City of New Germany
City contact information
New Germany City Office is located at 300 Broadway
Street East , downtown . Mailing address : PO Box 177 , New Germany , MN 55367 Phone : 952-353-2488 Email : ngcityhall @ frontiernet . net has changed to ngcityhall @ gmail . com Building inspections : 763-479-1720 Hall rental information : 952-353-2488 Clerk office hours : Monday-Thursday 8:30 a . m . - 4:30 p . m .; Friday closed .
Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p . m . at city hall .
City hall rental
The city hall is rented out for many occasions . Call city hall 952-353-2488 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 , repaired , remodeled , or replaced ). 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 the property may be directed to the city clerk or to the city building inspector .
Starting a construction 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-roofing , 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 reflective 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 .
Garbage pickup
Garbage pickup is every Thursday , and garbage should be curbside by 7 a . m . The city contracts with Waste Management for its garbage removal . Residents are allowed one 35- , 64- , or 96-gallon container per week . Containers are available by calling the city at 952-353-2488 . Garbage service is billed monthly along with your city utility bill . Garbage cans must be kept off of streets ; please keep them on the driveway .
Curbside recycling service
Waste Management provides curbside recycling service every other Thursday ( call the city office for the schedule ). Recyclables must be placed in recycling cans and curbside by 7 a . m .
Acceptable products are newsprint ( non-shiny ); glass , aluminum cans , and tin cans ( rinsed and labels removed ); plastics , long-necked and with 1 or 2 recycling symbols
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