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New Germany City Information City contact information: New Germany City Offi ce is located at 300 Broadway Street East, downtown. Mailing address: PO Box 177, New Germany, MN 55367-0177 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Email: [email protected] Building inspections [phone] Hall rental information 952-353-2488 Clerk offi ce hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; Friday closed. Meetings are the fi rst and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at city hall. City hall rental The city hall is rented out for all 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, repair, remodel, or replacement). 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 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-roofi ng, 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 refl ective 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. 6 Photo by Steven Young Serving the City of New Germany are: Front – councilors Shirley Jaeger, Ty Turnquist, and Thomas Mielke; back – City Clerk Twyla Menth, Mayor Steve Van Lith, and Councilor Nick Hartwig. 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 Republic Waste Disposal for 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 your driveway. Curbside recycling service Republic Waste Disposal provides curbside recycling service every other Thursday (call city offi ce for schedule). Recyclables must be placed in recycle cans and curbside by 7 a.m. Acceptable products are newsprint (non- shiny); glass, aluminum cans, tin cans (rinsed and labels removed); plastics, long-necked and with a 1 or 2 recycling symbols on the bottom of the bottle. Junk mail and bundled cardboard are also accepted. All items can be co-mingled in the recycle can with the yellow lid. Guide to Mayer & New Germany 2019-2020