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New Resident Information
We are pleased you have chosen to make Excelsior your new home. We have gathered our most common questions from new residents to help make your transition as smooth as possible.
If you can't find an answer to your question, feel free to contact city hall at 952-474-5233
What you need to know as a Excelsior home and property owners:
The Basics
- Residential Utilities - Set up services and billing preferences. Click here to start utility service.
- Expectations for snow removal - Property owners are responsible for the removal of snow and ice from driveways, steps, sidewalks and other walk ways on the property. City Code Sec 8-115 & Sec 16-40
- Pets and animal regulations - All dogs six months or older are required to be licensed in the City of Excelsior. Apply for a Animal License.
- Common ordinance questions
Garbage & Recycling
- Republic Services provides residential refuse and recycling service
- Disposing yard waste
Home and Yard Projects
- Many projects require a building, mechanical or plumbing permit.
- Landscaping and outdoor projects
- Fence & Retaining Wall Permit
- Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors - Building Permit
- Street Use Permit - Dumpsters & Storage Containers
- Tree Removal - a Tree Removal Permit is required for trees that are 8" DBH or more and will need the approval of the City Forester and independent forester. Trees that are not significant may be removed without a permit. Tree removal contractors must be licensed through the City of Excelsior. Click here for a list of licensed contractors.
Parking
- Parking permits - With a parking permit, residents are allowed to park in any Public Pay for Parking areas without having to use the meters or Pay for Parking App using your phone. Click here for more information. Apply for a Parking Permit.
- Winter parking rules and regulations - snow emergencies
- Storing your seasonal vehicles, such as RVs, boats and trailers
The city strives to ensure motorists and cyclists can move safely and efficiently on city streets. We want residents and visitors to easily be able to get around our community.
Street Maintenance
The Street Department's primary responsibility is to keep the city streets in a safe and good condition through snowplowing , sanding, crack sealing, sweeping and filling potholes within the city rights of way. They are also involved in the maintenance of sidewalks, trails, catch basins, ponds, and storm sewer mains throughout the city.
- County Road 19 is the responsibility of Hennepin County. Report an issue.
- Highway 7 is the responsibility of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Report an issue.
Current Projects and Future Improvements
Parking
City code prohibits vehicles from being parked on city streets during street maintenance, snow emergencies and more.
City Services
Public Safety
In an emergency, dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency situation, contact
- South Lake Minnetonka Police Department at 952-258-5321
- Excelsior Fire District at 952-401-8801
Local (county, city, school board), state and federal elections are held in even-numbered years. Primary elections are held on the second Tuesday in August. General elections are held on the first Tuesday in November.
Find more information on voter registration, precents and polling locations.
Excelsior contracts with Republic Services for pick-up of recyclable materials, organic recycling, yard waste, and residential waste. Residents must use Republic Services for refuse and recycling services. Recyclables are picked up at the curb every other week on the same day as your normal refuse collection. Materials must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. except following a holiday, pick-up will be one day late for the rest of that week.
To set up your services, contact Republic Services at (952-941-5174.
More information on refuse and recycling
Permits
A complete list of city-issued permits is available on the Permit Applications Page.
Animal License
All dogs six months or older are required to be licensed in the City of Excelsior. Dog licenses are valid for the period of January 1 until the following December 31. Click here for more information.
City Newsletter
The City of Excelsior publishes a quarterly newsletter. Click here to see current and past newsletters.
Newspaper
The Sun Sailor newspaper covers the news on the City of Excelsior and surrounding communities. The Sun Sailor has been designated as the legal newspaper by the city.
Community TV
The Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission (LMCC) serves the Cities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood Independence, Long Lake, Loretto, Minnetonka Beach, Shorewood, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius and Woodland.
Recreational Fire Permits are issued through the Excelsior Fire Department. Excelsior Fire Department provides services to those who live, work and play within the Cites of Excelsior, Deephaven, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay. To obtain a permit, you will need to create a profile account through Community Connect. Once you have created an account you will be able to apply for a permit.
Excelsior is served mainly by the Minnetonka School District. There are also several charter and privates in the area. Several are listed below.
Minnetonka Public Schools - ISD 276
The Minnetonka Public School District is among the highest performing school districts in Minnesota and the nation. The district serves more than 10,900 students in 10 communities: Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Victoria and Woodland.
The International School of Minnesota
The International School of Minnesota community is welcoming and diverse; a blend of different cultures and perspectives under one roof. The school serves students from all over the Twin Cities metro. The private school is located in the heart of Eden Prairie, MN.
The Blake School
The Blake School is a top rated, private school locating in Hopkins, MN serving students in grades Pre K through 12.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Eagle Ridge Academy is a highly rated, public, charter school located in Minnetonka, MN The school serves more than 500 students in grades 6-12.
Holy Family Catholic High School
Holy Family Catholic School is a highly rated, private, Catholic school located in Victoria, MN and serves students in grades 9-12.
Benilde-St. Margaret's School
Benilde-St. Margaret's School is a co-educational college-preparatory school located in St. Louis Park, MN, serving students in grades 7-12.
More schools to consider
International Spanish Language Academy
Southwest Christian High School
Performing Institute of Minnesota Arts High School
Water and Sewer Services
City of Excelsior Public Works
Electric Service
Xcel Energy
General Phone: 800-471-4800
www.xcelenergy.com
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
General Phone: 612-372-4727
Suspected gas leak: 612-372-5050
www.centerpointenergy.com
Xcel Energy
General Phone: 800-471-4800
Suspected gas leak: 800-895-2999
www.xcelenergy.com
Cable & Internet
Mediacom 1-800-479-2082
Centurylink 1-833-672-1466
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