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505 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415
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
  • 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
  • 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
What's Here
Parking PermitsStreet Construction/RepairFire ServicesEmployment Discrimination AssistanceVoter Registration OfficesWater Well Construction/Maintenance/Abandonment RegulationDead Animal PickupBuilding Code InformationElectric Service Connection/RepairFarmers MarketsConstruction/Development PermitsBuilding InspectionTrash/Garbage PickupWorkplace Recycling ProgramsBusiness Registration/Licensing311 ServicesWater Supply SystemRecycling CentersOrganics RecyclingSnow/Ice Removal Ordinance EnforcementPublic ParkingBeverage Container Redemption Centers/Pickup ServicesResidential Recycling ProgramsSnow Clearance/Street SaltingStreet Flooding/DrainageStreet CleaningAir Pollution ControlAnimal RegulationTelephone Service Connection/RepairYard and Kitchen Waste RecyclingCity Government Information ServicesElection InformationMarriage LicensesSewage Treatment FacilitiesHousing Discrimination AssistanceTraffic ControlDomestic Partner RegistriesLarge Item Trash/Garbage PickupImpounded Vehicle ServicesSanitary LandfillsLocal Officials OfficesLand Use Planning and Regulation BodiesHistoric PreservationBuilding Code Violations ReportingTelephone Book RecyclingUtility Line Location Information/811 ServicesNatural Gas Service Connection/RepairGeneral Crime ReportingHazardous Waste ExchangeAbsentee BallotsPublic Internet Access SitesStreet LightsProperty Tax InformationGraffiti RemovalBirth CertificatesDeath CertificatesBicycle PermitsCity AttorneyLand Use Planning and Regulation ServicesJob InformationBuilding Condemnation/DemolitionChristmas Tree RecyclingWater Service Connection/Repair
7 Davis Drive, Silver Bay, MN 55614
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
2750 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
Mayor and City Council:
  • Member contact information
City Departments:
  • City Administration: Oversees the city operations, administer elections, issues business licenses permit, and preserves city records
  • City attorney
  • Community Development: Responsible for reviewing building plans, reviews building permits, planning and zoning, and enforces city requirements
  • Public Works Department: Responsible for recycling, sewer maintenance, snow removal, street cleaning, street construction and repair, and manages the water connection services
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
400 Railroad Avenue, Albany, MN 56307
  • Building inspection
  • Election information
  • Emergency management
  • Mayor and City Council members: Member contact information
  • Parks and recreation
  • Permits and licenses
  • Public works: Call if any problems or concerns about the City's water, sewer system, parks, or streets.
350 Highway 7 , Suite 230, Excelsior, MN 55331
Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information Departments: Animal Control
  • Contracts with South Lake Minnetonka Police Department Dispatch Center, (952)258-5321
  • Non-urgent animal-related concerns, (952)960-1649
City Code
  • Building inspections: Metro West Inspections, (763)479-1720
  • Code of ordinance and zoning enforcement
  • Construction permit information, (952)653-3674
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
Public Works Division
  • 7 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday, (952)653-3676. After hours call South Lake Minnetonka Police Department dispatch, (952) 258-5321.
Park and recreation ?- Street cleaning and repairs, sewer and water services, and snow plowing, (952)474-3464
  • Recycling information: Republic Services, (952)941-5174. Pick up every other week on the same day as garbage collection. Recycling must be at the curb by 7 am.
104 2nd Avenue NE, Mapleton, MN 56065
Mayor and City Council Member Contact Information Public Works:
  • (507)524-3131; [email protected]
  • Street maintenance
  • Park maintenance
  • Water distribution system
  • Wastewater system
  • Storm sewer
Refuse and Recycling:
  • Refuse is picked up every other Thursday. Refuse must be placed on the curb by 7 am
  • Recycling is picked up every other Thursday. Recycling must be placed on the curb by 9
  • Call LJP Waste Solutions directly if you are missed on pickup.(507)625-1968
  • Call City Hall to exchange your can size.(507)524-3492
301 14th Street North, Benson, MN 56215
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.
315 Tenth Street, Worthington, MN 56187
  • 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
704 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN 56308
Mayor and City Council Members:
  • Member contact information
Departments:
  • Administration and Finance
  • Airport
  • Assessor Office: Directs and manages the valuation and classification of all real property in the City.
  • Building Department: Building permits, heating permits, minor plumbing permits, re-roofing permits, re-siding permits, and window replacement permits.
  • City Council
  • Community Development: Responsible for planning, zoning, building, and other code enforcement.
  • Fire Department
  • Parks Department: Offers three main parks with shelters: City Park, Fillmore-Dean Melton Park, and Noonan's Park.
  • Police Department
  • Public Works: Provide vital services to residents such as creating and maintaining signs, managing key city investments, maintenance of stormwater system, set up and creating pilot projects, set up for special events, sidewalk repairs, street cleaning, street repair, and stripes roads.
  • Runestone Community Center (RCC): Venue for special indoor events, also a space for on-ice actvities.
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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
2945 Westwood Road, Minnetonka Beach, MN 55361
Administration Department
  • Mayor and City Council Members: member contact information
Building Department
  • Building inspection information
  • Construction permit information
City Attorney City Clerk Department
  • Animal Control phone number
  • Election information
Engineering Department
  • Map information
  • Street construction/repair information
  • Water quality assurance information
Finance Department Planning Department
  • The Planning Commission is appointed by the City Council as an advisory body. The Commission consists of seven voting members and including an appointed Council Liaison.
Public Works Division
  • Recycling information
  • Sewer maintenance information
  • Snow removal information
  • Street cleaning and street construction/repair information
  • Water department information
3650 Braddock Avenue NE, Suite 1400, Buffalo, MN 55313
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 various types of licensing, such as:
  • Birth and death certificates
  • Game and fish / DNR licenses
  • Marriage license
  • Motor vehicles titles and registration
  • Passports
680 Byron Main Court NE, Byron, MN 55920
Mayor and Council members and city Staff
  • Member contact information
Departments and services
  • Building permits: City codes and building permits
  • Economic Development Authority: Supports existing businesses and encourage the establishment of new businesses
  • Election: Voter information
  • Emergency alerts and snow notifications
  • Parks and Recreation: City parks and shelters, and community garden
  • Lost Animal (only loose dogs)
  • Municipal wastewater treatment, water and sewer
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201 South Vine Street, Waconia, MN 55387
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.
101 Lake Street South, Mora, MN 55051
Mayor and City Council Members: City Departments:
  • Administration: Responsible for various services to other departments of the city as well as the public such as elections, voting information, licensing/permits, and finance
  • Community Development: Oversees construction projects meet requirements of the state building code. Responsible for issuing building permits, collection applicable fees, and performing the required inspections.
  • Fire Department: Provides fire suppression, fire prevention, and rescue services to city residents of Mora, Quamba, all or a part of the following townships of Arthur, Brunswick, Comfort, Grass Lake, Hillman, Knife Lake, Peace, Pomroy, and Whited
  • Parks and Recreation Department: Oversees the city parks and hosts community events
  • Street Department: Responsible for street maintenance, street cleanings, snowplowing, and parking information during the winter months
  • Mora Municipal Utilities: Governed by the Mora Public Utilities Commission operating the water, wastewater, and electric utilities within the city and other parts of townships
6700 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55423
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
7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Anoka, MN 55303
Mayor and City Council Members: City Departments:
  • Administration and Finance
  • Building Department: Oversees building permits, applications, and building inspections. Helps ensure construction projects meet the requirements of both the Minnesota State Building Code and the City Zoning regulations. If residents have questions regarding building permits, the permit process or they already have a permit and need to schedule an inspection, they should call (763)433-9850.
  • City Engineering: Plans, reviews and prepares projects related to the City's infrastructure, including streets, drainage and municipal water and sewer systems. Also maintains records associated with these projects and is responsible for the City's mapping needs.
  • Community Development: Guides residential and commercial growth through comprehensive planning processes and administers the city's building and zoning codes
  • Economic Development Authority (EDA): Aids, assists, and promotes the growth and expansion of commercial, retail, and industrial development in the city
  • Elections
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  • Parks and Recreation: Offers various parks throughout the city including dog parks, ice rinks, and skate parks.
?- Planning and Zoning
  • Public Works: Provides design construction and maintenance of streets, stormwater management, municipal water and sewer management, new housing and business infrastructure development, snow removal and ice control, trimming of storm-damaged trees, manages stormwater run-off, patches potholes, roadside mowing, street improvement projects, and street sweeping.
  • Recycling
  • Utilities
205 1st Street North, Waterville, MN 56096
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.
Parks and Recreation:
  • Provides park facilities reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis and a fee is required. Park programs available for all ages.
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
202 West 3rd Street, Government Center, Winona, MN 55987
The Winona County Auditor / Treasurer administers all federal, state, and local elections in the county. The duties are to oversee voter registrations, absentee voting, recruitment and training of precinct election officials, the printing and counting of ballots, the receipt of nomination papers, and notifying voters of elections. This office will certify election results to the state or political subdivision involved and issues certificates of election to the proper person. Information on polling places may also be found on the state website: http://myballotmn.sos.state.mn.us/
400 Court Avenue, 1st Floor Historic Courthouse, Gaylord, MN 55334
Deputy Registrar:
  • Finance Administration
  • General County Administration
  • Land and Records Management
  • Property Tax Administration
Election Administration:
  • Polling place information
  • Absentee ballots
  • Voter registration
  • Election judge training and supervision
30 Cedar Street East, Annandale, MN 55302
Provides city services, including:
  • Building permits and inspections
  • - Elections: Administers city, county, state, and federal elections for residents who live within City limits and provides information regarding absentee voting, in-person voting, and early voting.
  • - Planning commission: Reviews development plans and advises the City Council on site plan review, platting and subdivisions, conditional use permits, variances, and other planning and zoning related items.
  • Public Works: Is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the community's infrastructure. Public Works duties include, but are not limited to:
  • - Water & Sewer- Maintenance of the City's water production, distribution, sanitary sewer collection, and stormwater systems; water meter reading and repairs when needed, fire hydrants, and utility locates.
Streets - Repairs, preventative maintenance, snow plowing, roadside trimming to prevent sightline obstruction, street sweeping, street signage, street and signal light maintenance. Parks - Maintenance of the City's public open spaces including parks and cemeteries, City trails and sidewalks. Forestry - Answering resident questions about trees, and managing growth of trees and brush in City parks and public property. Compost - Maintaining the City's compost facility.
  • Utilities: Water, sewer, garbage, and recycling
310 McGrann Street, Green Isle, MN 55338
Mayor and City Council Members: Member Contact Information City Attorney City Clerk Department
  • Part Time City Clerk/Treasurer
  • Pet licenses
  • Application for water, sewer, garbage service
  • Election information
  • Animal Control phone number: (888)880-4567
Emergency Management Public Works Division
  • Main number: (507)326-5220 (shop)
  • Parks, trails, playgrounds, ball fields, and ice rinks information
  • Recycling information
  • Sewer maintenance information
  • Snow removal information
  • Street cleaning and street construction/repair information
  • Water department information
985 1st Avenue, Gibbon, MN 55335
Mayor and City Council Members Member Contact Information City Administrator Building Department:
  • Building inspection information
  • Construction permit information
City Attorney:
  • (507)834-6818, 1042 1st Avenue
City Clerk:
  • Animal Control
  • Election information
  • Local government information including mayor and city council members
Emergency Management Engineering Department:
  • Street construction/repair information
  • Water quality assurance information
Planning Department Public Works Division:
  • Parks, trails, playgrounds, ball fields, and ice rinks information
  • Recycling information
  • Sewer maintenance information
  • Snow removal information
  • Street cleaning and street construction/repair information
  • Water department information Utilities
  • Water and Garbage
  • Renville-Sibley Sanitation (a Gibbon-based company) can be contacted for dumpsters at (507)834-6168.
  • Natural Gas: call Fairfax City Clerk at (507)426-7255