Painting of centerlines throughout Dunsmuir’s main thoroughfares is to happen tomorrow, Friday, October 7th. Please be patient as crews wrap up and make our streets look sharp before winter hits!
Street Paving Continues along Dunsmuir Ave, Oct. 3-5
Dunsmuirians!
As the water main replacement project wraps up for winter… expect repaving on our main drag.
Dunsmuir Ave, repaving to take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday of next week. October 3rd, 4th, 5th
Please slow for the Cone Zone and be courteous to the road crew making improvements to your town.
Expect traffic control and delays are possible at this time.
Attention: Dunsmuir street paving
As Dunsmuir’s water main replacement project wraps up for winter, a contractor will begin repaving select streets.
Expect repaving to start Tuesday, September 27th on Orange St, then to Olive, Castle, Vista and Cedar Street if time allows.
There will be detours, traffic control and occasional closures during this time.
Final day of work for those street sections is expected on Monday, October 3rd.
Please be courteous to the road crew, Slow for the Cone Zone!
FREE WOOD CHIPS - public works yard
ATTENTION DUSNMUIR RESIDENTS
Wood Chips are available at the City of Dunsmuir Public Works Yard (on UP railyard property)
Wood chips are available, free of charge, to Dunsmuir residents only. Load and Haul your own.
Please only visit us between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Please be mindful of Union Pacific Traffic AND Cross Traffic. Choo Choo !!!!
Look for the wood chip pile and load as many as you would like. The pile will be marked to assist you in finding it.
Remember to be fire safe. For tips on Defensible Space follow the links:
https://www.fire.ca.gov/programs/communications/defensible-space-prc-4291/
BE BEAR AWARE! - TIPS TO KEEP GARBAGE CANS SECURE
Road closure
Siskiyou avenue from Timber Drive to the Elementary School will be closed on Monday 8/1/22 from 7am - 4pm
Zone Haven - KNOW YOUR ZONE - this fire season
Citizens! Concerned about Wildfire Threats?
Emergency Personnel and Agencies are urging residents to “Know your Zone”
in case of emergency and evacuation
Visit: http://aware.zonehaven.com
or
Use the Handy QR code below to look up your Zone! Be prepared, Be Ready!
Water Conservation Order in Effect
do not put animal carcasses in your garbage can
do not put animal carcasses in your garbage can
Water curtailment - effective 7/7/22
The California State Water Resource Control Board has curtailed the City of Dunsmuir water right effective 7/7/22. This means Dunsmuir Muni Code 13.06 is now active. Click this link for the website for the full ordinance, or click the button below. The following are a few examples of what is in the ordinance;
even numbered houses limited to watering lawns on Saturday and Wednesday for 30 minutes each day, and odd numbered houses limited to watering lawns on Sundays and Thursdays for 30 minutes each day.
must water lawns between 7pm and 7am
no use of potable water to outdoor lawns/landscapes in a manner that causes runoff
refrain from extraordinary usage or waste of potable water
Dunsmuir Railyard River Restoration and Cleanup Project Details
Please see document linked to below regarding the Dunsmuir Railyard Environmental Cleanup Project with work being completed under oversight by the EPA, CDFW, etc.
Dunsmuir Ave will be closed June 30th - @ 9 p.m. between Pine and Cedar streets
Attention - Dunsmuir Residents, Guests and Business Owners
Dunsmuir Avenue will be closed June 30th from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. for an ongoing water improvement project.
The closure will be from Pine to Cedar Streets only
Alternate routes will be posted for the detour.
City of Dunsmuir wishes to thank you for your patience as upgrades are made to City’s aging infrastructure.
Thank you
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION - Three (3) Dunsmuir City Council positions - Open for Nomination- July 18th - August 12, 2022
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION
CITY OF DUNSMUIR
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Municipal Election, consolidated with the General Election will be held in the City of Dunsmuir on November 8, 2022, for the purpose of electing three City Council Members for four-year terms ending in 2026.
Nomination papers will be available beginning Monday, July 18, 2022 through Friday, August 12, 2022 in the office of the Dunsmuir City Clerk, 5915 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir, CA during regular business hours, or by calling 530-235-4822. Completed papers must be filed in the office of the Siskiyou County Clerk, 311 Fourth Street, Room 201, Yreka, CA; no later than 4:00 pm. on August 12, 2022. For further information, contact the County Clerk’s Office at 530-842-8084 or the Dunsmuir City Clerk at 530-235-4822.
If no one or only on person is nominated for an elected office appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by California Elections Code Section 10229.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the poll hours for this election are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Dated: June 28, 2022
s/ Laura Bynum, County Clerk
Wildlife Incident Reporting
Report nuisance wildlife using the method below
Shasta retreat residents! Please be advised of ongoing Water Dept. maintenance.
Fireworks Ban - City of Dunsmuir
Due to drought and extremely high fire danger, The City of Dunsmuir, City Council, has ordered a total ban on fireworks, including Safe and Sane fireworks.
Record heat and extreme drought have caused several cities in southwest Washington, Oregon and California to ban fireworks this Fourth of July, citing wildfire concerns.
City of Dunsmuir - Call for Water Conservation
Due to extreme drought conditions, the City of Dunsmuir is encouraging residents to practice voluntary water conservation. Do your part in conserving water. Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth, take showers of 5 minutes or less, and if watering your garden, do so in the early morning or late evening hours.
Seeking applicants - Dunsmuir Planning Commission
to find out more http://www.ci.dunsmuir.ca.us/commissions-committees
Street closures (Sacramento Ave from Willow to Pine)
Due to construction, Sacramento Ave from Willow to Pine Street will be closed 6am to 6pm Monday through Friday starting 5/9/22 to 5/20/22.
Public Works Department is Hiring: Maintenance Worker I
PUBLIC WORKS - MAINTENANCE WORKER I
Job Description: Under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor, assist with a variety of activities involved in the maintenance and repair of City streets, storm drain, water and sewer systems, lines and equipment; operate a variety of light and heavy street maintenance equipment; participate in snow plowing, drainage ditch maintenance, street cleaning, grounds maintenance, general maintenance and other assigned activities.
Excellent benefit package including full medical, vision and dental Starting at $20.41/hr
Head over to our Employment Page to learn more!