Welcome to Sherburn!
This information is provided to give you a brief update on services and regulations within the City of Sherburn.
The City of Sherburn has been awarded a designation as Minnesota Green Step Cities. Sherburn currently has a achieved a Step 2 recognition. For more information, please see https://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/cityInfo.cfm?ctu_code=2395873
Brush
The City of Sherburn shares a brush site with the City of Welcome. The site allows yard and garden vegetation, brush and branches. The site is open April – October. Please help maintain order by placing brush and branches in the designated areas. No garbage/trash is permitted.
Building Applications
Building applications are necessary for all construction and remodeling in the City. Sherburn has adopted the State Building Code. Applications are available at City Hall, 21 E. First Street.
Cable Television/Internet Service
- Frontier Communications: Contact 1-800-435-1504 or internet.frontier.com
- HughesNet Satellite Internet: Contact 1-888-362-9591 or http://internet.hughesnet.com
- LTD Broadband: Contact 1-507-369-6669 or http://ltdbroadband.com
- Midcontinent Communications: Contact 1-800-888-1300 or www.midcocomm.com
Electric Utility
Federated Rural Electric Cooperative is the electric provider. Call 1-800-321-3520 or go to www.federatedrea.coop
Gas Utility
Minnesota Energy Resources is the gas provider. Call 1-800-889-9508. Emergency Service Call 1-800-889-4970. www.minnesotaenergyresources.com
Recycling
Place all recycling items in the yellow barrel or green bin and place the barrel beside your garbage each week.
Refuse
Refuse is picked up by Waste Management every Wednesday morning as early as 7:00 a.m. Weekly pick-up is arranged through Waste Management (800-833-9596). Billing is on a quarterly basis and rates are based on the number of bags your household generates.
Citywide Cleanup
The City provides a fall appliance pick-up and a spring junk collection day. Home/Property owners need to register at City Hall and pay a fee. Announcements are made on our Facebook page and on the water billings before each of these dates.
Dogs
Dogs must be licensed in Sherburn. Licenses are obtained at City Hall – cost is $20 for a lifetime license.
Chickens
Chickens are now welcome in Sherburn, with a license! Please stop in to City Hall to view the updated ordinance and take a look at the Chicken License Application and requirements.
Noise Ordinance
Loud disruptive noise within the city limits is prohibited.
Permits
Fence, Sign, Home Business, Building, Demolition, Plumbing, and Mechanical Permits are required in the City of Sherburn. All regulations and the permits are available at City Hall. The City contracts with Harry Jenness, Building Official. Harry can be contacted at 507-380-4555 or harjenj@aol.com.
Solicitors
It is unlawful for any person without a city license to go door-to-door attempting to sell goods. Please contact the Sherburn/Welcome Police Department if a solicitor comes to your home without a license.
Water & Sewer
Contact City Hall at 507-764-4491 to activate your water and sewer service. The billing is monthly and meter reading begins the third Monday of each month. Auto pay is available by calling City Hall to make the arrangements.
Weeds Ordinance
No parcel of land shall have noxious weeds or grass greater than a height of six inches.
