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1. I thought Monona already had smart meters. Why do i need a new meter?
2. Where is my water meter?
3. How will the new meters detect leaks in my plumbing system?
4. What is a cross connection inspection, and why does this need to be done when my new meter is installed?
5. I'm at high risk for COVID complications and do not want someone in my home right now. What are my options?
6. How can I verify that the person at my door is a HydroCorp employee?
7. How much will the new meter cost?
8. Crews were at my house and exposed a pipe on my property. Is that part of this project?

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1. What is considered "yard waste?"
2. Can i put yard waste at the curb for pickup?
3. What is brush?

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1. Why does the Fire Department bring the fire engine/ambulance just for a simple inspection?
2. Why do firefighters break out windows and cut holes in roof during a fire?
3. Why do you block traffic lanes at auto accidents, sometimes more lanes than necessary?
4. Why do firefighters work 24-hour shifts?
5. Why do we see fire department crews at the store?
6. What other responsibilities do firefighters have other than fighting fires?
7. How often should I change the batteries in my smoke detectors
8. Can I burn leaves in my yard?
9. Can I have a fire?
10. When I see an emergency vehicle approaching with lights and sirens while I am driving, what should I do?

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1. Can City Staff tell me if I need flood insurance at a particular property?
2. How can I petition to adjust the boundaries of the floodplain map?
3. Can I apply for a variance to develop in the floodplain?
4. Can I berm my shoreline to help with flooding?

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1. Does Monona have public transportation?
2. When is garbage and recycling picked up?
3. Does Monona have alternate-side parking rules in the winter?
4. When will the leaves / brush be collected?
5. I have a large item (couch, appliance, etc.) for the trash. How can I dispose of it?
6. What do I do if my sewer backs up?
7. Do I need to license my pet?
8. Does the City have a generator I can use?
9. Where do I vote?
10. How can I contact the City Council?
11. Where does the City post job openings?
12. A light is out on my street. Who do I contact to get it fixed?
13. How can I find information about a specific property in Monona?
14. Where can I launch my boat?
15. How can I contact City staff?
16. I received a letter from the Code Enforcement Officer. Who is this?

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1. Why is the Transit Commission considering the Madison Metro proposal and what process will it follow?
2. Are the current routes, mapped by Madison Metro, a done deal? If not, why have they shown them on their map?
3. First Student (Monona’s current Express and Lift provider) or Madison Metro can’t be the only bus options. Aren’t there other bus companies who could offer service?
4. Can Monona just expand the service hours of Monona Express or Lift to serve those who need transport at different times or on weekends?
5. Can Madison Metro just add stops on Broadway and Monona Drive and not offer service through Monona’s neighborhoods?
6. Can Monona do a mix including what it has now? Run Express through Monona neighborhoods, run the Lift, and connect up to Madison Metro at various places? Even use Paratransit too?
7. Can Madison Metro use a smaller bus to serve our residential neighborhoods?
8. Can Madison Metro use electric buses in Monona instead of diesel buses?
9. Is Monona going to be locked into a long-term contract with Madison Metro or with our current provider - First Student - dependent on the decision Monona makes now?
10. I’m concerned about safety. What training, safety protocols and records do Madison Metro and Monona Express and Lift (First Student) have in place?
11. Schedules can change or buses can be delayed. Under the current and proposed services, can I track the bus I need in real time?
12. Under the current and proposed services, can I use a credit card to buy a pass or a ticket?
13. How much do each of the bus services cost for adults, seniors and students?
14. Does Monona Express, Lift or Madison Metro have a bus Pass Program for UW or other employers?
15. I understand that Monona used to have Madison Metro servicing its transit needs, including stops in the neighborhoods. Why did the City switch to offering our own?
16. What is the current route of the Monona Express?
17. What routes are being proposed by Madison Metro to serve all or part of Monona?
18. Will it take longer to get downtown or to campus on Madison Metro than it does on Monona Express?
19. How many transfers will be required by Monona Express or Madison Metro to get to some key spots around town?
20. What is the current route, process for scheduling, and availability for Monona Lift?
21. What is the process for scheduling rides on Madison Paratransit?
22. I’ve heard that it is hard to get approved for Paratransit. How many seniors or others are denied access?
23. There is no approval process for the Monona Lift. What if I don’t have a condition that qualifies for Metro Paratransit but I still need bus service?
24. Do seniors or others have to take a physical to qualify for Madison Paratransit?
25. I depend on Monona Lift to get me around town. Where can Madison Paratransit take me?
26. What will my transit options be if we switch to Madison Metro and I just need to go to the grocery store or some other service nearby?
27. Does Madison Metro use big buses for Paratransit?

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1. Can children use your computers?
2. Can I print?
3. Can I reserve a computer in advance?
4. Can I save files to a flash drive?
5. Do you have time limits for computer use?
6. Do you offer help with computers or provide training with specific software?
7. How many computers are available for use by the public?
8. I want to listen to music or watch an online video. Do you have headphones I can borrow?
9. What programs and operating system are on your computers?
10. Who can use the library’s computers?

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1. Are trials recorded?
2. Do I have to have an attorney?
3. How can I subpoena witnesses?
4. How can I use other types of evidence?
5. How long will a trial take?
6. If I lose at trial, will I be able to appeal?
7. If I lose at trial, will I have to pay more than the amount on my ticket?
8. What happens if I change my mind before the trial and decide that I want to settle my case?
9. What is the order of procedure at trial?
10. What will happen at trial?
11. Who has the burden of proof at a trial?
12. Who will be present at a trial?
13. Will I be sworn in?

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1. How far in advance do I have to book?
2. If I make an advance reservation and have to change, cancel or adjust my reservation what
3. Is there a penalty if we cancel or don’t show?
4. What should I base the number of people on?
5. What if I have more people in my rental than I did when I made my reservation?
6. Is there substitutes on food packages?
7. Do you have space to store our party’s food?

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1. Do I have to be an City of Monona resident to rent the Outdoor Pool?
2. What qualifies me as an City of Monona resident?
3. How far in advance do I have to book?
4. If I make an advance reservation and have to change, cancel or adjust my reservation what
5. Is there a penalty if we cancel or don’t show?
6. I am a Season Pass Member do I still pay the Rental Rate?
7. What should I base the number of people on?
8. What if I have more people in my Rental than I did when I made my reservation?
9. Can I bring food/drinks into the facility?
10. Do you have space to store our party’s food?
11. Where and when will we eat?
12. Can we add decorations to the area?
13. Can we remove the tables and chairs on the deck?
14. Are alcoholic beverages or smoking allowed at your facility?
15. What forms of payment do you accept?
16. Who should the check be made payable to?
17. When do I make payment?
18. What if my maximum number increases?
19. My check is made out for more than the number of people in attendance. Do I get a refund?
20. Can Private Rentals come at any time?
21. Will lifeguards be on duty?
22. What do we do when we arrive?
23. What do I have access to in the facility?
24. Who is responsible for cleaning after my rental?
25. What happens to my reservation if there is inclement weather?

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1. What are the addresses of shelters available for rent?
2. What are the park hours?
3. What is the earliest date I can reserve a shelter?
4. Is there a way to find out if an event is already scheduled at a park I’m interested in?
5. Online it says there is a reservation for 10am-2pm at the park I am interested in. Can I reserve the shelter before or after?
6. Can I put a temporary hold on a shelter without payment?
7. How do I make a shelter Reservation?
8. Who should we call if there are problems?
9. Do I need a key?
10. Can we use the entire park?
11. What about the picnic tables?
12. Can we serve alcohol to our guests?
13. Can we have a charcoal grill/campfire?
14. What about Amplified Sound in the parks?
15. What about a Temporary Structure?
16. What do I do with my garbage?
17. Where should we park?
18. If I rent one of the kitchens what do I need to clean before leaving?
19. Are there any restrictions on decorating the shelter for my event?

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1. Can I rent a park shelter?
2. Where is the pool and when is it open?
3. How can I sign up for a recreation program?
4. Where can I ice skate in Monona?

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1. When will I receive my property tax bill?
2. When are my property taxes due?
3. Can I pay my taxes in person?
4. Can I mail my payment?
5. Can I pay by credit card?
6. Can I drop off my payment after regular business hours?
7. How can I get a receipt?
8. Who should my check be made payable to?
9. Can I send my escrow check?
10. What if my tax is less than the amount of my escrow check?

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1. What are Senior Center hours?
2. Do you need to be a Monona resident to participate at the Monona Senior Center?
3. How old do you have to be to participate in programs at the Senior Center?
4. Do you have to be a member to participate?

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1. My driver's license doesn't show my current address? Can I still use it as my photo I.D.?
2. My photo I.D. is expired. Can I still use it?
3. I want to vote absentee. How do I show I.D.?
4. My child is a college student. Can she use her student i.d. as a voter I.D.?
5. I won't have time to get an I.D. before the election. Can I still vote?
6. Do I need a photo I.D. to register to vote?