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Long LakeMN averageUS Census ACS
Population
1,710
Per-capita income
$52,124
Median home value
$391,400
Bachelor's or higher
54%
Typical home value $436,592 +1.6% yr/yr · +9.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20251 housing units ($920K)

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:30

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Council to set 2027 utility rates, OK Xcel access to Hardin Park

The Long Lake City Council will consider adopting 2027 city utilities/recycling rates and authorizing negotiations for a temporary access agreement allowing Xcel Energy to use Hardin Park property for a transmission line improvement project. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, vendor claims, the LMCC 2027 budget, a wage step increase, a special event permit for a half marathon, and a proclamation for Constitution Week.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 01, 2026 at 6:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers – 450 Virginia Avenue, Long Lake, MN 55356 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Mayor’s Comments – Long Lake News, Meeting Review and Updates 4. Approve Agenda 5. Open Correspondence NOTE: Open Correspondence is an item on the agenda during which the public may address the City Council. No formal action is taken by the City Council and comments shall be limited to five minutes or less. Open Correspondence comments may also be emailed to City staff by 12:00 noon on the date of the meeting. 6. Consent Agenda A. Approve Minutes of August 5, 2026 City Council Work Session B. Approve Minutes of August 5, 2026 City Council Meeting C. Approve Vendor Claims and Payroll D. Approve the Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission’s (LMCC) 2027 Budget E. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-38 Approving a Wage Step Increase for Public Works Maintenance Worker Michael Decker F. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-39 Approving Issuance of Special Event Permit #S2026-13 for the Gear Western Country Half Marathon and 5K Event on October 10, 2026; Approve the Issuance of a Noise Variance Permit G. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-37 Recognizing September 17 to 23, 2026 as Constitution Week in the City of Long Lake 7. Regular Business A. Authorize Negotiation of a Temporary Access Agreement Allowing Use of Hardin Park Property by Xcel Energy for a Transmission Line Improvement Project B …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:00

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City Council to discuss 2027 budget and utility rates in work session

The Long Lake City Council will hold a work session to review preliminary budget and levy discussions for 2027, as well as potential utility rate adjustments. No formal votes are expected during this meeting, which includes a public comment period.

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 01, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers – 450 Virginia Avenue, Long Lake, MN 55356 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Open Correspondence NOTE: Open Correspondence is an item on the agenda during which the public may address the City Council. No formal action is taken by the City Council and comments shall be limited to five minutes or less. Open Correspondence comments may also be emailed to City staff by 12:00 noon on the date of the meeting. 4. Regular Business A. Discuss 2027 Preliminary Levy and Budget Preparation B. Discuss 2027 Utility Rates 5. Other Business / Work Session Council Reports 6. Adjourn In accordance with Minn. Stat. §13D.02, one or more City Councilmember(s) may be attending this meeting remotely by interactive technology. Members of the public may monitor the meeting in person or by watching the livestream on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLongLakeMN/streams.
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 17:00

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION August 05, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers – 450 Virginia Avenue, Long Lake, MN 55356 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Open Correspondence NOTE: Open Correspondence is an item on the agenda during which the public may address the City Council. No formal action is taken by the City Council and comments shall be limited to five minutes or less. Open Correspondence comments may also be emailed to City staff by 12:00 noon on the date of the meeting. 4. Regular Business A. Discussion of 2027 Budget Considerations / Preliminary Levy 5. Other Business / Work Session Council Reports 6. Adjourn
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 18:30

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City Council to approve engineering contract and stormwater study

The Long Lake City Council will meet on August 5, 2026, to approve a contract for engineering services and receive a presentation on a downtown stormwater study. The meeting includes routine approvals, public comments, and special event permit resolutions.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 05, 2026 at 6:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers – 450 Virginia Avenue, Long Lake, MN 55356 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Mayor’s Comments – Long Lake News, Meeting Review and Updates 4. Approve Agenda 5. Open Correspondence NOTE: Open Correspondence is an item on the agenda during which the public may address the City Council. No formal action is taken by the City Council and comments are limited to five minutes or less. Open Correspondence comments may also be emailed to City staff by 12:00 noon on the date of the meeting. 6. Consent Agenda A. Approve Minutes of July 21, 2026 City Council Work Session B. Approve Minutes of July 21, 2026 City Council Meeting C. Approve Vendor Claims and Payroll D. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-34 Approving Issuance of a Special Event Permit for the Corn Days 5K Run/Walk on August 8, 2026 E. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-36 Approving Issuance of a Special Event Permit for the Farmhouse Live Outdoor Music Recital on August 30, 2026; Approve Issuance of a Noise Variance Permit F. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-35 Accepting the Plans and Specifications for the 2026 Sanitary Lining Project and Authorizing Advertising for Bids 7. Regular Business A. Approve Contract with Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. to Provide City Engineering Services B. Presentation of Draft Downtown Long Lake Stormwater Study by Minnehaha Creek Watershed District - James Wisker, District Adminis …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 16:45

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PARK BOARD MEETING August 03, 2026 at 4:45 PM Hardin Park - 141 Glenmoor Lane, Long Lake, MN 55356 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Regular Business A. Approve Minutes of May 18, 2026 Park Board Meeting B. Overview of Hardin Park Facilities C. Updates on Potential Park Improvements - Grant Application for Hardin Park Tennis Court Resurfacing, Dexter Dog Park Concept D. Post-Event Debrief Discussion - May 30 Bonfire on the Beach E. Establish Date for Holiday Tree Lighting Event in Holbrook Park F. Consider Interest in Planning a Late Summer/Early Fall Event G. Establish Next Park Board Meeting Date / Time / Location 4. Other Business 5. Adjourn NOTE: In the event of inclement weather on the date of the meeting, the Park Board would meet in the City Hall Conference Room (450 Virginia Avenue, Long Lake).
Fri Jul 31, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:30

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✓ Decided: Council to consider new engineering contract with Hakanson Anderson

The City Council held a work session and heard a presentation from Hakanson Anderson Associates, the firm staff identified as the best fit for the city's engineering needs. No formal action was taken, but the city administrator stated her intention to add approval of a new engineering services contract with Hakanson Anderson to the next council meeting agenda. The city has decided to pull engineering services from WSB and retain only planning services.

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION July 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers – 450 Virginia Avenue, Long Lake, MN 55356 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Open Correspondence NOTE: Open Correspondence is an item on the agenda during which the public may address the City Council. No formal action is taken by the City Council and comments shall be limited to five minutes or less. Open Correspondence comments may also be emailed to City staff by 12:00 noon on the date of the meeting. 4. Regular Business A. Introduction to Civil Engineering Firm 5. Other Business / Work Session Council Reports 6. Adjourn
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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION July 21, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm. Present: Mayor: Charlie Miner; Council: Jahn Dyvik (arrived at 5:34 pm), Deirdre Kvale, and Todd Newcomer Staff Present: City Administrator: Amanda Nowezki; and City Clerk: Jeanette Moeller Absent: Council: Mike Feldmann (with prior notice) APPROVE AGENDA A motion was made by Kvale, seconded by Newcomer, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: all. OPEN CORRESPONDENCE No one was in attendance to address the City Council during Open Correspondence. REGULAR BUSINESS A. Introduction to Civil Engineering Firm City Administrator Nowezki reported that after meeting with qualified engineering services providers and reviewing responses to scenarios sent by questionnaire, staff had identified one particular engineering firm as being a strong fit for the City’s needs. She introduced City Engineer Steve Heglund and Assistant City Engineer Sam Jochum, representing engineering firm Hakanson Anderson Associates. Mr. Heglund and Mr. Jochum provided a presentation to share their backgrounds with the company and in the engineering field; information about the company’s history, staffing structure, and municipal services; highlighting a series of projects they’d accomplished in the areas of utilities, streets, and parks/trails; and outlined their experience with grant funding mechanisms and municipal financing for projects. Council, staff …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:30

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2027 Shoreline Fire budget, $215,505 contribution

The City Council approved the 2027 Shoreline Fire Department Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, with the city's contribution set at $215,505 (14.285% of the total). The council also received the 2nd Quarter 2026 revenues and expenditures report, authorized advertising for a full-time Public Works Lead Maintenance Worker, and rescheduled November council meetings to accommodate the general election. All votes were unanimous.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers – 450 Virginia Avenue, Long Lake, MN 55356 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Mayor’s Comments – Long Lake News, Meeting Review and Updates 4. Approve Agenda 5. Open Correspondence NOTE: Open Correspondence is an item on the agenda during which the public may address the City Council. No formal action is taken by the City Council and comments shall be limited to five minutes or less. Open Correspondence comments may also be emailed to City staff by 12:00 noon on the date of the meeting. 6. Consent Agenda A. Approve Minutes of July 7, 2026 City Council Meeting B. Approve Vendor Claims and Payroll C. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-33 Approving a Wage Step Increase for Public Works Maintenance Worker I Jason Kieper 7. Regular Business A. Shoreline Fire Department 2027 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan B. Receive 2nd Quarter 2026 Revenues and Expenditures C. Authorize Staff to Advertise for a Full-Time Public Works Lead Maintenance Worker Position D. Approve City Council Meeting Schedule Changes, Establish Long Lake Canvassing Board Meeting 8. Other Business 9. Adjourn UPCOMING MEETINGS & OTHER DATES OF NOTE Monday, August 3 (4:30 pm) / Park Board Meeting, Hardin Park (Weather Permitting) Monday, August 3 (6:30 pm - 9:00 pm) / Shoreline Fire Department Pinning Ceremony, By Invitation Tuesday, August 4 / Night to Unite Wednesday, August 5 …
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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 21, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm. Present: Mayor: Charlie Miner; Council: Jahn Dyvik, Deirdre Kvale, and Todd Newcomer Staff Present: City Administrator: Amanda Nowezki; and City Clerk/Zoning Administrator: Jeanette Moeller Absent: Council: Mike Feldmann (with prior notice) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR’S COMMENTS – LONG LAKE NEWS, MEETING REVIEW, AND UPDATES Mayor Miner noted that the Council just finished a Work Session in which they received an introduction of a civil engineering firm. He stated that it has been very hot in the area lately and there was another beach closure. He reminded residents that Buckhorn Day was Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Nelson Lakeside Park from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. APPROVE AGENDA A motion was made by Dyvik, seconded by Newcomer, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: all. OPEN CORRESPONDENCE Gretchen Cashmore, 303 Lakeview Avenue – Ms. Cashmore stated that she did not want to have curb and gutter installed on their roadway and she would just like to see it be paved. She explained that their neighborhood is quaint and small, and she expressed concerns about potential assessment costs to the area homeowners as many of them are over age 65. She indicated that she would rather the City stop the semi-trucks from coming down their road because they are cutting the corners very tight, and if there was curb and gutter, she believed there …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 18:30

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✓ Decided: Council rejects sole bid for sanitary lining project

The City Council voted unanimously to reject the only bid received for the 2026 Sanitary Lining Project and not award the contract, with plans to rebid later. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included special event permits for Corn Days and Buckhorn Days, election judge appointments, and other routine items. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments and staff updates.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 07, 2026 at 6:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers – 450 Virginia Avenue, Long Lake, MN 55356 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Mayor’s Comments – Long Lake News, Meeting Review and Updates 4. Approve Agenda 5. Open Correspondence NOTE: Open Correspondence is an item on the agenda during which the public may address the City Council. No formal action is taken by the City Council and comments shall be limited to five minutes or less. Open Correspondence comments may also be emailed to City staff by 12:00 noon on the date of the meeting. 6. Consent Agenda A. Approve Minutes of June 16, 2026 City Council Work Session B. Approve Minutes of June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting C. Approve Vendor Claims and Payroll D. Accept the Resignation of Jeff Wikman From the Position of Public Works Maintenance Worker I E. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 Approving Issuance of a Special Event Permit for the Corn Days Parade on August 8, 2026 F. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-32 Approving Issuance of a Special Event Permit for the Buckhorn Days One- Day Festival on July 25, 2026; Approve Issuance of a 1 to 4 Day Temporary On Sale Liquor License and a Noise Variance Permit for the Event G. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31 Appointing Election Judges for the 2026 State Primary and General Elections 7. Regular Business A. Reject Bids for the 2026 Sanitary Lining Project Contract 8. Other Business 9. Adjourn UPCOMING MEETINGS & …
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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING July 7, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm. Present: Mayor: Charlie Miner; Council: Jahn Dyvik, Mike Feldmann, and Deirdre Kvale Staff Present: City Administrator: Amanda Nowezki; City Clerk/Zoning Administrator: Jeanette Moeller; and City Engineer: Rachel Scheu (attended remotely) Absent: Council: Todd Newcomer (with prior notice) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR’S COMMENTS – LONG LAKE NEWS, MEETING REVIEW, AND UPDATES Mayor Miner stated that since the last Council meeting, he and City Administrator Nowezki had attended the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference in Rochester. He reported that an email had been sent by City staff earlier in the day regarding a beach closure at Nelson Lakeside Park, and Orono had done the same for one of their beaches. APPROVE AGENDA A motion was made by Feldmann, seconded by Dyvik, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: all. OPEN CORRESPONDENCE Bryan Miller, 295 Lakeview Avenue – Mr. Miller shared some history about the City, the Lakeview Avenue area neighborhood, unique features about the homes, and explained that he was a big believer in preserving history. He stated that the current roads have been there for about 60 years. He recalled that the City’s engineers had previously said that without curb and gutter, the edge of the roads would rot away, which he didn’t feel would happen because it hadn’t happened over the last 60 years. He …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 18:00

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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

✓ Decided: Council discusses reclassifying city clerk, shelves dog park idea

The City Council held a work session and discussed reclassifying the City Clerk position to City Clerk/Zoning Administrator with a pay adjustment, but took no formal action. They also agreed to shelve the dog park project at Dexter Park for now, and discussed lake water quality and a possible event stage concept.

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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION June 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers – 450 Virginia Avenue, Long Lake, MN 55356 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Open Correspondence NOTE: Open Correspondence is an item on the agenda during which the public may address the City Council. No formal action is taken by the City Council and comments shall be limited to five minutes or less. Open Correspondence comments may also be emailed to City staff by 12:00 noon on the date of the meeting. 4. Regular Business A. Discuss Reclassification of City Clerk Position B. Continue Discussion of Dog Park Project Concept 5. Other Business / Work Session Council Reports 6. Adjourn
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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION June 16, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:36 pm. Present: Mayor: Charlie Miner; Council: Jahn Dyvik, Mike Feldmann, and Deirdre Kvale Staff Present: City Administrator: Amanda Nowezki; and City Clerk: Jeanette Moeller Absent: Council: Todd Newcomer (with prior notice) APPROVE AGENDA A motion was made by Feldmann, seconded by Dyvik, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: all. OPEN CORRESPONDENCE No one was in attendance to address the City Council during Open Correspondence. REGULAR BUSINESS A. Discuss the Reclassification of City Clerk Position City Administrator Nowezki provided the background on a proposed resolution she would present at the regular City Council meeting to reclassify the City Clerk position. She explained that the current job description had not been reviewed or updated since 2003, but the role had actually significantly evolved over the last 23 years. She gave an overview of the expansion of City Clerk Moeller’s responsibilities related to planning, zoning, elections, technology, and social media management. She noted that she had consulted with City Attorney Thames and met with the City’s Human Resources Subcommittee regarding the proposed reclassification and job description update for the City Clerk position. As an outcome of those discussions, she was suggesting that the position be reclassified to City Clerk/Zoning Administrator and that there be an …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:30

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✓ Decided: City Council reclassifies City Clerk to City Clerk/Zoning Administrator with pay raise

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026-08, reclassifying Jeanette Moeller from City Clerk to City Clerk/Zoning Administrator, amending the 2026 Salary Pay Plan to establish a new salary range, and approving a salary increase while retaining her Step 8 status. The Council also rescheduled the August 4, 2026 meetings to August 5 due to Night to Unite, and approved the consent agenda including a special event permit for Corn Days. No other substantive decisions were made.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers – 450 Virginia Avenue, Long Lake, MN 55356 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Mayor’s Comments – Long Lake News, Meeting Review and Updates 4. Approve Agenda 5. Open Correspondence NOTE: Open Correspondence is an item on the agenda during which the public may address the City Council. No formal action is taken by the City Council and comments shall be limited to five minutes or less. Open Correspondence comments may also be emailed to City staff by 12:00 noon on the date of the meeting. 6. Consent Agenda A. Approve Minutes of June 2, 2026 City Council Work Session B. Approve Minutes of June 2, 2026 City Council Meeting C. Approve Vendor Claims and Payroll D. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29 Approving Issuance of a Special Event Permit for Corn Days 2026 on August 8, 2026; Approve Issuance of a Noise Variance Permit for Live Entertainment; Approve Issuance of a 1 to 4 Day Temporary On Sale Liquor License; and Approve an Application for Exempt for Gambling Activities at Corn Days 7. Regular Business A. Reschedule Tuesday, August 4 City Council Work Session and Regular Meetings Due to ‘Night to Unite’ NOTE: ‘Night to Unite’ takes place annually on the first Tuesday in August. Staff recommends the Council consider a motion to reschedule the Tuesday, August 4, 2026 City Council work session and regular meetings to take place on Monday, August 3 or Wednesday …
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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 16, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:34 pm. Present: Mayor: Charlie Miner; Council: Jahn Dyvik, Mike Feldmann, and Deirdre Kvale Staff Present: City Administrator: Amanda Nowezki; and City Clerk: Jeanette Moeller Absent: Council: Todd Newcomer (with prior notice) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR’S COMMENTS – LONG LAKE NEWS, MEETING REVIEW, AND UPDATES Mayor Miner noted that the weather has been great, and Nelson Lakeside Park and its beach are open. He reported that the Council had met in a work session prior to the regular meeting during which they had discussed a possible reclassification for the City Clerk position. APPROVE AGENDA A motion was made by Feldmann, seconded by Dyvik, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: all. OPEN CORRESPONDENCE No one was in attendance to address the City Council during Open Correspondence. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda consisted of the following: A. Approve Minutes of June 2, 2026 City Council Work Session B. Approve Minutes of June 2, 2026 City Council Meeting C. Approve Vendor Claims and Payroll D. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29 Approving Issuance of a Special Event Permit for Corn Days 2026 on August 8, 2026; Approve Issuance of a Noise Variance Permit for Live Entertainment; Approve Issuance of a 1 to 4 Day Temporary On Sale Liquor License; and Approve an Application for Exempt for Gambling Activities at Corn Days A motion …
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💰 Federal awards (top 7 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$158,316BIOMEDICAL SYNERGIES, INC.
Department of Defense · SOFTWARE THAT WILL PROVIDE LICENSES FOR 70 INDIVIDUAL USERS TO ACCESS
$115,831BIOMEDICAL SYNERGIES, INC.
Department of Defense · TRACS4LIFE TISSUE TRACKING SOFTWARE SERVICES.
$70,207BIOMEDICAL SYNERGIES, INC.
Department of Defense · TRACS4LIFE USER LICENSE UPGRADE FOR 1 YEAR
$50,823BIOMEDICAL SYNERGIES, INC.
Department of Defense · TISSUE MANAGEMENT AND TRACKING SOFTWARE
$18,750DAVIS INDUSTRIES, INC
Department of the Interior · MN MN VLY NWR PARKING LOT MAINT
$12,039BIOMEDICAL SYNERGIES, INC.
Department of Defense · SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION
$3,228BIOMEDICAL SYNERGIES, INC.
Department of Defense · TRACS4LIFE SOFTWARE BASE YEAR

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Hennepin County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments40,486 (939,201 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,685/mo (43 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy13.3% (low numeracy 20% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$3.5M
Annual budget
$1.9M
Debt outstanding
1
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$3.5M
Spending$3.7M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load

Outstanding debt$1.9M
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.493
All kids
0.429
Black kids
0.343

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