Home Area Attractions About Us News and Announcements Legal Notices City Government▼ Public Record Search GIS Map Gallery City of Merrill Plans Video Tour Phone Numbers Public Meeting Portal Public Meeting Schedule Employment ► Merrill Festival Grounds Elections Contact Us COVID Vaccine Availability Citizen Feedback Helpful Links ► FAQ Site Map ► Mayor's Online Office Join a Committee Sign up for a government committee Online Municipal Payments You can now pay your Water Utility bill and other Municipal fees online! Click here for more information. Dog License Form Dog License Application Social Media Nine Tools of Civility Resolution No. 1997 - Nine Tools of Civility Welcome to Merrill! The City of Merrill is located along the scenic Wisconsin River at its confluence with the Prairie River. Known as the "City of Parks" because of the numerous parks in or near the city, Merrill is also a small, family friendly community which boasts an outstanding quality of life. Check out our "About Us" section for more information. Location. Nature. People. Welcome to Merrill. Vision Statement for City Government “Merrill will be recognized as a welcoming city with a safe and diverse community, vibrant and sustainable economy, and a comfortable quality of life for all.” Mission Statement for City Government "To enrich quality of life through innovative, consistent and efficient City services and strong partnerships with citizens, businesses and key stakeholders.” Values Statements for City Government Partnership: Work together to get things done in a collaborative and respectful manner. Integrity: Act with transparency and be accountable for what we do and say. Service: Provide professional, respectful service to those who live, work or visit. Sustainability: Make decisions with an understanding of their impact on the environment, people, community and finances. Diversity and Inclusion: Embrace the traits and characteristics that make people unique and provide a sense of belonging and support within our community. Official Directory: Officials, Council Committees, Boards, Commissions (PDF) Click here to sign up for a government committee News and Announcements Water Rate – Public Hearing Wednesday, December 1, 2021 The Merrill Water Utility has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to increase water rates. The increase is necessary due to a 21.1 percent increase in gross plant investment and a 30.9 percent increase in operating expenses since the last water rate case was completed in 2013. A Public Service Commission telephonic public hearing on the application has been scheduled for Friday, January 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. This hearing has no physical location. Parties and Commission staff appear by audiovisual connection over the internet or via phone. 3610-WR-105 Customer Notice Merrill Read more... Lincoln County Health Department Will Hold Another Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Clinic Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Lincoln County Health Department (LCHD) will be holding another clinic to provide booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to those who are eligible. Clinic will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, from 3:00– 5:00 pm, at the Lincoln County Service Center (801 N. Sales Street, Merrill – upper level). Pre-registration is required. All adults 18 years and older can now get a booster shot, if it’s been at least 6 months after their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or at least 2 months after their original dose of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. If eligibility is met, you can register for an appointment through our online platform: https://hipaa.jotform.com/212906782239058 or call our triage line at 715-539-1375 and a staff member will help you register. Supply is limited. LCHD is not the only vaccination site providing booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Check out vaccines.gov to find a booster near you. Read more... COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic Expands Days & Hours of Operation Wednesday, December 1, 2021 COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic Expands Days & Hours of Operation All approved vaccinations and booster shots are available In an effort to meet the increased need for COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots in Central Wisconsin, the COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau will be expanding its days and hours of operation starting on November 30, 2021. The COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic, located within the Center for Business and Industry Building on the NTC Campus at 1000 Campus Drive in Wausau, offers all approved vaccine and booster shots (Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)). Read more... Request for Proposals - Wheel Loader Monday, November 29, 2021 The City of Merrill Public Works Department will accept proposals for the following equipment at the Merrill City Clerk’s Office, 1004 East First Street, Merrill, Wisconsin 54452, until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 16th, 2021. Specifications may be obtained from the Street Superintendent at (715) 536-4222 or can be found here on our website. One (1) -- Wheel Loader The City of Merrill reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to accept any proposal they deem advantageous to the City of Merrill. Read more... Request for Proposals - Roll Out Garbage and Recycling Carts Tuesday, November 23, 2021 The City of Merrill Street Department will accept proposals for the following equipment at the Merrill City Clerk’s Office, 1004 East First Street, Merrill, Wisconsin 54452, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday January 5th, 2022. Proposal specifications may be obtained from the Street Superintendent at (715) 536-4222 or can be found by clicking here. Roll Out Garbage and Recycling Carts Read more... Notice of Spring Election Thursday, November 18, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the City of Merrill, on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The terms for mayor and alderperson begin on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022. The terms for all other offices begin on May 1st, 2022. The terms for all alderpersons are two years, and the terms for all other offices are four years. Office Incumbent Mayor Derek R. Woellner City Clerk Bill Heideman Street & Weed Commissioner Ronald R. Liberty Joint Municipal Court Judge Ned R. Seubert Alderperson, District 1 Paul Russell Alderperson, District 2 Steve J. Hass Alderperson, District 3 Rick Blake Alderperson, District 4 Steve Osness Alderperson, District 5 John Van Lieshout Alderperson, District 6 Mike Rick Alderperson, District 7 Mark Weix, Jr. Alderperson, District 8 Steve Sabatke NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, and that the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022, in the Clerk/Treasurer office at City Hall, 1004 East First Street. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022. Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID, you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. Read more... Notice of Public Hearing Tuesday, November 16, 2021 All persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard at a public hearing to be held by and before the City Plan Commission of the City of Merrill, Wisconsin, commencing at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1004 East First Street, Merrill, Wisconsin, on the following proposed matter, to wit; Public hearing on an amendment to a Conditional Use for placement of a Doublewide Housing Unit in Whispering Pines, 2801 Thielman Street per M.M.C. Sec. 113-100, in the City of Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Legally described in tax# 251-3106-182-0112 Read more... Thanksgiving Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Merrill City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 25th & Friday, November 26th. Happy Thanksgiving from the City of Merrill! Read more... Garbage and Recycle Collection Monday, November 15, 2021 Garbage and Recycle collection for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25th, will be picked up in a combined collection on Wednesday, November 24th. Garbage and Recycle collection for Friday, November 26th, will be picked up in a combined collection on Monday, November 29th. Please have your items curbside by 6am on your collection day. Call the City Garage at 715-536-4222 with questions. Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Holiday. Read more... The Merrill Common Council met on November 9 in the Council Chamber in City Hall Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Among the items on the agenda was a request from Trinity Lutheran Church for a “drop-off” zone on Blaine St. to accommodate their new daycare center in the former Park City Credit Union Building that was recommend by the Board of Public Works. This item was approved. In an effort to enhance recruiting and retention of city employees, the following vacation schedule was adopted: Accrued during 1 year of continuous service: 80 hours annually. Accrued during 5 years of continuous service: 120 hours annually. Accrued during 10 years of continuous service: 160 hours annually. Accrued during 15 years of continuous service: 208 hours annually. Newly hired employees will be credited with one week of vacation upon hire and any time used will be deducted from the first six months of accrual. The existing Sick Leave Policy was changed from not being able to utilize sick leave until after six months of continuous employment to Sick Leave may be utilized upon accrual. Leave time is a major factor today in recruiting and retaining employees, especially among younger employees. Read more... Read more... City of Merrill Video Merrill Video Tour Welcome Quality of Life Real Estate and Relocation Community Organizations City Hall Holiday Hours Merrill City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 25th & Friday, November 26th. Happy Thanksgiving from the City of Merrill! City Office Information Address: 1004 East First Street Merrill, WI 54452 Phone: (715) 536-5594 Office Hours: M-F: 8am - 4:30pm Office of the Mayor Mayor: Derek Woellner Derek.Woellner@ci.merrill.wi.us Address: City Hall 1004 E 1st St Merrill, WI 54452 Hours: M-F: 8am - 12pm or call for appointment Phone: 715-536-5595 Fax: 715-539-2668 Common Council President: Paul Russell Building/Zoning Permits Click here to see Building and Zoning permits. This is the official Web site of Merrill, Wisconsin. 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