October 2009 City News


NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS—PLEASE READ

COLD WEATHER RULE—IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR PROTECTION UNDER THE COLD WEATHER RULE, THE CUSTOMER’S ACCOUNT MUST BE CURRENT FOR THE BILLING PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO OCTOBER 15, 2009.   IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLD WEATHER RULE, PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL.

THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7, 2009 AT 6:15 P.M. AT CITY HALL.

CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY OCTOBER 12TH—–COLUMBUS DAY.

PLEASE READ—–UTILITY BILLS ARE DUE IN THE OFFICE OR IN THE OFFICE DOOR DROP BOX BY THE 10TH OF EACH MONTH.  AFTER THE 10TH THERE IS A 10% PENALTY FOR PAST DUE UTILITIES.  THE CITY WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCING THIS POLICY.

ALL RESIDENTS PLEASE READ—REMINDER CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM—APPLIANCE REBATE—MUST BE AN ENERGY STAR APPLIANCE TO QUALIFY FOR REBATE.  YOU NEED TO BRING RECEIPT FOR APPLIANCE PURCHASED AND THE YELLOW ENERGY STAR STICKER TO CITY HALL.  MUST BE PURCHASED IN THE CURRENT YEAR.

HOURS FOR HALLOWEEN—SATURDAY OCTOBER 31ST—WILL BE FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 P.M.  PLEASE TURN ON YOUR OUTSIDE LIGHTS IF YOU WISH CHILDREN TO STOP.

JUST A REMINDER THE HEATING SEASON WILL SOON BE HERE—PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR FURNACE AND/OR HEATERS ARE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.

THE CITY STILL GIVES REBATES WHEN CONVERTING OVER TO NATURAL GAS.

THE LEGION WILL BE HAVING A PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 4TH—SERVING FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.

AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS—MINNESOTA LAW REQUIRES ALL INSURANCE COMPANIES TO GIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL PRIVATE AUTO INSURANCE TO ANYONE AGE 55 AND OVER WHO HAS COMPLETED AN ACCIDENT PREVENTION CLASS.  UNITED PRAIRIE INSURANCE AGENCY, ROUND LAKE, IS SPONSORING SUCH A DRIVER SAFETY COURSE ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 6, 2009.  CALL SHARON OR JOANNE AT 945-8144 FOR LOCATION, FEE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION, AS PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH WILL BE HAVING THEIR “HARVEST DINNER” ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 11TH—SERVING FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

 THE LEGION WILL BE HAVING A PORK CHOP SUPPER ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH— SERVING FROM 5:00 P.M. TILL GONE.

PLEASE SUPPORT THE LOCAL GIRL SCOUTS.  THEY ARE SELLING THEIR NUTS.

HARVEST TIME IS UPON US.  MACHINERY WILL BE COMING AND GOING THRU TOWN AND ALSO TO THE ELEVATOR.  PLEASE BE AWARE!  DRIVE CAREFULLY!!!!!

SCHOOL HAS STARTED SO PLEASE WATCH FOR CHILDREN CROSSING THE STREETS AND ALSO THE EXTRA TRAFFIC.

PLEASE SUPPORT ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.