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A door-to-door solar vendor has been soliciting in Lodi. With that in mind, we want you to know that Lodi Utilities is a resource for residents and businesses considering solar.
Lodi Utilities is a strong proponent of renewable generation resources including solar generation. Our Energy Services Manager, Anna, can provide helpful resources, review contractor proposals, and assist you with the interconnection process. Please feel free to reach out to her at any time!
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Regular City Hall Hours: 7:30 AM - 4 PM
City Hall will be Closed the Following Days:
Friday, December 23
Monday, December 26
Monday, January 2
Monday, January 16
Utility and tax payments can be placed in the utility drop box located outside of city hall.
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Property tax bills were mailed mid-December. They are also available on Columbia County's website. The first installment or full payment must be paid by January 31, 2023. Second installments are due to Columbia County by July 31, 2023.
Options for paying tax bills include the following:
- Mail your payment to 130 S. Main St., Lodi, WI 53555.
- Bring your payment into City Hall during regular business hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
- Place your payment in the utility drop box located outside of City Hall during regular business hours, after hours, and on weekends.
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Pay via Payment Service Network by phone or online.
Receipts for tax payments can be obtained by visiting the county land record website, including a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment, and requesting a receipt via email or in-person at City Hall.
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2023 Dog Licenses Available Now
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Dog licenses are renewed at the beginning of each year and expire at the end of each year. If the dog license is renewed after March 31, there will be a $5.00 late fee per dog license. A copy of the rabies certificate must accompany the dog license application for each dog. Please write a separate check for each if paying for taxes and dog licenses at the same time. | |
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Snow & Ice Removal from Sidewalks | |
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Property owners, occupants, or the person in charge of each building, structure, or unoccupied lot in the city are responsible for cleaning the full width of the sidewalk in front of or adjoining each home, building or unoccupied lot, including the portion of the sidewalk bordering the crosswalk.
This includes the curb ramp, if any, regardless of the source of the snow accumulation or ice. Snow and ice must be cleared by 11:00 am.
If snow continues to fall after 11:00 am, it must be removed within three hours of daylight the day after the snow stops falling. Please do not shovel, plow or blow snow onto city streets.
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Snow Emergency Parking Restrictions | |
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When a snow emergency is declared, the city makes every effort to clear snow away to maintain traffic flow.
During the snow emergency, no vehicles are allowed to be parked on any public street or alley from the hours of 12:00 AM (midnight) to 7:00 AM, or until the snow removal operations have completely cleared the street or alley.
Specific information on this topic can be found in the Snow Emergency section of the City of Lodi Ordinances.
Sign up for City Alerts to be notified when a snow emergency has been declared.
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Brush/Christmas Tree Pick Up | |
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Starting on January 9, the winter schedule for brush pick up will be every other Monday.
- Please place Christmas trees with stump to the curb for disposal.
- Make sure to remove all ornaments, lights, and decorations.
- Please do not place trees in the street or block sidewalks.
- Pick up may be affected by weather.
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Meet Anna Stieve
Lodi Utilities Energy Services Manager
As our Energy Services Manager, Anna helps Lodi Utilities customers use electricity as effectively as possible. That means supporting customers as they consider energy efficiency and renewable energy options. If you ever have a question about solar, please feel free to email her! She is happy to help residents review solar proposals.
Anna has been with Lodi Utilities for 7 years. She works directly for WPPI Energy, our wholesale power supplier, and typically spends one day per week in Lodi, with the other days spread among other locally owned public power utilities.
Anna and her family live in Middleton. When she's not at work, she enjoys running, painting, enjoying the outdoors, and chasing around her two small children.
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Electric Lines – Utility Tree Trimming | |
Lodi Utilities has identified wind-blown tree limbs in contact with power lines as a major cause of interruptions of electrical service. To maintain the reliability and safety of your electric service, tree limbs must be trimmed away from power lines. We will be working throughout the city from December–February to trim trees in accordance with arboricultural standards. This includes removing all limbs to provide a minimum of 3-4 years’ clearance from regrowth or back to the next available limb fork so no branch stubs are left. Any limbs overhanging within 8 feet of the line will be trimmed back to eliminate the danger of them falling on the power lines. Written permission is not required for line clearance trimming. Please call 608-592-3247 if you have have questions or concerns. | |
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Garbage/Recycling Calendars | |
Garbage/Recycling calendars are being sent with tax bills. If you do not receive a tax bill and would like a calendar, it is available to print. | |
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| YES | NO | | Newspaper & inserts; magazines; office paper; junk mail; cardboard | Pet food bags; tissue paper | | #1 - #2 plastic bottles & containers | #3 - #7 plastic bottles & containers; Styrofoam; plastic bags, wrap & film | | Aluminum cans & bottles; steel cans; tin cans; glass bottles & jars | Aluminum pans & foil | | |
| Empty and rinse bottles and containers. Replace caps and lids. Recycling must remain loose (not bagged) in the blue cart. When in doubt, throw it out. | | |
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Help Paying Your Utility Bills is Within Reach | |
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It takes as little as 10 minutes to start applying for energy assistance. You can apply online or over the phone.
As your local, not-for-profit utility, we are dedicated to supporting everyone in our community during difficult times. We can help ensure that you and your family can access available funding so you don’t get behind on your bills.
Apply online or call (800) 506-5596
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*Average benefit (heat and electric) for qualifying WI resident during 2021/2022 heating season. Benefit is based on household size, income, utility costs, and overall need. | |
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City of Lodi Police want to inform residents that City of Lodi Ordinance 325-3 B (3) has changed. This ordinance now states that no person shall park or leave standing any vehicle, trailer, boat or similar item for a period longer than 48 consecutive hours on any street, alley, highway or public parking lot in the City of Lodi, excluding weekends, unless permission has been obtained from the Lodi Police Department. There are some exceptions where parking is even further restricted such as Downtown where no parking is allowed between 3:00 am and 5:00am. Please refer to City of Lodi Ordinance 325-3 for all parking regulations.
(There is additional off street public parking available downtown in the alley behind the businesses on the west side of South Main Street and off of Portage Street behind the mini-mall.)
City of Lodi Police also want to remind residents that it is illegal to make a U-Turn in a business district such as Main Street. (Wis. Statue 346.33 (1) prohibits U-turns.)
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Call (608) 592-3247
After Hours Emergency Street or Utility Conditions
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Police, Ambulance or Fire Emergencies
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