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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. MayerHeraldJournal.com | NewGermanyHeraldJournal.com 7