Establish and maintain a safe and sustainable tree resource in the park system and oversee various City ordinances that apply to trees. Property owners are responsible for the care and maintenance of street trees located in the boulevard abutting their property; this includes keeping them properly trimmed. A free tree trimming guide and other information about trimming and planting street trees is available on website. See this year's list of licensed tree trimming arborists along the left hand side of website People with questions regarding EAB (Emerald Ash Borer) can find a list of FAQ's, a video, a list of licensed arborists and city approved replacement trees at website.

Maintains parks, lake access and green space areas. Manages the City of Mitchell Urban Forest, and provides and maintains sports fields and facilities, and also provides recreational programming for all ages and abilities. The Parks and Recreation department manages the Mitchell Recreation Center and Indoor Aquatic Center, that provides fitness and recreational opportunities to the public as well as the outdoor aquatic center. The Parks and Recreation department also manages Lakeview Municipal Golf Course, an 18-hole municipal facility.

Finance Responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of a city, town, or township. Responsibilities varies by jurisdiction but generally include budget development and monitoring, accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, grants management and financial reporting. Parks and Recreation Maintains parks, lake access and green space areas as well as sports fields and facilities. Also provides recreational programming for all ages and abilities. Manages the Recreation Center and Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Centers. Mayor's Office / City Hall City hall provides the City Council agendas and oversees long range planning for the city. City Administration approves special event permits, coordinates planning, organizing and directing the activities of the city departments. Utilities Providing power and light for the citizens of our city. Water Sewer Garbage collection Public Works - Transportation services include: Streets and sanitation Landfill Snow removal - Engineering services include: Potable water Storm water Sanitary sewer services Building permitting Planning

This department oversees Kuhnert Arboretum, Community Gardens, boulevard trees, park trees, landscape ordinance, municipal trees, and tree insect and disease control.

Supports a variety of programs for all ages, from arts and crafts to sports and camps. Visit the website for a map of parks and walking trails and a chart of the available park amenities. Community Friendship Gardens Garden plots are available for a $33.00 fee, please call for an application and information. Garden Guidelines and Rules: All plots and surrounding areas must be kept free of weeds, trash, and litter. Plots need to be cleaned up by October 15 of each year so that tilling can be done for the following year. Don't forget to harvest all of your crops. Any fencing must be removed at the end of the season before the City does their tilling. Forestry Tree branches are to be trimmed and cut to a minimum height of thirteen and one-half (13½) feet above the street or alley level to allow ample space for the movement of city maintenance and garbage disposal equipment. All existing hedges and shrubs on the boulevard or parking strips shall be trimmed to a height of thirty inches as measured from the gutter level of the street. Trees shall be planted at a distance (30 feet) apart as determined by the Parks and Recreation Board considering the ultimate size of the variety of tree involved. Please call for a free planting permit and staking the location for boulevard trees. A free tree removal permit is issued by this office if you wish to remove trees or stumps that are located on the boulevard or in an alley area.

Provides tree planting information, oversight of the Auld-Brokaw Trail System, maintains a trail and parks map, and oversees park and facility rental.

The Finance Office houses the following City of Selby departments: Finance (responsible for managing the fiscal affairs of the city, budget development and monitoring, accounting services, cash and asset management, payroll, contract administration, panning and zoning, grants management and financial reporting, city council agendas, long range planning for the City, and special use permits), Parks and Recreation (maintains parks, sports fields, and facilities, provides recreational programming, and manages the Recreation and Aquatics centers, Utilities (public utilities, water, sewer, and garbage collection), and Public Works (streets and sanitation, snow removal, sanitary sewer services, and storm water).

Encouraging personal growth, physical fitness, and social development in a safe and friendly environment. Services include double gymnasium with 2 full basketball courts, volleyball, soccer, tennis, cardio room, strength training room, special events rooms, food and beverage concession, community lounge, batting cages, and 2-acre water park. Visit website for a complete listing of programs.

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management for Aberdeen. EAB has not been found in Aberdeen but the City is currently surveying and monitoring for this insect. Treatment of Ash trees is not recommended at this time. If a tree is suspected to be infested with EAB, please contact the City Forestry Division.

Recreation Opportunities - provides a wide range of youth and adult public recreational activities. City recreation exists to provide opportunities for leisure time activities at an affordable cost, usually subsidized by public funds, which are not feasible or easily provided by the private sector. Forestry - purpose is to preserve and perpetuate one of the community's most valuable natural resource and asset - its municipal forest of trees on public property, including boulevards, parks and other city properties. The City of Brookings is responsible for the planting, care and maintenance and removal / replacement of trees on public property, including city boulevards, parks and schools. Parks Department - builds and maintains the parks in the Brookings Park system, comprising over 640 acres. The department also cooperates closely with the Brookings School District in building and maintaining joint school / park facilities. A full-time staff, assisted by seasonal employees, provides all maintenance and plays a significant role in developing and constructing new parks. Mini Parks / Neighborhood Parks:Special Use Parks: Community Parks: Arrowhead Park Bob Shelden Baseball Field Dwiggins/Medary Park Camelot Park Brookings Prairie Hillcrest Park (Picnic Shelter Rental) Indian Hills Park Edgebrook Golf Course Larson Park Lions Park Fifth Street Gym Pioneer Park (Picnic Shelter Rental) McClemans Park Fishback Soccer Complex Others: Medary Park Larson Ice Center Dakota Nature Park Mickelson Park Northbrook Park Community Gardens Dog Park Moriarty Park Pump Park and Single Track Trail Hillcrest Aquatic Center Sarah Renee Park Southbrook Softball Complex Larson Ice Center Sexauer Park Bike Trail Larson Park Disc Golf Skate Park Pathways and Trails Southside Park Rotary Park Valley View Park Sexauer Park Campground Sexauer Park Dog Park

The City of Hot Springs has the following departments: airport, attorney, City Administrator, Public Works Engineer, Evans Plunge Waterpark, Finance Office, Fire, Southern Hills Golf Course, Library, Mayor's Office, Mueller Civic Center, City Maintenance (streets and parks), Development Director, Police, Water, and Waste Water. A community calendar of events can be found at www.hotspringscommunitycalendar.com.