ALBERT CITY FALL 2021 NEWSLETTER
It is once again time for our fall news letter. We want to bring you some information for the coming months that you will find useful.
Please keep in mind when you are mowing, raking etc. do not place any leaves or grass out on the street as this can cause havoc with our storm sewer. Keep in mind that if you do this you can receive a ticket for the violation.
As a reminder our snow ordinance is effect beginning November 1 thru March 31. There will be no parking on the streets from midnight until 6:00AM during this time whether there is snow or not. You may get a ticket for this. Please keep all sidewalks clear of snow too. Also, any snowmobilers need to remember to use the most direct route in and out of town. No riding on city property or private property other than your own.
On November 2 (weather permitting) we will pick up branches for the last time this year. Please remember to have your piles neatly laid out and no crotches in the branches. If we spend more than 15 minutes at your home you will be billed at $80.00 an hour in quarter hour increments.
As a reminder you can pay your city water bill on line. The URL for the site is:
https://otc.cdc.nicusa.com/p/iowa/City%20of%20Albert%20City/. Keep in mind you will have until 11:59 PM on the 15th of the month to make a payment in a timely fashion. If it is posted later than this time on line it will be considered late.
September 10-12 for the fall cleanup. This is a good way to get rid of junk you may have accumulated over the summer before winter approaches. We will have some dumpsters staged between the post office and AC Salon on the vacated lot and labeled as to what items to place in each of them. Please follow this closely. This is not a place to get rid of regular garbage. This is for junk only. This is for town residents only. PLEASE NOTE THIS YEAR WE WILL NOT ACCEPT TIRES, PAINT, BATTERIES, TELEVISIONS OR PROPANE TANKS. PLEASE TAKE HEADE TO THESE RESTRICTED ITEMS. There will be surveillance cameras to prevent any illegal dumping. If you are caught you will be fined. If you would like you can call Arny Grow at 712-260-0059 to rent a dumpster if that works better for you.
We have had some reports of folks in town having chickens at their residents. We want to let everyone that per our ordinance you ARE NOT ALLOWED TO have chickens at your residents and could face fines if you have them located on your property. Please keep this in mind.
We want to remind all dog owners that when you are walking your dog, please clean up after them. This too can result in a fine per our code.
We also want to bring to your attention if you have any used oil that you need to get rid of contact C & S Repair as they will take used oil.
Since Labor Day falls on Monday, September 6 our trash & recycle pickup will be on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 INSTEAD OF MONDAY. WE WILL RESUME OUR NORMAL TRASH & RECYCLE DAY AGAIN BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13.
ALBERT CITY NEWSLETTER
SPRING 2021
Spring is upon us again but at least this year we may have some more normalcy than last year at this time. We want to share with you some things that may or may not affect you at this time of writing.
The city hall has a window where we can serve you if you have any issues you need to discuss. You may also leave your payments in the drop off box, mail it in, or pay on line at https://otc.cdc.nicusa.com/p/iowa/City%20of%20Albert%20City/ or go to the city web site of albertcityia.com go to title “How Do I” then click on “Make a Payment” then click “Make Payment and that will take to the website also that is listed above.
With spring upon us it will soon be time for yard work. Please keep in mind that yards are to be kept at a maximum of 6" tall. When mowing make sure the grass does not get out on the street as this will clog our storm sewer. If you have leaves to get rid of, you may burn them on the ground at your residence (keep in mind the winds and moisture) and please be courteous to your neighbors. You also may place them in the north bunker located behind the welding shop. Just reminder DO NOT PLACE ANY BAGS IN THESE PILES. LEAVES ONLY!!!! We are starting to pick up limbs and branches now. Keep in mind not to have any crotches or limbs larger than 4" in diameter. If you have a tangled pile it will be left. If our employee spends more than 15 minutes on your pile you will be billed $80.00 an hour in 15-minute increments.
The council has set May 6-9, 2021 as our spring cleanup days. This is a good way to get rid of junk you may have accumulated over the winter. We will have some dumpsters staged in the parking lot by the post office and labeled as to what items to place in each of them. Please follow this closely. This is not a place to get rid of regular garbage. This is for junk only. This is for town residents only. PLEASE NOTE THIS YEAR WE WILL NOT ACCEPT TIRES, PAINT, BATTERIES, TELEVISIONS OR PROPANE TANKS. PLEASE TAKE HEADE TO THESE RESTRICTED ITEMS. If you would like you can always call Arny Grow at 712-260-0059 to rent a dumpster if that works better for you. After clean up days are over the city will go around checking properties for junk and junked vehicles so please make sure you take advantage of clean up days to avoid receiving a letter. If you have junk cars on your lot please remove them from your property or place them in an enclosed building.
Please keep in mind now that we have a new garbage hauling service, we will only have garbage pickup on Mondays for both the recycling and regular garbage. Please have your containers at the curb by 6:30 AM. You may place the containers at the curb 12 hours before the pickup and must be removed from the curb after the garbage company have been through. If you do not comply you may be fined $25.00 if they are not placed back on your property.
The following is a list of recyclable items. Please keep in mind all these items MUST go in an enclosed container.
GUIDELINES FOR RECYCLING
FIVE CATEGORIES OF RECYCLING:
PAPER
CARDBOARD -BROKEN DOWN AND PLACED IN RECYCLE CONTAINER NOT MATTER WHAT SIZE
METAL & ALUMINUM CANS
PLASTIC FOOD, BEVERAGE AND SOAP CONTAINERS
GLASS, FOOD, AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
The following are not considered recyclable: STYROFOAM OR PLASTIC bags from Walmart, HyVee, Fareway, etc. They do not have a vendor that will buy these. The grocery stores do have a receptacle available for getting rid of your plastic bags as another option.
All containers must be rinsed and allowed to dry before putting them in the recyclables. DO NOT BAG RECYCLABLES – Keep them loose with the exception of shredded paper which must be bagged.
THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. THIS IS YOUR GUIDLINE FOR RECYCLING. KEEP IN A VISABLE PLACE WHILE SORTING GARBAGE. AS THE OLD SAYING GOES, “WHEN IN DOUBT THROW IT OUT”
We also want to bring to your attention that the Consumer Confident Report is available at city hall for you to view.
As a reminder, if you have any work trailers, campers, utility trailers, these can't be left on the street longer than 48 hours. You can get a ticket for this.
Dog licenses are now past due. You will have until the end of April to license your dog(s) for $10.00 and proof of rabies. You can use the drop off box to get us this information and we will send you out the tags, or stop by the office to register the dog(s). NEW FOR THIS YEAR IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR DOG LICENSE PAID BY APRIL 30, YOU MUST PAY A FINE OF $100.00 PER DOG PLUS $10.00 TO LICENSE THE DOG. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND.
Also keep in mind cat license(s) are due by August 31 of each year. You will need proof of rabies and distemper and $5.00 per cat.
As of the time of this newsletter we are still taking applications for lifeguards. If you or anyone you know is interested please stop by city hall and fill out an application. Watch the City of Albert City facebook page for future updates on pool status.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS:
SAVE-THE-DATES of June 18-20 for SUMMERFEST 2021! Watch for more information on the Albert City Events “ACE” Facebook page with developments.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 712-843-5613. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 9 – 1. Enjoy the spring.
Albert City mayor, council and staff
SPRING 2021
Spring is upon us again but at least this year we may have some more normalcy than last year at this time. We want to share with you some things that may or may not affect you at this time of writing.
The city hall has a window where we can serve you if you have any issues you need to discuss. You may also leave your payments in the drop off box, mail it in, or pay on line at https://otc.cdc.nicusa.com/p/iowa/City%20of%20Albert%20City/ or go to the city web site of albertcityia.com go to title “How Do I” then click on “Make a Payment” then click “Make Payment and that will take to the website also that is listed above.
With spring upon us it will soon be time for yard work. Please keep in mind that yards are to be kept at a maximum of 6" tall. When mowing make sure the grass does not get out on the street as this will clog our storm sewer. If you have leaves to get rid of, you may burn them on the ground at your residence (keep in mind the winds and moisture) and please be courteous to your neighbors. You also may place them in the north bunker located behind the welding shop. Just reminder DO NOT PLACE ANY BAGS IN THESE PILES. LEAVES ONLY!!!! We are starting to pick up limbs and branches now. Keep in mind not to have any crotches or limbs larger than 4" in diameter. If you have a tangled pile it will be left. If our employee spends more than 15 minutes on your pile you will be billed $80.00 an hour in 15-minute increments.
The council has set May 6-9, 2021 as our spring cleanup days. This is a good way to get rid of junk you may have accumulated over the winter. We will have some dumpsters staged in the parking lot by the post office and labeled as to what items to place in each of them. Please follow this closely. This is not a place to get rid of regular garbage. This is for junk only. This is for town residents only. PLEASE NOTE THIS YEAR WE WILL NOT ACCEPT TIRES, PAINT, BATTERIES, TELEVISIONS OR PROPANE TANKS. PLEASE TAKE HEADE TO THESE RESTRICTED ITEMS. If you would like you can always call Arny Grow at 712-260-0059 to rent a dumpster if that works better for you. After clean up days are over the city will go around checking properties for junk and junked vehicles so please make sure you take advantage of clean up days to avoid receiving a letter. If you have junk cars on your lot please remove them from your property or place them in an enclosed building.
Please keep in mind now that we have a new garbage hauling service, we will only have garbage pickup on Mondays for both the recycling and regular garbage. Please have your containers at the curb by 6:30 AM. You may place the containers at the curb 12 hours before the pickup and must be removed from the curb after the garbage company have been through. If you do not comply you may be fined $25.00 if they are not placed back on your property.
The following is a list of recyclable items. Please keep in mind all these items MUST go in an enclosed container.
GUIDELINES FOR RECYCLING
FIVE CATEGORIES OF RECYCLING:
PAPER
CARDBOARD -BROKEN DOWN AND PLACED IN RECYCLE CONTAINER NOT MATTER WHAT SIZE
METAL & ALUMINUM CANS
PLASTIC FOOD, BEVERAGE AND SOAP CONTAINERS
GLASS, FOOD, AND BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
The following are not considered recyclable: STYROFOAM OR PLASTIC bags from Walmart, HyVee, Fareway, etc. They do not have a vendor that will buy these. The grocery stores do have a receptacle available for getting rid of your plastic bags as another option.
All containers must be rinsed and allowed to dry before putting them in the recyclables. DO NOT BAG RECYCLABLES – Keep them loose with the exception of shredded paper which must be bagged.
THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. THIS IS YOUR GUIDLINE FOR RECYCLING. KEEP IN A VISABLE PLACE WHILE SORTING GARBAGE. AS THE OLD SAYING GOES, “WHEN IN DOUBT THROW IT OUT”
We also want to bring to your attention that the Consumer Confident Report is available at city hall for you to view.
As a reminder, if you have any work trailers, campers, utility trailers, these can't be left on the street longer than 48 hours. You can get a ticket for this.
Dog licenses are now past due. You will have until the end of April to license your dog(s) for $10.00 and proof of rabies. You can use the drop off box to get us this information and we will send you out the tags, or stop by the office to register the dog(s). NEW FOR THIS YEAR IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR DOG LICENSE PAID BY APRIL 30, YOU MUST PAY A FINE OF $100.00 PER DOG PLUS $10.00 TO LICENSE THE DOG. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND.
Also keep in mind cat license(s) are due by August 31 of each year. You will need proof of rabies and distemper and $5.00 per cat.
As of the time of this newsletter we are still taking applications for lifeguards. If you or anyone you know is interested please stop by city hall and fill out an application. Watch the City of Albert City facebook page for future updates on pool status.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS:
SAVE-THE-DATES of June 18-20 for SUMMERFEST 2021! Watch for more information on the Albert City Events “ACE” Facebook page with developments.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 712-843-5613. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 9 – 1. Enjoy the spring.
Albert City mayor, council and staff