Mayor and City Council: - Member contact information City Departments: - City Administration: Responsible for beer/liquor licenses, fireworks licenses, gambling licenses, sign permits, elections, and managing the official records and documents of the city - Compost and yard waste located at Public Works Garage 100 Isanti Parkway NW. Open April 15 - November 5. - Building Inspections: Provides building inspections and permits - Economic Development Authority: Handles all types of city economic development projects, expansion and relocation of businesses to increase commercial, marketing, and job opportunities for residents - Finance: Responsible for maintaining all accounting, internal audit, and financial control services provided by the City - Parks: Oversees and manages the parks of the City. City parks include Academy Park, Bluebird Park, Isanti Hills Neighborhood Park, Legacy Park, Mattson Park, River Bluff Preserve, Riverside Park, Rum River Meadows Park, Unity Park, VFW Park, and Whisper Ridge Park. - Public Works: Provides street maintenance (patching, seal coating, mowing of road sides, street sweeping, traffic control signals/signage, cleaning storm ditches, storm sewers, removal of snow and ice from city streets and contract hauling of snow from the public right-of-way), sanitary sewer/water system maintenance, wastewater treatment plant, and water supply distribution. Locaton is 100 Isanti Parkway West.

- City administrator - Deputy clerk - Finance - account clerk - Registrar - Economic development - Library - Public works - Streets/parks - Civil defense - Water and waste water - Fire services

Provides government for the Township of Ardenhurst, in Itasca County Township government Clerk Patricia Mull PO Box 462 Northome, MN 56661 (815)693-2685 [email protected] Treasurer Angel Stradtmann PO Box 32 Northome, MN 56661 (218)897-5313 Supervisor A Bender Patty 65460 County Road 24 Northome, MN 56661 (218)553-0127 Supervisor B Paul Estabrooks 67240 Estabrooks Road Northome, MN 56661 (218)244-2559 Supervisor C Andy G. Martin PO Box 13 Northome, MN 56661 (218)897-5963

County services - Assessor - Administrator - Auditor/treasurer - Economic development - Engineer - Land/zoning - Medical examiner - Probation officer - Recorder - Soil and water conservation district - Surveyor

Mayor and City Council Members Member Contact Information Building Department: - Includes planning, subdivision ordinance, and zoning for commercial, industrial, and residential - Permit required for all new construction and most remodeling alteration and repair work; can apply online with $2.00 technology fee added to all permits - Schedule an inspection with 24 hour notice call (651)762-6300; electrical inspection call (763)754-2983 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 Public works: - Environmental services includes street repair, snowplowing and sweeping, park and recreation, and sewer and water services Household Medication Disposal: - Prescription, over-the-counter and pet medication in any form from households can be dropped off in the drug dropbox. Medications should be kept in the original container and placed in a sealed, clear plastic bag. Individuals should use a marker to cross out their names on the container. Drop off is anonymous, no ID is required. If the individual doesn't have the original container, medication should be placed in a clear, plastic bag and the name of the medication should be written on the bag.

Mayor and City Council Members Member contact information ?- Administrator/clerk-treasurer - Building inspector and zoning administrator - City council - Fire chief - Utilities

Administration Mayor and City Council Members Building Department - Provides building inspections, construction permits, mechanical permits, plumbing permits, and sign permits - Zoning regulations and code enforcement City Attorney Economic Development - Reviews major planning, capital improvements, and redevelopment proposals Elections - 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. Call or visit website for online payment. 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. - Responsible for implementing the City's housing goals, advancing infrastructure projects, protecting environmental quality, and fostering partnerships to improve access to community services. Public Works Department - Includes maintenance of all public parks, properties and facilities; sanitary sewer services, street repairs, snow removal, water and storm water management - Recycle Garbage Waste: Services provided by Republic Services (952)941-5174. Contact City Hall (651)455-8634 for questions related to arranging new services. Visit website for recycling information.

Mayor and City Council Members: -Member contact information Community Development Department: - Building and Inspections: (952)563-8930 - Environmental Health: (952)563-8934 - Housing and Redevelopment Authority: (952)563-8937 - Planning and Zoning: (952)563-8920 Community Services Department: - Bloomington Ice Garden: (952)563-8841 - Communications: (952)563-8819 - Community Services: (952)563-8713 - Golf Courses: (952)563-8702 - Human Resources: (952)563-8710 - Parks and Recreation: (952)563-8877 - Public Health: (952)563-8900 Emergency Management: - Backups and Leaks: (952)563-8777 (during normal business hours) - Emergency Line for water main breaks, water leaks, and sewer backups: (952)563-4905 (24 hours/7 days a week) - Utility billing: (952)563-8726 Finance Department: - (952)563-8790 Public Works Department: - General information: (952)563-8700 - Snow Emergency Hotline: (952)563-8768 Technical Services Group: - Animal Control: (952)563-4942 - Assessing: (952)563-8724 - City Clerk: (952)563-8729 - Elections: (952)563-8729 - Information Technology: (952)563-4885 - Licensing: (952)563-8728

City Government Mayor Josh Casper 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 [email protected] Council Andy MacDonnell 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 [email protected] Council Shannon Benolken 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 [email protected] Council Andy Haarklau 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 [email protected] Council Kevin Tinquist 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 [email protected] City Administration Finance Controller Barbara Baird 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 ext. 22 [email protected] Senior Deputy Clerk/Treasurer II Dorie Lashomb 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 ext. 14 [email protected] Associate Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Mindy Smith 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 ext. 16 [email protected] Associate Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Buffy Dege 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 ext. 15 [email protected] Deputy Clerk Abby Majewski 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 ext. 25 [email protected] Security Officer Dean Scherf 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 ext. 17 [email protected] Zoning Zoning & Safety Officer Tony Valtinson 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 ext. 20 [email protected] Parks & Recreation Parks & Rec. Coordinator Stephanie Kessler 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 ext. 12 [email protected] Public Works & Public Utilities Public Works & Utility Supervisor Walter Shadley 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 ext. 40 [email protected] Senior Public Works & Utility Worker Bernie Hillman 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-6225 ext. 42 [email protected] Public Works & Utility Worker Jess Perrington Public Works & Utility Worker Ben Kilde Public Works & Utility Worker Jeremy Mallum Public Works & Utility Worker Dan Schoeder Custodian Goeff Martin Fire Department Fire Chief David Myers 305 NW 1st Avenue Cohasset, MN 55721 (218)328-5723 ext. 64 [email protected]

Provides government for Max Township Clerk - Beverly Robertson (218)659-4590 52765 Robertson Road Max, MN 56659 Treasurer - Rebecca Kallio (218)659-4351 51041 State Highway 46 Squaw Lake, MN 56681 Supervisors - Richard Kallio (218)659-4212 51044 State Highway 46 Squaw Lake, MN 56681 - Julia Hemphill (218)659-4239 59510 Hemphill Road Squaw Lake, MN 56681 - Michael Hoeschen (218)659-4329 57684 County Road 4 Max, MN 56659

Mayor and City Council Members - Member contact information Departments City Attorney - Phone: (651)429- 3323 City Clerk Public Works and Engineering - Responsible for garbage, recycling, road maintenance, stormwater pollution prevention, and traffic control Safety and Inspections - Responsible for city codes, ordinances, and permits and applications.

- Establishes the value of property for ad valorem tax purposes - Applications for Homestead Credit available - Provides property tax estimates Fee Schedule: - Query Processing Fee Per Query $30.00 - Query Development Fee Per Hour $50.00 - Query Label Per Label $.005 - Query Report Per Report $.15 per page Copies: To include photo copies, print screens, microfilm or microfishe to hard copy - First Copy $1.00, Per Additional Copies $.25 Fax - Local, First Page $1.00, Additional Pages $.50 - Long Distance, First Page $5.00 Additional Pages $.50 Property Assessment Record - Per Parcel $5.00 (non graphical) - Per Parcel $10.00 (graphical) - PortaCad/APEX Sketch Per Parcel $3.00

- Animal Services: Provides dog and cat licenses - Building Permits and Inspections: The city requires a permits to be filled out and approved by the council anytime there is street excavation, a water main connection, sewer connection or a permanent structure is being built or set down. - City Clerk Department: Election information and voter registration. - Emergency Services: Is prepared 24 hours/7 days a week to preserve life and minimize damage, respond to hazards or disaster events by providing the necessary assistance and emergency support functions, as well as establish a recovery system that will return the community to its normal state of affairs. - Parks and Recreation: Provides park facilities and programs to accommodate the needs and interests of residents and visitors. - Public Works Division - Mayor and City Council: Member information - Sanitation and Recycling: Contracts with an outside waste management company for solid waste collection and recycling. Everyone within the community is required to have garbage collection, and all residential customers are required to have recycling collection. - Utilities: Utility billing for water, sewer, and garbage

City Government - Mayor: - Joan Lecuyer PO Box 421 Squaw Lake, MN 56681 (218)659-4344 Council Members - Sandra Leino PO Box 458 Squaw Lake, MN 56681 (218)659-4299 - Viola Bellanger 60959 County Rd 149, Squaw Lake MN 56681 (218)368-7348 - Brian Schaar 52184 State Hwy 46 Squaw Lake MN 56681 (218)360-3484 Clerk/Treasurer -Tanya Seibert 32088 County Rd 143 Deer River MN 56636 (218)259-6870 No police department uses Itasca County Sheriff Department

Township government Clerk Karen Roubal 5335 51st Avenue SW Pine River, MN 56474 (218)536-0132 [email protected] Treasurer Linda Johnson 6779 71st Avenue SW Motley, MN 56466 Supervisor Mary Keppers 6440 59th Avenue SW Motley, MN 56466 Supervisor Mark Strom 4815 53rd Avenue SW Pine River, MN 56474 Supervisor Jorg Achermann 6801 60th Street SW Staples, MN 56479

Mayor and City Council Members Member Contact Information - Mayor - City council - City administrator - Public works - Utility billing - Parks and recreation - Community and economic development - Engineering

Administration and Finance Department: - City clerk: Animal license and regulation, business license, election, and specialty vehicle (golf cart, mini-truck, and recreational vehicle) - City council: Advisory commissions and city council meetings, agendas, and minutes - Code of ordinances: City ordinances and code enforcement - Finance: Accounts Payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial reporting, and more - Human Resources: Job posting and staff directory - For information on the current mayor, council members, and staff directory, contact city office Building Department: - Building inspection email: [email protected] - Building permits, building-related plan reviews, code administration, and site inspections Planning and Zoning Department: - Land use regulations, policies, and zoning maps - Reviews applications, prepares reports and makes recommendations to the Planning Commission, and City Council regarding land development in the City Public Utilities Department: - Electric power company: After hour emergencies (507)616-7480 - Garbage and recycling: West Central Sanitation (800)246-7630 (garbage) and Redwood/Renville Regional Solid Waste Authority 507-637-1802 (recycle) - Electronic and appliance recycling collection, and household hazardous waste: (507)637-1800 or (507)637-1804 - Drop off address: 921 West Bridge Street, Redwood Falls MN 56283, 9 am - 1 pm Tuesdays - For a list of acceptable and nonacceptable items, click here Public Works Department: - Street Department (507)616-7477 - Maintain city streets, alleys, highways, and city parking lots including city's stormwater system, - Water and wastewater: Provide and treat water for the city - Right-of-ways: holds the rights-of-way within its geographical boundaries and provide right-of-ways permit application - Snow emergency notification, enforcement, and removal Redwood Falls Municipal Airport: - Address: 500 Airport Road Redwood Falls MN 56283 - Intake phone: (507)616-7499

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information Community Development - Building permits and city licensing, (651)747-2407 - Building and zoning department - Code Enforcement, (651)747-2439 Public Works Department - 651-747-2409; 24 hour emergency number - (651)747-2417 - Provides electric, water and sewer services Utilities Department - Utility billing, (651)747-2413 - 24 hour power outage report line, (651)747-2417 - Garbage, yard waste and recycling information: (651)747-2416 - Garbage provider: Tennis Sanitation Services - Curb-side pickup of bulk items. Call (651)747-2416 to schedule; visit website for list of items that will be picked up. Will not accept hazardous items. - Prescription drug drop off - Individuals can safely and anonymously dispose of prescription drugs: Drop box located in lobby at City Hall; 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday - How to Drop off Medicine: Keep medicines in their original container and place them in a sealed, clear plastic bag (pills can remain in their blister packs). Use a marker to cross off the patient's name on the medicine containers. Place medicine that is no longer in its original container in a clear plastic bag and write the name of the medicine on the bag. - Medicines Accepted from Households: Prescription, over-the-counter, and pet medications. No medicines from businesses, including healthcare facilities, long-term care facilities, pharmacies, doctors' offices , and veterinary clinics can be accepted. - Visit website for additional information.

Commissioners by district:? - District 1: Loy Woelber (507)828-6608 [email protected] - District 2: Mark Carlson (507)220-5340 [email protected] - District 3: Dennis Welgraven (507)760-9013 [email protected] - District 4: Jackie Meier (507)760-9008 [email protected] - District 5: Roger Zins (507)360-0344 [email protected]

Provides city services including utilities, planning and zoning, inspections and engineering, street and park maintenance

Township government - Clerk Kathleen Sweeney PO Box 426 Longville, MN 56655 (218)363-3211 [email protected] - Treasurer Susan Hol 4875 Girl Lake Trail NE Longville, MN 56655 [email protected] - Supervisors Gerald Varner 6346 Twin Lake Trail NE Remer, MN 56672 [email protected] Roy Flohaug 5377 32nd Avenue NE Remer, MN 56672 [email protected] Duane Bertsch 5187 Ingua Trail NE Remer, MN 56672 [email protected]

Mayor and City Council Member: Member Contact Information Administration - City Administrator - Deputy Clerk Cemetery - 301 Lindbergh Trail Finance - Director - Assistant Public Works - Operates water and wastewater treatment plants - Provides building inspections and permits - Emergency Phone Line: (320)864-6943 - Snow removal, pot hole patching, street sweeping, storm sewer cleaning, upkeep and maintenance of holding ponds and waterways, tree trimming, and removal of storm damaged or disease infected trees. Curbside Christmas tree pick-up - Compost Site: 802 9th Street West. Accepts garden waste, leaf and grass clippings, trees, and tree clippings

County Recorder's Office is the custodian of permanent records of real estate transactions, deeds, mortgages, releases, contract for deeds, mechanic liens, state and federal tax liens, and plats of land.

Mayor and City Council Members Member contact information Animal Control - Animal complaint and ordinance enforcement; call Police Department, (320)769-2154 - Pet license: Dawson Vet Clinic Hwy 212 Dawson, MN, (320)769-2628 Boards and Commissions - Building permits - Code ordinances - Planning and zoning Financial - Annual budget - Financial reports/audits Public works - Parks and recreation - Water quality

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information Administration Department - City Clerk, Julie Hanson, (651)792-7811, [email protected] - Dog and cat license, contact City Hall at (651)792-7800 Building Department - Building Official/Commercial Inspections, Terry Hagstrom, (651)792-7818, [email protected] - Code Enforcement/Residential Inspections, Rob Ward, (651)792-7813, [email protected] Planning Department - Senior Planner, Mike Mrosla, (651)792-7822, [email protected] Public Works Division: Street maintenance, snow removal - Public Works Director/City Engineer, Todd Blomstrom, (651)792-7846, [email protected] - Recycling Coordinator, Matthew Bachler, (651)792-7822, [email protected] - Staff office: (651)792-7851 Emergency Management: (651)755-5544