- Elected Officials: Mayor and city council - 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

Election concerns: - Absentee ballots - Instructions for election officials - Issued certificates of nomination and election - Preparation of ballot forms - Tabulates unofficial vote count - Where to vote License issuance: - Applications for charitable gaming license - Cigarette sales - Maintains records of auctioneer, malt liquor, and wine licenses Property issues: - Computes and proves tax settlements - Current and delinquent property taxes - Current tax calculation - Distributes tax settlements - Escrow records - Land descriptions and land ownership information - Print and mail tax statements - Property tax collections - Tax forfeit land sales

Manages the county's financial accounts, elections, calculates taxes for property, and provides business licenses to do business. Services provided are: - Business licensing for liquor licenses, transient merchant licenses, tobacco licenses, and other licenses - Elections, voter registration, and absentee ballot voting

Mayor and City Council Members - Member contact information Building Department - Building inspections: Rum River Construction Consultant - Building permit, code of ordinance and zoning enforcement - Electrical Inspection City Attorney Elections - Election information, voter registration, and absentee ballots 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 - Gambling, liquor, and tobacco Parks and Recreation - Manages city parks, city planning, and land regulation Public Works - Includes maintenance of all public parks, properties and facilities, sanitary sewer services, streets and street lights, stormwater management, and water supply - Recycling Drop-Off Center: 19045 Main Street NW, Oak Grove, MN 55011; open 24 hours/7 days a week. Accepts aluminum cans, steel food cans, newspaper, supplements, boxboard, corrugated cardboard, magazines, phone books, mixed paper/mail, glass, plastic, used motor oil and used oil filters.

Mayor and City Council Members Member contact information Animal Control - Information and related questions, (612)861-9823 - Impounded animal sheltered at Bloomington Animal Shelter, 9920 Logan Avenue, (952)563-4942 - Lost and found animals: Call Police dispatch, (612)861-9898 or Richfield Public Safety, (612)861-9898 City Attorney Community Development - Building, contractor and electrical permitting, code enforcement, and planning information (612)861-9760 - Building and electrical inspections (612)861-9860 - Plumbing and mechanical inspections, call the City of Bloomington, (952)563-8930 Domestic Partner Registry - Voluntary program for unmarried, committed couples who reside or work in Richfield and who share a life and home together to document their relationship Election - Ballot information, election information, serving as an election judge, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early Finance Department - Maintains all city financial records, and provides financial support services to other departments and Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) - Permits and licenses - Includes animals, business, liquor, etc. - Visit website for application information and listings of licenses Public Works - Environmental services include park and recreation, street repair, sewer and water services, snow plowing and sweeping, and storm drainage/sewer management Snow Emergencies - Snow information Hotline (612)861-9178 for up-to-date plowing schedules and parking restrictions - Towed cars: call Chief Towing at (952)888-2201 Water Department - Billing, disconnections/hookups, and sewer backups/water meter issues call (612)861-9164 or (612)861-9165

Mayor and City Council Members Member contact information Animal Control - Lakes Area Police (651)257-0622; performs animal control services relating to dogs and cats. Residents experiencing problems with non-domesticated animals such as rodents should call a pest control company for removal of the nuisance. Building Department - Code and zoning enforcement - Commercial and residential building permit, plan review of new construction, including remodels/renovations - Building Inspector (651)213-8381 - Building, HVAC, plumbing, and septic inspections (651)213-8371 - Issuing of permits for burning, sign, etc. City Attorney City Engineer City Parks: Offers many city parks featuring park pavilions/shelters along with camping opportunities. Economic Development - Economic Development Authority provides business loans up to $5,000. Funds may be used for building improvements. (651)257-7634 - Partner with the Chisago County HRA/EDA (Housing & Redevelopment Authority/Economic Development Authority) to provide business assistance to interested developers. For more information regarding development assistance and incentives, visit website or call (651)674-5664 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 Permits - Includes peddlers, special event permit, etc. - Dog and cat licenses. New licenses are $10 annually and renewals are $5. Certificate of rabies vaccination must be submitted at time of application. Public Works Department - (651)257-7637 Responsible for maintenance and construction of municipal facilities, equipment and associated infrastructure including streets, sidewalks, parks, public buildings, traffic signals, and City-owned vehicles. Also responsible for water and sewer system. Individuals with sewer problems should call city hall during office hours. On weekends, holidays, and after hours, individuals should call (651)706-3466.- Compost Site: (651)257-0620. Located at the Chisago Lakes Joint Wastewater Treatment Site on County Road 77. Open 2 pm - 7 pm Wednesday; 9 am - 4 pm Saturday; 1 pm - 4 pm Sunday. Residents can compost leaves, grass clippings and brush (up to three inches in diameter). Individuals wishing to drop off raw compost will be asked for identification (driver's license, sewer, and water bill and/or tax statement) showing their address.- Recycling and waste Information: Croix Valley Pick-up (651)257-6316

Mayor ?City Council Members City Attorney - Provides legal services, advice, and representation to the City - (218)730-5490 Construction Services and Inspection (Building Department) - Code enforcement, sign permits, and zoning regulations - Commercial and residential building permits: Include plan review of new construction, remodeling, and renovations - Inspection for building, electrical, gas piping, mechanical HVAC, and plumbing - Issuing of permits for construction, decks, electrical, fences, moving building, plumbing, etc. - (218)730-5240 Domestic Partnership Registration - (218)730-5500 Election and Voter Services - Ballot information, election information, serving as an election judge, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early Finance Department - Coordinates and plans of all city financial information including annual budget and tax levy - Processes accounts receivable, accounts payable, and utility billing License and Permits - Animal, business, charitable gambling, hospitality, liquor, special event permit, etc. Parks and Recreation - Offers recreation amenities and a diverse trail network including programs for all ages, building and park rentals, and Duluth Public Golf - Senior Programs includes lunch time meals and participate in fun activities such as exercise programs, bingo, card games or crafts. Each Senior Center has its own monthly programming schedule with Activity Clubs. Evergreen Senior Center, Morgan Park Community Recreation Center, and Portman Community Recreation Center. - (218)730-4300; [email protected] Planning and Development - Community Development: Provides funding to low and moderate income people to addressing basic needs, providing affordable housing, and increasing economic self-sufficiency - Loan and Incentive Programs: Offers rehabilitation loan and incentives programs for homeowners, rental property owners, and developers ????- Business Development: Promotes economic vitality, job retention and growth, industrial development and redevelopment of existing ??properties through public-private partnerships - Land Use Zoning: Provides permits Public Works - Includes maintenance of all public parks, properties, and facilities, sanitary sewer services, street repairs and street lights, snow removal, storm drainage system, and water treatment and distribution. - Natural gas 24/7 emergency hotline (218)730-4100. For emergencies related to sewer, streets, or water, call (218)730-4000 - (218)730-5105 ?

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information City Hall - City codes - Construction permits: To request a building permit, call, stop in, or email [email protected]. - Utility payment collection for sewer, water, and stormwater services Election - Ballot information, election information, serving as an election judge, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early Public Works Division - Garbage/recycling information: Contracted through Randy's Environmental Services. Call City Hall for any questions or issues with garbage/recycling services. - Park and recreation information - Sewer maintenance and water quality assurance information - Street construction/repair information

- Election administration: responsible for training election judges and officials, printing ballots, acting as filing officer for county races, distributing absentee ballots and tabulating election results - General administration - Property tax administration - Responsible for issuing liquor, wine, beer, tobacco, auctioneer, dance, and transient merchant licenses

Mayor and City Council: - Member contact information Administration Department City Administrator: (952)249-4601 City Clerk: (952)249-4605 Finance Director/City Treasurer/IT: (952)249-4611 Planning and Zoning The Building Official does plan reviews and approves all the permit applications. Building Official: (952)249-4625 Inspections Scheduling: (952)249-4600 Public Works Phone (952)249-4600; Fax (952)249-4616 After Hours/Dispatch (952)258-5321 - Recycling information - Sewer maintenance information - Snow removal information - Street cleaning and street construction/repair information - Water department information

Mayor and City Council: - Member contact information City Departments and Services: - Administration: Oversees day to day operations of the City. Provides a variety of services, including holding elections, maintaining City records, assembling City Council agendas, and providing absentee ballots - Community and Economic Development Department: Oversees the building department. Responsible for plan review, permitting (commercial and industrial building; commercial/industrial/multi-unit; commercial electrical; sewer and water; plumbing; mechanical; sign) and inspection of new construction. - Environmental Resources - Finance: Manages the City's finances, billing, and budget. Utility bills include fees for water, sanitary sewer, street lighting services, surface water management, and state testing. - Lakeville Area Arts Center: Promotes cultural enrichment and artistic experiences for the community by offering youth and adult art classes including drawing, painting, as well as a variety of theatrical productions. Address located at 20965 Holyoke Avenue. - Planning: Oversees short and long term land use, zoning, and residential development activities - Provides dog licenses - Public Works: Overses the Utilities Division Water Treatment Facility and Streets Division. Oversees the design, management, and construction of the City's infrastructure, including streets, drainage, sanitary sewer line, water lines, street lighting, and other projects to support residents and businesses. Responsible for maintenance, repair, snow removal, and ice control of City streets. Individuals should visit the website or call to report potholes.

The office administers all federal, state, and local elections. - Election information is available on voter registration, absentee voting, and filing for office and election results. Also responsible for property tax management, cash management, and investment of county funds. - County financial division - Issues new tax parcels in property combinations or splits. - Land management/GIS mapping technology. - Transferring ownership in tax system upon deed/legal documents to ensure proper recording.

- Assurance of election certificates to qualified election winners - Handles absentee ballot requests and voting procedures - Holds training sessions before each election for municipal and township clerks and election judges - Member of the County Canvassing Board to check tabulations - Prepares ballots for use in elections in 40 county election precincts - Receives and tabulates results of elections and files them with the Secretary of State - Secures and distributes to precincts supplies and equipment required - Voter registration record keeping

Administration Mayor and City Council Members Animal Control - lost and found pets: New Hope Police (763)531-5170; after hours (952)258-5321 - Pet impound facility PUPS (763)494-5999 Building Department - Building inspection and Construction permits (763)531-5127 - Code enforcement - Planning and zoning - Rental licensing and inspections Economic Development - Provides commercial, nonprofit, rental, and residential 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 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 - Includes animal, business, lawful gambling, liquor, and rental license Public Works Department - 5500 International Parkway (763)592-6777; After hours (763)531-5170 (police dispatch) - Includes maintenance of all public properties and facilities, forestry, parks, sanitary sewer services, streets, snow removal, storm drainage system, and water supply

Responsible for calculating, collecting, and distributing taxes for the county, cities, townships, and school districts. Also calculates the county payroll and employee benefits; administers and maintains the election system; issues transient merchant, auctioneer, and liquor licenses.

Manages the county's financial accounts, computes taxes for real estate and personal property, and collects payments for city services, elections, and other licenses to do business. Services provided are: - Business licensing for liquor licenses, transient merchant licenses, and precious metals licenses - Elections and voter registration and absentee ballot voting - Property tax information and payments

Licenses: - Auctioneer, Precious Metal, and Transient Merchant - Election voter registration cards and absentee voting applications - Liquor, 3.2 Beer, Tobacco, Fireworks, and Charitable Gambling within Scott County Township - Passport applications/photos Taxes: - Change of address forms - Payment of personal property taxes ?- Real estate and mobile home taxes - Recording real estate transactions, deed taxes and mortgage registration - Taxpayer information Vital Statistics: - Applications for marriage licenses - Authentication of a notary for Scott County - Certified copies of birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates - Registration of notary for Scott County - Ordination/marriage officiant registration Other Services: - Homestead applications - Notary service

Mayor and City Council Members: Member Contact Information Airport: (320)839-3846 Ambulance City Attorney City Code - Building permits - Ordinance and zoning map Election - Ballot information, election information, serving as an election judge, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early Parks and Recreation - Community pool (320)487-0140 - Dog park - Golf Course - Riverside camping - Skate rink Utility Services - City Tree Dump (320)760-9218 - City utilities: Electric, water and sewer. Call (320)839-3428 or visit website for payment options - Energy star rebate information for business - Residential snow removal information Refer any other city questions to city hall

- City officials (Mayor and Council members) NOTE: Hover mouse over Government and then City Officials to identify Mayor and council members. - City staff: City Attorney, City Clerk-Treasurer, City Maintenance, Deputy Clerk, Maintenance, and WWTP Supervisor - Building permit, city codes, zoning ordinance - Earl B. Park: (507)477-3535 to reserve one of the park pavilion/shelters - Elections including absentee voting - Hayfield Economic Development Authority (EDA) - Hayfield Fire Department: (507)477-2674 non-emergencies - Hayfield Public Library: 2 pm - 6 pm Monday - Friday and 10 am - 1 pm Saturday, (507)477-2455, 104 Main Street East, Hayfield, MN 55940 - Park and Recreation: Hayfield pool, 1 pm - 5 pm and 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm daily, (507)477-2500, 324 2nd St NE, Hayfield, MN 55940 - Water and sewer

- Absentee voting - Election judge information - Election results - Voter registration

This office provides general information on upcoming elections in the county and information about absentee ballots/voting. For information regarding polling places go to: http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ (statewide site).

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

- Mayor and city council - Administration: City Administrator, Deputy City Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Utility Clerk and Zoning Administrator - Election information: Absentee voting, voter registration, and where to vote - Fire department: (218)744-7550, 429 Jackson Street - Public works: Parks and recreation, city cemetery and water service - Recycling

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information Community Assets and Development: -Includes building, planning, and permitting; building inspections, code enforcement, infrastructure maintenance, plowing, and recycling services Election: - Ballot information; election information; register to vote; serving as an election judge; voting absentee/voting early -Election information and voter registration License Bureau, (651)638-2101 Finance Department: - Coordination and planning of all City financial information including annual budget and annual Municipal Audit License Bureau: - Includes ATV licensing, watercraft, snowmobile, and watercraft - No drivers license renewal - Title transfer Public works: - Environmental services include park and recreation; street repair, snow plowing and sweeping; and sewer and water services

- Bills for all property taxes and taxing districts, special assessments - Calculates rates and prepares tax information, tax statements, and "Truth in Taxation" notices - Keeps records of all taxing district levies (townships, cities, schools, etc.), tax collections and unpaid taxes - Monitors for tax increment finance compliance Elections and Voting: Administers elections and offers assistance and support for cities, townships and school districts in conducting elections including how to register to vote, where to vote, request for an absentee ballot, and election results Licenses: Provides application for auctioneer, liquor, and tobacco license Passports: Processes passport application. Does not provide passport picture.