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City of Winona Website

Mayor - Term expires 12-31-2008
Jerry Miller 265 West Broadway Winona, MN 55987	507/452-2067 (work) 507/452-5996 (home)	jsmiller@hbci.com
1st Ward Council Member - Term expires 12-31-2008
Allyn Thurley 1566 Heights Blvd. Winona, MN 55987	507/454-3993 (home)	thurley@hbci.com
2nd Ward Council Member - Term expires 12-31-2010
James Kahl 578 W King Winona, MN 55987	507/452-2185	catdoctor87@yahoo.com
3rd Ward Council Member - Term expires 12-31-2008
Deb Salyards 420 Main Street Winona, MN 55987	507/452-7635 (home)	wguide@charter.net
4th Ward Council Member - Term expires 12-31-2010
George Borzyskowski 128 Lohse Drive Winona, MN 55978	507/454-4463 (home)	borz@charter.net
At-Large Council Member - Term expires 12-31-2010
Thomas G. (Tim) Breza 1341 Skyline Drive Winona, MN 55987	507/454-4881 (home)	tbreza@luminet.net
At-Large Council Member - Term expires 12-31-2008
Debbie White 577 E Howard Street Winona, MN 55987	507/454-4417 (home)	dwhite2us@yahoo.com

Winona City Codes on line

Winona Port Authority

Winona County Website

Winona County Event Calendar

Winona County Assessors Website

Property Record Search

By proceeding to use this website, each visitor agrees to waive, release, and indemnify Winona County, its agents, consultants, contractors, and employees from any and all claims, actions, or causes of action for damages or injury to persons or property arising from the use or inability to use Winona County’s Real Property assessment information.

The Winona County Assessors Office makes every effort to maintain the most accurate information possible. No warranties, expressed or implied are provided for the data herein, its use or interpretation. By proceeding to use this website, each visitor agrees to waive, release, and indemnify Winona County, its agents, consultants, contractors, and employees from any and all claims, actions, or causes of action for damages or injury to persons or property arising from the use or inability to use Winona County’s Real Property assessment information. The assessment information is from the last certified assessment date. All other data is subject to change.

Winona County Assessors Office offers a Public Access level (free access) to the Tax Roll information as well as an Advanced Level of service enabling you to search and display on all information available (e.g. sales, land, building). This Advanced Level is offered through a Subscription Service. To learn more about this level of service or to subscriber, click on the “Log In/New User Signup” link on the following page and then click on “New Subscriber Sign Up” on the subsequent page.

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Applications Download:

Click on the Application of your choice below. Please be sure to print application, complete, and mail to the Assessor’s Office. Any questions or concerns please contact us at 507-457-6301. Thank You.

• Homestead Application (Word Format)
• Relative Homestead Application (Word Format)
• Special Homestead Classification for the Disabled (PDF Format)
• Special Homestead Classification for the Blind (PDF Format)
• Tax Exemption Application 04 (PDF Format)
• Purely Public Charity 04 (PDF Format)
• Green Acre Application (Word Format)
• SFIA Covenant (Word Format)
• Reduction for Property Damaged by Mold

WINONA COUNTY RECORDER (REAL ESTATE) FEE SCHEDULE:

Real Estate Fees Recording Fee (Abstract Property) $46.00 Recording Fee (Registered / Torrens Property) $46.00 Assignments,Satisfactions & Partial Releases $46.00 (referencing more than four documents) $10.00 per additional reference Well Disclosure Certificates $40.00 Filing Plats $56.00 Conservation Tax $5.00 Required when deed tax or mortgage tax is paid. (MN Statute 40A.152) Certified Tract Index Search Up to & Including 3 entries $20.00 Up to & Including 6 entries $25.00 Up to & Including 10 entries $30.00 Certified copies of plats $15.00 Uncertified copies of plats $10.00 Engineering prints $5.00 Certified copies of documents $10.00 Uncertified copies of documents $2.00 Mailing & Handling $1.50 Fax (Plus $2.00 per document fee) $3.00 Certified Tax Lien Search (Per Name) $15.00 State Deed Tax Instruments requiring deed tax per MSA 287.21 must state the amount of tax due, or if it is exempt. The tax will be calculated at a rate of .0033 per the amount of consideration, exclusive of the value of any lien or encumbrance remaining at the time of the sale. The minimum amount is $1.65. Example: $100,200.00 x .0033 = $33.66 Mortgage Registration Tax For instruments taxable under MSA 287.05, tax will be calculated at a rate of .0023 of the principal debt or obligation that is secured by any mortgage of real property in the State of Minnesota. Example: $79,500.50 x .0023 = $182.86 Current Taxes Paid Payment of the current year taxes is required when tax parcels are split, per MSA 272.121, or land is platted. Certificate of Real Estate Value Required on conveyance documents when the consideration is more than $1,000.00. Well Disclosure Certificate Required when there is a well on the property and a Certificate of Real Estate Value is required (MSA 1031.235). If there are no changes in the well, a statement on the deed is acceptable. Property Splits Current year real estate taxes must be paid. Uniform Commercial Code Fees
	Finance Statement		$20.00
	Continuation		$20.00
	Assignment		$20.00
	Amendment		$20.00
	Partial Release		$20.00
	Termination		$20.00
	Search Certification (Per Name)		$20.00
	Finance Statement filed in Real Estate		$46.00
	Termination filed in Real Estate		$46.00

Links of Interest:

Winona County’s Web Site
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Minnesota State Legislature
International Association of Assessing Officers
Minnesota Tax Court
Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers

National Association of REALTORS (NAR)

Minnesota Association of REALTORS (MNAR)

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MN REALTORS^® have created podcasts on various subjects. Listed below are a few on common Forms questions. Watch for additional podcasts to be added.

We would like your feedback. Please email us with comments regarding the podcasts at vbrones@mnrealtor.com.

Forms Personal Property (1:43) Compensation Disclosure to Buyer (3:13) Initials on the Purchase Agreement (2:47)	Governmental Issues Mortgage Registration Deed Tax Surcharges (2:53) State Deed Tax (2:48) Mortgage Licensing (6:49) Airport Zoning (2:26)
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Winona County Board minutes and agendas

The Winona County Board meets on the 1st and 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. and the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. The Board meets on the 2nd floor of the Winona County Government Center, 177 Main Street, Winona, MN.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

FIRST DISTRICT
James G. Pomeroy

85 Rivers Lane, Winona, MN 55987
Phone: (507)457-6350 (Government Center)
(507)452- 2267(Home)
Email: jpomeroy@charter.net

SECOND DISTRICT
Dwayne A. Voegeli

359 Pleasant Hill Drive, Winona, MN 55987
Phone:(507) 457-6350 (Government Center)
(507) 453-9012 (Home)
Email: voegeli@hbci.com

THIRD DISTRICT
Jerry Heim

724 St. Charles Avenue, St Charles MN 55972
Phone: (507) 457-6350 (Government Center)
(507) 932-5664
Email: jerheim@hbcsc.net

FOURTH DISTRICT
David J. Stoltman

225 E Broadway, Winona MN 55987
Phone: (507) 457-6350 (Government Center) (507) 454-2618 (Home)
(507) 458-2463 (Cell)
Email: comish23@msn.com
FIFTH DISTRICT
Marcia L. Ward

30978 Four Farms Road, Dakota, MN 55925
Phone:(507) 457-6350 (Government Center)
(507) 643-6389 (Home)
Email: rtasca@acegroup.cc

SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE

STATE LEGISLATORS

US CONGRESS

SECRETARY of STATE’S OFFICE E-mail to: secretary.state@state.mn.us Provides Info on Business Filings of • Business Corporations • Nonprofit Corporations • Assumed Names • Limited Partnerships • Limited Liability Companies •Limited Liability Partnerships • Trade and Service Marks • Non-Minnesota Corporations Service of Process • Name Availability

(651)296-2803

STATE LEGISLATORS
Governor Tim Pawlenty 130 State Capitol Building 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 E-mail to: tim.pawlenty@state.mn.us http://www.governor.state.mn.us	(651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717
Representative Gene Pelowski 295 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 E-mail to: rep.gene.pelowski@house.mn	(651)296-8637 or (888)681-8226

Representative Sharon Erickson Ropes 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Capitol Building, Room G-24 St. Paul, MN 55155-1606 E-Mail to: sen.sharon.erickson.ropes@senate.mn	(651)296-5649
Representative Anthony “Tony” Sertich (DFL)05B Majority Leader 459 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 E-mail: rep.tony.sertich@house.mn	(651) 296-0172
Representative Margaret Anderson Kelliher (DFL) 60A Speaker of the House Designate 463 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 E mail to: rep.margaret.kelliher@house.leg.state.mn.us	(651)296-0171
Marty Seifert (R) 21A Minority Leader 267 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 E-mail: rep.marty.seifert@house.mn	(651) 296-5374 (888) 234-1242

U.S. CONGRESS
US Representative Tim Walz (DFL) District 1 1529 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 http://walz.house.gov	202-225-2472 Fax: 202-225-3433
US Senator Amy Klobachar (DFL) United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 http://klobuchar.senate.gov	(202) 224-3244
US Senator Norm Coleman (R) United States Senate SH 320 Washington, DC 20510 OR 2550 University Avenue West Suite 100N St. Paul, MN 55114 http://coleman.senate.gov	(202)224-5641 fax (202)224-1152 OR (651)645-0323 Fax (651)645-3110

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Winona County Planning Zoning Ordinances

Zoning Ordinances:

An ordinance regulating the use of land in Winona County by districts, including the regulation of the location, size, use and height of buildings, the arrangements of buildings on lots and density of population for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, order, convenience, and general welfare of Winona County.

Subdivision Regulations

An ordinance establishing regulations for the subdivision and platting of land within Winona County and without boundaries of municipalities. Defining certain terms herein; providing for the preparation of plats; providing for the installation of streets; roads and other improvements; establishing procedures for the approval and the recording of plats; and providing penalties for violation of this ordinance.

Wind Energy Site Ordinance

To promote the effective and efficient use of Winona Energy Conversion Systems; to facilitate economic opportunities for local residents consistent with the public health, safety, and general welfare; to promote the supply of wind energy sources in support of Minnesota’s stated goals to increase the percentage of energy production coming from clean renewable energy.

Survey Ordinance

This ordinance regulates the recording of all deeds and instruments of conveyance for land within Winona County.

Regulating Large Assemblies Ordinance

This ordinance is administered by Environmental Services. It outlines the licensing requirements for large assemblies of 500 or more people.

Winona County Planning And Zoning Contact list

City of Winona Planning & Zoning

Responsible for short-range and long-range planning implementation activities of the City and fulfillment of area wide planning requirements and administration of the zoning ordinance. You will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader to print or view these applications. We provide you with access to a free download. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html

Applications   Sign Permit   Fill-in Form PDF Site Plan   Fill-in Form PDF Subdivision   Fill-in Form PDF Zoning Map Change   Fill-in Form PDF Zoning Code Amendment   Fill-in Form PDF Permits Are Needed for the Following: (partial list) Excavations and land disturbing activity: No permit will be issued unless the plans, specifications and the intended use conform to the provisions of the Zoning Code. Building Plumbing Construction site mobile homes/offices Signs: Some signage is exempt from the requirement for permits Conditional uses Water connections Sewer connections National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Wastewater discharge Sidewalk construction Building materials in public streets Tree Planting (in public right-of-way) Prairie Island/Latsch Island severed tree removal (public ground) Flammable and combustible liquid installation House moving Transient dwelling Heat, ventilation and air conditioning Fees and License Charges: (partial list) Plumbing permits For issuing each permit–$11.00 State surcharge on each permit–$0.50 In addition- For each plumbing fixture or trap set of fixtures on one trap including water, drainage piping and backflow protection thereof–$5.75 Rainwater system‑per drain‑inside building–$5.75 For each private sewage disposal system–$227.00 For each private sewage disposal mound–$386.00 For each water heater and/or vent–$5.75 For each industrial waste pre‑treatment interceptor, including its trap and vent, excepting kitchen type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps–$5.75 For installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment–$18.50 For repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping–$18.50 For vacuum breakers or backflow protective devices on tanks, vats, etc. or for installation on unprotected plumbing fixtures, including necessary water piping–$5.75 Whenever any work for which a plumbing permit is required has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, an investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee as shown above. Preliminary plat–$85.00, plus $17.00 for each lot Final plat–$85.00, plus $12.00 for each lot Wall signs, roof signs, projecting signs, church signs–$0.10 cents for each square foot or fraction of area therein contained with a minimum fee of $35.00; ground signs–$70.00 Site plan application–$115.00 Zoning amendment application–code amendment, $395.00; amendment to zoning map, $395.00. Building permit fees: Total Valuation Fee $1 to $500 $41.00 $501 to $2,000 $41.00 for the first $500.00. $4.05 for each additional $100 fraction thereof $2,001 to $25,000 $101.75 for the first $2,000.00. $11.80 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $25,001 to $50,000 $373.15 for the first $25,000 plus $8.40 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $50,001 to $100,000 $583.15 for the first $50,000 plus $5.20 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $100,001 to $500,000 $843.15 for the first $100,000 plus $4.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $500,000 and up $2,483.15 for the first $500,000. $3.45 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof State Surcharge Fee is .0005 of Project Cost. Other Inspections and Fees: Plan review fee due at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review–65 percent of the building permit fee Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans - minimum charge ‑ one‑half hour–$36.00 per hour Fire Sprinkler Permit–$41.00 minimum or 2% of Job Cost plus state surcharge Roofing permit–$50.00 plus state surcharge Siding Permit–$50.00 plus state surcharge Window Permit–$50.00 plus state surcharge   Inspections Division Staff Steven E. Carson - scarson@ci.winona.mn.us Building Official Gregory D. Olson - golson@ci.winona.mn.us Builiding Inspector II Steven H. Zuelke - szuelke@ci.winona.mn.us Building Inspector II Randy J. Peterson - rpeterson@ci.winona.mn.us Building Inspector II Complaints regarding the issues below should be directed to the INSPECTIONS DIVISION at (507) 457-8231. All complainants remain anonymous. WEEDS/GRASS - Brief Information Section 32.03 SNOW - Brief Information Section 25.13 GARBAGE NOT STORED IN AN APPROVED COVERED REFUSE CONTAINER - Section 35 INOPERABLE OR JUNKED VEHICLES/JUNK ARTICLES NOT BEING USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE STORED IN THE OPEN - Section 32 & 35 Welcome to the City of Winona Geographic Information System’s page The City of Winona’s Geographic Information System provides city land based information through the continuous development of a citywide mapping, analysis, and archival system. Here you will find our products and services such as traditional maps and online interacitve maps. The online Internet Map Service provides visitors with a web-application that brings our ever-growing geographic database to you in a convenient and easy to use system. Internet Mapping Service Intranet Mapping Service Allow Pop-Ups - In order to view this site properly, all pop-up blockers must be disabled. This includes 3rd party toolbars, such as Google or Yahoo! Companion, as they block pop-ups on their own. Click here for assistance turning off pop-up blockers. Browser Compatibility - The City of Winona ArcIMS site is best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or better. Although the site will function in other internet browsers, full functionality is only supported in IE. PUBLIC WORKS DEPT: Director: Keith Nelson Located at: City Hall 207 Lafayette Street, Room 200 Winona, MN 55987 (507) 457-8274 Hours: 8 - 4:30 M - F Welcome to the City of Winona Public Works Department. Whether you live or work in the City of Winona, you are using the services of the Public Works Department every day. We build and maintain your streets, pump your water, and light your streets. We build parks, fields and paths, and plant trees and flowers. We provide sewer services and storm drainage as well as flood protection. We also provide a compost site and a municipal airport. To contact us click on the Staff Directory button on the left menu. Lights & Signals STREET LIGHTS & TRAFFIC SIGNALS Flood Control System Winona Flood Control Commissions     Planning Commission Heritage Preservation Commission Citizens Environmental Quality Committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is comprised of nine citizens. The Planning Commission meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the County Board Room. Their meetings are open to the public.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment consists of five members. Four members must live outside the corporate limits of municipalities. One member is also on the Planning Commission. No elected officer of the County nor any employee of the Board of County Commissioners can serve as a member.     The Board of Adjustment meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1:00 P.M. in the County Board Room. Their meetings are open to the public.

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Forms and Factsheets

Address Request Form Agricultural Land Preservation Program Commercial Timber Harvest License Application Commercial Timber Harvest Permit Application Conditional Use Permit Petition Fee Schedule Grading and Filling Permit Application Septic Permit Application Variance Application (Appeal to the Winona County Board of Adjustment) Zoning Certificate Application Zoning Ordinance Summary - Zoning Districts, Uses and Setbacks

Individual Sewage Treatment System (ISTS) Program

Most homes and businesses in municipailities discharge their sewage to publicly owned sewage treatment plants. In rural areas, sewage is treated “onsite” utilizing septic tanks and soil treatment areas. These systems are called Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS). In either case, it is extremely important that sewage be treated properly to insure safe drinking water and safe water recreation, and so that the public is not exposed to health risks from sewage. Winona County Planning Department through the Zoning Ordinance and authority from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulates the design, permitting, installations, and inspections of Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS).

Financial Assistance for Septic System Upgrades Loans from AgBMP Program Community Fix-Up Fund and other programs through SEMCAC USDA Rural Development Section 504 Loan and Grant Program Low-Cost Loans for Septic System Replacements South Branch Whitewater Watershed Septic Permit Application ISTS Licensed Professionals U of M Onsite Sewage Treatment Program

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