Provides waste reduction services and countywide recycling, organics, and hazardous waste programs through education, technical assistance, and resource support. Services offered: - Christmas Tree Recycling - Electronics Recycling - Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection - Mercury Products Recycling - Organics and Yard Waste Composting - Oil Recycling - Refuse Transfer Stations - Residential Recycling Programs - Sanitary Landfills - Trash/Garbage Pickup - Used Sharps Disposal

Mayor and City Council Members: ?Member Contact Information City Administration/City Office Personnel: - City manager - City Clerk - Finance Director - Building Official - Community Development Director - Utility Billing Clerk - Finance Clerk - City provides building permits, garbage collection, sewer and water services, and zoning permits. - Economic Development Authority(EDA) provides technical and financial services to assist in business start-up, expansion, and acquisition projects. The EDA will customize the assistance based upon the specifics of the project. - Fire Department is operated by volunteers and a fire chief. - Public works include maintenance of streets, street lights, parks, sidewalks, cemetery and the outdoor swimming pool, and removal of snow and ice from city streets.

Will pick up carcasses of dead animals, particularly deer, located along state highways (not Interstates or county roads). Callers must know the location of the animal. If a carcass is blocking a driving lane, individuals should call 9-1-1 to report the obstruction to the state patrol.

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information Building Inspection - Building inspection and construction permits (763)497-9923 - Code enforcement - Electrical inspection (763)241-2102 Election - Ballot information, election information, serving as an election judge, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early Engineering Division - Responsible for all engineering related to the design and construction of streets, pathways, and utilities throughout the city including preparation of plans, supervision, and inspection Finance Division - Coordination and planning of all City financial information including annual budget and tax levy - Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, and utility billing Planning and Zoning Division - 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 - Parks Division: Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing park and trail system - Streets Division: Maintenance of streets, including sweeping, traffic signs, patching, snow removal, and storm sewer maintenance - Utilities Division: Veolia Water Corporation is contracted to manage the city's sewer and water facilities Recycling and Waste information: - Garbage is an open contract through several haulers. Recycling is offered through Waste Management (320)258-3948. - Public drop off recycling and approved dump materials: Randy's Environmental Services (Republic Services) and Wright County Compost and Recycling Facility - Visit website for compost and yard waste information

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 the website for a 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.

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information City Departments: - Building Department - City Administration - Halstad Municipal Utilities provides electric, water, sewer, and garbage services for the residents of Halstad - Parks and Recreation Department: Oversees the city parks - Public Works Department: Responsible for street maintenance, street cleaning, and snow removal

Mayor and City Council Members Member contact information Economic Development - Helps with the development of new businesses and properties throughout the city Election - 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 License and Permit - Administrative Permits: Burn permit, fireworks, kennel (private/commercial), special event, tobacco, etc. - Building Permits: Commercial/residential (763)635-1060 - Environmental Permits: Floodplain, shoreland, wetland conservation - Parks and recreational Permits (763)635-1150 - Planning permits (763)635-1033 Planning Department - Building inspection - City code including ordinance and zoning enforcement - Maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, which establishes overall goals and policies for community development, revitalization, maintenance, and growth Public Works Department - Includes maintenance of all public parks, properties and facilities, snow removal, street, stormwater management, and wastewater treatment Recycle, Garbage and Yard Waste - Visit website for more information

Provides services for garbage Accepts bagged garbage for a fee (curbside pickup available through privately owned company)

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information Departments: - City Administration: Oversees the city operations and departments. - Building Department: Oversees building permits, building inspections, and building projects. - Planning and Community Development: Plans, organizes, and implements programs and activities relating to planning, zoning, economic, and community development. - Public Works Department: Responsible for repairing a road, mowing a park, cleaning a public building, sweeping a street, picking up brush, plowing/ snow removal, city parks, trails, garbage, recycling, water, and sewer services. - Utility Billing

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information is available on the city website. Departments: - City parks and maintenance: Provides a baseball field, a small playground, and a small park - Building department: Provides building permits and zoning ordinances - Planning and zoning: Oversees community development and handles the city building inspections - Public works oversees the city streets, snow removal, street cleaning, water, sewer, garbage, and recycling services

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information Administration Department: - City Manager: Mike Mornson, (952)548-6301 - Assistant City Manager, Ari Lenz, (952)548-6303 Building Department: - Administrative Assistant: Maria Jimenez, (952)548-6320 - Building Official: Chris Kearney, (952)548-6321 - Building inspection information - Construction permit information City Clerk Department: - City Clerk: Amy Domeier, (952)548-6304 - Animal Control Impound: Hopkins Pet Hospital, 8870 Excelsior Boulevard, (952)935-5566 - Election information on absentee ballots, polling places, election outcomes - Domestic Partner Registries Planning Department: - Director of Economic Development & Planning: Kersten Elverum, (952)548-6340 - City Planner: Jason Lindahl, (952)548-6342 - Community Development Coordinator: Jan Youngquist, (952)548-6343 - Public Housing Manager: Muse Mohamed, (952)548-6345 - Economic Development & Planning Administrative Assistant: Courtney Pearsall, (952)548-6341 - Services: Economic development, Housing, Zoning & Planning, Inspections, Permits, Licenses, Public Housing Public Works Division: - Public Works Director, Nate Stanley, (952)548-6350 - Services: Engineering, Parks & Trails, Garbage & Recycling, Street Maintenance, Water & Sewer - Community gardens in Hopkins Valley Park

- 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

Mayor and City Council Members: -Member contact information City Departments: - Planning and Zoning: Is responsible for making recommendations to the City Council involving plat approvals, zoning amendments, rezoning, variances to the zoning ordinances, appeals, special use permits, and for all other land use issues. Also considers all applications for zoning variances. - Public Works: Operates and maintains the water and sewer system throughout the city, maintenance of the park and trail system, and street upkeep and repair including snow removal in the winter. - Utility Services: Provides water, sewer, refuse, and single-sort recycling services. For emergency water or sewer service call (612)290-9110 or (612)290-5691.

- Administration - Building permits: Provides building permits - Elections: Provides information about absentee ballots and voter registration - Fire department: The department's response area includes Stockholm Township, Cokato Township, the City of Cokato, and half of French Lake Township - Garbage and recycling: Provides garbage pickup and curbside recycling program. For more information, contact the customer service center at (952)890-1100 - Licensing and permits - Mayor and City Council members: Member contact information ?- Parks and Recreation: Oversees a variety of parks containing picnic spots and playgrounds - Public works: The department is responsible for streets, water, sewer, parks, and other city facilities. - Room rentals: The City of Cokato offers two rooms that can be reserved for social gatherings or meetings. To reserve the Community Room or Centennial Room, the user must submit a Community Room/Centennial Room Rental Application to the City before the event. Call for availability. - Utilities: Provides water and sewer

Serves as the single point of contact for the City of Minneapolis for non-emergency requests for information and services. Mayor and City Council Contact Information - City Hall Information Line: (612)673-3000 or 3-1-1 - Blooming Boulevards - Domestic Partnership Registration, (612)673-2216 - Elections and Voter Registration - Graffiti Hotline - Mississippi Mile Hotline - Neighborhood Association Information, (612)673-3737 - Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) Revitalizes neighborhoods based on plans created by citizens and local government - Pollution and Noise Control - Property Tax Information, (612)673-3000 - Public Affairs - Film, Video and Recording - Public Works - Recycling Collection, Organics Recycling (612)673-2917 - Rental Problems-Housing Services - Sidewalks: Call to report badly cracked, broken, or unshoveled walks - Sign Language Coordinator - Skyways; Call for maps and information on hours - Voter registration and election information: https://vote.minneapolismn.gov/ - Water Emergency, (612)673-5600; Water problems, answered 24-hours-a-day - Yellow Ribbon: Resources and support for local service members, veterans and their families. - Zoning Information Animals: - Animal Adoption - Animal Control, (612)673-6222 - Animal Licenses and permits - Animal rescue - Barking Dog Complaints Assessor, City: - General Information - Homestead Information, (612)348-3046 or email [email protected] - Real Estate Information - This Old House Program Attorney, City: - City of Minneapolis Attorney Automobiles: - Abandoned on Private Land - Abandoned on Streets - Impound Lot, (612)673-5777; 50 Van White Memorial Boulevard, Minneapolis 55405 (as of 11/21 new office is located within the current Impound Lot site with improved access and new entrance) Bicycles: - Bicycle Registration - Information on Stolen and Recovered, (612)673-5665 City Council: - General Information - Council Meeting Schedule - Ordinance Information - Civil Rights - Minneapolis - Communication - Film, Video and Recording Community Planning and Economic Development: - General Information - Business Association Information - Business Development - Business Licensing - Business Loans - Energy and Property Improvement Loans - Homeowner Assistance - Sale of Vacant Lots Employment: - City Employment - Employment Training - Jobs Hot Line, (612)673-2282 option 1 or visit website Fire: - Emergency, 9-1-1 - Administration - Fire Prevention - Broken Fire Hydrants, business hours (612)673-3000 or 3-1-1; after hours (612)673-5600 Garbage Collection: - (612)673-2917; Call for schedules, garbage cart damage or theft, and information on the collection of large items, leaves, and yard waste. Health: - Health and Family Support - Food Sanitation Concerns Housing: - Building Codes - Building Permits - Energy Conservation, (612)335-5858 - Home Improvement: visit website - Homestead Information - Housing Complaints - Inspections - Mortgage Loans - Public Housing Authority, (612)342-1400 - Renters rights and resources, visit website - Rubbish and Weed Complaints - Section 8 Housing, (612)342-1480 - Tenant Advocacy and housing counseling, (612)673-3000 or 3-1-1 for tenants and landlords living in Minneapolis Libraries: - General Information Licenses: - Bicycle (registration) - Driver and Vehicle Licenses, (612)348-8240 - General Information on Licenses and Locations, (612)348-8240 - Business Licenses - Handgun Licenses Minneapolis Community Development Agency: - General Information - Business Association Information - Business Licensing - Business Loans - Energy and Property Improvement Loans - Homeowner Assistance - Sale of Vacant Lots Minneapolis Maps: - General Information - Ward and Precinct Parking: - Parking Cards - Hooded Meters - Out of Order Meters - Monthly and Event Parking - Permits for Critical Areas - Ramp and Lot Maintenance Parks and Recreation: - Boulevard Trees, (612)230-6400 - Park Information, (612)230-6400 - Park Maintenance, (612)230-6400 Police: - Emergency, 9-1-1 - Administration - Civilian Police Review: Call to report alleged abuse of Minneapolis Police Authority - Community Crime Prevention SAFE - Report crimes that do not require an emergency police response (i.e., property damage, non-violent theft report, traffic and parking issues, other report-only calls).Can also visit website to file a police report online. Records: - Birth, Death and Marriage, (612)348-8240 - Real Estate, (612)348-3011 Schools: - Minneapolis Public, (612)668-0000 Call for phone numbers and addresses of schools, faculty and staff, School Board Members, and enrollment information - Senior Ombudsman Sewer Emergency: - Business Hours - After hours, (612)673-5600 - Call if your drains are backed up Snow Emergencies: - (612)348-SNOW(7669) Call 24 hour hotline for up-to-date plowing schedules and parking restrictions. To sign up on-line to receive snow emergency alerts go to: www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/esubscribe.asp; Impound Lot, 50 Van White Memorial Boulevard, Minneapolis 55405 (as of 11/21 new office is located within the current Impound Lot site with improved access and new entrance) - Snow Plowing and Sanding Streets and Alleys: - Block Party Permits - Storm Drain Repair - Parade and Race Permits - Parkway Lights Out - Pothole Repair - Street and Alley Maintenance - Street Lights Out, Metal Poles - Street Lights Out, Wooden Poles (Xcel), (800)960-6235 - Street Use Permits - General Utility Billing Office: - (612)673-1114 or 3-1-1; Call for all water, sewer, and solid waste billing questions

Administration Mayor and City Council Members Building - Oversees all residential and commercial building permits Election - Ballot information; election information; register to vote; serving as an election judge; voting absentee/voting early Engineering - Responsible for the planning, design, management and construction of the City's infrastructure, including streets, storm, sanitary, water, and street lighting Finance - Coordination and planning of all City financial information including annual budget and tax levy - Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, and utility billing License and Permit - Animal, fence, and parking permit Planning and Zoning -Responsible for adhering to the City's Comprehensive Plan, subdivision regulations, and zoning codes - Review land use plans and administer land use control ordinances and zoning enforcement Public Works - Coordinate and manage all of the activities associated with operation and maintenance of the city's facilities, infrastructure, and properties including community garden, parks and trails, sanitary sewer system, snow removal, street repair, street sign, storm sewers, and water mains - Garbage and recycling: Randy's Sanitation/Republic Services (763)972-3335 - Yard waste/compost site: 800 Buffalo Ave S (1/4 mile south of the stoplights on east side of road inside the fenced area), available only to residents of Montrose. Yard waste includes acorns, apples, corn stocks, firewood (up to 2-inch diameter), garden vegetation, grass clippings, leaves, pine cones, pumpkins, shrubs, and tree branches.

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information City Departments: Administration - Responsible for the city's administrative tasks Parks and Recreation - Responsible for the maintenance of city parks Public Works - Responsible for the maintenance of city garbage, recycling, streets, storm sewers, wastewater, and utility services - Email: [email protected]

Mayor and City Council: - Member contact information City Departments: - Administration: Responsible for the administrative management of the City, municipal finance, interdepartmental coordination, and personnel management - Clerk/Treasurer: Responsible for processing the payroll and conducting elections in election years. Directs local elections including preparing ballots, supplies polling places, post notices of election, coordinates details with the County, and certify results for the Council - Economic Development Authority: Proposes specific economic development plans, projects, or strategies to enhance the economic strength of the community - Building Department: Reviews building permit applications and conducts buidling inspections - Finance: Responsible for the City's financial budgets, assisting with banking, and processing payroll claims - Public Works: Provides a range of services, including street construction, roadside landscape maintenance, street sweeping, street light service, storm sewers, water, wastewater, storm sewer, snow plowing, and solid waste. Also, oversees the community gardens. Public Works address is located at 700 Lewis Avenue North. - Utility Billing: Provides water connection services and repair for the City

Mayor and City Council ?Member Contact Information Departments Animal Services - All Cats and Dogs are to be registered with the city annually, forms are at the city office.?? Gas and Electric Utilities ??- Gas Provider: United Natural Gas (507)232-1048?? - Electric provider: Xcel Energy (800)895-4999 Public Works - Covers all streets, street lights, storm water, snow removal, and the compost pile. Sanitation and Recycling - Garbage and recycling are billed through the city - To report a missed collection or to upgrade your service selection contact the clerk's office Water Utilities - Utility and Maintenance Superintendent: (507)276-1707

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information Animal Control (612)859-6989 Building Department - Commercial and residential building permits: Call (763)295-3060 - Inspection (763)271-3253 - Sign permit - Zoning and code enforcement Community Center - Amenities include fitness center, gymnasium, ice arena, indoor play area, wall climbing, etc. - Farmers Market - Public parks and rental facilities for private events (763)295-2954 - Recreational sports Economic Development - Reviews major planning, capital improvements, and redevelopment proposals Election - Ballot information, election information, serving as an election judge, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early 763-271-3204 Finance Department - Coordination and planning of all city financial information including annual budget and tax levy - Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, and utility billing (763)281-3228 License Permits - Animal, liquor, massage therapy, mobile food unit, peddler/solicitor, recreational vehicle, and special event permit Planning Department - Includes planning, subdivision ordinance, and zoning for commercial, industrial, and residential Public Works - Includes maintenance of all public parks, city properties and facilities, sanitary sewer services, street repairs and sweeping, snow removal, stormwater management, and water supply (763)271-3228 - Recycling and garbage: Contract with Waste Management (320)258-3948

- Administration Department - Garbage and Recycling services - Golf cart/ATV permits - Mayor and City Council: Member information - Public Works Department - Police and Fire - Snow emergency - Street repair and cleaning - Summer Recreation and Pool - Utilities - Zoning Information: Building permits

Provides city services including: - Animal Control - Beer/liquor licenses - Charitable gambling permits - City attorney - City clerk - Election information - Mayor and city council: Member contact information - Planning and zoning: Provides professional assistance in creating and administering city policies, plans, and regulations with community stakeholders to enhance livability and sustainability. - Public Utilities Department: Includes drinking water treatment and distribution, wastewater conveyance and treatment, biofuel utilization, stormwater collection and treatment, nutrient recovery, and hydroelectric energy production. - Public Works Department: Is to provide for the effective and efficient operation, and maintenance of the city's infrastructure. The Public Works Department is organized into several divisions. These divisions work together to coordinate services and to achieve the following objectives: - To clean, repair, clear snow and ice from, and maintain the municipal street, alley, and sidewalk systems - To provide convenient, well-maintained parking facilities in the downtown area - To provide quality maintenance and repair to prolong the life of city equipment - To provide quality municipal refuse and recycling collection services - To provide and properly manage a yard waste compost site - The City of Saint Cloud provides billing for water, sewer, refuse (recycling and garbage), storm water run-off, and street light utilities.

Provides the following environmental services: - Dump Bin Rental: Bins are rented out to individual homes and programs that are within the reservation boundaries - Solid Waste Program/Curbside Program: Pick up of garbage and recyclables

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information City Departments: - Administration Department: Handles day to day operations of the City and carries out policies and actions of the City Council - City Attorney - Centennial Utilities: Provides natural gas, water, sewer, garbage, and recycling. Intake phone number (763)784-6751. After hours intake phone number (763)427-1212. - Finance Department: Manages the City finances, billing, and budget - Garbage and Recycling - Public Works Department: Oversees street maintenance, snow removal, and takes reports on potholes, traffic sign damage, storm drains, and light outages.

Mayor and City Council Member Contact Information - Provides water, sewer, and garbage services as well as city code, council minutes and agendas, dog licenses, economic development opportunities, and zoning permits - For other city services/personnel, call city hall