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BUFFALO LAKE, MN 55314

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City Government and Directory

City Structure

Mayor: Joyce Nyhus

Council Members

City Clerk: Jean Thielke Email: cityofbl@mchsi.com  

City attorney: 
                             Marvin J. Reigstad - Police
                        Roger Miller - City
                                                     

City Goals

The City of Buffalo Lake’s goals are to monitor and continue to improve the City's qualities associated with being a small, yet progressive, full-service community. Soliciting, attracting and introducing new commerce and enterprise along with retaining and enhancing existing business is a major component of this effort. The City of Buffalo Lake boasts a committed and aggressive Economic Development Authority that has the main role in planning and directing the course of present and future efforts toward economic development through the use of grant efforts, loan programs, and financial consulting

City Hall Hours:   Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

City Council Meets:  Second Thursday per month
Location:    Community Center at 7:30

Agenda Procedures:  All business must be on the agenda by noon the Friday before the Council meeting. The Council will hold a time where the citizens can address the Council early in the meeting.  The Council will listen but may not act until a later date, giving the City time to research problem(s) or request(s).

Building Permits:  $25.00/permit. Must be pre-approved by Council for all construction and improvement projects.

Utility Billing:  Quarterly billing: March 1st, June 1st, September 1st, and December 1st.
                                Deposit - $125.00 required for first time resident
                                Payment-Due 30 days, pay at City Hall, may use drop box at west entrance.
                                Shut off/Turn on water - $25.00 each time turned off and on.

Garbage Collections: Curbside collection early Friday morning.
                                             TCW - 1-800-450-9378

Recycling:  Curbside Collection - Every other Friday. Purchase tubs at City Hall ($5.00)

Mobile Drop Box Every other Friday on the south side of the Community Center between 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Community Center Rental:  City Hall books rentals. A signed lease and rental fees are needed in advance.
                                                $50.00-Auditorium and Kitchen
                                                $30.00-Auditorium only.
                                                $100.00 deposit (refundable)

City Landfill: Only open for tree branches, grass clippings, leaves & garden wastes.
                      Open Wednesday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.

Community Groups: Community Club, Lions, Rod and Gun Club, Boys and Girls Scouts, 4-H Club. Church Organizations: Brotherhood, Ladies Aid, Youth Groups and Bible Study groups.

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