News

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, June 3, 2025 in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 1004 East First Street, Merrill, Wisconsin, on the following proposed matters, to wit;

1. Lincoln County, 801 N Sales Street, requesting rezoning from Public to Thoroughfare Commercial, addresses of 607 N Sales Street and 2100 E 6^th Street, located in the City of Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Legally described in PIN# 251-3106-182-0229.

Anyone having any questions regarding the hearing should contact Zoning Administrator, Darin Pagel at 715-536-4880.

In observation of Memorial Day, Merrill City Hall offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th.

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!

M2025-01 Project
N State Street (Grand Ave - W Tenth Street)

The M2025-01 Utility and Road Reconstruction Project will begin Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025. Traffic will be limited to local traffic only. There will be days when access will be limited.

Project is scheduled to be completed by the end of June.

Garbage will be picked up on the regular schedule.

Thank you for your cooperation during this construction project.

City of Merrill Public Works Department

Please take notice City of Merrill Code of Ordinances Section 14-36(b) declares lawns, grass and noxious weeds on non-agricultural lots or parcels of land which exceed eight inches of length affect public health and safety.

Code of Ordinances Section 14-34 defines noxious weeds and further delineates the duties of the owner or occupant of the property to remove the noxious weeds.

All property owners, or occupants are responsible for keeping their property areas, including boulevards, mowed and trimmed.

Section 32-91, Code of Ordinance, City of Merrill

In accordance with the terms of Section 32-91 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Merrill, any owner, occupant or person in charge of any parcel or lot that fronts upon or abuts any sidewalk shall keep the sidewalk clear of all snow and ice.  In the event that snow accumulates on the sidewalks due to natural means and/or by any other means said sidewalks shall be cleared of all accumulated snow and/or ice within forty-eight (48) hours from the time the snow ceases to accumulate on said sidewalk.  In the event that ice has formed on any sidewalk in such a manner that it cannot be removed, the owner, occupant or person in charge of the parcel or lot that fronts upon or adjoins said sidewalk shall keep the sidewalk sprinkled with material to accelerate melting or prevent slipping.