City of White Bear Lake

At the White Bear Lake Park Advisory Commission meeting last night, the commission members presented Parks/Facilities Foreman, Andy Wietecki with a unique award they created to recognize his outstanding service and dedication to the City and our parks system. Andy is well regarded by both coworkers and community members for his positive, can-do attitude and this award is well-deserved! Andy, thank you for all you do for the White Bear Lake community!

Last night’s City Council meeting opened with a celebration. Isaac Tuma was sworn in as White Bear Lake Police Department’s next Administrative Captain and Mike Sellner as the next Patrol Sergeant! Tuma has been with WBLPD since 2011, serving in the roles of Patrol Sergeant, School Resource Officer, Patrol Officer, and Community Service Officer. In addition, he gained experience in the specialty areas of Violent Crime Enforcement Team, SWAT Team, Mobile Field Force, DARE Officer, Field Training Officer, Reserve Unit Officer, CERT Program Liaison, Firearms Instructor, and Drone Unit Supervisor. Sellner began his career with WBLPD in 2007 as a Reserve Officer followed quickly by a promotion to Community Service Officer. In addition to then becoming a Patrol Officer, he took on the specialty positions of Violent Crime Enforcement Team, SWAT Team, Investigator, Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, and Dispatcher. The City of White Bear Lake is fortunate to employ Captain Tuma and Sergeant Sellner and looks forward to their contributions to the Police Department’s Leadership Team. Congratulations!

October was declared Firefighter Appreciation Month in White Bear Lake at the September 24 City Council Meeting. We hope you will join us in sharing your support and appreciation of White Bear Lake Fire Department members, and firefighters everywhere, for their selfless dedication to the communities they serve. The demands of firefighting take both a personal and physical toll, yet our firefighters respond without hesitation in often uncertain and dangerous conditions to protect people, property and the economic wellbeing of our community. Meet some of our local firefighters and learn more about fire prevention at the White Bear Lake Fire Department Open House on Tuesday, October 8 from 6-8pm, at the White Bear Lake South Fire Station (2240 County Road E East).

We had a great time celebrating the ribbon cutting and open house for the newly expanded Public Safety Facility last week. A project of this scale does not happen without a lot of support and many people ushering it through. Thank you to the Mayor and City Council members, past and present, for recognizing the need for improved facilities and supporting the project. Thank you to City staff - every department in the city has played a role in bringing the project to life! We would like to thank project partners Wold Architects and Engineers for their design services and Kraus-Anderson for managing the build. Thank you to the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce and White Bear Press for helping us spread the word and celebrate the ribbon cutting. And thank you to White Bear Lake Area Historical Society for helping tie the past to the present with a special touch. To the many others who have been involved in the project, know that you have played an important role in ensuring high standards of public safety service today and in the future. In addition to photos, here is a short video of the event: https://lnkd.in/genGtGnw

The City of White Bear Lake is seeking a finance professional with at least three years of increasingly responsible experience in government accounting, government finance or government auditing with either a municipality, other government agency, or public accounting firm to fill the role of Assistant Finance Director. Strong candidates will be collaborative and skilled relationship builders, strategic thinkers, and have excellent communication skills. Learn more about the position and apply by August 22 at whitebearlake.org/jobs.

The White Bear Lake Police Department squad cars are getting a new look! This squad will be deployed this week, with the entire fleet transitioning to the new sleek design over the next few weeks.

Looking for your next career move? We are currently accepting applications for a full-time parks & facilities maintenance technician and a part-time community service officer. Learn more about the positions and apply today at whitebearlake.org/jobs.

We believe taking time to gather with coworkers, with no formal agenda or program, is equally as important as the services we provide to the community. City staff did just that earlier this week to celebrate the start of summer!

May 19-25 was proclaimed Public Works Week in White Bear Lake by Mayor Louismet. From sewer, water, and fleet services to street maintenance and parks, our public works professionals consistently demonstrate excellence and efficiency in their work, often times in challenging circumstances. Please help us in recognizing the hard work they do to ensure a high quality of life in White Bear Lake!

The Minnesota City/County Managers Association (MCMA) awards one local government manager with the Outstanding Service Award each year. The award "recognizes and celebrates members who have made contributions to MCMA, the public management profession, and/or their organization. Award recipients play crucial roles in their organization by providing leadership from a non-CEO role. These individuals are dedicated to a career as a local government professional and demonstrate a passion for ethical public service.” We are proud to share that Assistant City Manager Rick Juba received the prestigious award this year! Juba has been a dedicated member of White Bear Lake's leadership team for eight years. Please help us congratulate Assistant City Manager Juba on this much deserved recognition. Pictured are City Manager Lindy Crawford, Assistant City Manager Rick Juba, and Mayor Dan Louismet.