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1. Why is the city looking at this now?
2. What are the biggest issues?
3. Why this design?
4. What will this mean for drivers?
5. What will this mean for pedestrians?
6. What will this mean for bicyclists?
7. What Does This Mean for Emergency Vehicles That Rely on Broadway?
8. HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST?
9. What’s the project timeline?

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1. Who is my Council Member?
2. Where do I vote?
3. How long is the term for Mayor, and for City Council?

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1. When are the Elections?
2. Where do I vote?
3. Am I eligible to vote?
4. How do I register to vote?
5. Is Election Day Registration is allowed in Minnesota?
6. How do I vote via absentee ballot?
7. What if I need assistance with voting?
8. Are all polling sites accessible?

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1. Why is my water bill so high?
2. What charges can I expect for water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer services
3. How can I eliminate estimated water bills?
4. How can I get an assessment of unpaid bills?

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1. Can I have a recreational fire in my yard?
2. Can I have an open fire pit or ring?
3. Can I use a manufactured fire place or fire ring?
4. What can I burn?
5. How to Apply for Fire Extinguisher Public License, Certificates and Extinguishing System Certificates?
6. How to Apply for the Installation / Replacement of a Clean Agent / Special Fire Extinguishing System?
7. How to Apply for a Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression System Permit?

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1. What do I need a building permit for?
2. What kind of work does not need a building permit?
3. What do I need to know about putting up a fence?
4. Where are my property lines?
5. Who do I contact about sidewalks?
6. Who do I contact about electrical permits?
7. Who do I contact about fire sprinklers?

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1. Do I have to have make a damage deposit?
2. How do I reserve a pavilion/shelter or a lodge?
3. What is the refund policy for cancellation or bad weather?
4. How do I get/return the key for my rental site?
5. Can I stay overnight in a lodge?
6. Can I put up a canopy or have inflatables at my site?
7. Is alcohol or smoking allowed in/on city facilities?
8. What am I expected to do for clean-up after using the facility?
9. Is grilling allowed and are there grills available at my park facility rental site?
10. Who do I contact if I have an issue the day of my rental?
11. Are decorations allowed?
12. When is the shelter available for me to use on the day of my event?
13. Can I change my rental after I pay for the shelter and a permit is issued?
14. Are there restriction on catering?
15. What is included in my rental?
16. What activities do I need a City permit for?

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1. How many miles is it around the lakes?
2. How do I reserve a pavilion/shelter or a lodge?

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1. What are the home-based business zoning requirements?
2. How do I know if signs/awnings can overhang the sidewalk in front of my business?
3. How do I get floodplain information?
4. What are the requirements for installing a pool?
5. What do I need to know about putting up a fence?
6. How do I determine where my property lines are?
7. Where can recreational equipment be stored on residential property?
8. How do I subdivide my property?
9. How do sign regulations affect my property?
10. How do I check the zoning on property?
11. What are off-street parking requirements?

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1. Why is there no public water at the dog park?
2. Have you considered adding a water tank for dogs to drink out of?

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1. What do I have to do to plant a tree in the boulevard?
2. Who takes care of trees in boulevards?
3. What trees does Xcel Energy trim?

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1. What should I do when my sewer is backing up?
2. Can sewer gas enter my home from the City sewer lines?
3. I am not sure I should sewer this material. What should I do?

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1. Does the water we drink come from the Mississippi River?
2. Is the water safe to drink every day?
3. What is the definition of safe water?
4. What other chemicals are added to the water we drink?
5. I am installing a water softener and need to know the hardness of the water. How hard is the water supplied to the city?
6. Why is my water so discolored lately?
7. Why did my water bill go up so much?
8. When is my water meter read for my bill?
9. I heard that there is an ongoing meter change out program happening in the city. How do I get on the list to get mine changed?
10. On my water bill it says cubic feet, how many gallons is that?
11. What is the pipe of some type sticking up in the area between the street and the sidewalk in front of my house?
12. I have very low water pressure and there is sound like water running even when all my faucets are off. What could cause this?
13. What can I do to prevent my water from freezing in the winter?
14. I am interested in where my water comes from. Is there a way that I can see the City Water Plant?

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1. What is Groundwater?
2. Where Does Your Drinking Water Come From?
3. Does the protection plan cover private wells?
4. How do I dispose of Household Hazardous Wastes?
5. How do lawn fertilizers/garden chemicals effect ground water?