Dogs need to be licensed the 31st of March every year with the municipality in which you live. In the City of Chetek, the cost is $6.00 if spayed or neutered / if not $12.00 per year. $5.00 penalty after March 31st. A copy of the current rabies certificate (not receipt) is required for licensing. If you wish to mail in your fee and certificate, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and we will return your info and license. There is a three pet limit – which includes dogs/cats. No animals are allowed to run at large. Pets must be leashed when walking.
Tax Payments
Your full or first installment tax payment can be made at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during the months of December and January. You may mail in your payment to PO Box 194, Chetek, WI 54728. Please make your check out to City of Chetek.
Your second installment or any payment made after January 31st must be made out to Barron County Treasurer – and either brought to the County Treasurer’s office at 335 E. Monroe Ave. Room 2412, Barron, WI 54812 or you may mail the payment to them.
Make my Tax Payment online: click here
Yard Clippings/Brush
The Chetek Compost Site is OPEN to City of Chetek Residents ONLY and is located at 1500 Dallas Street, Chetek.
View the Calendar of Events for days the Compost Site is open and for Spring/Fall Brush Pick-up dates.
There are separate areas for compost and brush. Please organize accordingly before you arrive at the compost site.
Bartender's Licenses
In order to obtain a license you must have taken the Responsible Beverage Server’s Course or have held a license in Wisconsin within the past two years– if you need to take the course, this can be done through WITC (1-800-243-WITC) or can be done On-line at www.learntoserve.com. Bring your certificate of completion to City Hall, fill out the application and pay the current license fee. Your application will then be sent to the police station for a background check. If approved, the license will be issued at City Hall. If not approved by the police department, your license application can be reviewed by the Common Council. The Common Council has the final issuing authority.
Location of City Offices
Next to KJ’s grocery store off 2nd Street.
Across the street from the fire station on the north end of town. From Dallas Street – take a left onto Cty Hwy “D” west. Then take the second left onto Railroad Avenue – building on right side of road.
From 2nd Street – go one block east (towards lake) On the corner of Moore and 1st Street. Community Center: across from the police station.
On the corner of 4th and Moore. From 2nd Street – go west on Moore.
South end of town next to dam. Take Douglas Street west then a right on Water Street.
Municipal Court Fines
Your fines can be paid at the Police Station at 101 Moore Street 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. You can also mail in your payments to PO Box 537, Chetek, WI 54728 If you need to speak to someone regarding your fine – please call (715) 924-3686.
Online Citation Payment – click here | Please call Ashlea at (715) 924-1051 if you do not have your citation number
Dumping Station for RV's
You may use the dumping station located on Water Street – next to the Treatment Plant. Operation hours are May through end of October, hours 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Fee is $10.00 each use. CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
Garbage Service
The City provides garbage service. This service is mandatory. If a residence will be unoccupied for longer than 30 days, you may request to have the service canceled by filing an application at the City Clerk’s Office. A 95 gal. or 65 gal. can are supplied by the City of Chetek. All garbage must fit in the can. Please have your garbage out by 6am. Only normal household garbage should be put out. Construction material will not be picked up. You can pay to have household items picked up by contacting City Hall.
Utility Billing
Your water/sewer and refuse services are combined on one bill and billed monthly. The payment due date is usually the 21st of the month. You may mail, direct pay via checking/savings account, or you can drop it off at the City Clerk’s Office located at 220 Stout Street. There is a lock box between the doors for the convenience of paying after hours.
Fluoride in the Water
The City of Chetek does not add fluoride to the water
Recycling
Barron County requires recycling of plastic, glass, tin, aluminum, and cardboard/paper. Bring your items to the recycling center/bins located on Water Street. Glass is separated by color. Plastic, tin, and aluminum can be put together. Clean cardboard/Paper is recycled in a separate bin at the same location on Water Street.
Anyone found leaving misc garbage at this location will be subject to a fine.
Location and hours of manned site: 210 Water St. and hours are 24 hours a day.
For questions on recycling: call (715) 357-6566, email wastetoenergy@co.barron.wi.us, web HERE.
Property Maintenance
Residents/occupants are required to keep their sidewalks clean from snow and debris. There are also ordinances regulating grass and weeds on property, junk, and general upkeep of property. Questions regarding any of these matters can be directed to Joe Atwood, our building/zoning administrator. His office is located at 1125 Railroad Avenue from 7:00a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at (715) 924-4236 office or cell : (715) 764-2948
Council Meetings
Held every month on the second Tuesday at City Hall in the back chambers. All public are welcome to attend. Click here for more information.
ATV/Snowmobile Maps
Available at City Hall – 220 Stout Street