The City Council recently updated an ordinance requiring dwelling with an entrance or exit to an alley to post numbers in order to identify the buildings.

Update from Council meeting of July 27, 2010

 The City Council voted to prohibit the use of synthetic cannabinoids (K2/Spice) in the City of Eau Claire.  This ordinance will take effect August 2, 2010.  

The City Council of the City of Eau Claire has determined that herbal preparations powdered or sprayed with a chemical synthetic cannabinoid are available for sale within the City of Eau Claire that claim to produce intoxicating effects similar to THC or marijuana.

The substances are not yet categorized as illegal controlled substances under Wisconsin or federal law several other countries, states, and municipalities have already taken action to prohibit these substances due to increased overdoses and other negative health concerns.

While these synthetic cannabinoid substances are often marketed as benign and legal alternatives to marijuana, they are potentially dangerous to users as the substances can create  potency from 3 up to 100 times greater than marijuana,  produce severe adverse health conditions such as hallucinations, paranoia, seizures, and vomiting based on reported emergency room experiences in areas of the country where use is more prevalent, and further that long term health effects of use of these substances are not yet known.

For a copy of the ordinance click here.     

Public Forum August 4, 2010
Due to the serious fiscal crises facing local government and schools in the Eau Claire area, a group of concerned leaders have formed the Alliance for Strong Communities.

The American Public Works Association announced that Brian Amundson, PE, Director of Public Works, is named as one of the 2010 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year.

The City of Eau Claire recently began work on preparing a district/neighborhood plan for an area bounded by the Chippewa River to the east, Fulton Street to the south, 7th Street to the west, and Marshal Street to the north. 

Clairemont Avenue to Eau Claire River - For more information and upcoming public involvement meeting dates please go to http://www.sehinc.com/online/eauclaire/

Have you been counted in the 2010 U.S Census?  It’s not too late! Call 1-866-872-6868 and you can complete the census over the phone.

Many people volunteer to become involved in our community through service on a City board, commission, or committee. The City is looking for volunteers to fill vacancies on various committees.  

• September 14 Fall Partisan Primary
  
  
• November 2 General Election

The City of Eau Claire Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help maintain public flower gardens

Ordinance to Prohibit Smoking in Public Places in the City of Eau Claire: An Ordinance has been approved by the City Council to repeal Chapter 8:05 of the City Code of Ordinances entitled,

Sustainability “is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

The Community News Newsletter is now posted in the City's website. The newsletter will be posted on a bimonthly basis.