The City of Winsted is a full-service community. For generations the people of Winsted have worked together to build industry and create jobs, establish a quality park system, provide clean and well maintained streets, serve and protect our people and property, and plan and develop housing options for everyone in the community, while at the same time keeping the small-town flavor that is uniquely Winsted.

Mayor and city council (see elected officials)

City offices
City offices are located at 183 Main Ave. W. at the four-way stop downtown. Its mailing address is Winsted City Hall, PO Box 126, Winsted, MN 55395. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the phone number is (320) 485-2366. Other important numbers include:
Fax (320) 485-2858
City Administrator (320) 485-4718
Building Inspector (763) 684-0383
Police – Emergency 911
Fire - Emergency 911
Police Department (320) 485-2600
Public Works (320) 485-2201
Web site www.winsted.mn.us

City services and ordinances

All terrain vehicles (ATVs)
The operation of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) in the city is allowed by operators who are at least 16 years of age and have a valid Minnesota driver’s license, as long as the driver takes the most non-stop, direct route in and out of town. The ATV ordinance is available at city hall or the city’s web site at www.winsted.mn.us.

Blight
The residents of Winsted take extreme pride in the maintenance of their properties. As a result, the city has developed a blight ordinance, which restricts the storage of junk cars, tires, old construction materials and other debris and garbage. If you feel there is a case of blight in your neighborhood, please contact the city.

Brush/compost site/applicance recycling
The city maintains a location for city residents to dispose of brush and compost materials. Also available for part of the season is appliance recycling. Contact the city hall for prices and permits.

Building permits
Winsted has adopted the state building code. The city is provided building inspection service by Metro West Inspection Services.
Building permits are needed for a variety projects including; installation of furnace and air conditioning units, re-roofing, re-siding, sheds, garages and new construction. Should you have any questions regarding your need for a building permit, please call city hall at (320) 485-2366.

Burning and recreational fires
Recreational fires are allowed within the City of Winsted. Contact the city hall for guidelines for recreational fires.

Cable television
Cable television is available to all residents from Mediacom Cable. If you would like to connect to cable television or have any problems with cable television, call Mediacom at 1-800-332-0245. Channel 10 is the local public access channel in Winsted.

Curbside recycling service
Recyclable materials are picked up every other week on Tuesdays by Waste Management. Bins must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. Recyclable materials include newsprint (non-shiny), glass (sorted by color), aluminum, tin cans, and plastics. For information on recycling, contact Waste Management at (320) 485-2372.

Day care
If you need day care service, you may contact McLeod County Social Services for a current listing of day care providers in the area.
For Winsted residents, call the courthouse’s local number at (320) 395-2568.

Diseased trees
In order to prevent the spread of disease, all diseased trees should be removed as soon as possible.
If you have a tree or trees that you believe may be diseased, call (320) 485-2201 for assistance. Boulevard trees are removed and replaced by the city.

Dog licenses
A license is required for all dogs over six months of age. Licenses are renewed annually at city hall for $7. All applications for a license must be accompanied by a statement from a veterinarian indicating that the dog has current vaccinations. City ordinance does require pet owners to clean up and dispose of any animal feces.

Electricity
Xcel Energy, customer service: 800-895-4999, emergency or lights out: 800-895-1999, homesmart: 800-238-7378, business solution center: 800-481-4700.

Fences
The City of Winsted requires a permit prior to installing a fence. Fence permit applications may be picked up at city hall.

Garbage pick-up
Garbage pick-up is provided every Tuesday by Waste Management. Containers should be curbside by 7 a.m. Waste Management provides 32-, 64- or 96-gallon containers. Tags can be purchased from Waste Management or the city for excess bags of refuse. Refuse charges are located on your city utility bill. Waste Management’s customer service number is 800-450-9378.

Gas
Center Point Energy, customer service: 800-245-2377, gas leak emergency: 800-722-9326. Call Gopher State before you dig 800-252-1166.

House numbers
In order to locate your home in an emergency, owners are required to display their house numbers so they can be seen easily from the street, with a minimum size of four-inch height.

Signs
The City of Winsted requires a permit prior to any sign being installed. Sign permit applications may be picked up at city hall.

Snowmobile usage
The city allows snowmobilers to drive the most direct route from their house on city streets to outside city limits and return to their home on the same route. No snowmobiling is allowed between the hours of 1 a.m. and one-half hour before sunrise.

Telephone
TDS Telecom provides local telephone service in Winsted at (320) 485-4111. TDS is located at 316 Pine Street, Monticello, MN 55362.

Water and sewer
Water and sewer customers are billed by the city on a monthly basis. Residents record their usage on their water bill and mail or deposit the meter read bills at the city hall or the drop box at the main entrance of city hall. For more information on your utility bill, contact the City Clerk at (320) 485-2366.

Winter parking
From Nov. 1 through March 31, there is no parking on city streets from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. In the case of more than two inches of snow, parking is not allowed on any streets until the streets have been cleared of snow.