Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # City of Alma: Welcome to the Official City of Alma, WI website. City residents can use our online resource to find local departments, city council details, permits, licensing and more. ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [City Hall Closed Sept. 7th 2026](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/city-hall-closed-sept-7th-2026/) - [PSC Public Hearing](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/psc-public-hearing/): The Public Service Commission (PSC) will be holding a public hearing September 2, 2026 at 2pm. The nature of the meeting will be to discuss the water rate increase proposed. - [Closed – August 19 & 21, 2026](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/closed-august-19-21-2026/): City Hall will be CLOSED 8/19 & 8/21 to allow staff to attend continuing education. - [Notice – City of Alma Water Customers August 10, 2026](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/notice-city-of-alma-water-customers-august-10-2026/): NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Alma Water Department will begin flushing water mains as early as 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026 and is planned to continue for approximately two weeks. Water may be rusty for a day or two after the flushing of the water mains. This situation will clear up once you run some water through your lines at home. - [Notice – Tabulator Voting Equipment Testing Notice](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/notice-tabulator-voting-equipment-testing-notice/): NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public test of the tabulator equipment to be used at the AUGUST 11, 2026 election will be held at 1:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, AUGUTS 04, 2026 at City Hall, 314 N. Main Street, Alma, WI. - [Open Book Notice – Monday, May 4, 2026](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/open-book-notice-monday-may-4-2026/): NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessor for the City of Alma, Eric Kleven, will hold OPEN BOOK on Monday, May 4, 2026 by phone or appointment only. - [Notice of Board of Review – May 11, 2026](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/notice-of-board-of-review-may-11-2026/): Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the City of Alma will be Monday, May 11, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 314 Main Street North, Alma, WI. If necessary, additional dates will be used to reconvene said meeting, as determined by the Board. ## Pages - [Resources & Links](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/resources-links/): Annual Events, Area Business Promotions & Attractions - [Cemetery Information](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/residents/cemetery-information/): The Alma Public Cemetery - [Library](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/departments/library/): Alma, WI 54610 - [Construction Dumpster Permit](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/residents/construction-dumpster-permit/): "*" indicates required fields - [Calendar](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/calendar/) - [Ordinances & Resolutions](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/government/ordinances-resolutions/): Ordinances ordinance_ID Ordinance PDF ordinance_meta_description 0 CHAPTER 10 – GENERAL PROVISIONS 2 CHAPTER 30 – FORM OF GOVERNMENT; CITY OFFICIALS 3 CHAPTER 31 – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 4 CHAPTER 50 – SOLID WASTE AND REFUSE; RECYCLING 5 CHAPTER-51-WATER 2 6 CHAPTER 52 – SEWERS 10 CHAPTER 70 – GENERAL PROVISIONS 11 CHAPTER 71 – SNOWMOBILES 12 CHAPTER 72 – PARKING 21 CHAPTER 73 – TRAFFIC SCHEDULES 24 CHAPTER 74 – WATERCRAFT 25 CHAPTER 90 – LIBRARY 26 CHAPTER 91 – CEMETERIES 29 CHAPTER 92 – FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION 31 CHAPTER 93 – FAIR HOUSING 32 CHAPTER 94 – STREETS AND SIDEWALKS 34 CHAPTER 95 – ABANDONED AND UNREGISTERED VEHICLES 35 CHAPTER 96 – NUISANCES; HEALTH AND SANITATION 37 CHAPTER 97 – ANIMALS 40 CHAPTER 98 – CAMPSITE PARKS 41 CHAPTER 99 – PARKS AND RECREATION 45 CHAPTER 110 – GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSING AND REGULATIONS 46 CHAPTER 111 – DIRECT SELLERS AND SOLICITORS 47 CHAPTER 112 – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 48 CHAPTER 113 – ROOM TAX 52 CHAPTER 130 – GENERAL OFFENSES 55 CHAPTER 150 – BUILDING REGULATIONS 56 CHAPTER 151 – HISTORIC DISTRICT 57 CHAPTER 152 – MOBILE HOMES 58 CHAPTER 153 – IMPROVEMENTS 59 CHAPTER 154 – SUBDIVISION CODE 60 CHAPTER 155 – ZONING CODE 62 CHAPTER 156 – SHORELAND-WETLAND ZONING CODE 63 CHAPTER 157 – FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS 64 CHAPTER 158 – COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 61 CHAPTER 155.062 – ZONING CODE AMENDMENT; ACCESSORY STRUCTURES 54 CHAPTER 130.03 – GENERAL OFFENSES AMENDMENT; FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS 1 CHAPTER 21.01 – ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES 38 CHAPTER 97.09 – BACKYARD CHICKENS 43 CHAPTER 99.01 – PARKS AND RECREATION AMENDMENT; PENALTIES 30 CHAPTER 92.01 – FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION AMENDMENT; FIREWORKS 17 CHAPTER 72.23 & 72.99 – PARKING AMENDMENT; HANDICAP PARKING & PENALTY 18 CHAPTER 72.24 & 72.99 – PARKING AMENDMENT; PARKING PROHIBITED WHERE CURB MARKED YELLOW & PENALTY 19 CHAPTER 72.25 & 72.99 – PARKING AMENDMENT; WRONG WAY PARKING PROHIBITED & PENALTY 20 CHAPTER 72.99 – PARKING AMENDMENT; PENALTY 15 CHAPTER 72.22 – PARKING AMENDMENT; LIMITED-TERM PARKING & NO PARKING 23 CHAPTER 73 – TRAFFIC SCHEDULES AMENDMENT; ONE-WAY STREET 44 CHAPTER 99.02 – BOAT LAUNCH/PARKING AMENDMENT; PENALTIES 50 CHAPTER 113 – UNDERAGE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND/OR POSSESSION 22 CHAPTER 73 – TRAFFIC SCHEDULES AMENDMENT 16 CHAPTER 72.23 – PARKING AMENDMENT; LIMITED-TERM PARKING 42 CHAPTER 99.01 – REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION DUMPSTERS AMENDMENT; LOCATION OF CONSTRUCTION DUMPSTERS 53 CHAPTER 130 – GENERAL OFFENSE; HUNTING STRUCTURES & RELATED ACTIVITIES 8 CHAPTER 52.10 – SEWERS AMENDMENT; SEWER USER CHARGE SYSTEM 13 CHAPTER 72 – PARKING AMENDMENT; TALL VEHICLE PARKING 51 CHAPTER 113 – MOBILE FOOD VENDORS 9 CHAPTER 52.28 – SEWERS AMENDMENT; APPLICATION FOR SEWER SERVICE 33 CHAPTER 94.03 – STREETS & SIDEWALK AMENDMENT; REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE, DEBRIS & VEGETATION FROM SIDEWALKS 36 CHAPTER 96.50 – NOISE REGULATIONS 49 CHAPTER 113 – ROOM TAX AMENDMENT 14 CHAPTER 72.22 – PARKING AMENDMENT; LIMITED-TERM PARKING - TWO HOUR PARKING 7 CHAPTER 52.06 – SEWERS AMENDMENT; BUILDING SEWER (LATERAL) CONSTRUCTION 39 CHAPTER 97.09 & 97.99 – ANIMALS AMENDMENT; FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS PROHIBITED & PENALTY 27 CHAPTER 91 – CEMETERIES AMENDMENT 28 CHAPTER 91.02 – CEMETERIES AMENDMENT; GRAVE SITE MEMORIALS ordinance_ID Ordinance PDF ordinance_meta_description - [News & Updates](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/news-updates/): The Public Service Commission (PSC) will be holding a public hearing September 2, 2026 at 2pm. The nature of the meeting will be to discuss the water rate increase proposed. - [Property Information](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/residents/property-information/): Pay Property Taxes Online HereGIS Land Information - [Utility Information](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/residents/utility-information/): This service, provided by Value Payment Systems, allows you to pay your City of Alma, WI payments online. Each payment is processed immediately and the date is equal to the time you completed the transaction. - [Garbage & Recycling](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/residents/garbage-recycling/): The City of Alma is contracted with Waste Transport for the residential garbage service. - [Permits & Licenses](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/residents/permits-licenses/): Download, print and complete the appropriate form. Return your completed form to City Hall or mail to: - [Parks & Recreation](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/departments/parks-recreation/): The City of Alma Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of facilities and activities for your enjoyment. - [Fire Department](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/departments/fire-department/): In case of emergency, call 911. - [Police Department](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/departments/police-department/): The City of Alma contracts with the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office and is responsible for protecting the life and property of the City of Alma and its citizens. They also provide a feeling of safety and security in the community through fair and impartial enforcement of the law, community partnerships, and creative problem solving. - [Public Works](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/departments/public-works/): (715) 495-4902 - [Clerk/Treasurer](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/departments/clerk-treasurer/): For payments, other than office hours posted, a convenient night drop is located outside City Hall or pay online. - [Departments](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/departments/): Clerk/TreasurerFire DepartmentParks & RecreationPolice DepartmentPublic WorksLibrary - [Elections](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/government/elections/): You can register to vote, request an absentee ballot and observe your ballot at My Vote WI. - [Agendas & Minutes](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/government/agendas-minutes/): Meetings Meeting Date : Committees : Clear filters Meeting Date Committees Agenda Minutes Notes 06/18/2026 City Council City Council Agenda 06/18/2026 City 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Council minutes 08/26/2026 Municipal Building Municipal Building Committee Agenda 8/26/26 Aug 26 2026 City of Alma Building committee minutes (2) 09/01/2026 Services Services Committee Meeting Agenda 9/1/26 09/02/2026 City Council Special City Council Agenda 9/2/26 09/08/2026 Parks & Rec Parks & Rec Agenda 9.8.26 09/14/2026 Finance/Tax & License/Zoning Finance Agenda 9 14 26 09/17/2026 City Council 07/27/2026 Planning Commission Planning Agenda 07/27/2026 July 27 2026 Planning Commission Minutes 08/27/2026 City Council Public Hearing 8/27/26 09/14/2026 Utilities Utilities Agenda 9 14 26 Meeting Date Committees - [Committees](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/government/committees/): Champeny, Christine Thompson (Enhance Alma), Kelly Herold (Chamber of Commerce), Gary Jepsen (Council), Sherri Collins (Resident Citizen) - [City Council](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/government/city-council/): Mayor - [Residents](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/residents/): Permits & LicensesGarbage & RecyclingUtility InformationProperty InformationCemetery Information - [Government](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/government/): City CouncilCommitteesAgendas & MinutesOrdinances & ResolutionsElections - [Employment Application](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/careers/employment-application/) - [Careers](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/careers/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. - [About](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/about/): Originally known as Twelve Mile Bluff, Alma was named by riverboat pilots for a prominent rock formation located on the bluff which was visible from the mouth of the Chippewa River, twelve miles to the north. Riverboat pilots used the landmark as a guide for navigating their boats and log rafts on the Mississippi River. In 1848 Victor Probst and John Waecker arrived in the area to cut firewood as fuel for the steamboats that passed their way. These Swiss immigrants were the first settlers in Alma, Wisconsin, soon to be followed by German, Norwegian and other nationalities immigrating to the United States. - [Contact](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/contact/): "*" indicates required fields - [Home](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/): Agendas & Minutes - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/accessibility-statement/): Updated: September 2026 - [Privacy Policy](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/privacy-policy/): Updated: September 2026 ## ## Council Members - [Richard Champeny](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/council-member/richard-champeny/) - [Perry Iberg](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/council-member/perry-iberg/) - [Randy Brommer](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/council-member/randy-brommer/) - [Gary Jepsen](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/council-member/gary-jepsen/) - [David Earney](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/council-member/david-earney/) - [Davie Meier](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/council-member/davie-meier/) - [Loren Mueller](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/council-member/loren-mueller/) - [Larry Grisen](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/council-member/larry-grisen/) ## Permits, Licenses & Forms - [Water Customer Complaint From](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/permit-license-form/water-customer-complaint-from/): Water/ Sewer Operator- Bernard Bartz - [Ordinance Violation Complaint Form](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/permit-license-form/ordinance-violation-complaint-form/): Please complete the form below or download and print the attached form and submit it to our office. City of Alma staff or police may be in contact with you if there are further questions. Thank you. - [Variance Application](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/permit-license-form/variance-application/): Download and print the PDF form and return it by dropping it off at City Hall. - [Sidewalk Encroachment License Application](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/permit-license-form/sidewalk-encroachment-license-application/): Download and print the PDF form and return it by dropping it off at City Hall, or fill out the form below and pay the $10 fee online or in the office. - [Room Tax Form](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/permit-license-form/room-tax-form-2/): Download and print the PDF form and return it by dropping it off at City Hall. - [Fishing Tournament Application](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/permit-license-form/fishing-tournament-application/): Download and print the PDF form and return it by dropping it off at City Hall. - [Direct Sellers Permit Application](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/permit-license-form/direct-sellers-permit-application/): Download and print the PDF form and return it by dropping it off at City Hall. - [Building Permit Application](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/permit-license-form/building-permit-application/): Download and print the PDF form and return it by dropping it off at City Hall. - [Conditional Use Permit Application](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/permit-license-form/conditional-use-permit-application/): Download and print the PDF form and return it by dropping it off at City Hall. - [Building Permit Fee Schedule](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/permit-license-form/building-permit-fee-schedule-2/): Download and print the PDF form and return it by dropping it off at City Hall. - [Bartender’s License](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/permit-license-form/bartenders-license/): Download and print the PDF form and return it by dropping it off at City Hall or fill out the form below. - [Construction Dumpster Permit](https://www.cityofalmawi.gov/permit-license-form/construction-dumpster-permit/): "*" indicates required fields