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Recycle batteries responsibly. DonÓt throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins <br />because they could start a fire. Recycle your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location. <br />Visit call2recycle.org to find a recycling spot near you. <br /> <br />While Fire Prevention Week happens once a year, fire prevention is everyoneÓs responsibility year-round. <br />Lithium-ion batteries are powerful, and care must be taken when using them. Buying safe products, charging <br />devices properly, and recycling batteries responsibly can help keep ourselves and homes safe from lithium- <br />ion battery fires. <br /> <br />But battery safety is only one aspect of fire safety. Make sure you are doing your part by creating and <br />practicing a home fire escape plan. Be on the lookout for and correct some common fire hazards, such as <br />unattended cooking, smoking indoors, disabled smoke alarms, and electrical issues. <br /> <br />Common household items powered by lithium batteries: Mobile phones, tablets, laptops, smart watches, <br />headphones, cordless vacuum cleaners, toys, remote-controlled cars, power tools, e-cigarettes/vapes, e-bikes, <br />e-scooters, e-vehicles, golf carts, hoverboards and drones to name a few. <br /> <br />The National Fire Protection Association (nfpa.org) is a source of information. YouÓll find their informative <br />video on YouTube at: bit.ly/NFPAbattersafety. <br /> <br /> <br />COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT <br />Development Inquiries <br /> One <br /> <br />PLANNING & ZONING <br />On October 7, 2026, the Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session at 6:30p.m. in lieu of their <br />regularly scheduled meeting. At the work session, the Commission will hear a presentation from the cityÓs <br />Met Council representative Emma Dvorak Î Emma will talk about density requirements and the upcoming <br />guidance for the 2050 Comprehensive Land Use update. The CityÓs planner will be in attendance to talk <br />about the downtown redevelopment plan. <br /> <br />COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (September 2025) <br />Website <br /> 1.7 k users <br /> 1.5 k new <br /> 4.6 k page views <br /> <br />Website (Featured News) <br /> 2025 Street Project <br /> Volunteers Needed P & Z Board Vacancy <br /> Council Welcomes Linda Broussard Vickers <br /> U of M Small MN Communities <br /> Follow Us on Social Media <br /> Stay connected! <br /> <br /> <br />90 <br /> <br />