Welcome to the City of Bayfield, Wisconsin
"Gateway to the Apostle Islands"
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Work in the Lower Big Ravine
Crews have recently been felling trees and removing brush in the Big Ravine near the Washington Avenue trailhead. The tree removal is focused on the area around the Iron Bridge after an engineer’s inspection highly recommended they be cleared to maintain the ongoing safety of the structure. Brush is also being cleared to aid the stream flow during large rainfall events. Thank you for your patience as we work to steward this special place and make the lower Big Ravine more resilient. Fireworks Donations: America's 250th Anniversary
July 4, 2026 marked the United States Semiquincentennial, our nation’s 250th Anniversary, and our community put on an even bigger, more spectacular fireworks display to match the occasion. The Bayfield Chamber still needs to raise funds to cover the full cost of the show, and every contribution—big or small—brings them closer to reaching their $20,000 goal. Give Now.
Demolition and Non-traditional Construction Ordinance Adopted
Common Council adopted an ordinance to regulate structure demolition and non-traditional structures at its meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. You can read the ordinance here.
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City Hall Hours Open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Fridays and holidays ____________________________________ City of Bayfield Meetings You are welcome to attend meetings in person or virtually using GoTo Meeting. Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: meet.goto.com/install ____________________________________ July 14 - Ambulance Commission 9 a.m. Location: Bayfield Fire Hall (813 Washington Avenue) ____________________________________ July 15 - Library Board 4 p.m. AGENDA Location: Bayfield Carnegie Library (37 North Broad Street) us06web.zoom.us/j/6145307362 ____________________________________ July 21 - Plan Commission 9 a.m. AGENDA Location: Old City Hall (125 South First Street) meet.goto.com/132881389 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 132-881-389 ____________________________________ July 21 - Common Council 4:30 p.m. AGENDA Location: New City Office (34 South Broad Street, Unit 101) meet.goto.com/163296333 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 163-296-333 ____________________________________ July 27 - Parks and Recreation Committee 4 p.m. AGENDA Location: New City Office (34 South Broad Street, Unit 101) meet.goto.com/812831109 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 812-831-109 ____________________________________ July 27 - Historic Preservation Commission 5 p.m. AGENDA Location: New City Office (34 South Broad Street, Unit 101) meet.goto.com/808086373 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 808-086-373 ____________________________________ July 28 - City Hall Task Force 9 a.m. AGENDA Location: New City Office (34 South Broad Street, Unit 101) meet.goto.com/694417701 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 694-417-701 ____________________________________ August 6 - Open Book 10 a.m.-5 p.m. NOTICE Location: Old City Hall (125 South First Street) ____________________________________ September 3 - Board of Review 10 a.m.-12 p.m. AGENDA Location: Old City Hall (125 South First Street) meet.goto.com/631325813 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 631-325-813 |
Notice Regarding City Meeting Packets and Public Information Security
The City of Bayfield is committed to transparency and open governance; however, protecting the security and personal information of our residents and staff is a top priority.
In light of a recent incident—where personal information from a publicly-posted meeting packet was used to fraudulent end—the City has updated its administrative procedures. Specifically, information was used to generate a fictitious, fraudulent invoice sent to an individual in the City's name.
To prevent further unauthorized use of public documents, the City has made it a practice to no longer post full meeting packets directly to the municipal website.
How to Access Meeting Packets Moving Forward:
The City of Bayfield is committed to transparency and open governance; however, protecting the security and personal information of our residents and staff is a top priority.
In light of a recent incident—where personal information from a publicly-posted meeting packet was used to fraudulent end—the City has updated its administrative procedures. Specifically, information was used to generate a fictitious, fraudulent invoice sent to an individual in the City's name.
To prevent further unauthorized use of public documents, the City has made it a practice to no longer post full meeting packets directly to the municipal website.
How to Access Meeting Packets Moving Forward:
- By Request: Meeting packets remain fully available to the public and will be provided promptly upon request.
- Contact: To request a specific meeting packet, please contact City Hall directly.
2026 Election News
The partisan primary will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Wisconsin's partisan primary ballot includes races to determine who will be on the November general election ballot for governor, attorney general, state assembly, state senate, US House of Representatives, and more. Absentee ballots are available by mail now.
The partisan primary will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Wisconsin's partisan primary ballot includes races to determine who will be on the November general election ballot for governor, attorney general, state assembly, state senate, US House of Representatives, and more. Absentee ballots are available by mail now.
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City of Bayfield
34 South Broad Street, Unit 101 - P.O. Box 1170
Bayfield, Wisconsin 54814
Phone: 715.779.5712
Fax: 715.779.5094
Emergencies: 715.373.6120 or 911
In accordance with Federal Law and US Department of Agriculture policy,
this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
34 South Broad Street, Unit 101 - P.O. Box 1170
Bayfield, Wisconsin 54814
Phone: 715.779.5712
Fax: 715.779.5094
Emergencies: 715.373.6120 or 911
In accordance with Federal Law and US Department of Agriculture policy,
this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
