Recycling items accepted include automotive batteries , paper ( junk mail , phone books , office paper , magazines , newspaper , corrugated cardboard , boxboard ), food and beverage containers , steel and aluminum cans , foil and trays , glass bottles and jars , food and beverage plastics ( numbers 1-7 ), scrap metal , used motor oil , oil filters , 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 , re-roofing , residing , window replacement , furnace replacement , decks , basement refinishing , 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 .
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 ).
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 office .
Mayer community center
The Mayer Community Center is available to rent for events such as weddings , anniversaries , family gatherings , birthday parties , and meetings . Call the city office 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 Cable , internet and phone Nuvern 888-873-6853 Frontier 800-921-8101 Metronet 866-481-2308
Mayer Fire Department
The fire department has been offering its services to the citizens of Mayer and the surrounding area for more than a century . Meeting the first and third Monday of every month , the fire department is always available to respond to emergency situations .
Current officers are Fire Chief Andy Maetzold , Chief 2 Bob Carlson , Captain / Training Officers Adam Maetzold and Dennis Clark , and Captains Zach Stifter and Josh McIntosh .
The fire department hosts a fish fry in the spring and in the fall , makes annual visits to the schools , and hosts events outlining fire prevention .
For more information , contact Andy Maetzold at 612-616- 0468 , or at work at 952-657-2291 .
The new Mayer Fire Station was completed in 2021 .
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West Ridge Park in Mayer is a popular place for kids to play .
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