Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information Economic Development - Helps with the development of new businesses and properties throughout the City - Helps retain and redevelop businesses - Provides residential, commercial/nonprofit, and rental property owners access to financing and rehabilitation services. Visit website for more information. Election - Ballot information, election information, serving as an election judge, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early Engineering Department - Bolton and Menk - City Engineer Finance Department - Coordination and planning of all city financial information including annual budget and tax levy - Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, insurance, and utility billing Fire Department - Address: 501 Varner Street North License and Permit - Animal, beekeeping, burning, chicken, food truck, etc. - Special event permit information and applications available on website ? Planning and Zoning Department - Maintains digital records of planning/property files and the City's Comprehensive Plan, which establishes overall goals and policies for community development, revitalization, maintenance, and growth. The Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance is the principal tool used to regulate land uses and development standards. Produces many maps, development lists, reports, and presentations for the public. - Responsible for implementing the City's housing goals, advancing infrastructure projects, building permits, protecting environmental quality, and fostering partnerships to improve access to community services. Public Works - Includes maintenance of all public parks, properties, and facilities, city streets, sanitary sewer services, stormwater, water treatment, and distribution - Recycling and garbage information: Buckingham Companies; visit website for recycling information - Medication disposal: Drop-off box in the lobby of the Jordan Police Department for residents to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medicines anonymously.

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information City Departments: - Administration: Staff prepare council packets; coordinate local election functions, issue dog licenses, fireworks permits, charitable gambling permits, beer/liquor licenses, and tobacco licenses, oversee communication, Human Resources, IT, and building maintenance functions - Building Safety Department: Handles issues on building permits and conducts inspections for compliance with City, State, and National building codes. - Engineering Department: Responsible for designing and managing street and utility reconstruction projects, review of new development street and utility construction, erosion control inspections, issuing permits of construction within the street right of way and easements, infrastructure, and record keeping. - Finance: Processes water and sewer bill utility payments - Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority (HEDRA): Offers assistance programs for rehabilitation, redevelopment, and industrial development - Planning and Zoning: Responsible for site plan review, subdivisions and platting, zoning, variances, sign permits, heritage preservation, economic development, and redevelopment activities - Public Works Center: Maintenance Department is responsible for operating and maintaining the City's infrastructure, including streets, snow plowing, street cleaning, storm sewer, pond basins, decorative street lighting, street signage and pavement markings, water system, wastewater system, and the City's hydroelectric facility.

Offers direct loans, loan guarantees, and grants to develop or improve essential public services and facilities in communities across rural America. Public bodies, non-profit organizations, and federally recognized American Indian Tribes can use the funds to construct, expand, or improve facilities that provide health care, education, public safety, and public services. Projects include: - Adult and childcare centers - Assisted living facilities - Fire and rescue stations - Health care clinics and hospitals - Public buildings and other community-based initiatives - Rehabilitation centers - Schools and libraries - Village and town halls

- Business classes and workshops to guide new entrepreneurs and current business owners on issues important to consider when starting or growing a business. - Small business development classes; check website for a current listing of classes. - Business consulting and assessment of business ideas, plan, and potential by qualified business experts. - Technical assistance to grow and enhance a business, review a plan, advise on marketing, pricing, record keeping, operations, and technology. - Micro-loan funds available for qualified businesses. Start-up and expansion loans range in size from $500 to $50,000. - SBA Women's Business Center, part of a national network of centers designed to assist women start their own business. - Financial consulting and small business loans packaging for business owners.

- Professional development training for providers - Provides services to assist families in finding quality child care - Start-up assistance including technical assistance, coaching, and grant funds to support providers

Mayor and City Council Members: Member Contact Information Building Inspection Department - Responsible for issuing building, plumbing, mechanical and fence permits, as well as schedules and conducts inspections Economic Development - Helps with the development of new businesses and properties throughout the City (952)227-7529 - Helps retain and redevelop businesses - Helps restore blighted properties and downtown historic buildings by encouraging redevelopment activities - Storefront Redevelopment Loan helps downtown historic business owners with the upgrade of their buildings Engineering Department - Manages issues related to lot grading, overland drainage, street signage, wetland management, development reviews, utility system review, and construction inspection Fire Marshal - Conducts fire extinguisher training for area businesses, fire safety education, and fire investigations (952)448-2990 Municipal Services - Offers energy efficiency rebates to residents and businesses who pay their electric bill to the City of Chaska http://www.mmpa.org/our-Communities/Chaska.aspx. Planning Department - 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 many maps, development lists, reports and presentations for the public. Provides sign permits. Public Works - Provides street and alley maintenance, street cleaning, snow removal, storm sewer and flood control maintenance, Civil Defense warning system maintenance, sign maintenance, and construction inspection services. To report potholes or storm damaged trees, or for any other street maintenance concerns, call (952)448-4335 Water and Sewer - Responsible for water treatment and distribution for the city. If residents experience a sewer backup, they should contact the Sewer Department before calling their plumber. If a resident's sewer backs up only after they have run water, the problem is most likely in resident's system, and they will need to call a plumber. Call (952)448-4335 office hours are 7 am - 3:30 Monday - Friday. After hour and weekend calls will be directed to dispatch.

- Business recruitment - Downtown development - Financial Assistance: Operates two grant programs and two revolving loan funds having more than 1.3 million in assets to provide "gap" financing for qualified business projects. Other financial resources are also available. - Technical assistance

Offers low-income individuals who are interested in opening a small business start-up or need an expansion loan. The program includes: - Child care provider business start-up or expansion loans up to $3000 - Focus on women and minority-owned businesses is encouraged to apply - Small business start-up or expansion loan of $25,000 - Repayment terms are reasonable and flexible

Provides financial assistance and education to help develop businesses with services including: - Business development training workshop - Business loans: 6-step program that provides financial education and a business loan - Consulting services - Financial coaching and consulting - Legal advice

- Business development including assistance with business plan writing and technical assistance - Business loans to eligible businesses - Business plan classes held three times a year

Educational Program - Programs provided by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to help with business skills, connections, and potential growth, including workshops and training. For current programs, click here Loans and Advising - Loans with no-cost advising. Loans offered: - City of Cook Economic Recovery Fund: Loan for local business in the city of Cook who are recovering from the summer 2024 flood - Gap Financing: Loan covers the "gap" between various sources of funding and the total cost of the project. Used for commercial real estate projects, such as mortgage or major renovation and has more flexibility than traditional lenders - Healthy Food Fund: Specialized loan for local food retailers and producers that helps with replacing dated equipment, investing in technology, expanding business, purchasing inventory, hiring staff, updating building, purchasing new or existing store, and more - SBA Microloan: Start up loan for working capital, inventory, or equipment purchase - Working Capital Loan: Loan provides access to cash for various projects and investments such as marketing campaigns, purchased inventory, upgrade equipment, or expand business operation.

Mayor and City Council Member Contact Information Administration: - City Administrator/Clerk: works as planning and zoning administrator and administers city elections - City Bookkeeper handles the city's monthly water and sewer billings Economic Development Authority: - Primary focus includes promotion and attraction of new and expanding business and industry throughout the region - Seeks to utilize economic tools and incentives to spur development and enhance business climate. Offers a Revolving Loan Fund, Tax Increment Financing, Minnesota's JOBZ tax incentive program, and assistance in obtaining state, federal and business financial loans or grants. Streets/Parks: - Responsible for maintenance of city roadways and alleys and snow removal - Lions Park - West Park - Boat landing and city swimming beach Water: - Responsible for water treatment plant operation, sewer treatment plant operation, and also maintenance, testing and record keeping

Koochco is a private, non-profit gap financing agency. Koochco's loans are meant to create and maintain permanent employment through the establishment of new businesses or the expansion of existing businesses in Koochiching County. To be eligible for this program, the business must be located within Koochiching County.

Commercial Facade Program: Assistance will be provided to eligible applicants for the rehab/improvement of commercial facades. Grant 50% match - maximum $5,000.00 Exterior Business Paint Program: Maximum grant is $100.00. Must purchase paint in Fairfax Commercial Rehab Program: Maximum $20,000.00 with flexible terms

Mayor and City Council Members: Member Contact Information Departments: Administration: - City Clerk/Administrator - Election information - Utility billing - EDA; area economic development groups - Local government information including mayor and city council members Public Works Division: - Maintenance Superintendent - Water and sewer - Maintenance of parks and cemeteries - Snow plowing - City street and repairs

Mayor and City Council Members: https://www.silverbay.com/?page_id=38 Departments: Administration and Finance: - Responsible for City Council support, finance, human resource activities, labor relations, elections, data practices (records) requests, and general government administration. Economic Development: - Provides business loan programs and land purchase application Fire Department: - Cover 750 square miles including Silver Bay, City of Beaver Bay, Beaver Bay Township, Silver Creek Township and UT1 Township. Contracts with the Finland Fire Department and the Two Harbors Fire Department - Provides fire and burning permits Parks and Recreation: - Maintains city parks and facilities - Rukavina arena - Phone: (218)226-4214; address, 129 Outer Drive Street Department: - Responsible for the city storm sewer system, streets, cemetery, and airport. This includes snow plowing, sanding, pothole patching, sidewalk replacement, and storm sewers, city right of way maintenance, and tree care. - Reider Memorial Cemetery Utilities Department: - Responsible for both the water and wastewater within the city

Educational Program - Programs provided by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to help with business skills, connections, and potential growth, including workshops and training. For current programs, click here Loans and Advising - Loans with no-cost advising. Loans offered: - City of Cook Economic Recovery Fund: Loan for local business in the city of Cook who are recovering from the summer 2024 flood - Gap Financing: Loan covers the "gap" between various sources of funding and the total cost of the project. Used for commercial real estate projects, such as mortgage or major renovation and has more flexibility than traditional lenders - Healthy Food Fund: Specialized loan for local food retailers and producers that helps with replacing dated equipment, investing in technology, expanding business, purchasing inventory, hiring staff, updating building, purchasing new or existing store, and more - SBA Microloan: Start up loan for working capital, inventory, or equipment purchase - Working Capital Loan: Loan provides access to cash for various projects and investments such as marketing campaigns, purchased inventory, upgrade equipment, or expand business operation.

Works to promote economic development for the city: - Business assistance to new and existing businesses - Business planning and financial packages - Operates a revolving loan fund to help with business start-ups and expansions - Operates market rental housing

- Access to corporate and government contract opportunities - Access to financing and loan packaging - Business consulting services - Business plan review

Provides information and resources to individuals who are interested in starting a business. Services include: - Consultations with the Small Business Assistance Office to help individuals understand or have questions about starting a business. Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month for small business owners. - Information about considerations when starting a business, organizing the business, structure, forming partnerships, differences of business entities, business licenses, permits, business tax liabilities, and filing documents with the Secretary of State - MN Reservist and Veteran Business Loan Program: Provides business loans to companies that are affected when certain employees are called to active duty and individual veterans who have returned from active duty and want to start their own business. Types of loans include business loans and startup business loans. Terms include one-time, interest-free loans of $ 5,000 to $20,000, with 54 months of no repayment for the first 18 months and equal monthly payments over the remaining 36 months. More information can be found online at https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/deed-programs/reservists/. - Small Business Development Center offices are located throughout the state to provide professional expertise and guidance to help clients manage their businesses - Tips on a business plan overview, basic accounting principles, business finance basics, types of business insurance, hiring employees, protecting intellectual property, and business management basics

Provides a variety of commercial lending and mortgage loan options Business/Commercial - Community builder loans - Market tax credit financing loans - Socially and economically disadvantaged business loans - Women in Business: provides information and resources Home Loans - First-time homebuyer loans - Home improvement loans - Home Ownership for Me (HOMe): down-payment loan program - Home refinancing loans - MMCDC and USDA loans with low down payment options

Child Care Loan Program - Provide a forgivable loan of up to $2,000 per licensed childcare provider towards approved expenses related to the cost of opening a childcare business in Mower County Community Housing Improvement Program - CHIP - Home improvement loans with 2% interest rate not exceeding $10,000 for rehabilitating existing homes. Eligible projects include electrical/furnace service replacement, painting, roofing, siding, windows, etc. - Home remodeling loans with 2% interest rate up to $25,000. Eligible projects include additions, decks, new garages, etc. Home Ownership Fund - Austin/Mower County Home Ownership Fund (A/MCF) - Provide loans with 2% interest rate up to $6,000 to use towards down payment and closing costs or rehabilitation necessary to purchase a home. Potential homebuyers must attend homebuyer training workshops. Tax Abatement program - Provide up to 5 years of tax abatement for Mower County portion of property taxes on qualifying housing units. Eligible units of housing include a single-family house or multi-family complexes. A house may be new construction, modular, or manufactured provided it is on a permanent foundation and is valued and assessed as real property for property tax purposes.

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information City Departments: - Administration/Media Contact/City Clerk: Election and voting information including voter registration - Business Development and Finance: Offers a Revolving Fund Loan Program where business owners can apply for up to $75,000. Funds may be used for land, building, or renovation costs along with equipment and machinery purchases for qualified borrowers - Planning and Zoning Department: Oversees planning and development in the city and reviews applications and petitions to ensure compliance with zoning and land use regulations. Responsible for processing new construction and minor building permit applications and overseeing the licensing of rental dwellings. Building code questions should be directed to the building inspector (952)442-7520. - Public Services: Maintains and repairs city streets and alleys, storm sewers, public property, and city equipment, and coordinates the maintenance/replacement of street lights. Duties include street and alley repair, seal coating, street sweeping, snow and ice control, and traffic sign maintenance. Intake Phone: (952)442-2615; Address: 310 10th East Street; E-mail: [email protected]; Hours: 7 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday - Public Utilities Department: Consists of water and sanitary sewer utilities. Operates and maintains public water supply system including the water treatment facility, hydrants, city wells and water storage facilities, and installation and maintenance of water meters; and wastewater collection system including lift stations - Utility Billing: Water and sewer billing department. Intake Phone: (952)442-3107; E-mail: [email protected] - Receptacle for citizens to dispose of unwanted medications. Citizens should remove their name and personal information from the medication container, but leave the name of the medication on the container. Medications should be left in their original container.

Works to support business in Granite Falls. Manages the city's Revolving Loan Fund and other financial incentives. Helps businesses write plans and connects them with other organizations that can help. Develops strategies to improve the business climate EDA board.

Helps people start and grow their small business. - Business consulting - Business financing - Business planning - Financial analysis - Marketing strategies Satellite offices including: ACHLA (Alliance of Chicanos, Hispanics and Latin Americans), Collider, Development Corp. of Austin, Faribault Chamber of Commerce, Owatonna Area Business Development Center, and Red Wing Ignite.