2019 May Newsletter


The City Council: The next City Council meeting will be on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at 6:15pm at City Hall.

American Red Cross Bloodmobile: Be a hero. Donate Blood. An American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at the Round Lake American Legion Tuesday, May 14th from 2:00 – 7:00pm. Power Red donation will be available. For more information or an appointment see redcrossblood.org or call Lynn 507-945-8122. Please share this info, new donors are needed!

Natural Gas Safe Digging Flyer & Living with Natural Gas Brochure: See flyer on the back of this page and brochure for important safety information.

Gas Budgets: Gas budgets will begin in June, if you are not current with your utility bills, you are not eligible for the budget plan. If you would like to adjust the amount of your gas budget, please stop in and talk to Elaine or call 507-945-8127 to discuss, otherwise you will automatically pay the same amount each month as last year. This is the only time during 2019 to get on the budget plan, so if it’s something you’ve been wanting to do, don’t miss the deadline. Deadline to be on the budget plan for 2019 is May 15th, 2019. This will give me time to setup your account for the budget plan.

Building Permits: If you are planning to build or move any buildings into the City of Round Lake, you will need to get a building permit. Permits are required for fences and car ports, but not for sidewalks and driveways. If you have questions as to whether or not you need a building permit, please stop in City Hall. Permits need council approval and it’s best to get the applications in early. Current cost of a building permit is $5.00, payable to the City of Round Lake.

Current Phone Numbers: It has become a problem with people getting rid of their landlines, some of the contact numbers in my system are no longer working numbers. If you have changed your phone number for any reason, PLEASE contact City Hall to update your information. If there is an emergency and we need to contact you, we MUST have your current contact information. If you have an email address that you would like to receive emergency messages on, please provide that to me as well.

Round Lake Legion: The LAST pancake breakfast for the season will be served on Sunday, May 5th from 8:00am – Noon and there will be a Memorial Day program on Monday, May 27th starting at 10:30am. They will have a light lunch following the program. The Round Lake Cub Scouts will be participating in the program. There will NOT be a pork chop dinner in the month of May.

The Round Lake Fire Department: The Fire Department will be having their Open House on Sunday, May 5th from 3:00 – 5:00pm at the Fire Hall. They will be serving a light meal and the drawing for door prizes will take place around 4:30pm.

Nobles County Sheriff’s Office: In the past we have had a drop off day for prescription & over-the-counter medication. This year they are not offering this program in Round Lake. You can bring your unused or expired prescriptions & over-the-counter medication to the Sheriff’s Office & dispose of them in the box they have at the Prairie Justice Center. Any questions, call the Nobles County Sheriff’s Office at (507)295-5400.

The Round Lake U and I Garden Club: Annual plant sale at the Fire Hall, look for details in next month’s newsletter.

Mosquito Spraying: Clarke will be spraying our City again this year. The first scheduled spray date is May 20th! The additional schedule is as follows – June 6, 17, 27 – July 11 & 29 – August 12 & 26 – September 3 & 9. Please remember to stay inside while they are spraying and about 15 minutes after. They will be in our town at approximately 9:00pm. Dates may vary slightly due to weather.

City Hall CLOSED May 27th, for Memorial Day.

Remember Mom on MOTHER’S DAY – SUNDAY, MAY 12TH, 2019!