Cold Spring, MN

Meeting

The City Council will review a fire protection contract with Wakefield Township and a change order for the 3rd Ave. SE improvement project. The body is also considering a new City Administrator contract and amendments to a special use permit.

• Fire protection services contract with Wakefield Township (Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2031)
• 3rd Ave. SE improvement project change order to Knife River Corporation for $95,976.91
• City Administrator contract with Kari Haakonson
• Resolution No. 2026-32 to amend a special use permit
• Street closure of 5th Ave. S. from Hwy. 23 to 4th St. S. on October 25, 2026

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council will hold two public hearings on minor lot subdivisions, vote on an ordinance allowing and regulating chickens in the city, and adopt the preliminary 2027 tax levy. The council will also consider consent agenda items including a raffle application, an election judge appointment, and minutes, plus accept resignations and authorize a grant application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2026-28 for a minor subdivision at 214 Red River Avenue North (Dan Soldner)
• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2026-29 for a minor subdivision at 301 Main Street (Discrete Properties, LLC)
• Vote on Ordinance No. 437 allowing and regulating chickens in Cold Spring
• Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 for preliminary 2027 tax levy
• Authorize Resolution No. 2026-30 to submit information and enter grant agreement with MPFA

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the position of City Administrator and take action on hiring. The agenda includes only these personnel items and standard procedural steps.

• Interview candidates for City Administrator
• Action on hiring of City Administrator

Meeting

The City Council will review a revised memorandum of understanding regarding Alexander Park and consider purchasing a 2017 Freightliner truck for $11,000. The meeting also includes discussions on debt service levies and a township fire contract.

• Revised MOU regarding use of Alexander Park
• Resolution No. 2026-26 authorizing specific debt service levies
• $11,000 purchase of a 2017 Freightliner truck from Manders Diesel
• Discussion of Township Fire Contract

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2027 budget. The workshop includes reviews of various department budgets and a review of the proposed 2027 levy.

• Discussion of Police and Fire Department budgets
• Discussion of Parks, Streets, and Stormwater budgets
• Discussion of Water, Wastewater, and Pre-Treatment budgets
• Discussion of General Government, Administration, and EDA budgets
• Council review of the proposed 2027 levy

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council approved several items, including a veterans memorial in Veterans Park, the appointment of Lois Lieser as interim city administrator, and pay increases for two supervisor positions. They also discussed a potential mini-rod pull event for Hometown Proud Days and the delivery method for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements project.

• Approved construction of All Area Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park (approx. 11'1" x 1'2" base, 10'1" tall), funded by donations raised by Ron Terhaar
• Appointed Lois Lieser as interim city administrator effective September 12, 2026
• Created new pay group for Streets & Parks Supervisor with top pay $45.96/hour; increased Water & Wastewater Supervisor top pay 8% to $51.56/hour (4-1 vote)
• Approved $5,000 change order for tree/brush removal on 3rd Avenue Southeast
• Approved accounts payable totaling $406,038.37

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council will consider appointing Finance Director Lois Lieser as interim city administrator, approve construction of an All Area Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park, and discuss hiring and pay for city staff. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports from city staff, and a closed session on threatened litigation.

• Appoint Lois Lieser as interim city administrator effective September 12, 2026
• Approve construction of All Area Veterans Memorial (approx. 11'1" x 1'2" base, 10'1" tall) on west side of Veterans Park, funded by donations
• Discuss design-bid-build vs CMAR for a project with Stantec
• Discuss pay and job descriptions for Streets & Parks Supervisor and Water & Wastewater Supervisor
• Closed session for threatened litigation under Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.05

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council will consider approving a resolution for the Economic Development Authority to issue lease revenue bonds for a city project, along with a lease agreement. The council will also act on a change order for the City Hall/Police Department remodel, fire department hires and equipment sales, and street repairs.

• Resolution No. 2026-25 approving EDA lease revenue bonds, Series 2026A
• Change Order No. 1 for City Hall/Police Department remodel, net increase $4,400.16
• Hire firefighters Kristopher Reyes and Logan Schmitt, contingent on physical exams
• Sale of 2009 Ford ambulance to Glenn Mueller for $175.00
• Street repairs near 1801 River Links Dr and 307 17th Ave S by Lange Trenching, $35,321.50

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council approved lease revenue bonds to finance the City Hall and Police Department remodel project. The council also addressed street repairs, fire department staffing, and the formation of a hiring committee for the City Administrator position.

• Approved $5,060,000 in EDA lease revenue bonds for City Hall/Police Department remodel
• Approved $4,400.16 change order for drywall installation at the remodel project
• Approved hiring of Kristopher Reyes and Logan Schmitt as firefighters
• Authorized $35,321.50 for street and culvert repairs at 1801 River Links Dr and 307 17th Ave S
• Formed a hiring advisory committee to review applications for the City Administrator position

Meeting

The City Council reviewed a $5,075,000 lease revenue bond plan for the City Hall and Police Department remodel. Members also heard testimony from Catholic Charities regarding St. Lukes group home operations and addressed neighborhood safety concerns.

• $5,075,000 lease revenue bond plan for City Hall/Police Department remodel
• Approval of $7,850 for asbestos removal at City Hall/Police Department
• Approval of $7,000 for Pioneer Park concrete edging
• Agreements with Wakefield Township, Cold Spring Brewing Company, and Church of St. Boniface for 'Welcome to Cold Spring' signs
• Approval of a temporary construction easement from Cold Spring Granite Company for the 3rd Ave SE project

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council will consider several actions, including approving agreements with Wakefield Township, Cold Spring Brewing Company, and the Church of St. Boniface to install “Welcome to Cold Spring” signs on their properties. The council will also vote on a temporary construction easement for the 3rd Ave SE reconstruction project and a $7,000 concrete curb edging installation at Pioneer Park playground. Additional items include a grant application resolution for wastewater treatment facility improvements, a finance plan review for 2026A lease revenue bonds, and the acceptance of a firefighter’s resignation.

• Approve agreements with Wakefield Township, Cold Spring Brewing Company, and Church of St. Boniface for “Welcome to Cold Spring” signs
• Approve temporary construction easement for the 3rd Ave SE reconstruction project (grant from Cold Spring Granite Company)
• Approve $7,000 concrete curb edging around the Pioneer Park playground, funded from the gambling fund
• Approve resolution authorizing a point source implementation grant application for wastewater treatment facility improvements
• Accept resignation of firefighter Matthew Van Lith effective July 15, 2026

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council will discuss the City Administrator and Public Works Director positions. It will then take action on the hiring process for those roles. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Discuss City Administrator position
• Discuss Public Works Director position
• Take action on hiring process for City Administrator
• Take action on hiring process for Public Works Director

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council discussed restructuring city staff, including eliminating the Public Works Director position and promoting two supervisors, and voted to post the City Administrator job on multiple job sites, with an RFP process as a fallback if needed.

• Motion passed 5-0 to post City Administrator job on as many job sites as possible, with RFP process if results are insufficient
• Discussed eliminating Public Works Director position and promoting Tanya and Pete to salary roles reporting to City Administrator
• Discussed requiring Tanya to obtain a C license (currently holds D license)
• Discussed hiring a backfill employee to cover gaps in Water/Wastewater and Streets/Parks departments
• Next steps: Pete, Tanya, and City Administrator to revise job descriptions and pay rates for Council approval

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council will vote on a proposal to purchase land from Bob Sabo of Red Truck Ice Cream. Council members will also discuss placing Lookout Park on the National Register of Historic Places and consider Ordinance No. 436 that amends hazardous materials exposure rates. A closed session will be held to review offers or counteroffers for the city’s purchase or sale of real property.

• Approve consent agenda items: June 24, 2026 minutes; exempt permit for St. Cloud Heritage Quilters raffle; amend America 250 street‑closure hours on Main Street (Red River Ave to 3rd Ave) for July 8, 2026
• Proposal to purchase land from Bob Sabo, Red Truck Ice Cream
• Discussion of placing Lookout Park on the National Register of Historic Places
• Ordinance No. 436 to amend hazardous materials exposure rates
• Closed session to consider offers or counteroffers for city real‑property transactions

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council approved the sale of a 12x132-foot city-owned strip to Red Truck Ice Cream for $2,500, raised hazardous materials exposure fees, and discussed concerns from neighbors about a Catholic Charities group home. The council also accepted the city administrator's retirement and approved a $1.33 million bills list.

• Approved sale of 12' x 132' city land to Red Truck Ice Cream for $2,500 (4-1 vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 436 raising hazardous materials exposure fee from $1,000 to $3,000 and hourly fee from $500 to $1,000
• Discussed sending letter to state DHS about Catholic Charities group home concerns
• Accepted City Administrator Kris Dockendorf's retirement effective Sept. 11, 2026
• Approved accounts payable totaling $1,332,728.46

Meeting

The council approved a joint powers agreement with Wakefield Township for the 3rd Avenue SE reconstruction project, including a $63,641.78 change order and full city funding for Bid Alternate 1. It also adopted a resolution recommending the award of the construction contract to Knife River Corp – North Central for a total of $608,331.20. Additional actions included authorizing limited alcohol consumption on Main Street for July 24‑25, adopting a swimming‑pool cover ordinance, and purchasing 30 fire helmets for $9,840.

• Joint Powers Agreement with Wakefield Township for 3rd Ave SE reconstruction, change order $63,641.78
• Resolution recommending award of 3rd Avenue reconstruction contract to Knife River Corp – North Central for $608,331.20
• Authorization for alcohol consumption on Main Street (July 24‑25) contingent on insurance certificates
• Ordinance No. 435 adopting swimming‑pool safety cover requirement
• Purchase of 30 fire helmets for $9,840

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council approved a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of St. Cloud for legal prosecution services at $47,300, effective Jan. 1, 2027. It also adopted a crack‑filling contract with Bertram Asphalt at $2.85 per pound and authorized payment of $2,450.93 to Kollmer Partnership for library rent. Additional actions included a resolution to sell surplus fire‑truck and ambulance property and approval of a one‑day liquor license for a June 20 event at the baseball park.

• Approve $47,300 Joint Powers Agreement for legal prosecution services with St. Cloud (effective Jan 1 2027)
• Approve hiring Bertram Asphalt for 2026 street crack filling at $2.85 per pound
• Add payment of $2,450.93 to Kollmer Partnership for June library rent
• Resolution 2026‑20 declaring fire truck and ambulance surplus property for sale
• Approve Day at the Park event and one‑day liquor license for June 20 at Cold Spring Baseball Park

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council will hold a special meeting on June 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The agenda includes a call to order, approval of the agenda, a discussion of council procedures and decorum at meetings, and adjournment. No substantive policy items are listed.

• Call to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
• Approval of the Agenda
• Discuss Council Procedures and Decorum at Meetings
• Adjourn

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council approved its agenda and consent items, then heard a 30% design presentation for the wastewater treatment facility, noting $5.5 million secured this session toward a $57 million project. The council also approved a $20,000 amendment to the guaranteed maximum price for the City Hall and Police Department remodel, fire‑protection contracts with three townships, three welcome‑sign purchases for $5,375, and payment of $149,895.46 in accounts payable.

• Presentation of wastewater treatment facility 30% design; $5.5 million secured, total project cost $57 million
• Approval of guaranteed maximum price amendment #1 for City Hall and Police Department remodel, $20,000 increase
• Approval of fire protection service contracts with Wakefield, Collegeville, and Luxembourg Townships (2027‑2031)
• Approval to purchase and install three "Welcome to Cold Spring" signs for $5,375.00, funded by the EDA
• Approval of accounts payable payment totaling $149,895.46

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council will consider several actions, including authorizing Donlar Construction to determine the guaranteed maximum price for the City Hall and Police Department remodel. They will also approve a minor subdivision at 311 3rd St S, a joint powers agreement with Wakefield Township for 3rd Ave SE reconstruction, a resolution to declare surplus property for sale, and a memorandum of understanding with the River Park Community Foundation to fundraise for a new library.

• Approve resolution creating a minor subdivision and reattachment at 311 3rd St S (L&M Properties)
• Authorize Donlar Construction to determine the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the City Hall and Police Department remodel
• Approve joint powers agreement with Wakefield Township for the 3rd Ave SE reconstruction project
• Approve resolution declaring property as surplus and authorizing its sale
• Approve MOU with River Park Community Foundation for fundraising for a new library

Meeting

The council will consider Resolution 2026-19, which would approve the plans and specifications for the 3rd Avenue Southeast reconstruction project and recommend that the city advertise for bids on the work. If adopted, the city would move forward with the project’s design phase and begin the procurement process.

• Resolution 2026-19 – approve plans/specifications and recommend advertisement for bids for the 3rd Ave SE Reconstruction Project

Meeting

The City Council reviewed proposed revisions to fire contracts with Collegeville, Luxemburg, and Wakefield townships. The discussion focused on contract terms, population calculation formulas, and the use of surplus bond proceeds.

• Agreement to a five-year contract term
• Agreement to a 4.5% limit on increasing the Future Capital Equipment Expenditure Charge
• Decision to place surplus bond proceeds into the Capital Equipment Expenditure Fund
• Agreement to include personnel, insurance, administration, and grant writing in billed costs

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss township fire contracts. The agenda also includes routine items such as a call to order, approval of the agenda, and adjournment. No decisions or votes are listed beyond the contract discussion.

• Discussion of township fire contracts

Meeting

The City Council approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding parking lot curb requirements and hired a temporary part-time parks employee. The council tabled a decision on a lot subdivision for L&M Properties of Cold Spring, LLC.

• Approved Ordinance No. 434 exempting certain areas from parking lot curb requirements
• Hired John Kiess as temporary part-time parks employee (mid-April to mid-October, up to 32 hours/week)
• Tabled Resolution No. 2026-18 regarding a minor subdivision at 311 3rd St S
• Approved payment of accounts payable totaling $157,128.51
• Accepted resignation of Aldair Olvera from Cold Spring Fire & Rescue Department

Meeting

Meeting

The City Council approved plans to begin the bidding process for the City Hall and Police Department remodel. The body also authorized several equipment purchases for the fire and police departments and approved a temporary library site lease.

• Approved plans and advertisement for bids for the City Hall/Police remodel
• Approved $55,505 for a 2026 Polaris Ranger 1000 and accessories for the Fire Department
• Approved $30,337.24 for encrypted police radios from the Gambling Fund
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-17 for the CSAH 2/Red River Avenue North Active Transportation Project
• Approved a lease with Kollmer Partnership for a temporary library site

Meeting

The council approved a special use permit allowing L&M Properties and AOK Solutions to operate a motor vehicle service, repair shop, and car wash in the C‑2 fringe commercial zone. It also authorized a $38,920 sewer rate study, a cell tower lease amendment with Verizon Wireless, and the hiring of three EMS personnel effective April 1, 2026. Road connections from 2nd Ave SE and Meadow Lane to Fireside Road were approved at $19,104.47 each.

• Special use permit for L&M Properties and AOK Solutions to operate a motor vehicle service and car wash in C‑2 fringe commercial zoning
• Sewer rate study contract with AE2S Nexus for $38,920
• Cell tower agreement amendment with Verizon Wireless (Cello Partnership)
• Hire three EMS personnel (Adam Dullinger, Andrew Donlin, Keith Plekkenpol) starting April 1, 2026
• Road connections from 2nd Ave SE and Meadow Lane to Fireside Road at $19,104.47 each

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council will meet with the Wakefield Town Board. A quorum of Cold Spring council members may be present. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed.

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council will meet on March 16, 2026. The council will consider a lease proposal for the city library, dated March 12, 2026, with Kolmer Partnership. The agenda also includes routine items such as the call to order and approval of the agenda.

• Library lease proposal with Kolmer Partnership (dated March 12, 2026)

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council approved the payment of $362,852.57 in outstanding accounts payable. It also approved the purchase of a new Exmark lawnmower for a net price of $7,359.00, seven picnic tables for $7,665.00, and an ATS-3 speed trailer for $11,685.60. A proposal to rent temporary space for the library was presented, and a proclamation designating April 19‑25, 2026 as Let the Sun Shine Run Week was adopted.

• Accounts payable payment totaling $362,852.57 approved
• Exmark lawnmower purchase: $11,359.00 price minus $4,000 trade‑in, net $7,359.00
• Seven picnic tables from N.O.F. Inc. at $1,095.00 each, total $7,665.00
• ATS-3 speed trailer purchase from All Traffic Solutions for $11,685.60
• Proposal to rent temporary library space; lease draft to be prepared