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Chetek, Wisconsin |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Topic – Dog Licenses/Animal Control How do I license my dog and what is the cost? Dogs need to be licensed the 1st of every year with the municipality in which you live. In the City of Chetek, the cost is $3.00 for spayed/neutered and $8.00 for dogs not fixed. A copy of the current rabies certificate (not receipt) is required for licensing. If you wish to mail in your fee and certificate, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and we will return your info and license. No family or person shall own, harbor or keep in its possession more than two (2) dogs or cats on any residentially zoned lot without the prior approval of the Common Council, which may be conditional, except that a litter of pups or kittens or a portion of a litter may be kept for not more than eight (8) weeks from birth. If more than one (1) family resides on a residential lot, then only a total of four (4) dogs or cats shall be allowed on the residential lot unless the prior approval is obtained from the Common Council. ANIMALS - No animals are allowed to run at large within the City limits. Animals must be leashed when walking. The owner or person in charge of the animal shall not permit solid fecal matter to be deposited on any street, alley or other public or private property, unless immediately removed. Animals on property must be tied or enclosed in a proper enclosure to keep the animal from interfering with passing public or neighbors. Barking Dogs or Crying cats – it shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly keep or harbor any dog which habitually barks, howls or yelps, or any cat which habitually cries or howls to the discomfort of the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. Such dogs and cats are hereby considered to be a public nuisance. A dog or cat is considered to be in violation of City Ordinances when two (2) complaints are filed with the Chetek Police Department within a four (4) week period. Such violations are subject to penalties under Section 7-1-24.
Topic – Tax payments Where do I make my tax payments? Your full or first installment tax payment can be made at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during the months of December and January 31st each year. You may mail in your payment to PO Box 194, Chetek, WI 54728. Please make your check out to City of Chetek. Your second installment or any payment made after January 31st must be made out to Barron County Treasurer – and either brought to the County Treasurer’s office at 330 E. LaSalle Avenue, Barron, WI 54812 or you may mail the payment to them. Topic – Grass/Weeds and Yard clippings/brush The growth of weeds and grass in excess of (6) inches in height from the ground surface is prohibited in the City of Chetek. Residents are required to comply with Ordinances regulating weeds and lawns or shall be subject to penalties and/or fines. How do I dispose of my yard waste? Small amounts of brush (arm loads) and bags of leaves will be picked up during the Spring and Fall. Just leave these items in the boulevard area separate from your regular garbage. The items will be picked up as needed.
Topic – Bartender’s Licenses How do I obtain a bartender license (operator license) In order to obtain a license you must have taken the Responsible Beverage Server’s Course or have held a license in Wisconsin within the past two years– if you need to take the course, this can be done through WITC (1-800-243-WITC) or can be done On-line at www.learntoserve.com. Bring your certificate of completion to City Hall, fill out the application and pay the current license fee. Your application will then be sent to the police station for a background check then submitted to the council for approval at their monthly meeting – the 2nd Tuesday each month. A provisional license is available for a 60 day period if you need to work alone prior to your license being approved by council – or if you are taking the course at WITC and need to work alone prior to completion (you will need to show proof of enrollment). Topic – Municipal Court fines Where do I pay my fines? Your fines can be paid at the Police Station at 101 Moore Street 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. You can also mail in your payments to PO Box 537, Chetek, WI 54728 If you need to speak to someone regarding your fine – please call 715-924-3686. Topic – Location of City offices – City Hall – next to Kirkwood’s grocery store off 2nd Street. Public Works building – across the street from the fire station on the north end of town. From Dallas Street – take a left onto Cty Hwy "D" west. Then take the second left onto Railroad Avenue – building on right side of road. Police Station – From 2nd Street – go one block east (towards lake) On the corner of Moore and 1st Street. Community Center – 120 Knapp Street Library – On the corner of 4th and Moore. From 2nd Street – go west on Moore. Treatment Plant – south end of town next to dam. Take Douglas Street west then a right on Water Street. Topic – Dumping Station For RV’s You may use the dumping station located on Water Street – next to the Treatment Plant. Operation hours are May through end of October, hours 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Fee is $10.00 each use. Topic – Recycling Is recycling mandatory? Barron County requires recycling of plastic, glass, tin and aluminum. Bring your items to the recycling center/bins located on Water Street. Glass is separated by color. Plastic, tin, and aluminum can be put together. Anyone found leaving miscellaneous garbage at this location or you will be subject to a fine. Paper is not recycled due to the need for paper at the Incinerator. The Incinerator is located in Almena. For questions on recycling – call 715-357-6566, email – recycle@chibardun.net, web www.win.bright.net/-recycle.
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