In March, Matt Brown accepted the role of Community Development Director following the departure of Grant Fernelius.

Matt has a long and successful tenure with the City and was serving as interim director during the transition. Matt has built strong relationships with the Community Development department and City over the years and is highly respected by those who work with him. Congrats to Matt!

We have a WINNER!

Thank you to all staff who provided valuable input for our NEW Rocky the Raccoon mascot.

The final Rocky is a mix of all of the best features that you told us you liked!

Shhhh.... it is STILL a secret! Rocky won't be publicly unveiled until our annual 4th of July celebration, but if you'd like to see the final design, he is on display in the communications area (behind the City Hall reception desk).

Thanks for participating... Stop by for a peek!

Rocky peeking over a wall - Get read for Rocky!

Spring Newsletter in Homes Now

Coon Rapids residents and businesses have now received the spring newsletter. Please give it a look to see what people in Coon Rapids are reading about this week.

It's a great way to stay up to date on the latest development news, policy changes and upcoming events in the City that residents may call or email about, or mention to you if you work out in the field.

Read the newsletter here.

THIS WEEK:

National Scrabble Day!

National Scrabble Day is this week! Join the Culture Club for an all-staff Scrabble Contest Fundraiser and Scrabble gameplay during the lunch hour.

Scrabble Contest

Cost: $5 to draw 7 letters
Create the highest scoring word and win a prize!

Drop-In Games

Thursday, April 13
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City Hall Conference Room 1

Feel free to bring your lunch to the drop-in games... or email Joy by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12^th to join in a Jimmy John’s group order. Joy will send out a group order link Thursday morning.

View and Print the Scrabble flyer here.

COMING SOON:
Employee Clothing Store

We will be offering an employee store this spring for employees that want to purchase polo shirts, t-shirts and other City-branded items for the spring and summer seasons.

Watch for a store link and password next week.

COMING SOON:

Clean Sweep Day

Friday, April 28

FREE Donut Breakfast

Pizza Lunch ($5) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Coon Rapids Civic Center Room A & Kitchen

View and Print the Clean Sweep flyer here.

COMING SOON:
Blood Drive Sponsored by Fire Department

Monday, May 8

1-6 p.m.
Coon Rapids Civic Center Room A & Kitchen

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Coon Rapids Fire to schedule an appointment.

View and Print the Blood Drive flyer here.

Facilities Maintenance Emergency Procedure

If there is ever a facility or maintenance-related emergency outside of regular business hours, please refer to this After Hours Facilities Procedure for step-by-step instructions.

You can access the flyer on the Employee Website under the Quick Links column:

PAYROLL TIP:

Tax Withholding Calculator

Check tax withholding now to avoid underpaying taxes.

The IRS reminds taxpayers who earn wages to use the Tax Withholding Estimator now to check if they need to adjust their 2023 withholding. People's tax situations occasionally change because of life changes such as marriage or divorce, adding a child or having one move out on their own.

Checking withholding now and making any necessary adjustments early in the year may help taxpayers avoid underpaying their taxes, which can result in having to make quarterly estimated tax payments in the future.