ALBERT CITY FALL 2019 NEWSLETTER
Here we are again with the smell of fall in the air and cooler mornings. So, with this in mind we need to go over a few things with you.
Trash pick-up will begin on Mondays starting September 30, 2019. You are allowed 4 - 33-gallon bags. You can continue to put your recycling out on this day also. Please remember our new recycling program that has been in place since July 1, 2019. 2.14 Recyclable Materials All persons and solid waste collection customers desiring to have recyclable materials picked up on the day designated for recyclable materials shall place such recyclable materials in a 32 gallon container or less with closed lids without any garbage bags therein. The contents therein shall be reasonably dry and clean and conform to the county recycling center guidelines. The contents shall not exceed 40 pounds in weight. The contract hauler shall not pick up recyclables that do not meet these qualifications. There is no limit on the number of recyclable containers allows. All trash and recycling need to be at the curb by 8:00 AM. Also If you have extra garbage bags, you need to purchase tags ($1.00 each) for the extra bags at city hall.
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.
Trick or Treat will be on Thursday , October 31 from 5:00PM - 8:00PM with trick or treating at Pleasant View Nursing home from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Be sure to welcome all the little spooks and goblins to your home by leaving your porch light on.
Another thing we wish to inform you of is that Pleasant View Nursing Home does a meal program now for residents in town. If you would like to participate, you may contact them at 712-843-2237.
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 1 (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 considered late.
September 6-8 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 in the park this year to prevent any illegal dumping. If you are caught you will be fined. 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.
This is something you will want to address before winter is upon us.
CHAMBER NEWS
Christmas Open Houses - On Friday November 1 from 5:30-9 pm there will be a Candle light Christmas open house for the businesses and on Saturday November 2 from 9 - 5 PM.
Winterfest celebration-December 14, 2019
Flyers will come out at a later date with the details.
If you have any other questions, please call us at city hall at 712-843-5613. Have a safe and happy Fall.
City of Albert City
ALBERT CITY NEWSLETTER
SPRING 2019
The first thing we wish to do is to give a huge thank you to our former public works director, Trent Christiansen. We wish him the best of luck in his new venture. We also want to extend a huge thank you to Linn Lovin, our public works assistant, for keeping the town running while we waited for our new public works director to join us. And one last thanks to our council members and mayor who keep the “flood waters” at bay this past couple of weeks. There were some very late nights for them. We also wish to at this time welcome our new public works director, Jayme Burgess to our staff.
It appears spring has sprung and we will be able to begin spring cleaning. With this we want to remind you of some things to keep in mind. 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 2 bunkers 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. If you need any trees trimmed on your property, Schoon Tree Service will be coming to town in the near future. You can call Travis at 712-358-0456 to set up a time with him.
New this year will have a spring cleanup weekend and a fall cleanup weekend. May 3-5 will be our spring cleanup and September 6-8 for the fall cleanup. This is a good way to get rid of junk you may have accumulated over the winter. We will have some dumpsters staged by the downtown park 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 in the park this year to prevent any illegal dumping. If you are caught you will be fined. 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 6, 2019 we will resume twice a week pick up for garbage and recyclables to be on Mondays and Thursdays.
UPDATE TO RECYCLING: EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2019
Over the winter months we have revised our recycling ordinance due to changes in rules at the recycling center. As follows this will be our new recycling ordinance: 2.14 Recyclable Materials All persons and solid waste collection customers desiring to have recyclable materials picked up on the day designated for recyclable materials shall place such recyclable materials in a 32 gallon container or less with closed lids without any garbage bags therein. The contents therein shall be reasonably dry and clean and conform to the county recycling center guidelines. The contents shall not exceed 40 pounds in weight. The contract hauler shall not pick up recyclables that do not meet these qualifications. There is no limit on the number of recyclable containers allows.
You will be responsible for finding your own container with a closed lid. Remember no garbage bags are to placed in the container. We have included a revised recycling list that will need to be followed.
2019 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. 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.
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.
We have the ability to pay your city water bill on line. The URL for the site is:
https://otc.cdc.nicusa.com/p/iowa/City%20of%20Albert%20City/
SWIMMING POOL UPDATE:
As of the time of this newsletter we are still interviewing for pool manager and 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 14, 15th and 16th for SUMMERFEST 2019! Watch for more information on the Albert City Events “ACE” Facebook page, as the Chamber will be meeting several times in the next couple months to finalize details.
Dog licenses are now pass due and so we will be giving a list the sheriff’s office and they will address those that don't have a license in the next few weeks.
We hope you all enjoy the spring!
SPRING 2019
The first thing we wish to do is to give a huge thank you to our former public works director, Trent Christiansen. We wish him the best of luck in his new venture. We also want to extend a huge thank you to Linn Lovin, our public works assistant, for keeping the town running while we waited for our new public works director to join us. And one last thanks to our council members and mayor who keep the “flood waters” at bay this past couple of weeks. There were some very late nights for them. We also wish to at this time welcome our new public works director, Jayme Burgess to our staff.
It appears spring has sprung and we will be able to begin spring cleaning. With this we want to remind you of some things to keep in mind. 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 2 bunkers 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. If you need any trees trimmed on your property, Schoon Tree Service will be coming to town in the near future. You can call Travis at 712-358-0456 to set up a time with him.
New this year will have a spring cleanup weekend and a fall cleanup weekend. May 3-5 will be our spring cleanup and September 6-8 for the fall cleanup. This is a good way to get rid of junk you may have accumulated over the winter. We will have some dumpsters staged by the downtown park 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 in the park this year to prevent any illegal dumping. If you are caught you will be fined. 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 6, 2019 we will resume twice a week pick up for garbage and recyclables to be on Mondays and Thursdays.
UPDATE TO RECYCLING: EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2019
Over the winter months we have revised our recycling ordinance due to changes in rules at the recycling center. As follows this will be our new recycling ordinance: 2.14 Recyclable Materials All persons and solid waste collection customers desiring to have recyclable materials picked up on the day designated for recyclable materials shall place such recyclable materials in a 32 gallon container or less with closed lids without any garbage bags therein. The contents therein shall be reasonably dry and clean and conform to the county recycling center guidelines. The contents shall not exceed 40 pounds in weight. The contract hauler shall not pick up recyclables that do not meet these qualifications. There is no limit on the number of recyclable containers allows.
You will be responsible for finding your own container with a closed lid. Remember no garbage bags are to placed in the container. We have included a revised recycling list that will need to be followed.
2019 GUIDELINES FOR RECYCLING
FIVE CATEGORIES OF RECYCLING:
- PAPER
- CARDBOARD -BROKEN DOWN AND PLACED IN RECYCLE CONTAINER
- 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. 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.
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.
We have the ability to pay your city water bill on line. The URL for the site is:
https://otc.cdc.nicusa.com/p/iowa/City%20of%20Albert%20City/
SWIMMING POOL UPDATE:
As of the time of this newsletter we are still interviewing for pool manager and 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 14, 15th and 16th for SUMMERFEST 2019! Watch for more information on the Albert City Events “ACE” Facebook page, as the Chamber will be meeting several times in the next couple months to finalize details.
Dog licenses are now pass due and so we will be giving a list the sheriff’s office and they will address those that don't have a license in the next few weeks.
We hope you all enjoy the spring!