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The City of Remsen will be making some changes to the way we operate out of caution for the public and the threat of the COVID-19 virus. Beginning tomorrow, March 17, 2020, the lobby at City Hall will be closed to the public and we ask that payments be made by using the drop box. City Hall employees will be in the office during normal operating hours and available to answer questions and conduct other business. The Remsen Public Library will also be closed until further notice.

Notice of Public Hearing

Winter parking in effect November 1 – April 1

The City of Remsen is informing the public that winter parking is in effect, from November 1, 2019 – April 1, 2020.

Parking is prohibited on any residential public street, alley, or city owned off-street parking area during the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Parking is prohibited on any business public street, alley, or city owned off-street parking area during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Fines are $25.00 plus towing charges.

If you have questions or concerns regarding this, please talk to Police Chief Mike Sparr.

Residential lots in the City’s new West Development are now for sale.  Lot pricing starts at $15,000. Please contact City Hall with inquiries.

West Development

If the weather allows, mosquito fogging will take place, TOMORROW, Thursday, May 23. We will resume fogging on Sunday evenings on June 2.

Mosquito fogging will begin May 19 and will continue every Sunday throughout the summer.  If you have questions, comments or concerns, please contact City Hall.  Do not contact the sprayer.

Remsen’s City-Wide Clean up Week June 1 – 7, 2019

The City of Remsen is declaring an amnesty from the landfill disposal cost during the above designated dates of June 1 – 7, 2019. Up to 2,000 pounds per household of “throw away” material delivered to the Plymouth County Landfill in Le Mars, Iowa will be paid by the City of Remsen and not billed to the household. Only residential properties (not commercial or industrial) can participate. Each household that wishes to participate must make their own arrangements and is responsible for hauling their material to the landfill during this amnesty period.

The City WILL NOT be picking up items at curbside as done prior to 2014. Do not place items in front of your house at curb side.

ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS AMNESTY:
• CONCRETE
• HAZARDOUS WASTE (paint, thinner, pesticide, insecticide, herbicide, batteries, fertilizer, fuels, oils)
• TIRES
• NORMAL HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE
• YARD WASTE

Citizens must pay a $10 per item demanufacturing charge at time of drop off for any “White Goods”. These include: air conditioners, microwaves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, fluorescent lights, water heaters, furnaces, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, ranges, ovens, trash compactors, and other cooling units.
The Plymouth County Landfill’s Hours during this week are: Tuesday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.