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Frequently Asked Questions

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Government

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  • The mayor can be reached via phone at 308-830-3914 or 308-832-1820. You can also email the mayor at mayor@mindennebraska.org

    Government

  • City Hall is located at: 325 N. Colorado Ave. Minden, NE 68959
    Government

  • Regular meetings of the City Council are held at 6:00 pm on the first and third Monday of each month, except during legal holidays. Special meetings of the City Council are called by the city clerk upon written request of the mayor or any three members of the City Council. Click here to view the calendar for
    Government

  • County Assessor 308-832-2625 Child Support Enforcement 308-832-2347 County Clerk, Register of Deeds, and Election Commissioner 308-832-2723 County Court 308-832-2719 County Custodian 308-832-0719 District Court 308-832-1742 District Judge 308-832-1038 County Extension 308-832-0645 Probation 308-832-1745 County Treasurer 308-832-2730 County Superintendent 308-832-2440 Veterans Service 308-832-1747
    Government

  • At least 48 hours prior to the meeting date and time, agendas are posted inside City Hall, outside of City Hall, First Bank, Minden Exchange Bank, and the Post Office. Click here to view the
    Government

  • City Hall is open 8am – 5pm Monday through Friday.

    Government

  • To speak at a City Council Meeting, the topic wishing to be discussed must be on the consent agenda. If the item is not on the agenda, then you may fill out the “Request for a Future Agenda Item” form. If your request is approved, then your topic will be placed on an upcoming agenda. Click here to view the
    Government

  • All regular and special meetings are held in the: City Hall Council Chambers 325 N. Colorado Ave. Minden, NE 68959
    Government

  • Click here to view the 

    Government

  • The Mayor’s Breakfast is free, open to the public, and held at various locations. Please check the calendar for the exact date, location, and time of the next Mayor’s Breakfast. Click here to view the City of Minden's
    Government

  • Elections are every two years in November. The Mayor and council members serve a four year term. Contact the County Clerk for more information at 308-832-2723.
    Government

  • Click here to view the City of Minden's
    Government

  • Click here to view our
    Government

  • The Council members, their wards, and contact numbers are available on the
    Government

Airport

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  • The runway is a cement runway and is 3,900 feet long.
    Airport

  • There is 100 low lead Mogas available. The manager on site can help you.
    Airport

  • No, there is not a courtesy car. However, there is free parking at the terminal.
    Airport

Cemetery

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  • Flowers can be left in permanent containers all year long and may be left on graves throughout the winter season.
    Cemetery

  • Flowers are usually kept for one week after specified removal dates. Contact the cemetery at (308) 832-1681 for pick-up.
    Cemetery

  • Often, our employees are working outside the building. Please leave a message, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
    Cemetery

  • Call Cemetery Director Pete Marshall at (308) 832-1681.

    Cemetery

  • A lot has enough room for 12 people.
    Cemetery

  • In-ground plants are not allowed.
    Cemetery

  • There is a self-help directory located in the southeast corner of the cemetery next to the tan building.

    Cemetery

Code Enforcement

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  • Property pins define the four corners of a lot. They are 0.5- or 5/8-inch rebar planted in the ground and most of them are only six inches deep.
    Code Enforcement

  • A permit is needed anytime a structure is altered, different materials are used for replacing existing structures, and when new structures are put up including sheds, carports, garages, signs, concrete, and fences. Click here to view the
    Code Enforcement

  • Building Permits are available online or can be picked up at the City Offices at 325 N Colorado. Click here to view the
    Code Enforcement

  • A shed must be six feet away from both the rear and side lot lines.
    Code Enforcement

  • A building permit is good for 6 months after it has been issued.
    Code Enforcement

  • Please fill out the Building Permit form and return to the City Offices at 325 N. Colorado. Call 308-832-1820 with any questions. Click here to view the
    Code Enforcement

  • The cost varies based on the project. Signs, Fences, Carports, decks, sidewalks, pools, demolitions, and other out buildings are $10.00. Garages, commercial buildings, alterations, and/or additions have a base charge plus a charge per square foot. Contact the Code Enforcement Officer to get an estimate.
    Code Enforcement

  • After receipt of your completed permit, the Code Enforcement Officer has two weeks to issue the permit.
    Code Enforcement

  • Yes, sketches by hand are acceptable for all building permits. Please include dimensions and directions.
    Code Enforcement

  • Call the Code Enforcement Officer at 308-832-1820.
    Code Enforcement

  • Your permit will be mailed to the address provided on your permit.
    Code Enforcement

  • The City of Minden accepts cash, money orders, and checks. Credit and/or debit cards are not accepted.
    Code Enforcement

  • All structures must be at least 6' from the property lines. For exact specifications, please review the online
    Code Enforcement

  • A fence can be built in the front, side, and rear yards and must meet vision clearance requirements. Fences cannot be outside of your property lines.
    Code Enforcement

  • Yes, as long as there is no signage on the property nor outside storage of equipment. State licensed child daycares are allowed in the Residential 1 districts. Please check with the code enforcement officer for further details and/or refer to Sec. 94-66 of the
    Code Enforcement

  • The property pins are about 6” underground in the corners of your property. Property owners are responsible for locating their own property pins. The City of Minden does not locate property pins on private property.
    Code Enforcement

  • A letter is sent to the residents and/or owners notifying them of the violation and a time limit is given for compliance. If contact isn’t made with the Code Enforcement Officer or no visible changes are made, then another notice is hand delivered or sent certified. The City of Minden will take appropriate actions to clean-up the property if not done by the residents and/or owners.
    Code Enforcement

  • The owner of any lot is responsible for keeping the sidewalks along his lot free of snow and ice.
    Code Enforcement

  • A variance is needed if you want to put up a new structure other than a fence on a substandard size lot.
    Code Enforcement

  • The variance process can be lengthy. It requires several meetings of various boards and publishing of their meetings in advance, etc. Please check with the Code Enforcement officer for more details.
    Code Enforcement

  • A standard size lot is 66’ by 120’. Anything smaller than the previous dimensions is a substandard lot.
    Code Enforcement

  • Call Diggers Hotline of Nebraska at 8-1-1. The call and services are free and can save you liability for damaged utilities you may incur if you don't call.
    Code Enforcement

Fire

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  • Contact the fire chief at (308) 832-1820 for details.
    Fire

  • Please call 9-1-1.
    Fire

  • Call the Police Department at (308) 832-1150. You will be required to provide your name, exact location of the burn site and a list of items to be burned.
    Fire

  • The Minden Volunteer Fire Department contracts with ONE Billing Solutions of Omaha to handle the billing of all ambulance services. You can contact ONE Billing at (531) 895-5853.

    Fire

  • The Minden Volunteer Fire Department contracts with ONE Billing Solutions of Omaha to handle the billing of all ambulance services. You can contact ONE Billing at (531) 895-5853 for questions concerning billing information.

    Fire

  • The pancake feed is usually held the first weekend of May. Please refer to the City of Minden’s calendar for the exact date.

    Fire

Police

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  • For a criminal report, contact the county attorney's office at (308) 832-0797. For an accident report, go to the Police Department and request a report for a fee of $2.50. Some reports may be withheld if the incident is under investigation or involve juveniles. In those cases, you will receive a copy of the call taken by the dispatcher. The Police Department is located at: 246 N. Colorado Minden, NE 68959
    Police

  • Melodie Bellamy is the Kearney county attorney. Her office is located in the Kearney County Courthouse in the middle of the square. The address is: 424 N. Colorado Minden, NE 68959
    Police

  • Tom Lieske of Lieske Law Firm is the public defender. His office is located at: 333 N. Colorado Minden, NE 68959 Ph: (308) 832-2103 Fx: (308) 832-2104
    Police

  • You may call the Police Department at (308) 832-1150 to see if your pet was picked up. You may also check out our Facebook or Pets Lost and Found page to see if your dog is listed.
    Police

  • Lost dogs are taken to the Minden Vet Clinic where they will remain for 72 hours. View the Police Department's Facebook or Pets Lost and Found pages to see if your dog has been found by area law enforcement.
    Police

  • A resident within Minden's city limits is allowed to have three dogs.
    Police

  • Please view the Nebraska Sex Offenders Registry Site and search for offenders within Kearney County.
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  • According to Ordinances 901 and 1142, pit bulls - including any of the dogs commonly referred to as the pit bull dog, the American pit bull terrier, and the American Staffordshire terrier - are not allowed within the city limits. Owners of pit bulls will be given notice to remove their dog.
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  • The Minden Municipal Code states in part that it shall be unlawful for any trailers, licensed or unlicensed, attached or unattached, to be parked on any street or right of way in the City of Minden between the hours of 9:00 pm to 7:00 am on any day of the week. This prohibition does not apply to licensed trailers being used in the remodeling or new construction of buildings. However, these trailers will only be exempt if the trailer is identified and marked with the name of the contractor or construction company and has affixed to the rear of the trailer at least 100 square inches of reflector tape. City code also prohibits the parking of any vehicle, truck or trailer in any alley of the City of Minden during any time of the day or night. The only exception to this prohibition is for loading or unloading, but shall not exceed the maximum time of 30 minutes.
    Police

  • Please visit the Nebraska Judicial Branch Calendar to view scheduled court dates.
    Police

Recycling

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  • Recycling is picked up on your trash day every other week. View the
    Recycling

    • Clear plastic #1
    • Natural plastic #2 (milk jugs)
    • Colored plastic #2
    • Catalogs
    • Magazines
    • Phone books
    • Newspaper
    • Aluminum cans
    • Tin cans
    • Corrugated cardboard
    • Office paper (8.5" x 11")
    Recycling

  • Recyclable items are to be put out on your front curb as close to the street as possible.
    Recycling

  • When a recycling day falls on a holiday, then the recycling pick-up is skipped for that day and is not rescheduled. For more information, view the
    Recycling

  • If your recycling is not out, then you will have to wait for your next scheduled pick-up day.
    Recycling

  • If your recycling wasn’t picked up, it was due to one of several reasons: your recyclables weren’t out by 8:00 am, today isn’t your recycling pick-up day or your recycling didn’t meet our rules. View the
    Recycling

  • We recommend placing each recyclable type in its own sack, box or plastic container. Please label your boxes or containers if they are to be left instead of taken along with the recyclables.
    Recycling

  • The City of Minden does not offer a drop-off site for recycling.
    Recycling

Sanitation

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  • You can call the city offices at (308) 832-1820 to get an extra pick-up for a $15.00 fee for residents or you may wait until the next week.
    Sanitation

  • Your garbage can needs to be out by 7:00 am to ensure your garbage is picked up.
    Sanitation

  • No, yard waste cannot be put in your garbage can. Only household trash is accepted.
    Sanitation

  • No, construction materials are not accepted.
    Sanitation

  • The cost of an extra pick-up is $15 for residential pick-ups; the fee for extra commercial pick-ups depends on the dumpster size. Call the city offices at (308) 832-1820 for additional information.
    Sanitation

  • Call the city offices at (308) 832-1820 to arrange for dumpster delivery, pick-up and emptying.
    Sanitation

  • The sanitation truck’s priority every day is to pick up trash from the customers on the day’s route. After that is finished (usually around mid-afternoon) dumpsters will be delivered, emptied and picked up. In the event that the trash truck is delayed, the dumpsters will be handled first thing the following day.
    Sanitation

  • Resolution No. 1457 states that the location of each water and/or electrical meter shall constitute a separate residence location and/or business establishment for the purpose of responsibility for garbage charges. The following are exceptions:
    • Storage buildings on the property or adjoining property owned by the same person which may be used in a commercial enterprise shall be charged a single residential rate
    • Storage buildings on the property or adjoining property owned by the same person that are being used in a commercial enterprise shall be charged a single commercial rate
    • Storage facilities, private or commercial, not on adjoining property shall be charged $2.50 per month
    • Separately metered grain dryers and irrigation meters shall not be charged a garbage rate
    • All other metered locations having multiple meters or multiple locations shall be charged for garbage collection
    Sanitation

  • Your can must be placed as close to the alley as possible. If you do not have alley access, then your can goes out by the front curb.
    Sanitation

  • Contact the city offices at (308) 832-1820 to ensure that the repairs will be made as soon as possible.
    Sanitation

  • Call the city offices at (308) 832-1820 to find out your collection day or view our Sanitation Collection Schedule Map.
    Sanitation

  • In most cases your garbage will be collected on the following business day. Exceptions occur when the city offices are closed for more than one day in a row. Please refer to your recycling calendar for the holiday garbage collection schedule or call the city offices at (308) 832-1820.
    Sanitation

  • Either your can was not out when the sanitation truck passed your area, the can was not close enough to the alley or curb or the can had uncollectable items in it.
    Sanitation

Street

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  • Household hazardous waste can be disposed of. There is no cost involved. The following hazardous wastes are accepted:

    • Auto care products (such as brake fluid, deicer, lubricant and sealants)
    • Home cleaners and other miscellaneous home items (such as bleach, degreasers, disinfectants, and lighter fluid)
    • Pesticides and pet care items (such as animal repellent, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, flea and tick control and stain / odor remover)
    • Landscape and yard debris / items (such as fertilizer, lawn care debris, and swimming pool products)
    • Home maintenance items (such as paint, stain, varnish, paint thinner, stripper and adhesive)

    Items may be left in the bin to the South of the City's Street Dept.  The building is located to the NW of Garber and Hwy 6/34.  The building is a blue quonset.

    Street

  • The Grass Clippings Pile and Tree Pile is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are located north of Highway 6 & 34 on 35 Road on the east side of the road.
    Street

  • Call the city office at (308) 832-1820 to report a street light that is out or use our
    Street

  • A snow emergency declaration will be given to the local media and posted on the homepage of this website as well as on the city's Facebook page.
    Street

  • Please notify us about a pothole via our online
    Street

    • Garber from First Street to Hwy. 6 / 34
    • Colorado from St. Clair Street to Hwy. 6 / 34
    • First Street from the west city limits to Brown Avenue
    • St. Clair from Garfield Street to Colorado Street
    • Campbell from Blaine Street to Colorado Street
    • Third Street from Brown Avenue to Minden Avenue
    • Fifth Street from Gilman Street to Garber Street
    • Gilman Avenue from First Street to Third Street
    • Blaine Street from First Street to St. Clair Street
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  • The sweeper cleans streets weekly during the spring, summer and fall seasons. The spring starting date and fall ending date is determined by weather and temperatures.
    Street

  • Contact the city office at (308) 832-1820.
    Street

  • Check this the
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  • Your vehicle will be towed by the Police Department. Please move your vehicle to a non-snow emergency route or off the streets.
    Street

  • Please contact the Police Department at (308) 832-1820.
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  • Check the Road Construction / Maintenance page for streets that are scheduled to be repaired.
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Utilities

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  • The city office collects payments on the first business day after the 10th without penalty. The penalty is assessed after 8:00 am on the second business day after the 10th.
    Utilities

  • Please stop by the city offices and fill out a quick form. Bring your license and utilities deposit. We are located at: 325 N. Colorado Minden, NE 68959
    Utilities

    • Renters: $200
    • Home owners: $100
    • Businesses: $100
    • Landlord deposit: $100
    Please note that those who have previously had utilities in their name and not paid their final bill must pay their final bill and a deposit of $300 or more.
    Utilities

  • A residential customer must make 12 payments in a row by the 10th of the month and then all but $20 of the original deposit will be refunded to their utility bill. The $20 will remain on the customer’s account until they move out of Minden. A deposit of $300 or more is only refundable when the customer leaves the City of Minden. The billing software will automatically recognize when a customer has a good payment history and apply the refund. Customers may make inquiries to 308-832-1820. Business deposits are only refunded when the business no longer has utilities with the City of Minden. Landlord deposits are non-refundable until the landlord no longer owns any properties in Minden.
    Utilities

  • Contact the city offices at (308) 832-1820 to get placed on the budget enrollment list. A letter will be sent to those wishing to be placed on budget billing during the beginning of July.
    Utilities

    • 01 - Residential electric
    • 03- Commercial electric
    • 05 - Fuel adjustment
    • 06 - Water
    • 07 - Sewer
    • 08 - Sales tax
    • 09 - Meter rent
    • 10 - Garbage
    • 11 - Arrears
    • 12 - Miscellaneous
    Utilities

  • The telephone number for Diggers Hotline of Nebraska is 8-1-1. The call and services are free and can save you liability for damaged utilities you may incur if you don’t call.
    Utilities

  • Call the city offices at (308) 832-1820 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If there is no answer or the office is closed, please call communications at (308) 832-1150 and they will get in contact with the appropriate utilities staff.
    Utilities

  • Please call the city offices at (308) 832-1820 to report the problem. Most likely the fire hydrants in your area are being flushed or need to be flushed. Please run water from all faucets for a few minutes each to alleviate the problem.
    Utilities

    • Electric: $14.25
    • Sewer: $13
    • Water: $17
    Utilities

  • The summer rates take effect on the bill you receive the first of July and continue through the bill due in October.
    Utilities

Administration

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  • City Council meetings are held at 6:00 pm on the first and third Monday of every month. Meetings take place at: City Chambers 325 N. Colorado Ave. Minden, NE 68959 If the scheduled Monday is a holiday, then the meeting is scheduled for the first business day after the holiday.
    Administration

  • Please fill out the Records Request Form and return it to the city offices at 325 North Colorado. An appointment will be made for you to view the records.
    Administration

  • Please fill out the Future Agenda Item Request form and return to the City of Minden offices at 325 N Colorado.
    Administration

  • Please fill out the Handicap Permit Form and return it along with a copy of your driver’s license to the city offices at: 325 N. Colorado Minden, NE 68959
    Administration

  • Contact the city clerk / treasurer, at (308) 832-1820 to apply for a Special Designated Liquor Permit.
    Administration

  • Stop at the city offices at 325 North Colorado to submit a Vendor and Transient Merchants Application. Information will be needed from all sellers, including photo IDs. There is a $150 annual application fee. The City has 7 business days to issue the permit.
    Administration

  • Contact the Kearney County treasurer's office at: 424 N. Colorado Minden, NE 68929 Ph: (308) 832-2730
    Administration

City Clerk / Treasurer

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  • City Council meetings are held at 6:00 pm on the first and third Monday of every month. Meetings take place at: City Chambers 325 N. Colorado Ave. Minden, NE 68959 If the scheduled Monday is a holiday, then the meeting is scheduled for the first business day after the holiday.
    City Clerk / Treasurer

  • Please fill out the Handicap Permit Form and return it along with a copy of your driver’s license to the city offices at: 325 N. Colorado Minden, NE 68959
    City Clerk / Treasurer

  • Contact the Kearney County treasurer's officer at: 424 N. Colorado Minden, NE 68929 Ph: (308) 832-2730
    City Clerk / Treasurer

  • Contact the city clerk / treasurer, at (308) 832-1820 to apply for a Special Designated Liquor Permit.
    City Clerk / Treasurer

  • Please fill out the Future Agenda Item Request form and submit to the City of Minden offices at 325 N Colorado.
    City Clerk / Treasurer

  • Stop at the city offices at 325 North Colorado to submit a Vendor Application. Information will be needed from all sellers, including photo IDs. There is a $50 annual application fee. The permit will be issued within 7 business days of the application being filed.
    City Clerk / Treasurer

  • Please fill out the Records Request Form and return it to the city offices at 325 North Colorado. An appointment will be made for you to view the records.
    City Clerk / Treasurer

Economic Development

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  • Please view our Starting a Business page for information about permits and additional resources.
    Economic Development

  • Utilize the Rural Minden Zoning Map or the Urban Minden Zoning Map to find your zoning district. You may also contact the city offices at: 325 N. Colorado Minden, NE 68929 Ph: (308) 832-1820
    Economic Development

  • The Minden Economic Development Department offers the Regional Reuse Funds Program for businesses located or considering a location within Kearney County.
    Economic Development

  • The population of Minden can be found on the Economic Development Page.
    Economic Development

  • Demographic information for the City of Minden can be found on the the NPPD Community "Fast Facts" Profile page for Minden, Nebraska.
    Economic Development

  • Visit our business directory and search for local businesses and their contact information.
    Economic Development

  • Minden Economic Development provides information services to both local businesses and investors free of charge. For up-to-date information on doing business in the City of Minden, visit our Doing Business in Minden page.
    Economic Development

  • Please visit information concerning available sites.
    Economic Development

  • The Minden Economic Development Department provides the information and tools that entrepreneurs need to grow their businesses. The department is a one-stop source for business information, guidance and professional advice on starting and running a successful business for both start-up and growing businesses. You may contact us at: 325 N. Colorado Minden, NE 68959 Ph: (308) 830-3206 Ph: (308) 832-1820 Fx: (308) 832-1949
    Economic Development

Parks & Recreation

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  • Contact the city offices at (308) 832-1820.
    Parks & Recreation

  • The City of Minden’s park areas and shelters are not able to be reserved. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Parks & Recreation

  • View our community programs / activities page.
    Parks & Recreation

  • Contact the city offices at (308) 832-1820.
    Parks & Recreation

  • Pool passes are available at the Minden Municipal Swimming Pool, which is located at: 508 E. 9th Minden, NE 68959 Ph: (308) 832-2605
    Parks & Recreation

    • Kearney County Fairgrounds - (308) 832-9910
    • First Bank and Trust - (308) 832-2030
    • Minden Exchange Bank - (308) 832-1600
    • Minden Opera House - (308) 832-0588
    • Pioneer Village - (308) 832-1181
    • Red River Steakhouse & Lounge - (308) 832-2898
    • Minden Country Club - (308) 832-1965
    Parks & Recreation

  • Immediate family members whose permanent address is at the same residence as the applicant are eligible to use the family pass.
    Parks & Recreation

  • Yes, lights are available for users by flipping a switch.
    Parks & Recreation

Visiting Minden

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  • Maps are available online or can be picked up at the: Minden Chamber of Commerce 325 N. Colorado Minden, NE 68959
    Visiting Minden

  • The Kearney County Courthouse is located in the downtown center of Minden. It’s located at: 424 N. Colorado Minden, NE 68959
    Visiting Minden

  • The pageants are held around the courthouse in downtown Minden. They are held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving and the first two Sundays in December. For exact dates and times visit our calendar.
    Visiting Minden

  • Please visit the Jensen Memorial Library's website to find information about their hours.
    Visiting Minden

  • Contact the Minden Opera House at (308) 832-0588 or visit their website.
    Visiting Minden

  • View our Resource Directory to access a listing of area dining options.
    Visiting Minden

  • Yes, Pioneer Village and Fort Kearney both have camping facilities. View our Resource Directory for detailed information about these facilities.
    Visiting Minden

Living in Minden

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  • View our Resource Directory for a listing of area day cares and preschools.
    Living in Minden

  • There are two places where local job announcements are posted. The first location is Minden's Facebook page and the other is KearneyAreaJobs.com. Announcements about positions with the City of Minden may be found by searching employment opportunities on this website.
    Living in Minden

  • View a listing of Minden's public parks.
    Living in Minden

  • View the Minden Public Schools' website.
    Living in Minden

  • The Senior Center is located in the southwest corner of the downtown square at: 403 N.Colorado Minden, NE 68959
    Living in Minden

    • Kearney County Fairgrounds - (308) 832-9910
    • First Bank and Trust - (308) 832-2030
    • Minden Exchange Bank - (308) 832-1600
    • Minden Opera House - (308) 832-0588
    • Pioneer Village - (308) 832-1181
    • Red River Steakhouse & Lounge - (308) 832-2898
    • Minden Country Club - (308) 832-1965
    Living in Minden

  • Park pavilions and shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis. They may not be reserved.
    Living in Minden

  • View the Minden City Code online.
    Living in Minden

  • There are a variety of local clubs and organizations to become involved in, including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Optimists, 4-H, Historical Society, Lions Club and Teammates. View a list of Minden's Area Organizations and Community Programs.
    Living in Minden

  • Anyone can hold a garage sale at anytime during the designated Saturday in June. To get your sale on the garage sale map that is available to the public, contact the Minden Courier at (308) 832-2220 to place an ad for a small fee.
    Living in Minden

  • Yes. View a listing of Minden's churches / religious centers.
    Living in Minden

  • View our health care listing to find the medical / health care you are looking for.
    Living in Minden

City Council

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  • City Council meetings are held at 6:00 pm on the first and third Monday of every month. Meetings take place at: City Chambers 325 N. Colorado Avenue Minden, NE 68959 If the scheduled Monday is a holiday, then the meeting is scheduled for the first business day after the holiday.


    City Council

  • Please fill out the Future Agenda Item Request form and submit to the City of Minden offices at 325 N Colorado.

    City Council

  • At least 48 hours prior to the meeting date and time, agendas are posted inside City Hall, outside of City Hall, First Bank, Minden Exchange Bank, and the Post Office. Click here to view the

    City Council

  • Elections are every two years in November. The Mayor and council members serve a four year term. Contact the County Clerk for more information at 308-832-2723.

    City Council

  • To speak at a City Council Meeting, the topic wishing to be discussed must be on the consent agenda. If the item is not on the agenda, then you may fill out the “Request for a Future Agenda Item” form. If your request is approved, then your topic will be placed on an upcoming agenda. Click here to view the
    City Council

  • All regular and special meetings are held in the: City Hall Council Chambers 325 N. Colorado Ave. Minden, NE 68959
    City Council

  • The Council members, their wards, and contact numbers are available on the
    City Council

Public Works

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  • The Grass Clippings Pile and Tree Pile is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are located north of Highway 6 & 34 on 35 Road on the east side of the road.
    Public Works

  • Call the city office at (308) 832-1820 to report a street light that is out or use our Report a Concern link.
    Public Works

    • Clear plastic #1
    • Natural plastic #2 (milk jugs)
    • Colored plastic #2
    • Catalogs
    • Magazines
    • Phone books
    • Newspaper
    • Aluminum cans
    • Tin cans
    • Corrugated cardboard
    • Office paper (8.5" x 11")
    Public Works

  • Call the city offices at (308) 832-1820 to arrange for dumpster delivery, pick-up and emptying.
    Public Works

  • In most cases your garbage will be collected on the following business day. Exceptions occur when the city offices are closed for more than one day in a row. Please refer to your recycling calendar for the holiday garbage collection schedule or call the city offices at (308) 832-1820.
    Public Works

  • Check this the
    Public Works

  • The City of Minden does not offer a drop-off site for recycling.
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    • 01 - Residential electric
    • 03- Commercial electric
    • 05 - Fuel adjustment
    • 06 - Water
    • 07 - Sewer
    • 08 - Sales tax
    • 09 - Meter rent
    • 10 - Garbage
    • 11 - Arrears
    • 12 - Miscellaneous
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  • A residential customer must make 12 payments in a row by the 10th of the month and then all but $20 of the original deposit will be refunded to their utility bill. The $20 will remain on the customer’s account until they move out of Minden. A deposit of $300 or more is only refundable when the customer leaves the City of Minden. The billing software will automatically recognize when a customer has a good payment history and apply the refund. Customers may make inquiries to 308-832-1820. Business deposits are only refunded when the business no longer has utilities with the City of Minden. Landlord deposits are non-refundable until the landlord no longer owns any properties in Minden.
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  • The cost of an extra pick-up is $15 for residential pick-ups; the fee for extra commercial pick-ups depends on the dumpster size. Call the city offices at (308) 832-1820 for additional information.
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  • In most cases your garbage will be collected on the following business day. Exceptions occur when the city offices are closed for more than one day in a row. Please refer to your recycling calendar for the holiday garbage collection schedule or call the city offices at (308) 832-1820.
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  • Call the city office at (308) 832-1820 to report a street light that is out or use our
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    • Clear plastic #1
    • Natural plastic #2 (milk jugs)
    • Colored plastic #2
    • Catalogs
    • Magazines
    • Phone books
    • Newspaper
    • Aluminum cans
    • Tin cans
    • Corrugated cardboard
    • Office paper (8.5" x 11")
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  • The Glass Clippings Pile and Tree Pile is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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  • Please fill out the Handicap Permit Form and return it along with a copy of your driver’s license to the city offices at: 325 N. Colorado Minden, NE 68959
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  • A permit is needed anytime a structure is altered, different materials are used for replacing existing structures, and when new structures are put up including sheds, carports, garages, signs, concrete, and fences. Click here to view the
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  • View the Minden City Code online.
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  • Call the city offices at (308) 832-1820 to arrange for dumpster delivery, pick-up and emptying.
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  • Either your can was not out when the sanitation truck passed your area, the can was not close enough to the alley or curb or the can had uncollectable items in it.
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  1. 325 North Colorado
    P.O. Box 239
    Minden, NE 68959
    Phone: 308-832-1820
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