1) Can I park my car on the street overnight?
Overnight parking on city streets is restricted city-wide between November 15th
and March 31st. City ordinance prohibits the parking of vehicles on city streets
for more than 30 minutes between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. This
restriction applies to the downtown business district year round.
2) Is it legal to park a semi-trailer on city streets?
City ordinance prohibits the parking of semi-trailers on city streets except when
in the process of loading or unloading their contents. It is illegal for a
semi-trailer operator to “drop” a trailer on city streets.
3) How can I get copies of reports from the police department?
Citizens can request copies of accident reports and other police reports by mail,
fax (715-723-1456) or by stopping at the Police Department between the hours of
6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Depending on the size and type
of document requested, it may take several days to respond to requests.
4) When I dial 9-1-1 why is there a delay before the ringing starts?
When you dial 9-1-1 there is a delay of up seven seconds from the time you complete
dialing until you hear the telephone start to ring. The routing of your call through
the Ameritech equipment to the 911 Dispatch Center causes this delay. Once you have
dialed, stay on the line and your call will be completed.
5) Where can I purchase a dog or cat license?
Licenses for dogs and cats can be purchased at the Police Department during normal business
hours. If license is purchased after April 1st an additional penalty fee of $5.00 shall
be added to the license fee.
6) Does the Police Department trap animals?
The Police Department will no longer place animal traps (or make traps available)
in response to nuisance animal complaints. Citizens may set their own live traps,
but they are responsible for animals caught. If a wild animal is caught in a
citizens trap, the citizen that set the trap is responsible for the release
and/or disposal of the animal.
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