Cold Spring, Minnesota

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 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 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 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

Meeting

The City Council approved an updated construction budget for the City Hall and Police Department remodel and passed a new ordinance regarding self-storage and vehicle services. The body also approved a revised plat and quit claim deed for the River Links 7th Addition.

• Approved $4,813,215 budget for City Hall & Police Dept. remodel
• Passed Ordinance No. 433 allowing self-storage in C-3 and motor vehicle service in C-2 via Special Use Permit
• Approved revised Resolution 2025-18 for River Links 7th Addition plat
• Approved quit claim deed for Outlot A of River Links 7th Addition to DJP Properties, Inc.
• Accepted payment of accounts payable totaling $210,344.95

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council will meet for a special session on February 19, 2026. The council will discuss township fire contracts, with other items limited to standard procedural matters.

• Discuss township fire contracts

Meeting

Meeting

The Cold Spring City Council approved hiring four new firefighters contingent on physical exams, approved a $17,380 water and wastewater building rehab project, and approved a list of accounts payable totaling $345,583.51.

• Hire four firefighters contingent on passing physical exams
• Approve $17,380 water, wastewater, and pre-treatment building rehab project
• Approve accounts payable list totaling $345,583.51
• Approve MNX Properties consent to collateral assignment and development agreement
• Approve Ducks Unlimited raffle application at 305 5th Ave S

Meeting

The City Council approved final plats for Granite Landing 6th Addition and West Wind Development Plat 2. The council also granted a parking space variance for City Hall and appointed Andy Hubley to the Planning Commission.

• Approved Resolution 2026-05 for Granite Landing 6th Addition final plat
• Approved Resolution 2026-03 for West Wind Development Plat 2 final plat
• Approved Resolution 2026-02 for a City Hall parking variance (19 spaces instead of 33)
• Approved purchase of 150 tons of salt from Cargill for $16,182.00
• Authorized disposal of a 2008 Buick Lucerne and sale of a 2020 Ford Interceptor

Meeting

The council approved the agenda and consent minutes, then voted to buy two PROTEK hoists for the new fire hall at a total cost of $15,121.06. It also approved a gambling premises permit for the Cold Spring Lions Club at Cold Spring Bowling Lanes and adopted a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota for the police department. A proposed grant for Lookout Park was rejected, and the council authorized payment of $2,836,249.73 in accounts payable.

• Purchase of two PROTEK hoists for fire hall – $15,121.06
• Approval of gambling premises permit for Cold Spring Lions Club at Cold Spring Bowling Lanes
• Rejected grant for Lookout Park maintenance burns – approx. $5,000 each
• Resolution approving joint powers agreements with Minnesota for the police department
• Authorization of accounts payable payment – $2,836,249.73