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2023 City-Wide Spring Cleanup

The City of Lodi is hosting a citywide cleanup of bulk items Wednesday, June 7, 2023. All items must be to the curb by the time crews begin circulating at 7:00 AM. Items that will be collected include furniture, non-Freon containing appliances (white good...

Lodi Utilities Senior Scholarship

Lodi Utilities and WPPI Energy, who provides wholesale power to the utility, are teaming up to award two, $500.00 scholarships to Lodi High School seniors graduating in the spring of 2023. Scholarship recipients must have a parent or guardian who is a res...

Now Hiring Lifeguards for Summer 2023

Spring Election Information - April 4, 2023

The Spring Election will take place Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Lodi City Hall, 130 S Main Street. The polls will be open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Ballots will be mailed to voters with an absentee ballot request on file. Absentee ballots can be returned one of th...

Animal Licenses & Registration

Dog Licenses

Dog licenses are issued on a calendar basis and are required for all dogs over five months of age. A copy of the rabies certificate must accompany the dog license application for each dog. Licenses renewed after March 31 will include a $5.00 l...

2023 Spring Primary Election Results

Polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2023 for the Spring Primary Election. A total of 728 citizens cast their votes at City Hall. Election results are as follows:

STH 113/North Main Street Utility Project Cancellation

The City of Lodi Common Council voted not to award the bid for the STH 113/North Main St Utility Project at their meeting Tuesday, February 14 after careful consideration of the sole bid received. The bid was more than 50% higher than the estimated cost o...

Winter Brush Collection Dates

Brush will be picked up every other Monday from January 9, 2023 through the end of March. Pick up days are as follows:

• January 9
• January 23
• February 6
• February 20
• March 6
• March 20

The regular, weekly brush collection will resume April 3, 2023. 

Brush sho...

Snow Emergency Information

A snow emergency exists in the city from November 15 to April 15 whenever a snowfall is predicted to reach a depth of three inches or more during any period of 24 hours or less. The snow emergency will remain in effect for 48 hours or until the snow remov...

Snow & Ice Removal

Following a snow or ice event in the City of Lodi, the full width of the sidewalk in front of or adjoining homes, buildings, or unoccupied lots (including the portion of sidewalk bordering the crosswalk and the curb ramp) is to be cleared of snow accumula...

2023 Garbage and Recycling Information

The city uses an automated cart collection system to collect household refuse. Place your household refuse or recycling in the designated 65-gallon or 95-gallon garbage cart provided by Columbia County Recycling and Solid Waste. Any refuse or recycling pl...

Tree Planting and Maintenance Resources

Below are links to resources for Tree Planting and Maintenance.

• Lodi Utilities Tree Planting Tips
• MN DNR Tree Planting Information
• MN DNR Tree Care Information
• USFS Tree Owner's Manual
• WI DNR Tree Planting Brochure
• WI DNR Tree Planting Resources

Sauk Street Reconstruction FAQ

Virtual Meeting Public Input Registration Information

Citizens of Lodi and other interested individuals can attend City meetings virtually. Individuals who would like to speak during public input are required to register in advance through the City’s website. Registration for public input is open until 24 ho...

Special Events Permit

A permit is required for special events in the City of Lodi. The application and fee of $25.00 must be submitted at least 45 days in advance of the event. A map and/or route of the event is also required with the application submission. 

Once the ...

Columbia County Solid Waste Recycling Guidelines