ALBERT CITY NEWSLETTER
SPRING 2020
With the writing of this spring newsletter we are experiencing a time like none of us has ever seen or experienced before. Many things have changed and continue to change so quickly that it is hard to keep up. Between our governor and Buena Vista County Emergency management they are keeping us up to date. As suggested by these folks the city hall and library are closed to the public. At city hall you may 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.
As of April 2 we also will be taping off the playground equipment in both parks since this is one of those places that does not promote social distancing and there is no way to adequately disinfect the playground equipment. We feel that if we kept the playgrounds open it really will hamper the social distancing that we are trying to get people to abide by. We still encourage people to enjoy the outdoors, but do this with your household members and at a distance from others.
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 middle 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 decided again this year to have a spring cleanup weekend and a fall cleanup weekend. We have tentatively set May 7-10 as our spring cleanup but this may need to be adjusted as time goes on. Fall dates will be announced later. 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.
Also beginning May 4, 2020, we will resume twice a week pick up for garbage and recyclables to be on Mondays and Thursdays. You will be allowed up to 2 – 33 gallon bags of garbage not to exceed 40 pounds on those days. You may set your recyclables out on Mondays and Thursdays also.
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:
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.
All these items must be in a 32 gallon or less can or tote with a lid. Bring it to the curb the day of garbage pickup.
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 (CCR) will not be mailed, but is available at www.iowaccr.org or city hall.
FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING – We will be flushing hydrants on Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7. Please be aware you could experience low pressure and discoloration of clothes during this process. Sorry for any inconvenience
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. Once again you can use the drop off box to get us this information and we will send you out the tags.
The census is going on now also. The form should take about 10 minutes to fill out on line. The census is only done every 10 years so please take the time to fill it out. Your response matters due to the fact this effect health clinics, fire departments, schools, local and county roads and highways. Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year and also in districting for congressmen and senators
Election year is upon us. If you are placing a sign on your property keep in mind they are to be placed on your property and not on the public right of way.
SWIMMING POOL UPDATE:
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 19-21 for SUMMERFEST 2020! 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. We hope all of you stay safe, continue practice social distancing at least for the next 30 day, and know we will get through this together.
Albert City mayor, council and staff
SPRING 2020
With the writing of this spring newsletter we are experiencing a time like none of us has ever seen or experienced before. Many things have changed and continue to change so quickly that it is hard to keep up. Between our governor and Buena Vista County Emergency management they are keeping us up to date. As suggested by these folks the city hall and library are closed to the public. At city hall you may 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.
As of April 2 we also will be taping off the playground equipment in both parks since this is one of those places that does not promote social distancing and there is no way to adequately disinfect the playground equipment. We feel that if we kept the playgrounds open it really will hamper the social distancing that we are trying to get people to abide by. We still encourage people to enjoy the outdoors, but do this with your household members and at a distance from others.
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 middle 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 decided again this year to have a spring cleanup weekend and a fall cleanup weekend. We have tentatively set May 7-10 as our spring cleanup but this may need to be adjusted as time goes on. Fall dates will be announced later. 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.
Also beginning May 4, 2020, we will resume twice a week pick up for garbage and recyclables to be on Mondays and Thursdays. You will be allowed up to 2 – 33 gallon bags of garbage not to exceed 40 pounds on those days. You may set your recyclables out on Mondays and Thursdays also.
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
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.
All these items must be in a 32 gallon or less can or tote with a lid. Bring it to the curb the day of garbage pickup.
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 (CCR) will not be mailed, but is available at www.iowaccr.org or city hall.
FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING – We will be flushing hydrants on Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7. Please be aware you could experience low pressure and discoloration of clothes during this process. Sorry for any inconvenience
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. Once again you can use the drop off box to get us this information and we will send you out the tags.
The census is going on now also. The form should take about 10 minutes to fill out on line. The census is only done every 10 years so please take the time to fill it out. Your response matters due to the fact this effect health clinics, fire departments, schools, local and county roads and highways. Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year and also in districting for congressmen and senators
Election year is upon us. If you are placing a sign on your property keep in mind they are to be placed on your property and not on the public right of way.
SWIMMING POOL UPDATE:
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 19-21 for SUMMERFEST 2020! 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. We hope all of you stay safe, continue practice social distancing at least for the next 30 day, and know we will get through this together.
Albert City mayor, council and staff