Calendar

Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting

The Heritage Preservation Commission is a seven-member commission that makes recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to the historic aspects within the City of Red Wing. Interests include, but are not limited to: buildings, lands, archaeological sites, areas or districts to be designated and/or described for Heritage Preservation. The Heritage Preservation Commission also works to educate the public by creating a greater awareness of the vast architectural and culturally significant sites that are part of Red Wing’s heritage. Finally, the Commission encourages the rehabilitation and renovation of historic buildings and works with property owners to develop appropriate plans for proposed projects. The Heritage Preservation Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month.

Port Authority Board Meeting

The purpose of the Port Authority is to act as the city’s primary economic development agency and administer waterfront leases for recreation and commercial purposes. The Port Authority represents the city’s continued interest in job creation and economic growth. Meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Red Wing Public Library Board Special Meeting

The Red Wing Public Library has a nine member governing board of city residents appointed by the Mayor and City council, which makes policy relative to the library’s services, collection development and programming, use of the building, intellectual freedom issues and develops and monitors the budget. There is potential for some additional committee work. Its mission is to “grow lifelong learners”. One member may be a non-city resident of Goodhue County. The term is 3 years and you may serve 2 consecutive terms. Library Board policies are administered by the Library Director. The board meets the second Wednesday of every odd month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 315 West 4th Street. Workshops may occur as needed on the second Wednesday of even months in the Foot Room of the Red Wing Public Library at 6:00 p.m.

Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting

This is a seven-member board appointed by the Mayor to act as the City of Red Wing's primary agency for housing and redevelopment activities. The HRA administers and manages public housing properties and programs assisting families; administers housing and urban development rental assistance programs, assists redevelopment projects and plans, and also administers a variety of housing and commercial loan programs. The HRA meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

Arts & Culture Commission Workshop

The Arts and Culture Commission will advise the City Council concerning Arts and Culture policies, public projects, issues and initiatives and will be a fierce advocate for Arts and Culture in Red Wing. The Commission will work to ensure an inclusive and cross-cultural environment to help build community. The Commission shall work to further the City's Arts and Culture vision statement: Red Wing thrives as a creative regional arts and culture hub where everyone can participate.

Sheldon Theatre Board Regular Meeting

As representatives of the public, the mission of this board is to be the primary force pressing the Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts to the realization of its opportunities for service and the fulfillment of its obligations to all its constituencies. Meetings are held 9 times per year, generally on the third Tuesday of the month in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Advisory Planning Commission Meeting

The Red Wing Advisory Planning Commission is a seven-member commission that guides the future development of land within the community to ensure a safe, pleasant, and economical environment for residential, commercial, industrial, and public activities. The Advisory Planning Commission is the lead agency involved in developing the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month in the City Council Chambers at Red Wing City Hall at 7:00 p.m. All public hearings are published regularly in the Red Wing Republican Eagle. All residents and businesses within 500 feet of a property in question will be notified by mail.

Sister Cities Commission Workshop

The Sister Cities Commission promotes cultural exchange between cities of different nations to foster strengthened economics, world peace, and a greater understanding of world issues. The City of Red Wing has two official sister cities – Ikata, Japan, and Quzhou, China. The commission also has had a very informal relationship with Drammen, Norway. The Sister Cities Commission can have up to 15 members appointed by the Mayor.

Human Rights Commission Workshop

Acknowledging the universal concept of human rights, the mission of the Human Rights Commission is to ensure that ALL Red Wing residents may participate equally and fully in the human experience. The City will work to extend these rights to economic opportunity, safe and affordable housing, and quality education at all levels to create a safe and supportive community environment. This involves actively working to assure all City policies and practices do not discriminate on any basis, including immigrant or refugee status.

Sustainability Commission Workshop

The Sustainability Commission is composed of nine to fifteen citizen members with the purpose of providing advice to the City Council concerning environmental issues and initiatives confronting the City.

Heritage Preservation Commission

Port Authority Board

Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting

City Council Meeting

Red Wing City Council

Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board

Arts & Culture Commission Workshop

Sheldon Theatre Board

Advisory Planning Commission

Sister Cities Commission Special Meeting

Human Rights Commission Workshop

City Council Meeting

Red Wing City Council Meeting

As your government representatives on the local level, these officials should be commended for their commitments of time and thoughtful decision-making as they are confronted with issues and concerns on an ongoing basis. Working together with city staff, they work to create and maintain an excellent standard of living within Red Wing.

Sustainability Commission Workshop

Presidents' Day

All City buildings are closed for Presidents' Day.