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103 Canton Avenue, Montevideo, MN 56265
Mayor and City Council:
  • Member contact information
City Departments:
  • Building Department: Provides city permits and building inspections
  • Economic Development Authority (EDA): Provides technical and financial services to assist in business start-up, expansion, and acquisition projects. The EDA will tailor the assistance to the specifics of the project.
  • Fire Department: Operated by volunteers and a fire chief
  • Public Works: Responsible for the maintenance of streets, street lights, parks, sidewalks, cemetery, and removal of snow/ice from city streets
  • Utilities: Oversees the water and sewage systems
412 4th Street, Moose Lake, MN 55767
Mayor and City Council Members
  • Member contact information
City Departments
  • Administration Services: Oversees the City's financial and department operations, accounts payable/receivable, city policies, recordkeeping, and more
  • Building and Zoning: Oversees and processes the building permits and inspections
  • Historical society
  • Economic development
  • Parks and recreation
  • Public Works and Facilities: Manages the water and sewer services of the City
18 1st Street SE, Fairfax, MN 55332
Supports local economic growth by helping businesses start, expand, and invest in the community. Administers programs such as grants and revolving loans, encourages new business development, and partners on housing and community improvement initiatives.
38 South Front Street SW, Eyota, MN 55934
Mayor and City Council Members
  • Member contact information
City services:
  • ATV and golf cart permit
  • Community garden
  • Compost Site for Eyota citizens only. Located at dead end of East 2nd Street. Accepts yard and garden waste (grass and leaves) as well as small branches (under 4 inch diameter).
  • Pet information/chicken license
  • Snow plowing
  • Water and sewer services
Building and zoning permits: ??- Olmsted County Planning Department (507)328-7100 Economic Development Authority:
  • Provides business start-up opportunities
  • (507)545-2135
Parks:
  • Freedom Park located at 11 North Front Street NW and Center Avenue has shelters and play equipment
  • Sunrise Park located at 118 Fourth Street SE
  • West Side Park located at 5th Street SW has shelters, play equipment, ball fields, frisbee golf, volleyball court and more
  • Woodland Park located at 1002 Bush Court SW
Volunteer Ambulance Service
  • 753 Robert Avenue
  • (507)545-2868- [email protected] Serves all of the City of Dover, City of Eyota, Dover Township, Eyota Township, Haverhill Township, Marion Township, Quincy Township and Viola Township; sections of Elmira, Orion and Pleasant Grove
2 East Central Street, Springfield, MN 56087
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
522 1st Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Mayor and City Council Members: https://www.twoharborsmn.gov/government/city_officials/mayor_council/index.php Departments: Administration and Finance:
  • Responsible for City Council support, finance, human resource activities, labor relations, elections, data practices (records) requests, liquor and tobacco licensing, special events permit, and general government administration
Building Official:
  • Responsible for all construction within the City limits
Electric:
  • Provides new connection and electric service to commercial and residential, and Conservation Improvement Program (CIP)
  • 503 20th Avenue
  • 7 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Fire:
  • Located at the intersection of Lake Co Hwy 2 and 20th Avenue
  • (218)834-8816
Gas, Sewer, and Water:
  • Maintains and services both the mains and services
  • 503 20th Avenue
  • 6 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
  • (218)834-8812
Planning and Zoning:
  • Permits (Conditional use, sidewalk, and sign)
  • Rental application
Public Works:
  • Includes storm sewer system, streets, parks, cemetery, and governmental buildings
  • Responsible for snow plowing, sanding, pothole patching, and sidewalk replacement. In addition, the maintenance of City parks as well as the care of trees
  • Yard waste (accepts grass clippings, leaves, and branches)
  • 503 20th Avenue
  • 7am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday
  • (218)834-8810
Recreation:
  • Coordinates and participates in programs including curling clubs, open gym, recreational skating, senior activities, ski trail, summer youth recreation program, swim program and weight training
Two Harbors Economic Development Authority:
  • Responsible for preserving and creating jobs, enhancing the City's tax base, assisting with certain housing initiatives, promoting the general welfare of the people of the City and to assume primary responsibility for development activities within the City
205 Garfield Avenue North, Mentor, MN 56736
The Community Development Program secures state and federal programs and services for local communities, including:
  • Improve or replace sewer systems, water towers, and infrastructures
  • Levy Revolving Rehab Loan Program: Administers rehab loans specifically allocated to each county and made available as low-interest loans to homeowners and businesses
  • Rehabilitate existing homes and rental properties
  • Small Cities Development Program: Provides home and commercial rehabilitation to improve building appearances, efficiency, access, and safety
316 Lake Street West, Chisholm, MN 55719
Mayor and City Council Members -?Member contact information: https://www.ci.chisholm.mn.us/elected-officials Departments
  • City staff and administrator: Clerk/treasurer/administrator - handles the daily business operations of the city including administration, finance-accounting and public utilities
  • Assessor (800)450-9777 ext. 7147: Saint Louis County provides appraisal services for all properties in the city along with processing homestead credits
  • Building and zoning (218)254-7806: Provides services related to building inspections in accordance with the State Building Code and permits for various city zoning items such as rezoning, variances, conditional uses and regular zoning permits
  • Economic development authority (218)254-7960: Responsible for assisting new and existing businesses looking to expand in the city
  • Elections: Absentee voting, ballot and polling place information, candidate information, election results, information on how to become an Election Judge, and voter registration
  • Parks and recreation (218)254-7909: Responsible for providing recreational programs for the City of Chisholm and Balkan Township. Amenities, programs and operations are year-round with activities and sports for all age groups
  • Public Safety (Police/Fire/Ambulance): Ambulance Director (218)254-7902, Fire Chief (218)254-7921, police department (218)254-7915 - has a fully staffed police department, a volunteer fire department, and a paid-on-call ambulance service (contracted)
  • Public works (218)254-7920: Responsible for the streets, water, sewer and garbage utilities along with infrastructure of the city
21 5th Street East, Mantorville, MN 55955
Mayor and City Council Members
  • Member contact information
Building permits
  • Issues permit for construction or major alterations or expansions of existing buildings
Economic Development Authority
  • Provides revolving loans for local business
Election
  • Absentee voting, where to register to vote and voting information
Ordinances and city codes Parks and recreation
  • Campground, parks
Planning and zoning Water service
  • Billing, connection service
641 Prentice Street, Granite Falls, MN 56241
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.
244 North 2nd Street, Milan, MN 56262
Mayor and City Council:
  • Member contact information
City Departments:
  • Administration: Provides dog licenses and city council meeting information
  • Economic Department: Responsible for developing opportunities for funding to expand businesses, land, and projects
  • Public Works: The City provides water, sewer, and garbage services to residents
119 2nd Avenue SW, Unit 9, Pipestone, MN 56164
Provides "gap" financial assistance to startup businesses and businesses wishing to expand and serves as a resource referral center to help businesses identify other financing options and applicable state programs and resources including:
  • Business start-up and expansion assistance
  • Business planning assistance
  • Financing assistance through local, regional, state, and federal programs
Offers financial assistance to owners/developers/contractors to demolish substandard, irreparable housing structures and/or substandard, irreparable structures in the commercial district. Preservation and revitalization structured funding and free technical assistance is available to owners of historic properties in the city to restore buildings to their historic appearance. Services are provided through the following programs:
  • Commercial Demolition Program
  • Historic Property Improvement Program
  • Residential Demolition Program
110 West Main Street, Elysian, MN 56028
Mayor and City Council Member Contact Information City services include:
  • Brush and Compost Pile, 20149 Ridge Road Elysian, MN 56028
  • Building inspection: Building code, building inspection, and building permit
  • Building inspection provided by City Building Inspection Services, LLC (507)362-4282 local, (877)333-5620 toll-free, (507)362-4022 fax
  • Economic Development Authority: Expands existing industrial and commercial businesses, provides business educational opportunities, enhances tourism development, and expands housing opportunities
  • Park Board
  • Police services provided by the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Department
  • Public Works and Utilities include water and sewer
  • Refuse/Recycle: West Central Sanitation, (800)246-7630
105 East 1st Street, Stewartville, MN 55976
Mayor and City Council Members
  • Member contact information
City Services:
  • Animal control and licensing
  • Economic development
  • Election and voting
  • Fire department, 417 Main Street, Stewartville, MN 55976
  • Parks, swimming pool, and trail
  • Permits and licensing: Building and zoning permits
  • Public works
  • Utilities: Sewer and water
602 Main Street, Tower, MN 55790
  • Mayor and Council Members
  • Economic Development Authority (TEDA): Promotes local businesses and local business expansion, recruit new business, collaborate with prospective businesses
  • Elections: Provides information for election, voting, and registration
  • Municipal Airport
  • Planning and Zoning Commissions: Conducts hearings and advises the city council on land-use matters, including zoning and development plans
  • Public safety (Fire and Ambulance): Provides emergency rescue and fire services and fire inspections
  • Public Works: Maintains, repairs, and updates the public utilities, facilities, equipment, and infrastructure; 7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday; (218)410-9736
  • Recreations: Local and State parks; horse, ski, snowmobile, and walking trails
71 South Drive, Babbitt, MN 55706
  • Mayor, councilors, and city staff
  • Assessor: Values and classifies properties including residential, vacant land, commercial, exempt, mining, and personal property leases; (218)365-8206 or (218)365-8235
  • Economic Development: Offers loans and grant programs to help your local business
  • Fire Department: Provides services for approximately 230 square mile of the city; (218)827-2611, [email protected]
  • Public Utilities Commission: Wastewater treatment
  • Recreation Department: Offers recreational opportunities including a beach and boat landing on Birch Lake, walking and bike trails, parks, an ice arena, a Teen center and a skateboard park; (218)827-3568, [email protected]
  • Street Department: Maintains streets and new rural roadways, lawns, ditches, walking trails, boat dock, fishing pier, and cemetery
105 South 5th Street, Suite 311, Olivia, MN 56277
  • Provide financial assistance to community development initiatives
  • Provide technical assistance to business start-ups and expanding businesses
  • Promote agriculture, tourism, the arts, and alternative energy development
?Renville County HRA/EDA does not offer any type of emergency or utility assistance.
375 Jackson Street, Suite 410, Saint Paul, MN 55101-1853
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
209 East Chapman Street, Ely, MN 55731
Mayor and City Council Building Department: Inspects buildings, provides permits for most building projects, and rental license; phone (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; phone (218)365-3224 Planning and Zoning: Promotes and regulates development and reviews zoning requests Utility - Light and water: After Hour Utility Problem/Emergency (800)890-8713; utility billing phone (218)365-5900
140 Stratford Street East, Avon, MN 56310
?- Parks and recreation
  • Permits and licenses:
  • Burning permits
  • City building and zoning permits
  • Dog license: Visit the city hall to complete a dog license form. Dog licenses are good for one calendar year. Bring updated rabies vaccination information.
  • Golf cart permits
  • Outdoor event permits
?- Transient merchants, peddlers, and solicitors permits
  • Planning and zoning:
  • Amy Pease, Zoning Administrator at (320)356-7922 or email [email protected] for zoning questions or questions regarding building permit applications.
  • Michael Friedrichs, residential Building Inspector with Inspectron, Inc. at (320)377-9029, or Bill Barber, Commercial Building Inspector with Inspectron, Inc. at (320)270-4796, for any questions regarding Building Codes.
  • Public Works
?- Utilities:
  • Natural gas: (800)245-2377; emergencies (800)722-9326
  • Electric: (800)895-4999; emergencies (800)895-1999
  • Refuse: (800)246-7630