Administration Mayor and City Council Members Building Department - Building and electrical permits - Code enforcement - Inspections - Planning and zoning City Attorney Community Development - Maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, which establishes overall goals and policies for community development, revitalization, maintenance, and growth. The Zoning Ordinance is the principal tool used to regulate land uses and development standards. Produces maps, development lists, reports, and presentations for the public. Economic Development - Helps with the development of new businesses and properties throughout the City (320)258-5315 - Helps retain and redevelop businesses - Helps restore blighted properties and downtown historic buildings by encouraging redevelopment activities - Provides residential owners access to financing and rehabilitation services. Visit website for more information Election - Ballot information; election information; register to vote; serving as an election judge; 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. Visit website for online payment or call (320)258-5332 License and Permit - Includes animal, firework, liquor, mobile food unit, peddler/merchant, sign, and special event permit Public works - Includes maintenance of all public parks, properties, and facilities, sanitary sewer services, street repairs and sweeping, snow removal, storm drainage system, and water supply - Garbage services: Allied Waste Services (320) 252-9608 - Recycling information - Snow emergency regulation: visit website for information Sauk Rapids Compost Site - Compost Site located 1 1/4 miles North of Golden Spike Road on County Road 57 - Reserved for single-family use and requires a sticker permit. to access the site. Visit website for more information or call (320)258-5319. Volunteer Fire Department - 408 North Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 - Recreational fire information: Call or visit website for more information (320)255-9058