Welcome to the City of Bayfield, Wisconsin
"Gateway to the Apostle Islands"​

We’ve Moved!
Our City Hall administrative staff have relocated to 34 South Broad Street, Unit 101. We opened to the public in the new location on Monday, January 5, 2026. We also have expanded hours as of this January: Mon-Thu, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The old City Hall is still home to our Public Works Department and Police Department. Our new space is home to the mayor, city treasurer, city clerk, and deputy clerk/treasurer. The drop box for payments to the City will remain outside the old building at 125 South First Street and be checked daily.

The window outside the main door will serve as a new notice board for postings like agendas at the new location. Be sure to check the City website and agendas to see where meetings will take place—some will be in our new space and others may be in our old building or elsewhere.
PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION

Need a copy of your tax bill or receipt?
Click Here:
Bayfield County Tax Novus Program  
Historic Preservation Ordinance Change
The City is planning to update its Historic Preservation Ordinance to streamline zoning and building permitting, and there are still opportunities to learn more and share your feedback. The new ordinance is slated for approval by Common Council on January 20, 2026. Learn more here.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

​ NOTICE TO CITY OF BAYFIELD RESIDENTS:
NO WIPES IN SANITARY SEWERS
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*CLICK HERE FOR NOTICE*
City Dock Project
The 2026 City budget included funding for a reconstruction of the finger piers on the City Dock. This project, which is necessary due to deteriorating infrastructure, will increase the amount of transient dockage and will help better accommodate larger vessels.
Now Hiring
Seasonal Marina Crew
  • Full-time/limited-term position available
  • Mid-April to mid-October
  • Approximately 40 hours per week with weekdays and weekends required
  • $17-$20 per hour depending on qualifications

NOTICE!

Snow & Ice Removal from Sidewalks
*Click here*
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Winter Parking Regulations
​*Click here*

Attention, Dog Owners!

Dog Licenses are required. Get your Dog License at City Hall or at doglicenses.us/WI/Bayfield/ by April 1. We require proof of rabies vaccination from your vet.
$7 spayed/neutered
$14 non-spayed/neutered
BRB
BRB Recycling Transfer Center

Hours of Operation
Year-round: Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
City Hall Hours
Open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Fridays and holidays
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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:
https://meet.goto.com/install
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​January 15 - Parks and Recreation Committee 10:30 a.m.
AGENDA | PACKET
Location: OLD CITY HALL (125 South First Street) 
https://meet.goto.com/706257229
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 706-257-229
United States: +1 (571) 317-3112
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​January 20 - Plan Commission 9:00 a.m.
AGENDA | PACKET
Location: New City Administrative Office (34 South Broad Street, Unit 101)
https://meet.goto.com/394346917
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 394-346-917
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
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​January 20 - Common Council 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA | PACKET
Location: Old City Hall (125 South First Street)
https://meet.goto.com/482655517
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 482-655-517
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
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​January 21 - Library Board 4 p.m.
AGENDA
Location: Bayfield Carnegie Library (37 North Broad Street)
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​January 26 - Parks and Recreation Committee 4 p.m.
AGENDA
Location: New City Administrative Office (34 South Broad Street, Unit 101)
https://meet.goto.com/175629821
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 175-629-821
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
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​January 26 - Architectural Review Board (ARB) 5 p.m.*
*If an ordinance passes at the January 20 Common Council meeting, ARB will be dissolved and this meeting will not take place.
 
AGENDA
Location: New City Administrative Office (34 South Broad Street, Unit 101)
https://meet.goto.com/175227637
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 175-227-637
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
2026 Election News
There will be a general election on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The spring election ballot will include the election of a mayor and of two members to the Bayfield Common Council. All are elected at-large and serve a two-year term, which will begin on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. 
Election Notices
Candidates for City Office
Mayor
  • Lynette Cornelius

Common Council
  • Diane C Fizell (incumbent)
  • B.J. Havlik
Write-in Candidates
People interested in running as a write-in candidate must register by Friday, April 3. Write-in candidates only need to complete a Campaign Finance Registration for Local Candidates (CF-1L) and return it in person. The CF-1L is available here, and copies are also available in person.

City Calendar​

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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
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