Licensed Tree Contractors

2009 List of tree contractors licensed to work in Woodland

SEPTIC SYSTEM INFORMATION

What Do Septic Systems Do?

Septic systems protect human health and the environment by safely recycling wastewater back into the natural environment. Septic systems treat wastewater as well as, or better than, municipal treatment systems at a reasonable cost when properly designed, installed, operated, and maintained.

Federal, state, and local regulation of on-site systems focuses on proper treatment of sewage to protect citizens, communities, and the environment.

Additional information can be found at the University of Minnesota Extension website:

http://septic.umn.edu/homeowner/index.html

http://septic.umn.edu/factsheets/understanding.html

WELLS

Most households in Woodland have a private well as their water source.  Well records are kept with the State of Minnesota Health Department. 

MUNICIPAL SEWER AND WATER SERVICE

The City of Minnetonka provides municipal water service to a small portion of Woodland.  The neighborhood known as Groveland Homeowners Association and several properties along Stone Arch Road.  These neighborhoods are located along the north east municipal boundary of Woodland adjacent to Minnetonka.

Quarterly Billing:  The City sends quarterly bills to the households connected to the municipal sewer and water system.  The rate is determined by the City of Minnetonka's prevailing rate to their residents. 

Each property in the City that is connected to the municipal system receives a bill for actual water usage.  The charge for sewage is based on the winter quarter usage.  That means the bills received following the winter quarter generally shows the lowest water consumption because residents aren’t watering their lawns, filling swimming pools, washing cars, or any of the other outdoor uses that do not go into the sewage system. That base is used throughout the year on the remaining three quarterly bills to calculate the sewage charge.  The water charge is based on actual consumption each quarter.  The water meter is read once a quarter and the amount used is rounded to the nearest 1,000 gallons of usage and billed accordingly.  Woodland residents are required to pay a minimum of 15,000 gallons per quarter based on our agreement with the City of Minnetonka.

Direct Auto Payments:  Residents can now sign up for direct auto payment of their municipal utility bill.  Complete the following authorization form and attached the documents as required and return to the City of Woodland.  Once completed, auto payments will be debited from your account on the due date stated on the municipal utility bill.

Direct Payment Authorization Form

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BUILDING PERMITS

Building permits are required for construction. Check with the Building Inspections Department at 952-474-4755 if you have questions regarding permits.  See the home page for downloadable building permit application forms.

ELECTIONS

The Primary & General Election, to be held in 2010

Absentee ballots are available 30 days prior to the Elections

Subscription TV and High-Speed Internet

Mediacom handles cable systems in the City of Woodland and can be contacted at 800-332-0245. 

GARBAGE

Residents contract with a garbage hauler of their choice.

RECYCLING

Waste Management collects recycling bi-weekly.  Every other Thursday.  Have your cart available at 7:00 a.m. Questions, call 952-890-1100.  The recycling truck will come up your driveway to the garage to collect the cart.  Your cart must be outside for collection.  The drivers will not enter your garage.  If you want to make any changes with the cart size or have questions, please call the City Hall at 952-474-4755.

Recycling Collection Dates:

Bi-weekly - Every other Thursday except as noted

2010 Recycling schedule