How Do I...

GARBAGE
Every Monday - trash out
by 7 a.m.

SENIOR CENTER
Every Tuesday

FITNESS FACILITIES
Access available upon request. Contact School 605-236-5237

MEALS ON WHEELS
Mon-Fri; Contact 605-236-5237

PUBLIC LIBRARY
Located inside Mt. Vernon School; hours of operation:
Monday 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday 3-6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - noon
(605) 236-5244

Website:

Mt. Vernon Public Library

Pay my water bill? (Also includes information for new service application.)

Water bills are due on the 20th of every month. For your convenience, there are a few payment options.

Mail a check for the amount due to the address on the water bill (PO Box 52, Mt. Vernon, SD 57363.)
Drop a check off at CorTrust Bank on Mt Vernon's main street. Checks (+bill stub) can be placed in the overnight deposit box, if needed!
Drop a check off at the City Office, located inside the Tom Young Community Center (attached to the school) on the north end of Main Street.
You can pick up an application at CorTrust Bank on Main Street or from the City Office. You can also print an application (below) and turn it in to the bank or city office. New service requires a $100 deposit, which is due prior to service connection.

Application for Water Service

Reserve The Hall, Mount Vernon's event center?

The Hall

Dispose of leaves, compost, and trees?

Mount Vernon has a city compost site located on the southeast side of town along Haynes Street. City residents are welcome to use the site FREE of charge! The site is open every Wednesday from 5pm-7pm and every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 9am-11am. If you need an alternative time, please call 605-236-5702.

Dispose of cardboard?

The City of Mount Vernon offers cardboard disposal free of charge to city residents. The CARDBOARD ONLY dumpster is located behind the city maintenance building, on the corner of Main and 2nd Ave. PLEASE BREAK ALL BOXES DOWN prior to disposal. This allows more patrons to use this great service!

Get access to the school's fitness center/equipment?

The Mt Vernon school allows Mt Vernon residents to use its workout equipment located in the Tom Young Community Center weight room AND on the stage of the old gymnasium, located on Main Street. There is a $50 deposit for a key. For more information, contact Mt Vernon School at 605-236-5237.

Get an item on the regular City Council agenda?

The City Council strongly encourages public participation at its regular monthly city council meetings, which are held the 1st Monday after the 1st Wednesday of the month (altered by council as needed for holidays, inclement weather, etc.)

If there is an item that you would like to add to the meeting agenda for the council's discussion, please email your request no later than 5 pm on the 1st Wednesday of the month. (Email address: [email protected]) You are also welcome to bring your item to the council and speak during the 'Public Participation' portion of the meeting. Official action can only be taken on items that are on the agenda.