Madrid City Hall 304 South Water St. Madrid, IA 50156 phone: 515-795-3930 fax: 515-795-2333

Notices:

Public Notice Annual Dog and Cat Licenses at City Hall (proof of shots needed) $5.00 fee
Open Burning: March 27 - May 15, 2010 (from sunrise to sunset) Fires most be completely out at sunset Grass clippings, small twigs, garden waste and leaves No burning on sidewalks or streets (including the edge) Burning is allowed in alleys
Watersalesman:Closed Nov 2, 2009 till Spring
Street Closings:The City of Madrid will be performing alley maintenance work once the alleys dry up enough for equipment to be on them. Please help by staying off them with vehicle traffic to help speed up the drying process. Thank You for your cooperation!
Hazardous Waste Clean up Day:
Fire Hydrant Flushing : April 5 thru April 19, 2010
Snow Removal: Boone County Snow Removal Ordinance - After a snowfall, snow removal starts between the hours of 7:30am to 4:00pm with paved roads first, followed by hard surfaces and gravel. When conditions deem necessary, crews will be out from 5:00am till dark. Paved roads will be sanded during regular working hours.
Spring Yard Waste Days: The Boone County Landfill's Yard Waste processing Facility will accept residential yard waste Free-of-Charge from April 15 - May 29, 2010
Lawn Mowing Requirements: Maintaining Lawns and Weed Control The City of Madrid, in accordance with Ordinance #317 and the Municipal Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50 "Nuisance Abatement", has the authority to require property owners to maintain grass and weed growth to a maximum height of eight inches. This requirement applies to tenants and property owners alike and applies to both private property and public property referred to as "city parking" or" city terracing" maintained by the tenant or property owner. Tenants or property owners who do not maintain their properties as described will be sent a compliance request letter and afforded a five day time period to comply with the requirement. If compliance is not made, the city may abate the nuisance at a rate of $70.00 an hour with a two hour minimum charge or contract the work out to an independent contractor - which ever it prefers. Tenants and property owners will be sent a nuisance abatement letter just once a calendar year but will be obligated to maintain the property throughout the calendar year without future notices. Property maintenance and community beautification requires the efforts of everyone living within the community. If you know of a property that is not being mowed in accordance with these stipulations, please contact City Hall and we will take the steps necessary to obtain compliance. Todd D. Kilzer City Administrator/Clerk Public Works Director
Boone County Weed Notice : Each owner and each person in possession or control of any lands in Boone County shall cut, burn or otherwise destroy all noxious weeds.Contact Boone County's Weed Commissioner for complete details of the ordinance.
Group 1: May 30 - June 5, 2010 Leafy Spruge, Hoary Cress, Sour Dock, Smooth Dock, Red Sorrel & Musk Thistle
Group 2: June 1 - June 16. 2010 Canada Thistle, Russian Knapweed< Buckhorn Plantain & Wild Mustard
Group 3: July1 - July15, 2010 Field Bindweed, Wild Carrot, Horsenettle, Perennial Sowthistle, Quackgrass, Puncturevine, Bull Thistle, Cocklebur, Wild Sunflower, Miltiflora Rose, Poison Hemlock, Velvetleaf, Tall Thistle & Teasel