Responsibilities & Services

The City Clerk-Treasurer's office is the legal custodian of official city records and acts as the liaison between the public, city departments and the Common Council. The City Clerk-Treasurer's office provides administrative support to the Common Council, various boards, committees and commission, and other departments as needed.  The office is also responsible for the engagement of the public on a day to day basis.  Additional responsibilities of the Clerk-Treasurer's office include:  

• Administering elections 
• Issuing licenses; including: alcohol, bartender (servers), cigarette, direct seller, dog, and others. 
• Billing of special assessments.
• Publishing all legal notices and public meeting notices.
• The Board of Review.
• Real & Personal Property Tax Collections
• Notary Services 
• Public Records Requests

Mission Statement

The mission of the City Clerk-Treasurer's office is to enhance communication and government transparency, fulfill statutory duties, and provide quality services while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity.