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CrosbyMN averageUS Census ACS
Population
2,253
Per-capita income
$37,194
Median home value
$175,600
Bachelor's or higher
17%
Typical home value $202,714 -1.7% yr/yr · +21.3% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$6.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$7.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$1.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$4.0M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,335 (FY2023)

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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20254 housing units ($1.3M)

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Mon Aug 31, 2026

City Council

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City of Crosby Council Agenda Monday, August 31, 2026 6:00 PM Special Meeting Call Special Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Approval of the Agenda New Business Consider IRRR Culture and Tourism Grant Resolution 2026-37-0831 Adjournment

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Mon Aug 24, 2026

City Council Audio

Mon Aug 24, 2026

City Council

Council to consider contracts, grants, and fee waiver

The Crosby City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider a variety of items, including a request to remove late fees for a property, contract revisions, grant resolutions, and a stop sign removal. The agenda also includes several consent agenda items and reports from city staff.

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CITY OF CROSBY Council Agenda Monday, August 24, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Call Regular Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Approval of the Agenda Consent Agenda Minutes 08/10/2026 Claims 8/24/2026 Cuyuna Brewing Temp Liquor License Public Comments Unfinished Business New Business Consider for Request to Remove Late Fees for 21 1st Street SE Consider Catalis Contract Revision Consider Caselle Agreement Consider Deputy Registrar Resolution 2026-34-0824 RE: DVS Sharing Revenue Continuation Consider Cuyuna Ironworks Pre-Development Agreement Consider 2026 Crosby SE Improvements Change Order No 2 Consider Holmvig LSLR Pay App No 1 Consider Holmvig LSLR Change Order No 3 Consider 2nd Ave SE/2nd St SE Stop Sign Removal Consider Resolution 2026-35-0824 for IRRR Development Partnership Grant Consider Resolution 2026-36-0824 for IRRR Residential Redevelopment Grant Consider Code Violation Referrals for Legal Action Reports City Engineer Planning and Zoning Administrator Building Inspector Adjournment
Mon Aug 10, 2026

City Council Audio

Mon Aug 10, 2026

Council

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Page 1 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crosby City Council was held on Monday, August 10th,2026, at 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Diane Cash; Members Paul Heglund, Jim Traylor, Vern Lewis, and Shawn Jarvela. Staff Present: City Administrator Trish Harren; Deputy Clerk Bernie Erickson; Police Sargent Tom Mount; Fire Chief Shayne Jacobs; Public Works Foreman Chase Ligneel; Utilities Supervisor Dan Howard; HCC General Manager Joe Mclaughlin. t. Call Regular Meeting to Order The regular meeting of the Crosby City Council was called to order by Mayor Cash at 6:00 p.m. 2. Pledge ofAllegiance Mayor Cash led the Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval ofAgenda MEMBER HEGLUNG MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MEMBER LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BYAVOTE OF 5- 0. 4. Approve ConsentAgenda A. Minutes 07127/2026 B. Claims 8l10/2026 C. Cuyuna Brewing Consumption and Display Annual Permit MEMBER TRAYLOR MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MEMBER LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BYA VOTE OF 5-0. 5. Public Comments-none. 6. Old Business-none 7. New Business- A. Consider Resolution 2026-33-0810 Accepting Donations City Administrator Harren provided summary stating per MN Statute 465.03 GIFTS TO MUNICIPALITIES any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant Page2 or real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Every such acceptance sh …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026

City Council

Council to consider utility bill reduction, donations, and multiple contracts

The Crosby City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2026, addressing routine consent items and several new business items. Key actions include accepting donations, considering a utility bill reduction for 715 Wallace Avenue, and reviewing pay requests and change orders for infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes reports from department heads and committee updates.

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CITY OF CROSBY Council Agenda Monday, August 10, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Call Regular Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Approval of the Agenda Consent Agenda Approve Minutes 07/27/2026 Approve Claims 8/10/2026 Cuyuna Brewing Consumption and Display Annual Permit Public Comments Unfinished Business New Business Consider Resolution 2026-33-0810 Accept Donations Consider Request for Reduction to Utility Bill for 715 Wallace Avenue Consider Douglass Kerr Pay Request No. 4 1st and 2nd St Utility Improvement Consider Holmvig Change Order No. 2 LSLR Project Consider Health Fitness Contract Amendment No. 11 Consider Nuisance Code Violation Referrals to City Attorney Reports Police Chief’s Report Fire Chief’s Report Library Report Hallett Center Report Public Works Report City Administrator Mayor/Council/Committee Reports Adjournment
Mon Jul 27, 2026

Council

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Page 1 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crosby City Council was held on Monday, July 27th,2026, at 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Diane Cash; Members Paul Heglund, Jim Traylor, and Shawn Jarvela. Member Vern Lewis was excused. Staff Present: City Administrator Trish Harren; Deputy Clerk Bernie Erickson; Planning & Zoning Interim Justin Burslie; City Engineer Phil Martin; City Building Inspector Scott Sadusky. 1. Call Regular Meeting to Order The regular meeting of the Crosby City Council was called to order by Mayor Cash at 6:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Cash led the Pledge ofAllegiance 3. Approval ofAgenda MEMBER TRAYLOR MOVED TO APPROVE THE REVISED AGENDA. MEMBER HEGLUND SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4.0. 4. Approve ConsentAgenda A. Minutes 07113/2026 B. Claims 0712712026 @ D. Cuyuna Brewing Company Temporary Liquor License E. Light Duty Rescue Truck Revised Quote MEMBER HEGLUND MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENTAGENDA. MEMBER JARVELA SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BYA voTE oF 4-0. 5. Public Comments-none. 6. Presentation- A. Bolten & Menk's WaterAilastewater Project Engineer Bolton & Menk Water/Wastewater Project Engineer Mac Graupman provided an overview of the City's water treatment plant. The city's water treatment system is 15 years old. The filter media has a life expectancy of 20 years. He reported that Bolton Page 2 & Menk had provided the city with a proposal to evaluate the filter media at the …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026

City Council Audio

Mon Jul 27, 2026

City Council

Council to consider rezone from B1 to DMU and shoreland ordinance amendments

The council will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on water/wastewater projects from Bolten & Menk. Unfinished business includes a water filtration system evaluation quote, water tower inspection quote, final pay application for the 2024 SE Improvement Project, and a consumption and display permit ordinance amendment. New business includes a lead service line replacement change order, two resolutions for funding (Sourcewell Public Safety Impact and IRRRB Commercial Redevelopment Grant for CRMC asbestos abatement), a joint powers agreement with Crow Wing County for law enforcement software, a request to purchase adjacent city property, and two ordinance amendments (rezone from B1 to DMU and shoreland ordinance amendments).

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CITY OF CROSBY Council Agenda Monday, July 27, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Call Regular Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Approval of the Agenda Consent Agenda Minutes 07/13/2026 Claims 07/27/2026 Public Works Copier Lease Cuyuna Brewing Company Temporary Liquor License Light Duty Rescue Truck Revised Quote Public Comments Presentation Bolten & Menk Mac Graupman, Water/Wastewater Project Engineer Unfinished Business Consider Water Filtration System Evaluation Quote Consider Water Tower Inspection Quote Consider Ryan Construction Pay App No 11 (Final) for 2024 SE Improvement Project Consider Consumption and Display Permit Ordinance Text Amendment 2026-10-0727 New Business Consider Lead Service Line Replacement Project Change Order No. 1 Consider Resolution 2026-31-0727 Sourcewell Public Safety Impact Funding Opportunity Consider Resolution 2026-32-0727 IRRRB Commercial Redevelopment Grant for CRMC Asbestos Abatement Consider JPA with Crow Wing County for 365 Labs Systems Law Enforcement Software Consider Burgstahler Request to Purchase Adjacent City Property Consider Ordinance Amendment/Rezone 2026-08-0727 Rezone from B1 To DMU Consider Ordinance Amendment 2026-09-0727 Shoreland Ordinance Amendments Consider Summary Publication of Rezone and Ordinance Amendments Reports City Engineer Planning and Zoning Administrator Building Inspector Adjournment Agenda items and supporting documents must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by noon on the Wednesday before …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026

Planning Zoning Audio

Mon Jul 13, 2026

City Council Audio

Mon Jul 13, 2026

Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $747K lead service line replacement contract

The Crosby City Council approved a $747,324.76 contract with Holmvig Excavating for lead service line replacement, the lowest of four bids. It also approved a $688,618 pay request for the SE utility project, accepted donations totaling $1,987.15, and authorized grant applications for street and housing projects. All votes were 4-0.

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Page 1 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crosby City Council was held on Monday, July l3th, 2026, at 6: 00 p. m. Members Present: Acting Mayor Jim Traylor, Members Paul Heglund, Vern Lewis, and Shawn Jarvela. Mayor Diane Cash excused. Staff Present: City Administrator Trish Harren; Deputy Clerk Bernie Erickson; Police Chief Mike Vanhorn; Fire Chief Shayne Jacobs; Public Works Foreman Chase Ligneel; Utilities Supervisor Dan Howard. 1. Call Regular Meeting to Order The regular meeting of the Crosby City Council was called to order at 6: 00 pm by Acting Mayor Traylor. 2. Pledge ofAllegiance Acting Mayor Traylor led the Pledge ofAllegiance 3. Approval of Agenda Administrator Harren requested adding Item J Resolution 2026- 30- 0713 Appointing Election Judges under new business to the agenda. MEMBER HEGLUND MOVED TO APPROVE THE REVISED AGENDA. MEMBER LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BYA VOTE OF 4. 0. 4. Approve ConsentAgenda A. MinutesO612212026 B. Claims 06/ 2412026 & 07113/ 2026 C. Public Works Driver Hire D. Firefighter Scott Chamberlian Retirement E. FirefighterAllison Baker Resignation MEMBER HEGLUND MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MEMBER LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BYA VOTE OF 4. 0. 5. Public Comments- none. 6. Presentation- Page 2 A. Crow Wing County Emergency Manager Clayton BerglOutdoor Warning Siren Maintenance Service Agreement Crow Wing County Emergency Manager Clayton Berg gave a presentation on the Ou …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026

City Council

City Council to award lead line replacement contract and consider IRRRB grants

The Crosby City Council will consider awarding a contract for lead service line replacement to Holmvig Excavating and two IRRRB grant applications for street and housing projects. The meeting also includes the retirement of a firefighter and the approval of a street sweeper name.

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CITY OF CROSBY Council Agenda Monday, July 13, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Call Regular Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Approval of the Agenda Consent Agenda Minutes 06/22/2026 Claims 06/24/2026 & 07/13/2026 Public Works Driver Hire Firefighter Scott Chamberlian Retirement Firefighter Allison Baker Resignation Public Comments Presentation Crow Wing County Emergency Manager Clayton Berg Outdoor Warning Siren Maintenance Service Agreement Unfinished Business New Business Consider Resolution 2026-27-0713 Accepting Donations Consider Resolution 2026-29-0713 Finance Manager Unity Bank Account Access Consider Approval of Douglas Kerr Pay App No. 3 Consider Awarding Lead Service Line Replacement Contract to Holmvig Excavating Consider Resolution 2026-26-0713 IRRRB Grant Application for 1st and 2nd Street SE Project Consider Resolution 2026-28-0713 IRRRB Housing Grant Application for Cuyuna Ironworks 8- Unit Multifamily Housing project Consider Letter of Support for CWC Soil & water Conservation District Well Protection Grant Consider Approval of Fire Department Purchase of Light Duty Rescue Truck Consider Approval of the Name “Sweeping Beauty” for the City’s Street Sweeper Reports Police Chief’s Report Fire Chief’s Report Library Report Hallett Center Report Public Works Report City Administrator Mayor/Council/Committee Reports Adjournment Agenda items and supporting documents must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by noon on the Wednesday before the meet …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026

City Council

Crosby City Council to consider conditional use permit and water filter evaluation

The City Council will discuss amendments to the Shoreland Overlay District Ordinance and Display and Consumption text. The body is also deciding on a conditional use permit and a water treatment filter evaluation quote.

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Agenda items and supporting documents must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by noon on the Wednesday before the meeting. Items not included on the agenda may not be considered. If you wish to speak during Public Comments, please approach the microphone and state your full name and address. You will have three minutes to speak. The Council will listen but will not engage in dialogue, answer questions, or take action during this time. Please silence all cell phones upon entering the Council Chambers. Thank you. CITY OF CROSBY Council Agenda Monday, June 22, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 1. Call Regular Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Consent Agenda A. Approve Minutes 06/08/2026 B. Approve Claims 6/22/2026 C. Approve Promotion of Chase Ligneel as Working Foreman D. Authorize Posting Vacant Public Works Driver Position E. Approve Hire of Lacie Matthiesen as Finance Manager 5. Public Comments 6. Unfinished Business a. Discuss Display and Consumption Text Amendment b. Discuss Shoreland Overlay District Ordinance Amendments 7. New Business A. Consider for Approval Conditional Use Permit CUP2026-02-0622 B. Consider for Approval Water Treatment Filter Evaluation Quote C. Consider for Approval Nor-Son Pay App 4/Change Order 1 & and Pay App 5 8. Reports A. City Engineer B. Planning and Zoning Administrator C. Building Inspector 9. Adjournment NOTICE: Councilmember Jim Traylor will participate in this mee …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026

City Council Audio

Mon Jun 22, 2026

Council

✓ Decided: Council approves conditional use permit for indoor recreation at 218 West Main

The council approved a conditional use permit (CUP2026-02-0622) for an indoor recreation business (duckpin bowling, axe throwing, golf simulators) at 218 West Main Street, based on 15 findings of fact and 5 conditions. They also approved posting a draft ordinance amendment to expand eligibility for a Consumption and Display liquor permit, and approved final payments for a window/door replacement project at the JFHML. No action was taken on a water treatment filter evaluation quote or shoreland overlay district amendments.

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Page 1 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crosby City Council was held on Monday, June22nd, 2026, at 6: 00 p. m. Members Present: Mayor Diane Cash; Members Paul Heglund, Vern Lewis, and Shawn Jarvela. Member Jim Traylor appeared remotely due to being out of state. Staff Present: City Administrator Trish Harren; Deputy Clerk Bernie Erickson; Planning & ZoningAdministrator Mitch Hinnenkamp; City Engineer Phil Martin; City Building Inspector Scott Sadusky. 1. Call Regular Meeting to Order The regular meeting of the Crosby City Council was called to order by Mayor Cash at 6: 00 p. m. 2. Pledge ofAllegiance Mayor Cash led the Pledge ofAllegiance 3. Approval of Agenda MEMBER LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MEMBER HEGLUND SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BY ROLL CALL. THOSE VOTINGAYE: MAYOR CASII, MEMBERS TRAYLOR' HEGLUND, LEWIS, JARVELA. THOSE VOTING NAY: NONE 4. Approve ConsentAgenda A. Approve Minutes 0610812026 B. Approve Claims 612212026 C. Approve Promotion of Chase Ligneel as Working Foreman D. Authorize Posting Vacant Public Works Driver Position E. Approve Hire of Lacie Matthiesen as Finance Manager MEMBER HEGLUND MOVED TO APPROVE TIIE CONSENT AGENDA. MEMBER JARVELA SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BY ROLL CALL. THOSE VOTINGAYE: MAYOR CASH, MEMBERS TRAYLOR' HEGLUND, LEWIS, JARVELA. THOSE VOTING NAY: NONE 5. Public Comments- none. 5. OId Business- Page2 A. Discuss Display and Consumption TextAmendment City Administrator Harren …
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TO APPROVE NOR. SON PAYAPP 4/ CHANGE ORDER l AND PAYAPP 5. MEMBER LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BY ROLL CALL. THOSE VOTING
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CASII' MEMBERS TRAYLOR yea · HEGLUND yea · LEWIS yea · JARVELA. THOSE VOTING yea · NONE J Traylor nay · Trish Harren nay · City Administrator nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Planning Zoning Audio

Mon Jun 15, 2026

Planning Zoning

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends CUP for indoor recreation at 218 West Main St.

The commission approved and recommended Conditional Use Permit #2026-02-0622 for Greg and Amber Rono's indoor recreation facility at 218 West Main Street. The recommendation was adopted by a 6-0 vote and will be forwarded to the Crosby City Council for final action. Earlier, the commission approved the May 18 minutes (5-0) and opened and closed the public hearing on the CUP (both 6-0).

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Commissioners Present: Hart, Zender, Wynn, Petersen, Patrick. (Goedker arrived at 6:05 p.m.) Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Mitch Hinnenkamp, Zoning Administrator; Trish Harren, City Administrator and Dianne Howard, Permit Technician/Administrative Support Call Regular Meeting to Order Chairperson Patrick called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Chairperson Patrick led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call of Commissioners Additions or Deletions to the Agenda: None. Open Forum: None. Approval of Minutes: May 18th, 2026, Regular Meeting COMMISSIONER PETERSEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 18TH, 2026, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. COMMISSIONER ZENDER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING CUP #2026-02-0622: Greg and Amber Rono, owners of Recreation Facility at 218 West Main Street COMMISSIONER ZENDER MOVED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2026-02-0622, CUP FOR GREG AND AMBER RONO, OWNERS OF RECREAT-IONAL FACILITY AT 218 WEST MAIN STREET. COMMSSIONER PETERSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BY A VOTE OF 6-0. Administrator Hinnenkamp provided background for the CUP. He explained that the applicant is requesting to operate an Indoor Recreation Business at the property located at 218 West Main Street in Crosby. The Land Use Classification Chart does not include an Indoor Recreation Business or use classification that directly translates to the proposal for this property. The property is zoned as …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026

City Council Audio

Mon Jun 8, 2026

City Council

Crosby City Council to consider liquor ordinance amendment and equipment repairs

The City Council will review a proposed amendment to the Liquor License Consumption and Display Ordinance. The body is also considering a pay application for Douglass-Kerr and a repair quote for a 930 G Front End Loader.

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CITY OF CROSBY Council Agenda Monday, June 8, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 1. Call Regular Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes 05/26/2026 B. Claims 6/8/2026 C. Special Event Permits for Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce Music in the Park D. Special Event Permit for CRMC Cuyuna Christmas/Snow Many Smiles E. Special Event Permit for Serpent Lake Power Boat Races F. Special Event Permit for Trail Builders Bash at Trailside Tavern G. Temporary Liquor License for Cuyuna Brewing Company H. Public Works Foreman Vacancy 5. Public Comments 6. Unfinished Business A. Consider for Approval MnWARN JPA B. Consider Liquor License Consumption and Display Ordinance Amendment 7. New Business A. Consider Resolution 2026-25-0608 Accepting Donations B. Consider Request to Install a DNR Aquatic Invasive Sign at Crosby Park Boat Access C. Consider Quote to Repair 930 G Front End Loader D. Consider for Approval Douglass-Kerr Pay Application #2 8. Reports A. Police Chief’s Report B. Fire Chief’s Report C. Library Report D. Hallett Center Report E. Public Works Report F. City Administrator G. Mayor/Council/Committee Reports 9. Adjournment Agenda items and supporting documentation are due to the City Clerk’s office by noon the Wednesday prior to the meeting. Items that are not on the agenda may not be considered during the meeting. If you wish to speak under Public Comments, approach the microphone an …
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Tue May 26, 2026

City Council Audio

Tue May 26, 2026

Council

✓ Decided: Council approves MnWARN membership, truck purchase, and LSLR bid letting

The Crosby City Council approved a resolution to join the Minnesota Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (MnWARN), approved a $48,826 truck purchase for public works utilities, approved a grading and asphalt project at the HCC/Water Plant for $9,084, and approved plans and bid letting for the Lead Service Line Replacement project. The council also approved the HCC Foundation naming rights policy and tabled the MnWARN Mutual Aid Agreement for further review. A request from Cuyuna Brewing for a liquor license text amendment was discussed, with the city attorney to provide draft language at the next meeting.

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Page 1 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crosby City Council was held on Tuesday, May 26th,2026, at 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Diane Cash; Members Jim Traylor, Paul Heglund, Vern Lewis, and Shawn Jarvela. Staff Present: City Administrator Trish Harren; Deputy Clerk Bernie Erickson; and City Attorney Joe Langel. L. Call Regular Meeting to Order The regular meeting of the Crosby City Council was called to order by Mayor Cash at 6:00 p.m. 2. Pledge ofAllegiance Mayor Cash led the Pledge ofAllegiance 3. Approval ofAgenda MEMBER HEGLUND MOVED TO APPROVE THE REVISED AGENDA. MEMBER JARVELA SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BYA VOTE OF 5-0. 4. Approve ConsentAgenda Mayor Cash presented the Consent Agenda for Council consideration as follows A. Minutes 05/1112026 B. Claims 512612026 C. Annual Liquor Licenses D. Cuyuna Brewing Temporary Liquor License E. Cuyuna Range Heritage Network Cemetery Restoration Project MEMBER TRAYLOR MOVED TOAPPROVE THE CONSENTAGENDA. MEMBER HEGLUND SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BY ROLL CALL. THE MOTION PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0. 5. Public Comments-None 5. Old Business-None. 7. New Business- A. Consider Approval Resolution 2026-24-0126Authorization to Join MnWARN City Administrator Harren provided a summary of the Minnesota Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (MnWARN) mutual aid program. Participating members Page 2 receive and provide assistance for water, wastewater, and storm water utilities sustaini …
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Tue May 26, 2026

City Council

Council will consider joining MnWARN and related mutual aid agreements

The Crosby City Council will discuss and vote on joining the Minnesota Warning and Response Network (MnWARN) and a related mutual aid agreement. Additional items include a naming rights policy for the HCC Foundation, a purchase of a public works utilities truck, and a grading and asphalt project at the HCC/Water Plant. The council will also review proposed changes to the Shoreland Overlay District Ordinance.

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CITY OF CROSBY Council Agenda Tuesday May 26, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 1. Call Regular Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes 05/11/2026 B. Claims 5/26/2026 C. 2026-2027 Annual Liquor Licenses D. Cuyuna Iron Range Heritage Network Cemetery Restoration Project 5. Public Comments 6. Unfinished Business 7. New Business A. Consider Approval of Resolution 2026-24-0526 Authorization to Join MnWARN B. Consider Approval of MnWARN Mutual Aid Agreement C. Consider Approval of HCC Foundation Naming Rights Policy D. Consider Approval Public Works Utilities Truck Purchase E. Consider Approval of Grading and Asphalt Project at HCC/Water Plant F. Discuss Request to Amend City Code to Allow Consumption and Display Liquor License G. Consider Approval of LSLR Project Plans and Specifications and Authorize Bid Letting H. Discuss MnDNR Recommended Amendments to the Shoreland Overlay District Ordinance a. Vegetation Management b. Shoreland Planned Unit Developments c. Bluff Definitions d. Shoreland Overlay Column in Land Use Chart e. Allowable Impervious Surface f. Septic System Setbacks g. Minimum Lot Size h. Data Centers 8. Reports A. City Engineer B. Planning and Zoning Administrator C. Fire Chief 9. Adjournment Agenda items and supporting documentation are due to the City Clerk’s office by noon the Wednesday prior to the meeting. Items that are not on the agenda may not be considered du …
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Mon May 25, 2026

City Council

Council approves $250,215.71 pay application for SE improvement project

The Crosby City Council approved several items, including a $250,215.71 pay application for the Douglas‑Kerr Underground SE Improvement Project and a Public Works Paid‑On‑Call memorandum. It also adopted a pilot code enforcement policy, reduced a water bill for 114 2nd Street SE, and approved new fitness equipment for the Hallett Community Center. All motions passed by council vote.

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CITY OF CROSBY Council Agenda Tuesday May 26, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 1. Call Regular Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of the Agenda 4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes 05/11/2026 B. Claims 5/26/2026 C. 2026-2027 Annual Liquor Licenses D. Cuyuna Iron Range Heritage Network Cemetery Restoration Project 5. Public Comments 6. Unfinished Business 7. New Business A. Consider Approval of Resolution 2026-24-0526 Authorization to Join MnWARN B. Consider Approval of MnWARN Mutual Aid Agreement C. Consider Approval of HCC Foundation Naming Rights Policy D. Consider Approval Public Works Utilities Truck Purchase E. Consider Approval of Grading and Asphalt Project at HCC/Water Plant F. Discuss Request to Amend City Code to Allow Consumption and Display Liquor License G. Consider Approval of LSLR Project Plans and Specifications and Authorize Bid Letting H. Discuss MnDNR Recommended Amendments to the Shoreland Overlay District Ordinance a. Vegetation Management b. Shoreland Planned Unit Developments c. Bluff Definitions d. Shoreland Overlay Column in Land Use Chart e. Allowable Impervious Surface f. Septic System Setbacks g. Minimum Lot Size h. Data Centers 8. Reports A. City Engineer B. Planning and Zoning Administrator C. Fire Chief 9. Adjournment Agenda items and supporting documentation are due to the City Clerk’s office by noon the Wednesday prior to the meeting. Items that are not on the agenda may not be considered du …
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Mon May 18, 2026

Planning Zoning Audio

Mon May 18, 2026

Planning Zoning

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves April minutes and adjourns meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:00 p.m. by a 6‑0 vote. No other formal actions were voted on, though staff presented DNR shoreland recommendations and data‑center considerations.

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Commissioners Present: Goedker, Hart, Zender, Wynn, Petersen Patrick Members Absent: None. Staff Present: Mitch Hinnenkamp, Zoning Administrator; Dianne Howard, Permit Technician/Administrative Support Call Regular Meeting to Order Chairperson Patrick called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Chairperson Patrick led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call of Commissioners Additions or Deletions to Agenda: None. 5. Open Forum: None. Approval of Minutes: April 20th, 2026, Regular Meeting COMMISSIONER GOEDKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 20TH, 2026, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. COMMISSIONER WYNN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BY A VOTE OF 6-0. 7. NEW BUSINESS MN DNR Shoreland Topics Zoning Administrator Hinnenkamp provided an overview of the DNR Shoreland Recommendations. Area Hydrologist, Jacob Frie, conducted a review of the City of Crosby’s Shoreland Ordinance and standards. There are several areas where the City Ordinance may not meet the minimum requirements of the MN DNR. As a result, the DNR has recommended a number of amendments for the City of Crosby to consider. Zoning Administrator Hinnenkamp then asked the Planning Commission Members to make a tiered list of priority recommendations to bring to Council for consideration; including their recommendations as to what they view as high-priority, items to address that are not high-priority and recommendations that they do not want to recommend for consideration. …
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Mon May 11, 2026

City Council

Crosby City Council to consider new code enforcement policy and infrastructure payments

The City Council will meet to discuss a pilot code enforcement policy and a payment application for the 2026 SE Improvement Project. The body will also consider a utility bill reduction for 114 2nd Street SE and a contract with Perry Township for fire services.

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CITY OF CROSBY Council Agenda Monday, May 11, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Call Regular Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Approval of the Agenda Call for additions or deletions Consent Agenda Approve Minutes 04/27/2026 Approve Claims Approve Resolution 2026-23-0510 Accepting Donations Approve Hire of Two Firefighters Approve St. Joesph’s Catholic Church Request for Eucharistic Procession Approve Fire Contract with Perry Township Public Comments Unfinished Business Consider Approval of Pilot Code Enforcement Policy Consider Approval of Updated Quote for Dump Box for Cemetery Truck New Business Swear in New Firefighters Jesse Mitchell and Vanessa Kreklau Consider Approval of Utility Bill Reduction for 114 2nd Street SE Consider for Approval of Douglas-Kerr Underground, LLC Pay App No 1 – 2026 SE Improvement Project Consider Approval of Public Works Paid On-Call MOU Consider Approval of HCC Fitness Center Equipment Reports Police Chief’s Report Fire Chief’s Report Library Report Hallett Center Report Public Works Reports City Administrator Mayor/Council/Committee Reports Adjournment Agenda items and supporting documentation are due to the City Administrators Office by noon Wednesday prior to the meeting. Items that are not on the approved agenda may not be considered during the meeting. If you are going to give a report or if you wish to speak to the Mayor and Council under Public Comments, you must approach the microphone and state your full name and address. You wi …
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Mon May 11, 2026

City Council Audio

Mon May 11, 2026

Council

✓ Decided: Council approves pilot code enforcement policy and equipment purchases

The Crosby City Council approved a pilot code enforcement policy for the 2026 season, updated equipment quotes for the cemetery truck, and approved a utility bill reduction for 114 2nd Street SE. They also approved the first pay application for the SE improvement project and a paid on-call MOU for public works. All votes were unanimous except the MOU, which passed 4-1.

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Page 1 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crosby City Council was held on Monday, May 1lth, 2026, at 6: 00 p. m. Members Present: Mayor Diane Cash; Members Jim Trayloq Paul Heglund, Vern Lewis, and Shawn Jarvela. Staff Present: City Administrator Trish Harren; Deputy Clerk Bernie Erickson; Police Chief Mike Vanhorn; Fire Chief Shayne Jaeobs; Public Works Foreman Chase Ligneel; Utilities Supervisor Dan Howard; HCC General Manager Joe Mclaughlin. L. Call Regular Meeting to Order The regular meeting of the Crosby City Council was called to order by Mayor Cash at 6: 00 p. m. 2. Pledge ofAllegiance Mayor Cash led the Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval ofAgenda Approved revised agenda removing Item A under new business. MEMBER HEGLUND MOVED TO APPROVE THE REVISED AGENDA. MEMBER JARVELA SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BYA voTE oF 5- 0. 4. Approve ConsentAgenda Mayor Cash presented the Consent Agenda for Council consideration as follows: A. Approve Minutes 0412712026 Regular Meeting B. Approve Claims C. Approve Resolution 2026- 23- 05 1 0 Accepting Donations D. Approve Hire of Two Firefighters E. Approve St. Joesph' s Catholic Church Request for Eucharistic Procession F. Approve Fire Contract with Perry Township MEMBER TRAYLOR MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MEMBER HEGLUND SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BY ROLL CALL. THE MOTION PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5. 0. 5. Public Comments- None. 6. Old Business- A. ConsiderApproval of Pilot Code Enfo …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TO APPROVE PUBLIC WORKS PAID ON CALL MOU. MEMBER TRAYLOR SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BYAVOTE OF 4- 1. THOSE VOTING
3 yea
CASH yea · TRAYLORN LEWIS yea · JARVELA' THOSE VOTING yea
Mon Apr 27, 2026

City Council

Crosby council to approve equipment, policies, and a zoning amendment

The Crosby City Council will consider approving public works equipment purchases, updated personnel and drug testing policies, and a zoning amendment. The meeting will also include a presentation on Colonial Life benefits and a closed session for employee allegations.

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CITY OF CROSBY Council Agenda Monday, April 27, 2026 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Call Regular Meetings to Order Pledge of Allegiance Approval of the Agenda Call for Additions or Deletions to Agenda Consent Agenda Approve Minutes 04/13/2026 Work Session and Reg Meeting Approve Claims Receive March Financial Report Approve Resolution 2026-22-0427 Part-Time Peace Officer Position PERA Eligibility Approve Hire of Rachel Bray as Summer Intern for Hallett Community Center Approve Changes to Deputy Clerk Job Description Public Comments Presentation Receive Presentation on Colonial Life Voluntary Benefits Unfinished Business Consider Approval of Public Works Equipment Purchases New Business Consider Approval of Updated Personnel Policy Consider Approval of Updated DOT and NON-DOT Revised Drug & Alcohol Testing Policies Consider Approval of Ordinance Amendment/Rezone 2026-07-0427 Consider Approval of Publication Summary for Amendment 2026-07-0427 Consider Approval of Conditional Use Permit CUP2026-01-0427 Reports City Engineer 2nd Street SW Storm Water Management Feasibility Report Planning and Zoning Administrator Closed session for preliminary consideration of allegations or charges against an employee pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 2(b). Adjournment NOTICE: Councilmember Vern Lewis will participate in this meeting via interactive technology from a remote location in accordance with MN Statutes 13D.02 The public may attend in person at City Hall or via the provided vi …
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Mon Apr 27, 2026

Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $1.02M public works equipment purchase

The council approved a $1,016,319.82 equipment purchase funded by 2026A bond proceeds, including new plow trucks, a street sweeper, and pickups. It also approved an updated personnel policy, revised drug and alcohol testing policies, a rezoning from R-1 to Downtown Mixed Use, a conditional use permit for an indoor golf simulator business, and a $1,290 full-page ad in the Highway 6 Vacationland Visitor's Guide. All votes were unanimous except for the rezoning and CUP, where Member Lewis abstained.

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Page 1 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Crosby City Council was held on Monday, Apil27th,2026, at 6:00 p.m. Members Present: Mayor Diane Cash; Members Jim Traylor, Paul Heglund, and Shawn Jarvela. Member Vern Lewis appeared remotely due to being out of state. Staff Present: City Administrator Trish Harren; Deputy Clerk Bernie Erickson; City Engineer Phil Martin; Planning & ZoningAdministrator Mitch Hinnenkamp. L. Call Regular Meeting to Order The regular meeting of the Crosby City Council was called to order by Mayor Cash at 6:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Cash led the Pledge ofAllegiance 3. Approval ofAgenda Approved revised agenda adding item 8F Consider Approval of Full-Page Advertisement in the Highway 6 Vacationland Visitor's Guide for the City of Crosby. MEMBER HEGLUND MOVED TO APPROVE THE REVISED AGENDA. MEMBER TRAYLOR SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BY ROLL CALL. THOSE VOTINGAYE: MAYOR CASH, MEMBERS TRAYLOR' HEGLUND' LEWIS, JARVELA. THOSE VOTING NAY: NONE 4. Approve Consent Agenda Mayor Cash presented the Consent Agenda for Council consideration as follows: A. Approve Minutes 0411312026 Work Session and Reg Meeting B. Approve Claims C. Receive March Financial Report D. Approve Resolution2026-22-0427 Part-Time Peace Officer Position PERA Eligibility E. Approve Hire of Rachel Bray as Summer Intem for Hallett Community Center F. Approve Changes to Deputy Clerk Job Description MEMBER HEGLUND MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AG …
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
TO APPROVE FULL-PAGE ADVERTISEMENT IN THE HIGHWAY 6 VACATIONLAND VISITOR'S GUIDE FOR THE CITY OF CROSBY. MEMBER HEGLUND SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED BY ROLL CALL. THOSE VOTING
4 yea · 2 nay
CASH yea · TRAYLOR yea · HEGLUND' LEWIS yea · JARVELA. THOSE VOTING yea · Trish Harren nay · City Administrator nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
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🌐 County-level context (Crow Wing County)
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Business establishments2,283 (28,209 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,045/mo (123 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy12.1% (low numeracy 20% · 2017)

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

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1,742
Recorded votes
$6.0M
Annual budget
$4.0M
Debt outstanding
4
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$6.0M
Spending$7.7M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load HIGH

Outstanding debt$4.0M
Debt-to-revenue0.66×
Debt-load index73 / 100
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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
0.476
All kids
0.462

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