Utilities
Zoning
All areas of the city are zoned for specific land uses, and regulated by Cokato subdivision and zoning ordinances nces.
Local, state, and federal regulations apply to all land alteration, construction, and / or structures within city limits
. Before planning ning a building, business,( home occupation or otherwise), land development elopment
, sign, or other activity, contact the city offices to ensure that all requirements and regulations are met.
Building permits
The city has adopted the state building code. Under the code, a building permit is required for any improvement( new, repair, remodel, or replacement) projects. The value factors in labor, whether done by a contractor or yourself. All applications, instructions, and questions should be directed to the city offices. Fees have been established by the city council. The permit is required prior to beginning any work.
Excavations
The city has adopted ordinances governing excavation for the safety of its residents. Contact city hall for an excavation permit prior to any digging. Residents should also call for locates by dialing 811 prior to digging.
Refuse pickup / recycling
The City of Cokato contracts with Waste Management for refuse and recycling pickup. Residents should have cans at curbside Fridays by 7 a. m. The city also conducts an annual cleanup day in the spring.
Utilities
Water and sewer service
Water and sewer customers are billed by the City of Cokato on a monthly basis. The bills go in the mail about the 15th of each month, and are due the last day of the month. Consumers are asked to record the meter reading as indicated on their pay stubs, and pay in person at city hall, by mail, or by depositing payment in the drop box on the south side of city hall.
Residents may aso arrange to pay online or by credit card through the city’ s vndor, PSN. Contact City Hall for details.
Water service may be turned off whenever any charge for water service on the present or former owner / occupant is unpaid.
If you sell a property, an inspection of the sanitary and stormwater sewer connections at the property must be completed by a city-approved inspector before the sale, and any improper connections must be corrected. Owners are responsible for service line repairs all the way to the sewer main.
Also, contact city hall at( 320) 286-5505, and inform the city of the new owner, the date you will be closing on the property, and a fi nal meter reading.
Any repair or leaking of the lines before or after the water meter is the owner’ s responsibility. The city does not supply labor for repairs or supplies; owners should call a plumber. Should the water line need to be replaced, it is the owner’ s responsibility to pay for repairs from the curb stop to the home. A reminder: small drips from your water line can result in higher water bills.
The city makes every effort to notify affected property owners, either by phone or notice placed inside the front door, when there is an emergency repair or water shut off. Personnel do their best to complete the work as quickly as possible.
Household hazardous waste
Items such as paint, acids, pesticides, and aerosol cans should be brought to the Wright County Compost Facility. Call( 763) 682-7338 for more information.
Utilities / post office
Electricity: Xcel Energy, 800-895-4999. Gas: CenterPoint, 800-245-2377. Telephone: Century Link, 800-788-3500 or Charter /
Spectrum, 833-780-1880.
Cable television: Charter Communications, 800-581- 0081; Channel 12 is the local public access channel in Cokato.
The Cokato Post Office is located at 190 Third Street SE. Window hours are Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., and Saturdays, 8 to 9:15 a. m. Lobby hours are Mondays through Fridays, 6 a. m. to 8 p. m.; Saturdays 6 a. m. to 6 p. m., and closed on Sundays and holidays.
Energy assistance
Contact Wright County Government Center at 800-362- 3667, or Wright County Community Action Agency( 320) 963-6500.
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Offi cial Guide to Dassel-Cokato 2018-19