{
 "city": "Cold Spring",
 "state": "Minnesota",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/coldspring/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to approve agreements for “Welcome to Cold Spring” signage",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/7-22-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Discuss and act on hiring for City Administrator and Public Works Director",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/7-14-26_Special_Meeting_Hiring_committee.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council will consider buying land from Bob Sabo of Red Truck Ice Cream",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/7-8-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council approves $608,331 contract for 3rd Avenue SE reconstruction",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/6-24-26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council approves $47,300 legal services joint powers agreement with St. Cloud",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/6-10-26(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will discuss procedures and decorum at meetings",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/6-9-26_Special_Meeting_Legal_Issues.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City secures $5.5 million for wastewater treatment facility design",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/5-27-26(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will vote on a remodel project for City Hall and Police Department",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/5-13-26(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to approve plans and bid advertisement for 3rd Ave SE reconstruction",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/5-6-26_Special_Meeting_3rd_Ave_SE(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Discussion of township fire contracts",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/4-30-26_Special_Meeting_with_Townships.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Cold Spring City Council approves parking curb ordinance and parks hire",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/4-22-26(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/4-9-26_Special_Meeting_with_Wakefield_3rd_Ave_SE(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council approves City Hall and Police Department remodel for bidding",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/4-8-26(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council approved a special use permit for a motor vehicle service and car wash",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/3-25-26(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Cold Spring City Council to hold a joint meeting with Wakefield Town Board",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/3-19-26_Special_Meeting_Wakefield.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider approving library lease with Kolmer Partnership",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/3-16-26_Special_Meeting_Library_Lease.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council approved $362,852.57 in accounts payable and equipment purchases",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/3-11-26(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council approves $4.8 million budget for City Hall and Police Department remodel",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/2-25-26(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will discuss township fire contracts",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/2-19-26_Special_Meeting_with_Townships.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/2-17-26_Special_Meeting_CIP.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council approves firefighter hires and water facility rehab project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/2-11-26(1).pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Cold Spring City Council approves two final plats and a parking variance",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/1-28-26.doc",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council approved $15,121 purchase of two fire‑hall hoists",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://coldspringmn.gov/vertical/sites/%7B01184721-7780-4C87-A564-E6EF5442EC4F%7D/uploads/1-14-26_minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://coldspring.govoffice.com"
  }
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}