Council President currently in place due to a Mayor vacancy and confirmed by the Council for staggered five-year terms commencing on May 1st. The names of the interested persons will be presented to the Common Council at its September 28th and October 12th meeting. The Common Council will elect one person to the five-member board at its October 12th meeting.  If you have any questions please reach out to Amy Krogman at 715-387-6597.

Trail and parking lot maintenance beginning The Parks and Recreation Department will be performing trail and parking lot maintenance at several locations throughout the city. Maintenance is scheduled to conclude on Friday, September 3, 2021. Depending on weather conditions, the time frame may be extended if needed. Contractors will router, blow out and clean cracks. They will then proceed to fill the cracks with hot, rubberized joint sealant and over band using the squeegee method. Please note that since cracks are filled with a hot rubber material, it is advised to keep pets away from these locations until after the material cools. Areas where work will be performed include: Galvin Trail, Hamus Park Parking Lot and Trail, Marshfield - Hewitt Connector Trail, Mill Creek Trail, Prairie Run Trail, and Veterans Parkway Trail, Weber Park Parking Lot and Trail. Several roads at Hillside Cemetery will be included. Questions can be directed to Ben Steinbach, Parks Superintendent at (715) 486-2049.

Ribbons to be displayed on trees to help with Mental Health awareness in Marshfield Students from area schools will be hanging up ribbons on trees along Main Street and in Wenzel Family Plaza the first week in September to help being awareness to mental health for the annual JB’S Green Ribbons of Hope event. The Mental Health Task Force which is a part of the Marshfield Area Coalition For Youth (MACY) will be holding an event on Friday, September 10th at 6 p.m. in the Wenzel Family Plaza centered around suicide prevention and awareness. A candle lighting will also take place along with stories shared about mental health during the event. For mental crisis resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Marshfield: 715-384-5555 Marathon County: 715-845-4326

Upcoming City Meetings

Committee on Aging - Thursday. Sept. 2 at 9:30 a.m. Economic Development Board - Thursday, Sept. 2 at 3 p.m.