Living
In The
City Your Yearly Guide 2015
Bicycle Licensing
New licenses are $5. Re-issued
licenses are 50 cents. Please call the
Police Department at 491-1220 for
registration dates and times and
required documents.
Bicycle Riding
Helmets are required for everyone
5 and older and for all passengers
regardless of age. Children under 14
may ride bikes on the sidewalk, but
must yield to pedestrians.
Block Party Requests
Register at least two weeks in
advance at shakeronline.com/
for-residents/block-parties.
Child Car Seats
The Fire Department offers free
safety checks on car and booster
seats required by the state, by
appointment, Fridays only. Call
491-1200 for details.
Contractors
Lists of contractors registered with
the City can be viewed at
shakeronline.com/departments/
building/contractor-index.
Customer Service
Nominations
The City appreciates nominations
from residents for outstanding
customer service provided by
City employees. Nominations
are accepted year-round for
recognition in the spring.
Nomination instructions can
be found at shakeronline.com/
departments/human-resources/
customer-service-award.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted to run at
large, and owners are required to
pick up dog waste immediately.
Nuisance dogs should be reported
to 491-1490.
Domestic Power Tools
The operation of any mechanically
powered tool, other than a snow
blower, between the hours of 9 pm
and 7 am, or on Saturday or Sunday
before 9 am, is prohibited.
Emergencies
Call 911 from a landline in your
home. Call 491-1234 from a cell
phone. Add the number to your cell
phone contacts.
E-News Updates
Sign up to receive emailed
news about your community
at shakeronline.com/
news-and-events/e-news.
Fire Hydrants
The Fire Department flushes
hydrants in the spring and fall.
See the Community Calendar
at shakeronline.com for street
schedule. For questions, call
491-1200.
Fire Safety
The Fire Department offers free
home fire safety inspections
throughout the year. To make an
appointment, call 491-1215.
Grass Ordinance
Grass may not be taller than six inches.
Tall grass and weeds that are spreading
seeds are declared a nuisance.
Health Services
Blood pressure screening for City
residents is available on Mondays
from 2 to 3:30 pm and Wednesdays
from 9 to 10:30 am. Free blood
pressure clinics are held at the
Health Department, 3400 Lee Road.
No appointment is necessary.
Immunizations, including flu and
pneumonia shots, for children and
adults are available by appointment
at the Health Department. For fees
and information, call 491-1480.
Horseshoe Lake
Park Picnic Permits
Dates fill up fast! Reservations can be
made one year in advance. Call 491-
1351 or visit shakeronline.com/cityservices/
recreation to register online.
No reservations taken for Memorial
Day, July 4, or Labor Day.
House Numbers
Addresses must be clearly visible
from the street.
Jogging
Street joggers may not obstruct
traffic and are required to wear
reflective clothing at night.
Landscaper Registration
Landscapers and tree maintenance
and removal contractors must register
with the Building Department, 3400
Lee Road. There is a fee.
Lost Pets
If you have lost a pet, call 491-1490
(after hours or emergencies, 491-1499).
see reverse side for
new snow policies