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1. I live in Marshalltown. Isn't the City Attorney my attorney?
2. I want to know what a City ordinance means. Who should I call?
3. I have been arrested or have been cited by the Marshalltown Police Department. Who is the prosecutor?
4. I have a nuisance, property maintenance, housing compliance, zoning compliance, or other ordinance violation complaint or inquiry.

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1. How do I apply to be on a City of Marshalltown Board or Commission?
2. What is the population of Marshalltown?
3. How does the City of Marshalltown set utility rates? What are the rates?
4. How do I make a request for information?
5. Does the City offer any tax incentives for rehabilitation or new construction of residential homes?
6. How do I apply for a neighborhood block party permit?
7. How do I arrange for garbage service?

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1. How do I run for an elected City office? What resources are available?
2. Does the Council have a rules or policy manual?
3. Who is my council representative or what ward do I live in?
4. Where do I obtain a copy of the City Council agenda or meeting minutes?
5. Where can I find videos of the council meetings?
6. Who maintains the meeting schedule?
7. What is an Open Meeting?

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1. I want to sell equipment or provide a service for the City of Marshalltown. How do I get on a list?
2. How can I pay my bill or parking ticket?
3. What is the City's bond rating?
4. What is the local option sales tax used for?
5. What is the City's share of my property tax dollars?
6. What is the City's budget?

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1. What are the open burning requirements?
2. What are the requirements for having a recreational fire?
3. What is your hiring process?
4. What services do you provide?
5. Who do I contact for fire permits and inspections?
6. What permits are issued by the Fire Department?
7. Do you charge for fire calls?
8. What are your office hours and location?
9. Do you provide fire extinguisher service and maintenance?
10. What kind of smoke detectors and locations for them do you recommend?
11. What is the contact information for the State Fire Marshal's office?
12. How do I access the burn trailer facility at Marshalltown Community College?

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1. What are the requirements for building an accessory building?
2. When is a building permit required?
3. What are the requirements regarding fences?
4. What are the setbacks for commercial and industrial districts?
5. What are the setbacks for residential districts?
6. What is the difference between a condo, townhome, and apartment?
7. What are the requirements for putting up a sign at my business?
8. Do I need to put a fence around my pool?

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1. Why are we concerned about lead-based paint hazards?
2. Who is at risk?
3. What are the impacts of lead poisoning on children?
4. Has your child been tested for lead poisoning?
5. What constitutes a lead hazard in the home?

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1. Do I have to register my rental unit with the City?

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1. How to see or enroll in an activity/class/sport
2. How to check available rental buildings

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1. How do I pay a traffic ticket?
2. How do I contest a traffic ticket?
3. How do I pay a parking ticket?
4. How do I contest a parking ticket?
5. What violations are commonly ticketed on public streets and in public lots?

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1. How do I report a street light that is out?
2. How do I sign up for exterior sewer/septic line warranty?
3. Do you have a list of bonded contractors?