During a council or committee meeting there is an Inquiries item on the agenda. That is the time for the public to address the council regarding issues not on the formal agenda. For more information on the city council see the Mayor & City Council web page.

Yes, by calling 877-885-7968. There are fees associated with payments by phone. Visit our On-Line Bill Pay webpage for more information.

Yes, anyone going door to door or on the public street selling products, subscriptions, or services are required to have a peddlers permit. An exception is educational, religious, or charitable organizations which do not require a permit but still need to be approved by the chief of police. For more information on obtaining a peddlers permit see the Peddlers Permits web page.

Yes, an annual license is required for dogs and cats over the age of 6 months. For more information on animal licenses see the Animal Licenses web page.

Contact information and a brief biography of each elected official can be found on the Meet the Members web page.

Yes, unless city personnel remove your water meter, you will still incur charges for minimum water & sewer usage plus sanitation. If you are gone for 3 consecutive months, reimbursement for sanitation charges can be requested. For more information or to download a sanitation reimbursement form, see the Extended Vacations web page.

If you are new to the city of Grinnell you will need to fill out an application for service. Applications are available for download on the Establishing Service web page or at the city office at 520 4th Avenue. In addition to the completed application, all residential rentals require a $150 deposit be paid before services can be established.