Mayer city information
Mayor: Chris Capaul
Council members: Bruce Osborn, Etienne “Tice” Stieve-McPadden, Erick Boder, and Daniel Lueth
City Administrator: Luayn Murphy
City Clerk: Lois Maetzold
Public Works: Jeff Frost
The city council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Mayer city hall at 413 Bluejay Avenue.
Contact Information
Address: City of Mayer, 413 Bluejay Ave, P.O. Box 102, Mayer, MN 55360-0102
Phone: (952) 657-1502
Fax: (952) 657-1203
www.cityofmayer.com
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
E-mail: mayermn@frontiernet.net or cityadmin@frontiernet.net
Water Conservation Policy
Due to a high volume of water usage, the city council adopted a policy for high volume users. Please contact the city office at (952) 657-1502 for amounts, or go online to www.cityofmayer.com.
The current charge for sewer is $14.00 base rate minimum, with a $5.75 per 1,000 gallon charge.
There is also an MPFA Replacement Fund charge of $.10 per 1,000 gallons of flow per month.
Water service may be turned off whenever any charge for utilities by the present or former owner/occupant is unpaid.
Watering lawns is allowed under the odd and even day policy during specific hours only. Call the city office at (952) 657-1502 for more information.
If you are moving or selling your property, contact the city and inform them of the new owner and the date you will be moving. This allows for a final meter reading to be taken.
Rubbish removal /recycling
Waste Management, Inc., provides wheeled containers for residents’ use.
Garbage pickup is every Friday. Single-sort yellow-topped recycling carts are picked up every other Friday. Containers should be curbside by 7 a.m. Pickup will occur on Saturdays during holiday weeks. Please call Waste Management at (952) 890-1100 if there are any questions.
Brush/compost site
The city provides a location for city residents to dispose of brush and compost materials. Materials may be brought to the Wastewater Treatment Facility, west of Mayer on County Road 30, Saturdays from 9 a.m.- noon (spring through fall). Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. Proof of residency is required.
Only grass clippings, leaves, and soft garden waste will be accepted at the compost site. Brush no larger than four inches in diameter will be accepted at the brush site. Mayer residents pick up compost.
Building permits
Under the state building code, building permits are required for any improvements, such as new construction, remodeling, new residency, reroofing, sprinklers, residing, window replacement, furnace replacement, decks, basement refinishing, fireplace or wood stove installation, fences, and utility sheds.
All applications, instructions, and questions can be directed to the city at (952) 657-1502. A permit is required prior to beginning any work.
Dog licenses
Residents are limited to two dogs/cats per household and licenses are required for all dogs over six months of age. The license fee is $10 annually ($7.50 for neutered dogs). All applications for licenses must be accompanied by a statement from a veterinarian indicating that the dog has current vaccinations. The license is valid for one year and expires on the first day of January each year.
Dogs need to be leashed or under the control of a responsible person. Any dogs found running at large will be picked up and impounded. Impound and penalty fees will be the owner’s responsibility.
Snow removal
No person shall park or leave a motorized vehicle on any street within the city during or after a snowfall or period of blowing snow until that street has been cleared of snow. No overnight parking is allowed on State Highway 25 (Ash Avenue) from November to April.
Sump pumps
No sump pump shall be connected to the sanitary sewer.
Abandoned vehicles
No person shall park, store, leave, or permit the parking, storing, or leaving of any abandoned vehicle or any vehicle which is in a wrecked, junked, partially dismantled, or inoperative condition upon any property. This includes private property within the City of Mayer for a period in excess of 48 hours. All vehicles must have current license registration displayed.
Other regulations
The city has regulations regarding zoning, weeds, junk vehicles, litter, etc. For further information, call the city office.
Mayer Community Center
The Mayer Community Center is available to rent for events such as weddings and anniversaries. Call the city office for booking and more information.
City utilities
Electric
Xcel Energy: 800-481-4700
McLeod Coop Power Ass’n: 800-494-6272
Xcel Energy covers the entire community with the exception of the Hidden Creek Development, beginning with the Third Addition. McLeod Coop Power Ass’n covers this area.
Gas
CenterPoint Energy(Minnegasco): 800-245-2377 or (612) 372-4727
Telephone
Citizens Communications (Frontier): 800-921-8101
Cable
NU-Telecom 888-873-6853
Mayer Fire Department
The fire department has been offering its services to the citizens of Mayer and the surrounding area for more than a century. Meeting the first and third Monday of every month, the fire department is always on hand to respond to emergency situations.
Current officers are Fire Chief Rod Maetzold, Assistant Chief Bob Carlson, Secretary Pat Esser, Captain/Training Officers Adam and Andy Maetzold, and Captains Pat Esser and Jon Maetzold.
The fire department hosts spring and fall fish frys, makes annual visits to the schools, and hosts events outlining fire prevention.
For more information, contact Rod Maetzold at (952) 657-2161 home and at work (952) 657-2291.
City website
The city is pleased to provide all of this information and more on our website, found at www.cityofmayer.com. You may also contact the city office via e-mail at mayermn@frontiernet.net.
