plastics (numbers 1-7), scrap metal, used motor oil, oil
fi lters, and antifreeze.
For more information, call Carver County
Environmental Services at (952) 361-1800.
Building permits
Under the state building code, building permits
are required for any improvements, such as new
construction, remodeling, new residency, reroofi ng,
sprinklers, residing, window replacement, furnace
replacement, decks, basement refi nishing, fi replace or
wood stove installation, fences, and utility sheds.
All applications, instructions, and questions can
be directed to the city at (952) 657-1502. A permit is
required prior to beginning any work.
Dog licenses
Residents are limited to two dogs/cats per
household and licenses are required for all dogs over 6
months of age. The license fee is $10 annually ($7.50
for neutered dogs). All applications for licenses must
be accompanied by a statement from a veterinarian
indicating that the dog has current vaccinations. The
license is valid for one year, and expires the fi rst day of
January each year.
A lifetime dog license is available for dogs that are
micro-chipped, at a one-time price of $10.
Dogs need to be leashed or under the control of a
responsible person. Any dogs found running at-large
will be picked up and impounded. Impound and
penalty fees will be the owner’s responsibility.
the city offi ce for booking and more information.
City utilities
Electric
Xcel Energy: 800-481-4700
McLeod Coop Power Association: 800-494-6272
Xcel Energy covers the entire community with
the exception of the Hidden Creek Development,
beginning with the Third Addition. McLeod Coop
Power Association covers this area.
Gas
CenterPoint Energy(Minnegasco): 800-245-2377
or (612) 372-4727
Telephone
Citizens Communications (Frontier): 800-921-
8101
Cable
NU-Telecom 888-873-6853
Mayer Fire Department
The fi re department has been offering its services
to the citizens of Mayer and the surrounding area
for more than a century. Meeting the fi rst and third
Monday of every month, the fi re department is always
on hand to respond to emergency situations.
Current offi cers are Fire Chief Rod Maetzold,
Assistant Chief Bob Carlson, Secretary Anna
Boote, Captain/Training Offi cers Adam and Andy
Maetzold, and Captains Dennis Clark and Josh
McIntosh.
Snow removal
No person shall park or leave a motorized vehicle
on any street within the city during or after a snowfall
or period of blowing snow until that street has been
cleared of snow. No overnight parking is allowed on
State Highway 25 (Ash Avenue) from November to
April.
Sump pumps
No sump pump shall be connected to the sanitary
sewer.
Abandoned vehicles
No person shall park, store, leave, or permit
the parking, storing, or leaving of any abandoned
vehicle or any vehicle which is in a wrecked, junked,
partially dismantled, or inoperative condition upon
any property. This includes private property within
the City of Mayer for a period in excess of 48 hours.
All vehicles must have current license registration
displayed.
Other regulations
The city has regulations regarding zoning, weeds,
junk vehicles, litter, etc. For further information, call
the city offi ce.
Mayer Community Center
The Mayer Community Center is available to rent
for events such as weddings and anniversaries. Call
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