Assessor
St. Louis County provides assessment services for the City of Babbitt. Contacts at St. Louis County are: Ben Thomas - 218-365-8206 or David Hillstrom - 218-365-8235
The primary purpose of the Assessor's job is to value and classify property within the jurisdiction of Babbitt which consists of three townships. The classifications of property within the Babbitt jurisdiction includes: residential, vacant land, commercial, exempt, mining, and personal property leases. The Assessor also determines what residential property meets the criteria for being classified as a homestead.
If you are a resident, but will not be living in your home on January 2, you need to fill out a temporary absence form. These forms are available at the St. Louis County Assessor's Office or on their website.
If you have a relative living at a property that you own, the property may be eligible for a homestead classification. Please contact the Assessor for more information.
Public Utilities Commission
PUC Superintendent: Chuck Schanlaub (218) 235-0232
Plant Operator: Pat Marinello (218) 684-5020
Outdoor Watering Hours
In accordance with Ordinance No. 111, outdoor watering hours are from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. only. Washing of cars is permissible at any time in the driveway. Please comply with these hours to avoid further restrictions. This regulation is enforced by the Babbitt Police Department.
Certificate of Commendation
Awarded to the City of Babbitt and its wastewater treatment facility staff. Winner of 7 Certificates of Commendation since 2000. Recognizing exemplary effort expended in the year 2010, to comply with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Permit Program. Your efforts help protect and preserve the waters of Minnesota.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Paul W. Aasen, Commissioner
Street Department
City Garage: Tony Chamberlin (218) 827-2129
The new Public Works building measuring 52' x 158' was built in the fall of 2009.
Function: Maintains streets and new rural roadways, lawns, ditches, walking trails, boat dock, fishing pier, and cemetery. The department has two full-time employees with occasional laborers.
Babbitt Public Library
Library Director: Lisa Pennala
Assistant Librarian: Joann Briggs
Library Clerk: Jenna Sutter
Contact Information:
Phone: 218-827-3345
Fax: 218-827-1317
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Hours
Monday through Friday- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Library Board Meetings - 1st Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
- Friends of the Library - 1st Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
- Preschool Storytime- Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
- Children's Take & Make Kits available once a month
Babbitt Public Library offers:
- A wide selection of the latest reading materials for all ages and reading levels in the form of books, large print books, magazines, newspapers and ebooks
- Interlibrary loan and access to library catalogs across the state
- Public use computers with internet access
- STEM building Kits, Educational Toys, Board Games for Families
- Strong and speedy wireless internet access
- Databases such as Brittanica Online, Creative Bug, Chilton's, Tumble Book Library, Homework Help, Job Now, Elm and a wealth of information at www.arrowhead.lib.mn.us
- Free downloadable audio books
- Audio books and DVD's
- Preschool Story Time, Summer and Winter Reading Programs
- Programs with authors, artists, gardeners, dance groups, actors, musicians and others
- Homebound Service
- A site for book clubs and other small groups to meet
- Comfortable and inviting spaces for studying, casual reading, visiting, researching
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Adult Craft Classes
- Take & Make Kits
- Computer Classes