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1. How do I express a concern at a City Council meeting?
2. Can I pay my city utility bill with a credit card over the telephone?
3. Do I need a permit to sell door-to-door?
4. Do I need to license my pet?
5. How do I contact my elected officials?
6. When are city utility bills mailed and when is payment due?
7. I will be out of town for the winter, will I still be billed for city utilities?
8. How do I sign up for city services as a new resident?

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1. How do I know if I live or work in the Central Business District?
2. Do I need to use bags?
3. Does the city pick up recycling at the curb?
4. What is the monthly charge for automated pick-up?
5. Can I have a special pick-up or pick-up of large items?
6. What if my trash will not fit in the cart?
7. What if I need a different size cart?
8. My house is empty do I still need a cart?
9. What if I move to a new home or location?
10. My home is on an incline, where do I place my cart?
11. Can I still drop off trash at the public service building?

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1. How do I know if I need a building permit?
2. How do I get a permit?
3. Can I plant a tree in the right-of-way?
4. What International Building Code year is the city under?
5. Does the city of Grinnell have a rental inspection program?
6. Do I need a permit for a fence and what are the guidelines for new fences?
7. Do I need a permit for a swimming pool and what are the guidelines?
8. Do I need a permit to repair or replace a driveway?
9. When do I need a mechanical permit?
10. When do I need an electrical permit?
11. When do I need a plumbing permit?
12. How are permit fees determined?
13. How do I find zoning on a property?
14. How do I find out who owns a specific property?

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1. How often should I change the batteries in my smoke or carbon monoxide detectors?
2. Can I burn leaves in town?
3. How can I become a volunteer firefighter?
4. Why are fire hydrants painted different colors?
5. How many calls does the fire department respond to in a year?

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1. Can I just throw my fluorescent tubes/CFLs in the trash?
2. Can my business/employer throw fluorescent tubes/CFLs in the trash?
3. Why do we have to manage chemicals/fluorescents differently at home and at work?

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1. What programs are offered by the Recreation department?
2. How do I reserve a park shelter?
3. Can I use park facilities without reserving them ahead of time?
4. What are the hours for the Aquatic Center?
5. Where is the Recreation Department located?
6. How much does it cost to use the Aquatic Center?
7. Can I rent the Aquatic Center?
8. Does the Recreation department coordinate youth baseball and softball?

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1. How do I obtain a copy of an accident report?
2. How do I get a copy of my driving record?
3. Is it possible to have criminal background checks on my employees?
4. If my keys are locked in my vehicle, can the Grinnell Police open my vehicle for me?
5. How do I report a stray animal?
6. Does the Police Department provide fingerprinting?
7. Is prescription medication disposal available?

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1. How do I dispose of a television or other appliances?
2. When is the Brush & Compost facility open?
3. How do I dispose of medication?
4. How do I dispose of Sharps?
5. What can I take to the Recycling Center?
6. I spend the winter in the south; can I get reimbursement on sanitation charges?
7. Where can I purchase yellow bags or stickers for garbage?
8. How can I get a dumpster?
9. Where is the Transfer Station?

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1. What portion of the wastewater distribution system is the property owner's responsibility?
2. How do I prevent sewer back-ups?
3. What do I do if I smell a sewer odor in my basement?

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1. What portion of the water distribution system is the property owner's responsibility?
2. How can I tell if I have a water leak inside my home?
3. Will water department personnel help me determine if I have a leak?
4. I think my toilet is leaking, how can I check it?
5. I plan to use a substantial amount of water outside, can I get credit on the sewer charges for this water?
6. How much water is used for typical household activities?