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New Germany CITY INFORMATION The City of New Germany New Germany City Offi ce is located at 300 Broadway Street East, downtown. Mailing address: PO Box 177, New Germany, MN 55367-0177 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Email: [email protected] Building inspections [phone] Hall rental information [phone] Clerk offi ce hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; Friday closed. Meetings are the fi rst and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at city hall. City hall rental The city hall is rented out for all occasions. Call city hall [phone] for available dates and pricing. Building permits New Germany adopted the Minnesota state building code. Under the code, a building permit is required for any improvements (new, repair, remodel, or replacement). The value factors in labor, whether done by a contractor or yourself. Applications are available at city hall. Any questions regarding repairs or improvements to property may be directed to the city clerk or to the city building inspector. Starting a construction pro project without obtaining the proper permit could result in an investigation fee, which is 40 percent of the permit price, with a minimum of $50. This includes re-roofi ng, siding, decks, window replacement, air conditioning/heat replacement, fencing, and utility sheds. If in doubt, call the city to see if you need a permit. Check with your contractor; they don’t always obtain a permit. House numbers should be easily visible from the street to make it easier to locate your home in an emergency situation. Numbers should be in contrast to the house color and made of refl ective material. Severe weather When the siren blows, it means there is severe weather in the area, and you should take shelter immediately. If the siren continues to blow, it means there is still danger. There is not a siren to signal all clear. Stay tuned to your radio to be sure it is safe to come out of your basement or storm shelter. Snow removal The sidewalk in front of your property is your responsibility. Please keep it shoveled and clear of snow and ice. Sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours after the snow ceases to fall. Residents may not blow snow onto city streets. 6 Photo by Steven Young Serving the City of New Germany are: City Clerk Twyla Menth, councilors Shirley Jaeger, Ty Turnquist, Mayor Steve Van Lith, and councilors Nick Hartwig and Cathy Ruschmeier. Garbage pickup Garbage pickup is every Thursday, and garbage should be curbside by 7 a.m. The city contracts with Elite Waste Disposal for garbage removal. Residents are allowed one 35-, 64-, or 96-gallon container per week. Containers are available by calling the city at [phone]. Garbage service is billed monthly along with your city utility bill. Garbage cans must be kept off of streets; please keep them on your driveway. Curbside recycling service Elite Waste Disposal provides curbside recycling service every other Thursday (call city offi ce for schedule). Recyclables must be placed in recycle cans and curbside by 7 a.m. Acceptable products are newsprint (non-shiny); glass, aluminum cans, tin cans (rinsed and labels removed); plastics, long-necked and with a 1 or 2 recycling symbols on the bottom of the bottle. Junk mail and bundled cardboard are also accepted. All items can be co-mingled in the recycle can with the yellow lid. Cleanup day New Germany provides a cleanup day for city residents each spring at the city shed on Carver County Road 33 (State Ave. North). A small disposal fee applies for some items. Brush/compost site New Germany’s brush site has been combined with Mayer’s brush site, located on Carver County Road 30 between New Germany and Mayer. Contact the city offi ce for the current rules. Water and sewer The city bills for water and sewer usage on a monthly basis. Rates are based on a service charge, plus a charge per 1,000 gallons used. There is a $10 penalty for residents who fail to provide their meter reading by the due date. Failure to pay a utility bill Offi cial Guide To Mayer & New Germany 2018-19