results in water being turned off. Water is turned on
upon payment of the utility bill plus a $50 service
charge. If you are moving, contact the city clerk at
(952) 353-2488 with a fi nal meter reading, forwarding
address, moving date, and the new owner’s name.
Dog and cat licenses are not required, but you must
keep your animals in your command. Residents must also keep the exterior of their homes
in good condition, as well as keep yards mowed and
weeds cut down.
Ordinance No. 91 is to prevent, reduce, or eliminate
blight, blighting factors, or causes of blight within the
city of New Germany. This includes exterior property
areas, vacant properties, exterior of structures, interior
of structures, vacated structures, junk automobiles and
junk equipment, noxious weeds and pests, and any and
all sanitation conditions. Each spring, the city does a
city-wide inspection, and sends letters to those who are
not in compliance.
Parking rules More information
Burning
Recreational fi res are allowed if they meet with city
guidelines. Please check with city hall before burning.
Cat and dog licenses
No parking on city streets between the hours of 2
and 7 a.m. from Nov. 1 to March 31 (no motor vehicle
shall be parked on either side of any street or alleyway
within city limits).
Parking of vehicles or trailers on any public street,
alley, or lot for a period longer than 24 consecutive
hours is prohibited.
No trucks greater than 15,000 pounds or truck
trailer shall be parked on any public street between
the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Snowfall: No parking on city streets following a
snowfall of 1 inch or more. This is to allow snowplow
operators to clear the roads. Sheriff’s dispatch will
be called and violators will be ticketed and towed; no
exceptions will be made.
Junk vehicles and blight ordinance
Residents are not allowed to store inoperable or
unlicensed cars in their yards.
New residents are encouraged to stop by or contact
city hall at (952) 353-2488 for any other information.
Utilities
Electricity
Xcel Energy, 421 Wabasha St., St. Paul, MN 55102.
Customer service 800-481-4700; Emergency or lights
out only: 800-641-4400; TDD/TYY 800-288-5533.
Gas
CenterPoint Energy, 2400 Riverfront Drive,
Mankato, MN. Customer service 800-245-2377;
Emergency only: (gas leaks) 800-722-9326; TTY/
voice 888-321-4977
Telephone
Frontier Communications of Minnesota, Inc.,
Customer service 800-921-8102.
Cable Television
NU-Telecom 888-873-6853.
Local
Community
Banking
When you choose First Minnesota Bank, you’re choosing a banking partner with
over 135 years of history serving Minnesota. From friendly tellers who know you
by name to knowledgeable bankers who have experience helping local people
reach their goals, you’ll find a personal touch in every interaction.
Visit us in-person at 101
Ash Ave N in Mayer, online
at firstmnbank.com, or call
us at (952) 657-2500.
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