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MONTICELLO
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023
Help Center
The Monticello Help Center is our community food shelf which helps eligible residents who have limited financial resources receive healthy and nutritious food . This service is available to all ages and races .
The Monticello Help Center also operates a clothing center that provides a place for individuals and families to shop for gently used clothing and household items donated by the community . Clothing is stocked on a seasonal basis .
Hours are 9 a . m . to noon on Monday-Friday . The Help Center is also open 4-8 p . m . on the first , second , fourth , and fifth Wednesdays of the month . Curbside service is offered on the third Wednesday of the month from 5-6:30 p . m .
Monticello city services
Utility Billing
The city utility bill includes charges for sewer , water , and possible miscellaneous costs for water shut off and water turnon . The city sends utility bills monthly . Payment is always due on the 1st of the month . The city also recently began offering two discounts to residents . Customers receive a 50 cent credit on every bill when they sign up for e-bills and another $ 1 credit on every bill when they sign up for ACH electronic payments . Additional payment options include cash , money order , check , credit card ( Visa / Master- Card ), and online payments . A payment drop box is located just outside City Hall or there is a drive-up drop box located in the community center parking lot near the Sixth Street entrance . Please call ( 763 ) 271-3228 for more information .
regarding public nuisance and vicious animals are handled by Monticello ’ s contracted animal control officer and / or the Wright County Sheriff ’ s Office . Contact the animal control at ( 612 ) 859-6989 .
Department of Motor Vehicles
The Monticello Department of Motor Vehicles provides a vital connection between the state and city . A portion of every DMV transaction fee goes back to the city .
The DMV does not process drivers license renewals , but does process address changes and issue duplicates for a lost driver ’ s license . The DMV accepts Visa , MasterCard , and Discover payments . A convenience fee of 2.45 % is charged on each credit card transactions .
Municipal Liquor Store Monticello operates a municipal liquor store , Hi-Way Liquors , at 545 Highway 25 . The liquor store is committed to providing its customers with a clean , professional , and fun atmosphere .
Animal Control
A current license must be obtained for each dog over six months of age . Licenses can be purchased for $ 20 at Monticello City Hall and proof of rabies vaccination is required . No dog shall be allowed by its owner to run at large , and every owner is required to confine the animal to the owner ’ s property by training , fencing , or leashing . Complaints
Garbage and Recycling
Garbage is picked up weekly . Recycling is picked up every other week . Garbage and recycling must be curbside by 7 a . m . Garbage and recycling pickups falling on or after an observed holiday may be one day later for the remainder of the week . Prior to pickup day , please contact Advanced Disposal at 1-888-251-8919 or ( 320 ) -251-8919 , for pickup of any cart overages . New residents must complete a utility billing new customer application and provide rental , home ownership , and date of closing as well as service and billing address , contact phone number and number of people in the household .
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