Welcome to the City of Bayfield, Wisconsin!
"The Best Little Town in the Midwest"

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Bayfield Carnegie Library Director
Hours/Position:  Variable hours, 20-40/week, including evenings and weekends, as scheduled.  Full or part-time options available.
Job Summary:  This position is responsible for the daily operation and implementation of programs of the library including administrative, collection management, and service duties.  
Application Procedure: For more information and a complete job description, please click Library Director. 
Application Deadline:  March 15, 2014.  

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City of Bayfield Residents
Are you interested in having a tree planted in the boulevard near your home?  
If yes, call City Hall by April 1, 2014!
The City Forester and Tree Board would like to hear from you if you are interested in having a shade or ornamental tree planted near your home.  The City’s Tree Board will provide the tree and tree planting at no cost to you! The only commitment we ask of you is with watering during the dry summer months.   Generally, the trees will be available on a first come first serve basis, however the Tree Board will retain the right to choose the final and best location and the tree variety for the 2014 trees purchased. If you are interested please contact City Hall by April 1, 2014 by calling 715-779-5712 or e-mailing the City Clerk at
cityclerk@cityofbayfield.com and get on the list!

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          Bayfield is “Lit on the Ritt”!
We  invite you to enjoy the City of Bayfield’s holiday décor on our
new decorative  LED Post Top Lights which were sponsored in part by the  Bayfield Chamber of  Commerce and Visitors Bureau.  The new street  lights have been adorned with LED holiday lights, locally made  greens, and  beautiful red bows made by Sharon Johnson, of the Bayfront Inn and  Pier  Plaza.  We ask you to please  consider making a tax deductible  donation to the City of Bayfield’s Holiday  Décor Fund, P.O. Box 1170,  Bayfield, WI 54814 or drop it off at City Hall at 125  South First  Street.  We thank you  in advance for your consideration as we look  forward to being able to continue  this new holiday tradition!
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Broad Street Beach Redesign
The work includes construction of beach improvements, including beach nourishment, native vegetation, cordwalks for public access, the relocation of stormwater outfalls and adding a rain garden to assist in mitigation of bacterial and other contamination at Broad Street Beach.  Please click below for detailed plans and specifications.  
Broad Street Beach Plans
Broad Street Beach Specifications and Bid Documents
Bid Deadline:  March 3, 2014 at 2 p.m.

2014 Water Main Improvements:  The project includes replacing aging and undersized water mains in Front Street, First Street and Sixth Street.  In addition, the existing sanitary sewer in Front Street will be replaced and relocated to accommodate the new water main construction.  Storm sewer will be added to Front Street and replaced on First Street to improve local drainage.  Click here to see a Project Map and the Advertisement to Bid.
Bid Deadline:  March 6, 2014 at 2 p.m. 

City of Bayfield's Historic Streets: 
No. & So. Broad Street and South Second Street:
Efforts continue to be made to mitigate the historic preservation issues identified.  This project will hopefully be completed in 2015.

Important Utility Customer Notices

~February 14, 2014 - Run Water Tips
~February 11, 2014 - Notice to City of Bayfield Residents to Run Water  
Notice of Spring Election - An election will be held on April 1, 2014 for the following:
Office                                    Incumbent
Alderperson, District 2            Tom McMullin Alderperson, District 4            Sharon Johnson   Mayor                                    Larry J. MacDonald 
All incumbents are running unopposed.  If you are interested in absentee voting, please go to:  myvote.wi.gov
NOTICE - Winter Regulations now in effect.  
Please see below for more info.:
Snow & Ice Removal Notice, Ordinance and Map

Winter Parking Regulations

Snowmobile Route Map
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We are a friendly community on the shore of Lake Superior in beautiful northern Wisconsin.
Come and join the fun! See for yourself the magnificent natural beauty which abounds!
City of Bayfield ~ 125 South First Street ~ PO Box 1170 ~ Bayfield, WI 54814 ~ 715.779.5712
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