Melrose

Organization 7

Departments

• City of Melrose Administration Administration

  City administration staff of Melrose, MN, listed under the "Admin" department in the city staff directory (City Administrator, Finance Director, City Clerk/Licensing Coordinator, HR, accounting and utility billing staff). City offices at 225 1st St NE; office hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

  320-256-4278 www.cityofmelrose.com
• Melrose Ambulance Fire

  City-owned ambulance service established in 1969; a basic life support (BLS) service licensed through the State of Minnesota that serves 9 cities and 14 townships. Members are emergency medical technicians (EMTs) appointed by the Council upon recommendation; the department can have up to 30 members.

  320-491-4741 www.cityofmelrose.com
• Melrose Fire Department Fire

  The Fire Department serves the cities of Melrose, Meire Grove, and Greenwald along with the surrounding rural areas. Fire protection services began in 1884; objectives are to preserve and protect life and property, fire prevention, fire fighting, and rescue. Members are appointed by the Council and the department can have up to 30 members. Drill/training is the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. In case of a fire, call 911.

  www.cityofmelrose.com
• Melrose Police Department Police

  The Melrose Police Department provides law enforcement and public safety services for the community. It is a full service agency made up of administration, patrol and investigations, with one Police Chief, a Sergeant, three Officers, and one full-time support staff. Emergency 9-1-1; non-emergency 320-256-7211.

  320-256-7211 www.cityofmelrose.com
• Melrose Public Utilities Utilities

  City utility providing water, sewer and electric service in Melrose. New accounts require an application, a $200 deposit (check, credit card or cash) or a good letter of credit from a previous utility provider from the past 12 months, and a driver license. Operated under the City of Melrose Public Utilities Commission. Phone 320-256-4278.

  320-256-4278 www.cityofmelrose.com
• Melrose Public Works Public Works

  The City Administrator in cooperation with the Streets/Parks Supervisor, Electric Supervisor and W/WW Coordinator is responsible for coordination, management, and administration of all utilities and public works functions. Public Works encompasses streets and parks along with enterprise services consisting of electric, water and wastewater utilities.

  www.cityofmelrose.com
• Planning/Community Development Planning

  The Planning Department is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the City's Comprehensive Plan and the City Code of Ordinances: reviewing land use applications, conducting long-range planning, enforcing ordinance violations through a complaint based system, and serving as staff liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Community Development is responsible for economic development and grant activities. Building permits are submitted to the Melrose City Center with the Planning and Zoning Department; the listed Building Official is Bill Barber of Inspectron, Inc.

  320-256-1969 www.cityofmelrose.com