Curbside recycling service
Recyclable materials are picked up every other Tuesday by West Central Sanitation . Bins must be placed at the curb by 7 a . m . Recyclable materials include cardboard / boxboard , mixed paper , plastics , metals , and glass . For more information on recycling , contact McLeod County Solid Waste at 1-800-335- 0575 .
Day care
For a current listing of day care providers in the area , contact McLeod County Social Services . McLeod County ’ s local number for Winsted residents is 320-395-2568 . Diseased trees In order to prevent the spread of disease , all diseased trees should be removed as soon as possible .
If you have a tree or trees that you believe may be diseased , call 320-485-2201 for assistance . Boulevard trees are removed and replaced by the city .
Dog licenses
A license is required for all dogs over 4 months of age . Licenses expire Dec . 31 of each year and must be renewed at city hall for $ 10 . All applications for a license must be accompanied by a statement from a veterinarian indicating that the dog has current vaccinations ; or a rabies vaccination certificate . City ordinance requires pet owners to clean up and dispose of any animal feces .
Fences
The city of Winsted requires a permit prior to installing a fence . Fence permit applications may be picked up at city hall .
Post office
The post office is located at 155 Main Ave . W . and can be reached at 320-485-2310 . Hours are 8:30 a . m . to 12:15 p . m ., and 1:15 to 4:30 p . m . Monday through Friday , and 9 to 10 a . m . Saturdays .
House numbers
In order to locate your home in an emergency , owners are required to display their house numbers so they can be seen easily from the street , with a minimum size of 4 inches in height .
Signs
The city of Winsted requires a permit prior to any sign being installed . Sign permit applications may be picked up at city hall .
Snowmobile usage
The city allows snowmobilers to drive the most direct route from their house on city streets to outside city limits and return to their home on the same route . No snowmobiling is allowed between the hours of 1
a . m . and one-half hour before sunrise .
Water and sewer
Water and sewer customers are billed by the city on a monthly basis . For more information on your utility bill , contact the utility billing clerk at 320-485- 2366 .
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Winter parking
From Nov . 1 through March 31 , there is no parking on city streets from 2 to 6 a . m . In the case of more than 2 inches of snow , parking is not allowed on any streets until the streets have been cleared of snow .
City offers rental space for gatherings
People searching for a nice place to host a meeting , concert , gathering , or other program can find what they need at Winsted City Hall .
The community room , named the Vollmer Room after the city ’ s first mayor , Felton Vollmer , is located on the lower level of city hall . Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a spectacular view of Winsted Lake and the city center plaza , while a fireplace gives the room a cozy ambiance .
The Vollmer Room comfortably seats 80 people , and is available for Winsted residents to rent . Contact city hall for information related to rental policies and procedures , as well as rental fees and damage deposits . Amphitheater available for summer concerts Groups that would prefer to gather outdoors are welcome to use the city ’ s ampitheater , located on the northwest corner of Mill Reserve Park . The space can by reserved for concerts or other programs by calling city hall at 320-485-2366 .
The two plazas ( one on the north end of the promenade behind the city hall , and one on the south end of the promenade , north of Mill Reserve Park ) may be used by the public on a first-come , firstserved basis .
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