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  2. Residents

    1. About Elk River
    2. Community Events
    3. Compost Site
    4. Elk RiverFest
    5. Farmers Market
    6. FAQs
    7. Furniture and Things Community Event Center
      1. Programs
        1. Community Events
          1. Makers Market Vendors
        2. Hockey
        3. Skating
        4. Open Turf
        5. Walking Tracks
        6. Senior Activity Center
      2. Rentals
        1. Birthday Parties
        2. Corporate Meetings
        3. Special Events
        4. Ice Rentals
        5. Shows & Expos
        6. Turf Rentals
      3. Amenities
        1. Connect
        2. Sponsorships Packages + Opportunities
      4. How Do I
    8. Garbage and Recycling
    9. New Resident Resources
    10. Snow Events
    11. Stay Connected
    12. Visiting Elk River
    13. Visiting Elk River - Attractions
    14. Visiting Elk River - Unique Eats and Shopping
    15. Visiting Elk River - Things To Do
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  3. Departments

    1. Administration
      1. Employment Opportunities
        1. Volunteer Opportunities
          1. Adopt-a-Park Directory
      2. Making a Records Request
      3. Permits and Licensing
        1. Fireworks
        2. Kennel
        3. Massage
        4. Mobile Food Units
        5. Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants
        6. Special Event
        7. Hemp Based THC and Adult Use Cannabis
        8. Tobacco
    2. Building Safety
      1. Apply For Permit
      2. Permit Process
      3. Permit Requirements
      4. Permit Requirements Table
      5. Inspection Information
      6. Online Permit Portal
    3. Communications
      1. ErTV Channel 180
        1. Watch Meetings Now
          1. City Council Meetings
          2. Planning Commission Meetings
          3. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings
          4. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting
          5. Economic Development Authority Meetings
      2. Watch Meetings Now
    4. Economic Development
    5. Environmental Services
      1. Energy City
        1. GreenStep Cities
        2. Rebates and Grants
          1. CenterPoint Energy
          2. Connexus Energy
          3. Elk River Municipal Utilities
        3. Residents
        4. Businesses
      2. Garbage and Recycling
        1. Garbage
        2. Recycling
        3. Organics Recycling/Compost
      3. Gravel Mining
      4. Trees and Invasive Species
      5. Water Protection
        1. Lake Orono Improvement District
        2. Temporary Structure on Water Guide/Application
        3. Shoreline Alteration Information
    6. Finance
      1. Budget
      2. Capital Improvement Plan
      3. Annual Financial Report
      4. Understanding Property Taxes
    7. Fire
      1. Fire/Rescue Operations
        1. Elk River Firefighters
        2. Fire Stations
        3. Becoming A Firefighter
        4. Specialized Teams
        5. Fire Investigation
      2. Training and Safety
      3. Fire Marshal
        1. Sample Inspection Checklists
        2. Key Box Program
        3. Fireworks Licensing
        4. Commercial Permit Applications
      4. Rental Dwelling Licensing
        1. Rental License FAQ
        2. Rental License Portal
        3. Fees
        4. Tenant Concerns and Complaints
        5. Extension Requests
      5. Emergency Management
      6. Public Education
        1. Carbon Monoxide Detectors
        2. Cooking Fires
        3. Fire Extinguishers
        4. Fireworks Safety
        5. Seasonal Fire Safety Tips
        6. Smoke Detectors
      7. Department History
        1. Retired Firefighters
        2. Fire Chiefs
      8. Key Box Program
      9. Fire Incident Report Request
      10. Fire Truck Requests
    8. Human Resources
    9. Library
    10. Liquor Stores
      1. Taps, Kegs and More
    11. Parks and Recreation
      1. Activities
        1. Seniors
      2. Community Events
        1. Citywide Garage Sale
        2. Dog Days
        3. Elk RiverFest
          1. Food Vendors
          2. Orono Park Family Zone
          3. Rules
          4. Sips on Main 21+
          5. Sponsorship Opportunities
        4. Farmers Market
          1. Farmers Market Affiliations
          2. Special Farmers Market Events
          3. Vendors
          4. Indoor Farmers Market
            1. Indoor Farmers Market Vendors
        5. Riverfront Concert Series
        6. Holiday Light Tour
      3. Parks and Facilities
        1. Parks
          1. Park Map - Interactive
          2. Alba Ridge Park
          3. Babcock Memorial Rest Area
          4. Bailey Point Nature Preserve
          5. Baldwin Park
          6. Barrington Park
          7. Birch Meadow Park
          8. Burr Oak Park
          9. Camp Cozy Park
          10. Country Crossing Park
          11. Dave Anderson Athletic Complex
          12. Deerfield Hill Park
          13. Elk Hills Green Space
          14. Fresno Park
          15. Great Northern Trail
          16. Harris Island Park
          17. Highlands Park
          18. Hillside Park
          19. Kliever Lake Fields
          20. Kliever Marsh Park
          21. Kliever Pointe Park
          22. Lion John Weicht Park
          23. Meadow Park
          24. Meadowvale Heights Park
          25. Mississippi Oaks Park
          26. North Terrace Park
          27. Oak Knoll Athletic Complex
          28. Oak Savanna Park
          29. Orono Park
          30. Oxbow Park
          31. Rice Lake Park
          32. Ridgewood East Park
          33. Riverplace Park
          34. Rivers Edge Commons
          35. Royal Valley Park
          36. Sedge Meadow Park
          37. Trott Brook Farms Park
          38. West Oaks Park
          39. Windsor Park
          40. Woodland Trails Regional Park
          41. Youth Athletic Complex
        2. Conservation Area
          1. William H. Houlton Conservation Area
        3. Outdoor Skating Rinks
        4. Facility Rentals
          1. Senior Activity Center
          2. Furniture and Things Community Event Center
          3. Library
          4. Pavilion, Shelter, and Park Rentals
          5. Weddings
      4. How Do I
        1. Memorials and Tributes
        2. Naming Policy
    12. Planning
      1. Approved Plans
      2. City Code
      3. Community Enhancement Program
      4. Current Projects
      5. Land Use Applications
      6. Maps
      7. Opening a Business
    13. Police
      1. Divisions
      2. Events
        1. Home Alone Safety Class
        2. Night to Unite
          1. Planning Tips for Hosts
        3. Pet Clinics
        4. Safety Camp
      3. Monument Fundraiser
      4. Pay Online
      5. Permits and Applications
      6. Proactive Police Programs
        1. Citizen's Academy
        2. Bad Check Packet
        3. Business Watch
        4. Identity Theft
        5. Neighborhood Watch
        6. Request Security Checks
        7. Senior Programs
        8. SkimStop Program
        9. Toward Zero Death
        10. Other Resources
      7. Recruiting
      8. Crime Statistics
    14. Public Works
      1. Engineering
        1. Bid Postings
        2. Construction Projects
        3. Plans, Studies, Future Projects
      2. Street, Park, Fleet Maintenance
        1. CodeRED Emergency Notification
        2. Compost Site
        3. FAQs
        4. Road Maintenance
        5. Sign Requests & Permit Info
        6. Snow Events
      3. Stormwater
        1. FAQs
        2. City Stormwater Ordinance
        3. Stormwater Utility Fee Ordinance
        4. Stormwater Funding Presentation
        5. Stormwater Maintenance
      4. Wastewater Treatment
        1. Sewer
          1. Sewer Maintenance
          2. Backflow Prevention
        2. Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOGs)
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  4. Services

    1. Agendas and Minutes
    2. Bids and Proposal Requests
    3. Boards and Commissions
      1. Board of Adjustments
      2. Economic Development Authority
      3. Energy City Commission
      4. Heritage Preservation Commission
        1. Elk River Historical Walking Tour
        2. Elk River Chronicles
      5. Housing & Redevelopment Authority
      6. Library Board
      7. Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission
      8. Parks and Recreation Commission
      9. Planning Commission
      10. Utilities Commission
    4. City Council
    5. City Ordinances
    6. Elections and Voting
      1. How to Run for Office
      2. Campaign Finance Reports
    7. Legal Notices
    8. Permits and Licensing
    9. Report an Issue
    10. Staff Directory
    11. Watch Meetings
    12. Who Do I Call?
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  5. Major Projects

    1. 169 Redefine
    2. 2023 Street Improvement Projects
    3. Completed Projects
      1. Lake Orono Restoration and Enhancement
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  6. How Do I

    1. Apply For
      1. Boards and Commissions
      2. Business Loan Programs
      3. Housing Rehab Loan Program
      4. Jobs
      5. Licensing - Businesses
      6. Licensing - Rental Dwelling
        1. Rental License FAQ
        2. Rental License Portal
        3. Fees
        4. Tenant Concerns and Complaints
        5. Extension Requests
      7. Permits - Building
      8. Permits - Electrical
    2. Bid
      1. Auction Items
      2. Request for Proposals
    3. Contact
      1. Mayor and City Council
      2. Staff Directory
    4. Dispose Of
      1. Brush and Yard Waste
      2. Recyclable Material
    5. Pay For
      1. Building Permits
      2. ERPD Reports/Vehicle Lockouts
      3. County Taxes
      4. Permits and Licenses
      5. Utility Bill
    6. Register For
      1. Recreation Activities
      2. Voting
    7. Rent or Reserve
      1. Parks and Facilities
    8. Report A
      1. Code Violation
      2. Concern or Kudos
    9. View
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Bid Postings
      3. Budget & Financial Reports
      4. City Ordinances
      5. Event Calendar
      6. Fee Schedule
      7. Top 6 Code Violations
      8. Watch Meetings
      9. Website Policy
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    1. Staff Directory
    2. City Regulations/Law
    3. Employment
    4. Stay Connected
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    1. Register Here
    2. Senior Scene Newsletter
    3. Member Handbook
    4. Activity Center Membership
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    1. Spring Community Events
    2. Summer Community Events
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    1. Winter Community Events
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    3. Summer Community Events
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    1. Summer Community Events
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    3. Fall Community Events
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    1. Fall Community Events
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    3. Winter Community Events
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    3. Email Newsletter Sign-up
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