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1. Dog Licenses

All dogs over the age of 6 months kept, harbored, or maintained by their owners in the City, shall be licensed and registered with the City, according to Section 406.01, Sub.2.

2. Limit of 4 Vehicles Stored Outside

According to Section 803.01, Subd. 3, C1, "no more than four vehicles per lawful dwelling unit may be stored anywhere outside on R-1 and R-2 zoned property, except as otherwise permitted or required by the City because of non-residential characteristics of the property. This maximum number does not include vehicles of occasioned guests who do not reside on the property."

3. Parking in Yard

Section 803.01, Subd.3c2, states that "vehicles that are parked or stored outside in the front-yard area must be on a paved or graveled parking or driveway area.

4. Trash Can Placement

Section 404.01, Subd. 4b, states that "property owners and occupants shall make containers easily accessible to the collector for on-site pickup on the days designated for collection". 

You can do this by placing your trash cans on your driveway or your lawn. Do not put your trash cans on the streets, sidewalks, or public right-of-ways.

Also see Section 801.03 and 803.01.

5. Unleashed Dogs

According to Section 406.01, Subd.4a, "it shall be unlawful for the dog of any person who owns, harbors, or keeps the dog, or the parents or the guardians of any such person under 18 years of age, to run at large".

"At large" definition: Being off of the premises of an owners and not under control/custody of the owner or another person, either by lease, cord, chain, or any other manner of confinement. 

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1. What is Right to Time Off From Work to Serve?

Your employer is required to give you time off from work to be an Election Judge without a reduction in pay. More information can be found on the Secretary of States Website.

2. Why are election judges so important?

Election judges play an important role in administering elections by ensuring the constitutional rights of voters are protected. Serving as an election judge is an opportunity to learn more about the election process and to provide a great service to the community.

3. Who can be an election judge?

You must be eligible to vote in Minnesota and able to read, write and speak English. Students 16 and 17 years old can be election judge trainees. There are restrictions on having relatives serve together as Election Judges. A relative is defined as a spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling, or stepsibling. Relatives cannot serve together in the same precinct at the same time. In addition, relatives of a candidate, and anyone who temporarily or permanently lives in the same house as a candidate cannot serve in the precinct where the candidate is on the ballot. Candidates cannot serve in a precinct where they are on the ballot.

4. What are the time commitments of election judges?

Training. Election judges must attend a required training with Wright County. Training can be done online or in person. Dates are to be announced.

Absentee Voting. Some election judges (whose schedule allows) will also help facilitate absentee voting at nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Delano. This is done prior to the Elections during normal business hours.

Work Day Schedule. The City of Delano schedules its election judges in shifts. Times are approximate and judges can specify which time works best with their schedule.

• Morning: 6:00a - Noon
• Afternoon: Noon - 5:30p
• Evening: 5:30p - Close (see note)

(note) Although polls close at 8p, Judges working the evening shift will be expected to stay

until all closing procedures are complete.

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1. How do I pay my city water bill?

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2. How do I get a new trash can lid?

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3. My trash didn't get picked up, what should I do now?

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4. How do I get a garage sale permit?

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5. How can I see the agenda for an upcoming City Council or Board meeting?

Visit the Agenda Center, where you will be able to access the agenda for both past and upcoming meetings, along with any approved minutes.