Monticello Help Center
The Monticello Help Center is our community food shelf , which helps eligible residents who have limited financial resources receive healthy and nutritious food . This service is available to all ages and races .
The Monticello Help Center also operates a clothing center that provides a place for individuals and families to shop for gently used clothing and household items donated by the community . Clothing is stocked on a seasonal basis .
Hours are 9 a . m . to noon Monday through Friday . The Help Center is also open 4 to 8 p . m . on the first , second , fourth and fifth Wednesdays of the month . Curbside service is offered the third Wednesday of the month from 5 to 6:30 p . m .
Learn more at www . monticellohelpcenter . org .
Monticello ’ s municipal services at a glance
Utility Billing
The city utility bill includes charges for sewer , water , and possible miscellaneous costs for water shut off and water turnon . The city sends utility bills monthly . Payment is always due on the first of the month . The monthly bills help residents discover leaks quickly and avoid high water use . It ’ s also more convenient to receive and pay the bill every month , just like other common bills . The city also recently began offering two discounts to residents . Customers receive a $ 0.50 cent credit on every bill when they sign up for e-bills and another $ 1 credit on every bill when they sign up for ACH electronic payments . Additional payment options include cash , money order , check , credit card and online payments . A payment drop box is located just outside City Hall or there is a drive-up drop box located in the community center parking lot near the Sixth Street entrance .
Call ( 763 ) 271-3228 for more information .
Municipal Liquor Store Monticello operates a municipal liquor store , Hi-Way Liquors , at 545 Highway 25 .
The liquor store is committed to providing its customers with a clean , professional and fun atmosphere so they can enjoy a memorable shopping experience . The City of Monticello and its liquor store staff believe in community engagement and investing in the future of Monticello .
Animal Control A current license must be obtained for each dog over 6 months of age . Licenses can be purchased for two-yearterms at a cost of $ 20 at Monticello City Hall and proof of rabies vaccination is required . No dog shall be allowed by its owner to run at large , and every owner is required to confine
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the animal to the owner ’ s property by training , fencing or leashing . Complaints regarding public nuisance and vicious animals are handled by Monticello ’ s contracted animal control officer and / or the Wright County Sheriff ’ s Office .
Contact animal control at ( 612 ) 859-6989 .
Department of Motor Vehicles
The Monticello DMV was recently voted best in the state by WCCO viewers . It is open from 8 a . m . to 4:30 p . m . Monday through Friday and 8 a . m . to noon on Saturdays .
The Monticello Department of Motor Vehicles provides a vital connection between the state and city . A portion of every DMV transaction fee goes back to the city .
The DMV does not process drivers license renewals , but does process address changes and issue duplicates for a lost driver ’ s license . People applying for a motor vehicle or motorcycle registration , re-registration or transfer of ownership must provide proof of insurance . Requirements include the insurance company name , the policy number , and the policy expiration .
Garbage and Recycling
The City of Monticello contracts with Waste Management for residential garbage and recycling service . Garbage is picked up weekly . Recycling is picked up every other week . Garbage and recycling must be curbside by 7 a . m . Garbage and recycling pickups falling on or after an observed holiday may be one day later for the remainder of the week . New residents must complete a utility billing new customer application and provide rental , home ownership , and date of closing as well as service and billing address , contact phone number and number of people in the household .
For more information , call ( 320 ) 258-3948 .
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