Austin Phone Directory Search

Austin is the county seat of Mower County in southeastern Minnesota. The Austin phone directory provides contact numbers for city hall, the police department, public works, and other local services. About 25,000 people live here. City Hall on 4th Avenue NE is the central point for reaching city staff by phone. The police department has its own direct line for non-emergency calls. This page lists key phone numbers for Austin along with info on how to access records through the city, county, and state systems.

Austin City Hall Phone Directory

Austin City Hall is at 500 4th Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912. The main phone number is 507-437-9940. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The front desk can route you to any department.

The City of Austin website lists staff contacts and department numbers. You can find direct phone lines and email addresses for city employees. Departments include administration, finance, planning, public works, parks and recreation, and utilities. If you are new to Austin or need help finding the right office, a call to the main number is the easiest way to start. The staff are used to fielding all kinds of questions and can point you in the right direction.

Here is the Austin city contact page with phone numbers and office details.

The website also has forms and info for common city services.

Austin Police Phone Numbers

The Austin Police Department non-emergency line is 507-437-9400. For emergencies, call 911. The department is located near City Hall and handles all law enforcement in Austin.

If you need a police report or other law enforcement records, call the non-emergency line and ask for the records unit. Under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, basic arrest data and the nature of charges are public. Some parts of police records are private, like victim information in certain cases. The department will let you know what they can share and what is restricted by law.

The Austin Police Department page has more info on services and programs.

The page above shows how to reach specific units within the Austin police.

Phone Directory for Data Requests in Austin

Austin follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. You can ask to look at public data held by the city for free. Copies may have a small fee. The city clerk handles most data requests, and you can reach them through the main City Hall number.

You do not need to give your name or explain why you want the data. The city must respond in a reasonable time. If they deny your request, they have to tell you which specific law blocks access. You can challenge a denial through the state Commissioner of Administration or file in court under section 13.085.

As the county seat, Austin is also where Mower County offices are located. County-level records for property, court cases, and the sheriff are available through the county. The Minnesota Court Records Online system covers all courts in the 3rd Judicial District that serves Mower County. You can search by name, case number, or case type for free.

Austin Phone Directory for City Services

The Austin phone directory goes beyond the main offices. It covers utilities, public works, parks, and code enforcement. If you need to set up water service, report a broken street light, or ask about trash pickup, call City Hall and ask for the right department. Most of these services run through the public works division.

Austin has a strong parks system that includes Todd Park, East Side Lake, and several smaller neighborhood parks. The parks department handles shelter reservations, sports field scheduling, and recreation programs. The city runs summer activities for kids and fitness classes for adults. Call the main number for details on what is coming up. The Austin Public Library is another well-used resource. The library has its own number but you can find it through the city directory. It offers meeting rooms, internet access, and research help.

If you are starting a business or building in Austin, the community development department handles permits and zoning. Call them first to find out what forms you need and what fees apply. Inspectors schedule visits during regular business hours. Code enforcement handles complaints about property maintenance, noise, and other city code issues.

Utility billing for water and sewer goes through the finance department. Call the main number for billing questions or to set up new service. The city keeps meeting minutes, budget reports, and financial audits on its website. All of these are public data you can view or request copies of. The city council meets regularly and all meetings are open to the public. Agendas are posted ahead of time so you can see what topics will be discussed.

State Phone Directory Resources

Austin residents can use several state-level search tools and directories. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension handles statewide criminal background checks. The Secretary of State Business Search lets you find any registered business in Minnesota.

The Who Represents Me tool shows your elected officials based on your Austin address. The Department of Revenue handles state tax questions. The Minnesota Judicial Branch website has info on court services across the state.

Mower County Resources

Austin is the county seat of Mower County. County offices here handle property records, the sheriff, and court administration. For county-level services and contacts, check the Mower County website.

Nearby Cities

Owatonna is the nearest city from our list that has a phone directory page.