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Licenses

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1. How much does a bike license cost?

Bike licenses are free and can be obtained from the Fox Valley Metro Police Department, 200 W. McKinley Avenue, 7:30 am to 4:15 pm, Monday thru Friday, (920) 788-7505 Fox Valley Metro Police Department Webpage

2. Do I have to license my pets?

If your dog is spayed/ neutered the cost is $12.00. If not, the cost is $17.00. At this time you do not need a license for a cat. Licenses can be obtained at the Fox Valley Metro Police Department, 200 W. McKinley Avenue, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday thru Friday Fox Vally Metro Police Department Website

3. Where do I get a bartender's license?

Applications for bartender's licenses are available at the Fox Valley Metro Police Department at 625 McKinley St., Little Chute, 7:30 am to 4:15 pm Monday thru Friday, (920)788-7505 Fox Valley Metro Police Department Website

4. Does the Village accept credit card payments?

Yes, payments for the Village of Little Chute are accepted by Official Payments. MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are accepted, either by phone or online. Credit Cards are accepted for all citations, miscellaneous invoice fees, special assessments, and property taxes. Convenience fees will be applied to the customer's payment. See the Finance Department payment page for more information Online Payments

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Municipal Court

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1. Can I get a copy of my police report?

Yes. However, copies of police reports are handled through an open records request or discovery motion. You must first enter an official plea and all record request are obtained through the Village Prosecutor.

2. Can I speak with the judge prior to the hearing?

No. Discussion between a judge and only one party to an action on an upcoming matter is called ex-parte communication. This type of communication may result in an unfair finding. Ex-parte communication is illegal and is strictly prohibited.

3. How do I determine what my driving status is?

You need to contact the Department of Transportation at (800) 924-3570 or go online at Wisconsin Department of Transportation. More...

4. What if my Driver's License is suspended, how do I get it back?

First, you have to pay all past due fines and forfeitures. Then you must go to the Department of Motor Vehicles and pay $60.00 to reinstate your operating privileges.

5. What happens if I don't appear at a hearing or trial?

When a defendant does not appear at a scheduled court appearance, the defendant is in default. A judgment against that defendant is then entered.

6. What happens if I don't pay my forfeiture?

The Court may send you to jail if you do not pay your forfeiture and court costs. The Court may also suspend your driving privileges for failure to pay.

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New Resident Information

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1. What is the population of Little Chute?

The 2009 Preliminary Estimate is 11,040 people.

2. Who do I contact for water and electric services?

Contact Kaukauna Utilities, 777 Island Street, Kaukauna, WI 54130 Phone: (920) 766-5721 Water Dept. Webpage

3. Where can I find local school information?

Little Chute High School, 1402 Freedom Road, Little Chute (920) 788-7600
Little Chute Middle School, 1402 Freedom Road, Little Chute (920) 788-7607
Little Chute Elementary School, 901 Grand Avenue, Little Chute (920) 788-7610
Little Chute Area Schools District Office, 325 Meulemans St. Suite A, Little Chute (920) 788-7605
St. John's Catholic School, 328 Grand Avenue,Little Chute (920) 788-9082
Little Chute Schools

4. What is the phone number and addess for the Post Office?

The phone number is (920) 687-6671 and the address is 514 Grand Avenue

5. Do I need a permit for a fire pit?

No but Village Ordinances must be followed. Please select the link below to review rules regarding open burning. Open Burning Ordinance

6. Are the Village offices closed on holidays?

Offices are closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

7. When is the Winter Parking Ban in effect?

From December 1st to April 1st there is no parking on Village streets or parking lots from 2:00 am to
6:00 am. Violators will be issued citations. Phone the Fox Valley Metro Police Department at (920) 788-7505 if you need to make special arrangements.

8. How do I appear before the Village Board?

Regular Village Board Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Village Hall, third floor. Village Board Committee of the Whole meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 6:00 pm at the Village Hall, third floor. There is an agenda item at the beginning of each meeting for public appearance where you can voice your concerns to the Board. More...

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Parks Recreation & Forestry Dept

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1. Which parks have a shelter that can be rented for special occasions?

Doyle Park, Heesakker Park, Legion Park, and Van Lieshout Park all have shelters available for rental. (shelter rental page)

2. Does the village operate the dog park at the corner of "OO" and French Road?

No. The dog park / pet exercise area is maintained and operated by the Outagamie County Parks System. Please call 832-4790 and push 7 for information on the Outagamie County Pet Exercise Area.

3. When does the summer & fall program book get mailed to LC residents/taxpayers?

The book is mailed to Little Chute residents/taxpayers at the beginning of March each year. The book may be downloaded from the village website at the beginning of March. (recreation dept page)

4. When can I apply for a terrace tree for my property?

Applications for terrace trees are accepted on a first-come, first-servce basis starting in July. The deadline for applications is August 15, per village ordiance. Application may be picked up at Park & Rec Department or downloaded from village website. (terrace tree program page)

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Payments

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1. Where and when do I pay my property taxes?

Property taxes are mailed by mid December each year. Payment in full or 1st installment is due by January 31, and is collected by the Village Finance Department, 108 W. Main St., Little Chute, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday. After January 31, all payments are collected at the Outagamie County Treasurer's office, 410 S. Walnut St., Appleton (920) 832-5065. Second installment payments are due by July 31. Payments may also be made at the Little Chute branches of the Capital Credit Union. Online payments

2. Where do I pay citations (tickets)?

If your citation indicates Little Chute Municipal Court, pay the citation at the Little Chute Village Hall Finance Dept., 108 W. Main Street, Little Chute 8 a.m. to 4:30, M-F. If your citation is from Kimberly Municipal Court, you must pay at the Kimberly Municipal Complex, 515 W. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly. Parking tickets must be paid at the Fox Valley Metro Police Department, 200 W. McKinley Avenue, Little Chute, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., M-F. Fox Valley Metro Police Department Website

3. Does the Village accept credit card payments?

Yes, payments for the Village of Little Chute are accepted by Official Payments. MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are accepted, either by phone or online. Credit Cards are accepted for all citations, miscellaneous invoice fees, special assessments, and property taxes. Convenience fees will be applied to the customer's payment. See the Finance Department payment page for more information. Finance Dept. Page

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Permits

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1. What actions are required to get a permit?

You need to obtain a permit at the Village Hall, second floor, 108 W. Main St., Little Chute for the following actions of repairing/remodeling/adding/replacing:siding, residential remodeling/additions, roofs, plumbing, electrical, porches, decks, patios, sheds, fences, antennas, satellite dishes, garages, pools, hot tubs, jacuzzis.

2. Do I need a permit for siding replacement?

Yes, the permit can be obtained from the Village Inspector on the second floor of the Village Hall at 108 W. Main St. Little Chute. (920) 788-7380 ext. 208.

3. Do I need a permit for sidewalk installation?

Yes. A sidewalk installation permit is $5.00. Street excavation to do work in the public right of way is $25.00, and driveway permit is $10.00. These permits should be obtained from the Public Works Department at 1940 Buchanan Street, Little Chute, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, (920) 788-7395

4. Do I need a permit for a fire pit?

No but Village Ordinances must be followed. Please select the link below to review rules regarding open burning. Open Burning Ordinance

5. Does the Village accept credit card payments?

Yes, payments for the Village of Little Chute are accepted by Official Payments. MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are accepted, either by phone or online. Credit Cards are accepted for all citations, miscellaneous invoice fees, special assessments, and property taxes. Convenience fees will be applied to the customer's payment. See the Finance Department payment page for more information. Online Payments

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Recycling

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1. What day do I have recycling pickup on?

Most residents have recycling pickup on the same day as their garbage pickup. If you do not know your day of pickup, please call the Department of Public Works at 788-7395. Remember - recycling is picked up every other week and must be placed curbside by 7 a.m. on your day of pickup or the night before. Only residences (single family up to 4-plexes) have curbside recycling pickup. Residences larger than a 4-plex are considered businesses, and therefore must recycle on their own or hire a private contractor to pick up their recycling.

2. What do I place my recycling in?

Residents must place all of their recycling in the 64-gallon blue recycling container that was delivered to each residence (single family through 4-plexes) in September 2009. We now have single-stream recycling which means that glass, plastic, tin, aluminum, and small cardboard pieces should be placed together in the blue cart. If you have a few larger pieces of cardboard, they must be broken down into 3' x 3' pieces and placed under the lid of the cart. Do NOT put any items in plastic bags! Also, shredded paper should be placed in a paper grocery bag and stapled shut before placing it inside of the blue container.

3. What do I do if I have recycling that will not fit in my container?

Residents may take their recycling (extra cardboard, etc.) to the Outagamie County Recycling Center, located off of Holland Road (use gate 3). Drop off is available Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (excluding holidays). There is no charge for residents to drop off recycling items.

4. Who do I call if my recycling is not picked up on my day of pickup?

Outagamie County is in charge of the recycling program, and they have a contract with Inland Service Corporation of Kaukauna. If you have problems with your recycling pickup, please call Inland Service Corporation at (920) 759-0501. If after contacting Inland Service Corporation you still have recycling pickup problems, please call the Outagamie County Recycling Coordinator at (920) 832-4710.

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Sanitation

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1. Why is my garbage sometimes missed?

In most cases it is because the garbage polycart was placed too close to other objects. The polycart must be placed a minimum of 4 feet away from any object. Also, garbage must be placed curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your day of pickup or the night before. All garbage must fit inside of the polycart with the lid closed. Never place your polycart where vehicles can park. If polycarts cannot be reached for any reason, garbage will not be picked up.

2. Pickup of Extra Garbage

The Dept. of Public Works has a new policy in regard to pickup of extra garbage. On your last garbage pickup day in the month of April, the crew will pick extra garbage that is placed in plastic bags, plus large non-metal and metal items placed curbside.
On your last garbage pickup day in the month of December, our crew will again pick up extra bagged garbage, plus large non-metal items placed curbside.
This does not include pickup of yard waste, branches, tires, and construction material.

3. How can a resident dispose of large items and appliances that don’t fit inside of their polycart?

Once a month (your last pickup day of each month) the crew will pick up large non-metal items; and quarterly (your last pickup day in the months of January, April, July, and October) the crew will pick up large metal items.

4. How do I dispose of an appliance normally containing Freon?

Appliances such as dehumidifiers, air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, etc. that normally contain Freon require the purchase of a $10.00 sticker from the Village. Residents may also take these appliances to the Outagamie County Landfill for a fee of $15.00 each. The County will accept non-Freon appliances for a fee of $10.00 each.

5. What are the hours of the Outagamie County Landfill, and what are their fees?

The Landfill is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Extended hours are each Saturday of the month from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For holiday weekends, please call (920) 832-5277 to verify hours. The Landfill charges $10.00 per visit for up to 600 pounds or less.

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Services

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1. Who do I contact about my water service when I move?

Little Chute Water customers should contact Kaukauna Utilities at (920) 766-5621 Kaukauna Utilties

2. Who do I contact for water and electric services?

Contact Kaukauna Utilities, 777 Island Street, Kaukauna, WI 54130 Phone: (920) 766-5721 Water Dept. Webpage

3. Where do I pay my Kaukauna Utility bill?

You may pay your Kaukauna Utility bill at Kaukauna Utilities, 777 Island Street, Kaukauna WI 54130. Kaukauna Utilities also allows automatic bill payment. Please contact Kaukauna Utilities for more information. Kaukauna Utilities Website

4. Who do I contact about a problem with my water meter, leaky valve, water shut off, removing meter for siding replacement/repair, or new meter installation?

Please contact the Little Chute Water Utility at (920) 858-1047

5. Pickup of Extra Garbage

The Dept. of Public Works has a new policy in regard to pickup of extra garbage. On your last garbage pickup day in the month of April, the crew will pick up extra garbage that is placed in plastic bags, plus large non-metal and metal items placed curbside.
On your last garbage pickup day in the month of December, our crew will again pick up extra bagged garbage, plus large non-metal items placed curbside.
This does not include pickup of yard waste, branches, tires, and construction material.
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Streets

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1. Who should I contact if a street light is not working properly?

You may contact Kaukauna Utilities directly at (920) 766-5721; or you may contact the Village Department of Public Works at (920) 788-7395 and we will contact Kaukauna Utilities for you.

2. What are the rules for parking on the street?

Fox Valley Metro Police Dept. enforces an overnight parking ban between December 1 and April 1 of each year. During that time period, no parking is permitted on Village streets from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. The ban is temporarily lifted the nights of December 22 through January 2, however, vehicles must be removed from the streets during these periods if there is a plowable snowfall.

3. What do residents have to do if they are planning a neighborhood block party?

Call the Department of Public Works at 788-7395 to receive approval to barricade a street for a block party. You will then need to come to the Municipal Services Building at 1940 Buchanan Street to fill out a short Block Party form, pick up the needed barricades, and contact the Fox Valley Metro Police Department and Fire Department to inform them of the event in case of an emergency.

4. If a resident is having work done at their home, can they have gravel, stone, etc. dumped on their street?

The street, terrace, and sidewalk are considered to be public right-of-way. Therefore, nothing can be dumped on the street, including placement of dumpsters that you rent for home remodeling jobs. Please contact the Department of Public Works at (920) 788-7395 to see if it is possible to get special permission to do so.

5. What is required if a resident wants to install/repair sidewalk, driveway aprons, culverts, curb cuts, excavate into the street, or obtain grades?

A permit must be taken out at the Municipal Services Building at 1940 Buchanan Street. Please go to the Permits link to obtain information on associated fees. Property owners may do their own work; however, if they hire a contractor to do the work, the contractor must have a License and Permit Bond and Certificate of Insurance on file with the Village.

6. When is the Winter Parking Ban in effect?

From December 1st to April 1st there is no parking on Village streets or parking lots from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Violators will be issued citations. Phone the Fox Valley Metro Police Department at (920) 788-7505 if you need to make special arrangements. The ban is temporarily lifted the nights of December 22 through January 2, however, vehicles must be removed from the streets during these periods if there is a plowable snowfall.

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Voting

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1. Where do I vote?

Wards 1,3,4,5,9,10,11,14,15 vote at the Library/Civic Center, 625 Grand Avenue, Little Chute. Wards 2,6,7,8,12,13,16,17,18,19 vote at the Village Hall, 108 W. Main St., Little Chute. Polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm If you have any other questions please call the Village Clerk at (920) 788-7380 ext. 204. Ward Map

2. What time are the polls open?

The polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

3. Where can I register to vote?

You can register to vote at the Village Hall, 108 W. Main Street, Little Chute from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday. Your Drivers License number or WI Identification Card Number or the last four digits of your Social Security number is required on your voter application. You may also register by mail up until the 20th day prior to the Election. You may also register at the polls on Election Day with proof or residence. Select the link for more information. Voter Registration Information