October 2022

Celebrating Public Power - October 10^ththru 14^th

Residential customers please stop by City Hall the week of October 10-14 to receive a small gift in celebration of Public Power. (One per customer.) We are proud to be your locally owned, not-for-profit utility. Stop in and see us!

Meet Peggy Richards

Lodi Utilities Billing Manager

Peggy will be celebrating 10 years with Lodi Utilities in November. She started as a part-time Customer Service Specialist and has gradually taken over all Utility Account functions: customer service, billing, and collections. You will find her in the office on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Peggy and her husband moved to the area in 2000 where they raised their two sons who attended Lodi Schools. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, hiking, Badger sports, and spending time with her extended family.

Wish you could identify a leaking toilet prior to receiving a high bill at the end of the month?

Stay tuned for exciting changes that will allow you to track your daily water usage online and set up notifications when your water exceeds an amount you deem as being high for your household. Lodi Utilities will be starting a multi-year project to replace all water meters with an AMI (Advance Metering Infrastructure) meter. These meters will wirelessly transmit water reads several times a day back to an information system that is connected to the billing software and MyAccount. MyAccount can then be used to create your own alerts when your water usage is higher than you would expect. Fixing leaking toilets or finding a hose that has been left on within a day can save you a lot of money and headaches.

Resident Resources

Leaf Pick-up Updates

Leaf pick-up service in the City of Lodi will again be available this fall. City workers will periodically circulate the city beginning sometime in October and will continue through the month of November, weather permitting.

There is no set schedule for this service as there are too many variables, mostly weather. If you are anxious to get rid of your leaves, you can take them to the compost site on Highway K.

The equipment used to suck up leaves will not function if temperatures are below freezing and/or snow falls. If you are concerned that your leaves will sit too long, again, you may take them to the compost site on Highway K.

Please Remember:

Rake leaves to the curb - NOT into the street or onto sidewalks.
Leaves will not be picked up if they are in bags.
Leaves will not be picked up if they are comingled with garden waste, animal waste, brush, or stones.
Leaves will not be picked up if a vehicle is parked in front of them.
Leaves will not be picked up if they are next to a fire hydrant or a power pole guy wire.
Burning of leaves is prohibited within the City.
Leaves, grass, and garden waste may be disposed of at the City compost site on Highway K.
Leaves will NOT be collected in the spring.

BURNING OF LEAVES IN THE CITY IS PROHIBITED

General Election is Tuesday, November 8^th

Sample Ballot

Are you registered to vote at your current address?

Voters must reside at their current address for at least 28 days in order to register to vote with their current municipality. You may register online using the button to the left or register in person at City Hall during regular business hours. Proof of residence is required for registration. Not sure if you are registered? Click the Register Now button to find out.

Registering before election day will save you time and speed up the voting process.

In Person Absentee Voting

In Person Absentee Voting for the General Election will begin Tuesday, October 25 and continue through Friday, November 4 during regular business hours. Photo ID is required.

Absentee Ballots

Please mail your ballot in the postage paid envelope. It must be delivered by the day of the General Election, November 8, 2022, so please account for the days needed for mail delivery. You may also take your Absentee Ballot to the City Clerk's office during normal business hours.

Take control of the devices you use every day and save. Phantom load – the electricity consumed while appliance or electronics are turned off but still plugged into an outlet – can result in significant energy loss. To avoid it, plug these energy sucking “vampires” into smart power strips rather than wall outlets, and then hit the off switch on the strip when not in use

TRICK OR TREAT!

Trick or Treating for Halloween in the City of Lodi will be on Monday, October 31, 2022 from 5:00 pm through 8:00 pm. The Lodi Police Department would like to remind children to only go to places that are well lit and have a porch light on. Trick-or-Treaters should also be familiar with the individuals in the residence and never go alone. Candy should not be eaten until an adult has checked it. If you see suspicious activity, please notify the Lodi Police Department right away.

Can this be recycled?

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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Energy Assistance

Are you having trouble paying your electric bill? You may qualify for energy assistance. Customers can now apply for the 2022-2023 heating season. If your bills leave you feeling overwhelmed, please call 800-506-5596 to schedule an appointment.

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Parking Regulation Changes

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.)