Government
City ServicesHalstad City Services
Welcome to the City of Halstad, Minnesota! City services are provided to over 600 people including water, sewer, electricity, garbage and recycling. Halstad Municipal Utilities prides itself on high quality, affordable services for local residents. Most recent updates include new generators for backup power and underground power lines.
Billing
Application
The Halstad Municipal Utilities provides the electric, water, sewer and garbage services for the residents of Halstad. All customers must fill out a New Customer Form to obtain utility services.
Deposit
All customers are required to pay a $100.00 meter deposit upon the request for utility services. The Halstad Municipal Utilities reserves the right to require chronically delinquent customers to provide a higher meter deposit.
Payments
In person or by mail – 405 2nd Avenue West
Drive-up drop box – Located outside the utilities office
Automatic payment – To enroll, complete the Direct Payment Authorization form.
Credit/debit card – In person or by phone
Online – Click here
Rates
Residential Electric (RL)
Customer Charge $35.00
Energy $0.135/kWh
Commercial Electric (CL)
Customer Charge $35.00
Energy $0.135/kWh
Commercial Three Phase (P)
Customer Charge $35.00
Energy $0.135/kWh
Off-Peak Electric (OP)
Customer Charge $10.00
Energy $0.082/kWh (Jan.-Apr., Nov.-Dec.)
Energy $0.1195/kWh (May-Oct.)
Water (WA)
Minimum (2,000 gallons) $23.00
2,000 – 8,000 gallons $0.007924/gallon
8,000 – 10,000 gallons $0.009243/gallon
10,000- 20,000 gallons $0.01188/gallon
20,000 gallons & above $0.01253/gallon
Non-metered $47.50
Bulk Water Rate $0.0107/gallon
Sewer (SE)
Minimum (2,000 gallons) $35.00
2,000 – 8,000 gallons $0.01304/gallon
8,000 – 10,000 gallons $0.01522/gallon
10,000- 20,000 gallons $0.01959/gallon
20,000 gallons & above $0.0206/gallon
Non-metered Sewer $76.00
Due Date
All services are billed for on one monthly utility bill. Bills are sent out by the 5th of the month and are due by the 21st of the month. If the 21st falls on a weekend or holiday, the bill is due the next working day. A penalty of 10% of the current charges will be applied after the 21st.
Disconnection
If payment is not received by the 25th of the month, a disconnect notice will be sent out. Payment is required by the 10th of the following month, giving 15 days to pay before service could be disconnected.
Fees
Reconnect fee for non-payment $15.00
After hours reconnect fee $100.00
NSF check fee $30.00
Water reconnect fee $25.00
After hours water disconnection fee $50.00
Sump Pump Violation fee $50.00
Garbage
The City of Halstad contracts with Fuchs Sanitation for garbage service. Garbage is picked up early Monday mornings. Containers are provided by Fuchs Sanitation. Contact the Halstad Municipal Utilities at 218.456.2128 for more information on containers or to request additional containers.
2024 Halstad Municipal Utilities Commission Meetings
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Interested in viewing older Halstad Municipal Utilities Commission meeting agendas and/or minutes? Contact us, and someone from our team will be able to provide you with the proper documentation.
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