Mayor and City Council Building Department: Inspects buildings, provides permits for most building projects, and rental license (218)504-5142. City Clerk's Office: Provides business licensing, cemetery information, dog licenses, passport, and rental information for Semer's park pavilion, Whiteside Park, and the Ely Rec Center. Economic Development Authority: Supports business, industry, and entrepreneurship and to open, grow and maintain a business in Ely. Election and voting information Fire Department: Provides fire service for the city, office (218)365-3224 Planning and Zoning: Promotes and regulates development and reviews zoning requests (218)365-3224 Ext 3. Utility - Light and water: After Hour Utility Problem/Emergency (800)890-8713; billing (218)365-5900; wastewater treatment plant (218)365-3247.