Who to Call
Phone: U.S. West Communications
Cable: MediaCom
Trash/Recycling: LDI, Inc.
Utilities: MidAmerican Energy
Water/Sewer: Mahaska Rural Water
Licenses & Permits
Building permits are required for all new construction; also to
enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish
any building or structure in the city. Building permits are obtained
from the City Clerk. Residents must submit a drawing of work to
be done showing dimensions and placement on the property as well
as approximate cost of the project. This should be submitted to
the City Clerk in time to be put on the monthly agenda. There is
no fee for the building permit, but a there is a $60 charge for
inspection which is handled by Oskaloosa.
Ordinance Synopsis
University Park has a Code of Ordinances book which includes nuisance,
curfew, offenses against peace and safety of residents, animals,
and snow removal. Most of the ordinances are compliant with the
City of Oskaloosa. The Mayor, clerk, and all council members have
a copy of the ordinance book should anyone have any questions.
Other Information
City Council meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Community
Center (1204 Center Street) at 7 p.m.
Trash/Recycling pick-up is currently on Thursdays. Garbage is paid
through a sticker system. Stickers are purchased at the Casey's
General
Store on 9th Ave East. Recycling
bins can be purchased from the City Clerk for
$5.
The City of University Park is protected by the Mahaska County
Sheriff Department.
The Community Center is available for rent for a fee of $40. The
center is equipped with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee
pot, seven 8-foot tables, and 70 chairs.
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