Mayor and City Council Members Member contact information Animal Control - Lakes Area Police (651)257-0622; performs animal control services relating to dogs and cats. Residents experiencing problems with non-domesticated animals such as rodents should call a pest control company for removal of the nuisance. Building Department - Code and zoning enforcement - Commercial and residential building permit, plan review of new construction, including remodels/renovations - Building Inspector (651)213-8381 - Building, HVAC, plumbing, and septic inspections (651)213-8371 - Issuing of permits for burning, sign, etc. City Attorney City Engineer Economic Development - Economic Development Authority provides business loans up to $5,000. Funds may be used for building improvements. (651)257-7634 - Partner with the Chisago County HRA/EDA (Housing & Redevelopment Authority/Economic Development Authority) to provide business assistance to interested developers. For more information regarding development assistance and incentives, visit website or call (651)674-5664 Election - Ballot information, election information, serving as an election judge, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early Finance Department - Coordination and planning of all city financial information including annual budget and tax levy - Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, and utility billing License and Permits - Includes peddlers, special event permit, etc. - Dog and cat licenses. New licenses are $10 annually and renewals are $5. Certificate of rabies vaccination must be submitted at time of application. Public Works Department - (651)257-7637 Responsible for maintenance and construction of municipal facilities, equipment and associated infrastructure including streets, sidewalks, parks, public buildings, traffic signals, and City-owned vehicles. Also responsible for water and sewer system. Individuals with sewer problems should call city hall during office hours. On weekends, holidays, and after hours, individuals should call (651)706-3466. - Compost Site: (651)257-0620. Located at the Chisago Lakes Joint Wastewater Treatment Site on County Road 77. Open 2 pm - 7 pm Wednesday; 9 am - 4 pm Saturday; 1 pm - 4 pm Sunday. Residents can compost leaves, grass clippings and brush (up to three inches in diameter). Individuals wishing to drop off raw compost will be asked for identification (driver's license, sewer, and water bill and/or tax statement) showing their address. - Recycling and waste Information: Croix Valley Pick-up (651)257-6316