WELCOME HOME
We are glad you chose to make Kelliher your home. Kelliher offers a high quality of life and is rich with opportunities for growth, enjoyment and development. Welcome Home!
City Administration
KelliherCity Hall
217 East Main Street
P.O. Box 256
Kelliher, MN56650
Phone: (218) 647-8470
Fax: (218) 647-8815
kelliher.govoffice.com
City Staff
City ClerkUtilities Superintendent:
Dianna ThurlowCharles Schultz
218-647-8470
Assistant Clerk
Peggy Vollhaber
Liquor Store Manager:
Tom Heck
647-9757
Sheriff's Department:
Deputy Scott Wherley
Beltrami Co. Sheriff Office
218-751-9111 (non-emergency)
Elected Officials
Mayor
Darin Latterell
Term Expires: December 2010
City Council Members
Ramona GehlertDonald Erickson
Term Expires: Dec. 2010Term Expires: Dec. 2010
Laura NelsonVicky Rabe
Term Expires: Dec. 2012Term Expires: Dec. 2012
The Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers at 217 East Main Street. When the meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting is held on that Tuesday. All meetings are open to the public. If you wish to be on the agenda, contact City Hall by noon on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.
The City of Kelliher is serviced by a highly trained volunteer fire department. The department is equipped with the most current firefighting equipment and continues to upgrade as technology continues to advance. In addition to the fire department, Kelliher hosts an excellent first responder squad which consists of several community members. The first responder squad services the City of Kelliher and surrounding townships as well. Kelliher is located 45 minutes away from the nearest hospital and the first responders have been critical over the years in providing lifesaving services until the ambulance arrives. The Kelliher Fire & Rescue squad can be dispatched for an emergency by calling 911.
Garbage Service
The City of Kelliher does not provide garbage collection services. Garbage service is only offered privately by Denny's Refuse Service, 25895 HWY 71 NE, Blackduck, MN56601. They can be contacted 218-835-4682 for further information.
Recyclable material can be placed in the recycle bins located on the lot behind Kelliher City Hall. Items that are accepted include glass, plastic, aluminum, tin, cardboard and paper. The two barrels located in that area are for aluminum cans and all proceeds are donated to the Kelliher Days celebration.
The County also operates a transfer station site located 33003 Highway 72 NE, Blackduck, MN to accept household trash and other materials. The site is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and is closed Wednesday and holidays. The Waskish site is open 24/7 for household trash only. These sites are available to County residents only. Contact Magnuson Trucking & Leasing at 218-755-1440 to obtain more information. Any abuse or illegal dumping may result in the closing of the site.
City Utilities
Water and sanitary sewer are provided by the City – Kelliher Public Utilities. Residents receive monthly utility bills, which must be paid by the 1stof each month. For questions regarding utility bills or services, call the Kelliher City Administrator between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 218-647-8470. For after hours or weekend emergencies with regard to the utilities, call 218-647-8177.
The City needs to be notified promptly of any new customer, name change or address change information. A service access fee of $100.00(water - $50, sewer - $50) will be charged to all new customers. In addition, there will be $25.00 service charge for service disconnection or reinstatement. All rental property utilities shall remain in the name of property owner per City Ordinance 801.06.
- More ordinance details - Renters
Cable Television Services
Cable television service is provided by Paul Bunyan Television, 1831 Anne Street NE, Bemidji, MN56601. They can be reached at (218) 444-4638
For information on specific services provided, please contact them directly.
Telephone and Internet Services
Telephone and Internet services are provided by Paul Bunyan Telephone Cooperative,
1831 Anne Street NW, Bemidji, MN56601. They can be reached at (218) 444-1234.
For information on specific services provided, please contact them directly.
Building Permits
Building permits are NOT required for Signs, residential or commercial improvements. A Zoning Permit is required for new construction or if the outside parameter of your building is changing, or if you are putting up a fence. Contact the KelliherCity Hall for an application.Also, for any type of digging you plan to do on your property, you must notify Gopher State One at (800) 252-1166 at least two days in advance of when you plan to start your project. In addition to other construction projects, this is required for the planting of trees, shrubs, etc. Please be prepared to give GopherState your address and the nearest intersecting street. They will take care of notifying all of the various utilities.
Animal Control
All dogs six months and older, kept or harbored in the City, must be licensed with a City license. The license fee is $10.00/year. A valid rabies vaccination certificate must be presented before a license can be issued. The earliest age to vaccinate for rabies is three months old. License renewals must be obtained at the KelliherCity Hall annually.
Motor Vehicle Registration
The nearest Department of Motor Vehicles Office is located at 505 Bemidji Avenue North, Bemidji, MN56601 to update your address information or renew your driver’s license.
Election Information
The polling place for City of Kelliher residents is located at 217 East Main Street in the Kelliher Fire Hall. To be eligible to vote, a person must be a U.S. Citizen, be 18 years of age or older on the day of the election, and a Minnesota resident for 20 days. Citizens are encouraged to register prior to Election Day. Information required for registration includes name, address, date of birth, address of previous registration, date and signature of applicant. Election Day registrants must provide one of the following proofs of residency; driver’s license, learner’s permit or identification card with current address, a witness, prior registration, student identification or a utility bill (gas, electricity, telephone, cable, solid waste, water or sewer) showing voter’s name and current address.
Parking Regulations
No vehicle shall be parked overnight in the Downtown Business District on anyday. No vehicle shall be parked or allowed to stand for more than 24 hours on any of the public street or alleys in the City. Violations of these Parking Regulations will result in a penalty to the owner or operator of the vehicle parked in violation.
Kelliher Schools
KelliherSchool District 36
Kelliher Area Public Schools offer the residents of the Kelliher area the opportunity for life-long learning. From early childhood education through 12th grade and adult community education, the District meets the needs of young, emerging, and adult learners. All programs are housed on one campus located at Fourth Street in Kelliher. The District offers enhanced programming for public students in the area of art, computer technology, industrial technology, family and consumer science, Spanish, vocal and instrumental music, physical education, and counseling services.
The District serves about 230 students on the unified campus in Kelliher and also reaches out to the communities of Waskish, Saum, Shotley, and Shooks. District residents have shown their commitment and dedication to area schools through their continued support of District programs, through volunteer efforts, and through their participation in District wide activities.
Commitment, comprehensive programs, and cooperation make District 36 an excellent place to learn! In 2004 Kelliher Elementary earned five (5) stars in reading which is the highest ranking the state allows.
Their Web address is:
Tim Lutz, Superintendent
218-647-8286 ext. 1304
KelliherElementary School218-647-8286 ext. 2 / KelliherSenior High School
218-647-8286 ext. 3
Church Information
CatholicNazarene
St. Patrick's ChurchNorthern PointCommunityChurch
131 5th Street NE414 Main Street West
Kelliher, MN56650Kelliher, MN56650
Father Luis BuitronPastor Ed Anderson218-647-8300 or 218-647-8392 218-647-8214
Lutheran
EmanuelLutheranChurch, ALCOur Savior's LutheranChurch, ELCA
147 Main Street West249 Main Street West
Kelliher, MN56650Kelliher, MN56650
218-435-1648 218-647-8606
Pastor Curt Paulson
BethlehemLutheranChurch, ELCA
Highway 72 NE
Waskish, MN56685
218-647-8164
PresbyterianBaptist
Grace Presbyterian WaskishBaptistChurch
268 Clark Avenue North Hwy 72 NE
Kelliher, MN56650 Waskish, MN56685
Pastor Don Bump 218-647-8214
Pastor Ed Anderson
Health Care Information
Clinic:Hospital:
Merit Care ClinicNorth CountryRegionalHospital 81 1st Street NW 1300 Anne Street NW
Blackduck, MN56630Bemidji, MN56601
218-835-4222218-751-5430
Merit Care Clinic **IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, 911
243 Clark Avenue North WILL REACH FIRST RESPONDERS
Kelliher, MN 566650
647-8832
Mondays and Thursdays
1st Wednesday of the month
Doctors:Dentists:
Sherry Billups, D.O.Blackduck Dental Clinic
Susan Anderson, N.P.Paul Bengtson, DDS
49 Summit Avenue East
Blackduck, MN56630
Optometrist:Chiropractor:
Bemidji offices - referO'Reilly Chiropractic
to the yellow pages80 Summit Avenue West
Blackduck, MN56630
218-835-2273
**Additional services are available by referring to the local yellow pages
Greyhound Bus Lines
Fare & Schedule Information: (800) 231-2222
Local Terminal: 909 Midway Drive South, Bemidji, MN56601 218-751-7600
*Information provided is merely a brief summary of services and potential locations. It in no way reflects a preference of the city.
Organizations and Contact People
This packet is provided for your information and the services listed are based merely on the proximity to Kelliher and in no way reflects a preference of the City of Kelliher.
North Beltrami Development Corp.
Dick Florhaug, President
P.O. Box 15
Kelliher, MN56650
218-647-8649
UpperRedLake Area Assoc.
Al Otto, President
P.O. Box 407
Waskish, MN56685
218-647-8813
American Legion Post 470
David Bergstrom, Commander
P.O. Box 217
Kelliher, MN56650
218-647-8401
American Legion Auxiallary Post 470
Donna Pink, President
17192 Battle River Road NE
Kelliher, MN56650
218-647-8355
VFW Post 7052
Jerome Smischney, Commander
35241 Highway 72 NE
Northome, MN56661
218-647-8379
FamilyResourceCenter
243 Clark Avenue North
Kelliher, MN56650
218-647-8575
Monday and Thursday 9:00-3:00
Battle River Beavers 4-H Club
Jane Hanks
218-647-8894
3rd Saturday of the month
Call for more information
Big Bog Festival
P.O. Box 256
Kelliher, MN56650
218-647-8470
Kelliher DNR Forestry Station
485 Main Street West
Kelliher, MN56650
218-647-8268
Senior Citizens Club
Joann Rink
13354 Highway 1
Northome, MN56661
218-897-5011
North Beltrami Heritage Group
Kelliher, MN 56650
218-647-
NorthBeltramiCommunity Center
David Bergstrom
220 Main Street East
Kelliher, MN56650
218-647-8401
This packet is provided for your information and the services listed are based merely on the proximity to Kelliher and in no way reflects a preference of the City of Kelliher.