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Did you miss the City Council meeting last week? Here are the highlights: 🌳Parks, Arts & Recreation staff secured two gr...
06/16/2026

Did you miss the City Council meeting last week? Here are the highlights:

🌳Parks, Arts & Recreation staff secured two grants to help fund removal of trees killed by EAB on public and private land. One grant is designated for neighborhoods with high environmental and social vulnerability, and another is a first-come, first served grant for residents removing trees on their private property. The grant will help reduce the large financial need for removing ash trees and help preserve Monticello’s urban canopy with a 1:1 replacement program.

📚Construction on the Monticello Library parking lot is scheduled to begin Thursday, June 18. One half of the parking lot will remain open at all times, reducing the impact on users. The project will include repairs and ADA accessibility upgrades.

🔨 Council authorized HCM Architects and Encompass, Inc. to determine the scale and price of repairs needed for the MCC. The project will entail repairs to the central hall, upper wall window systems and northweat facing windows of the indoor track. Construction will be completed in phases to minimize disruptions to MCC operations.

Want more information?
• City Council Highlights (Blog): https://monticellomn.gov/Blog.aspx?IID=149
• Stream online: https://monticello.viebit.com/watch?hash=bX1RkHxFIZGH4grt
• Watch it on cable: MonticelloMN.gov/301
• Read the agenda: MonticelloMN.gov/AgendaCenter

City events will continue next week with Music on the Mississippi! ♫ In The Fields will play from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesd...
06/12/2026

City events will continue next week with Music on the Mississippi! ♫ In The Fields will play from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 at West Bridge Park. Concessions will be sold from 6-8 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair, your dancing shoes, family and friends and great ready for an evening of rhythm on the river!

Behind every successful election is a team of dedicated election judges. Election judges are essential to our democracy,...
06/11/2026

Behind every successful election is a team of dedicated election judges. Election judges are essential to our democracy, helping ensure elections are conducted fairly, securely and accurately. Their work ensures polling places run smoothly and that every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a ballot.

The City of Monticello is currently looking for election judges for the 2026 election season. The 2026 State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 11. The primary election narrows the field of state and national candidates. You must vote within one political party for your vote to be counted during the primary.

The 2026 General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3. This election includes voting for Mayor and Council candidates, as well as county, state and federal offices.

If you are interested in serving as an election judge, contact Jennifer Schreiber, City Clerk, at 763-271-3204.

Enjoy the outdoors and a feature film this Friday at Pioneer Park! Grab a lawn chair or a blanket and some snacks and s...
06/10/2026

Enjoy the outdoors and a feature film this Friday at Pioneer Park!

Grab a lawn chair or a blanket and some snacks and settle in for Zootopia 2 at dusk. Concessions will also be available for purchase, so come hungry!

You’ll come for Gary De’Snake but stay for the snacks, fresh air and community fun! 🍿

There is so much to see and do in Monticello this summer – and it all starts with Heritage Day! On Saturday, June 13, j...
06/09/2026

There is so much to see and do in Monticello this summer – and it all starts with Heritage Day!

On Saturday, June 13, join us for family-friendly fun at West Bridge Park. Honor Monticello’s past while celebrating what’s to come with lumberjack shows, history lessons, a pancake breakfast courtesy of the Monticello Lions, visits from Smokey Bear and Paul Bunyan, a live eagle presentation, inflatable ax throwing, live chainsaw carving and a Maker’s Market on River Street. You won’t want to miss this day! 🦅

Please note that River Street will be closed from Walnut Street to TH 25 during the event. See you there!

The City Council meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. View tonight's agenda here: https://monticellomn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/...
06/08/2026

The City Council meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. View tonight's agenda here: https://monticellomn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1326?html=true

The City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month in the Mississippi Room of the Monticello Community Center. Meetings are open to the public and are a key part of the City’s decision-making process.

Regular meetings are broadcast live and recorded for later viewing on cable channel 12 (FiberNet), channel 997 (TDS) and channel 180 (Charter). They are also available to stream live online or watch later with on-demand recordings. For more information, visit MonticelloMN.gov/301.

Want a quick recap? Following each Council meeting, the City publishes “City Council Highlights” to recap key items and decisions made by the City Council. See past highlights here: MonticelloMN.gov/Blog.aspx?CID=3

A Monticello favorite is returning to West Bridge Park this summer! Enjoy live music, community and concessions in a rel...
06/08/2026

A Monticello favorite is returning to West Bridge Park this summer! Enjoy live music, community and concessions in a relaxed atmosphere while taking in the scenery of the Mississippi River.

Check out this year’s lineup:

June 17 - In the Fields - Sponsored by Liberty Bank

June 24 - Monticello Community Band

July 15 - The Gents

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; live music will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Did you miss the City Council meeting last week? Here are the highlights: 🚰 Council approved a contract for Rice Lake Co...
06/05/2026

Did you miss the City Council meeting last week? Here are the highlights:

🚰 Council approved a contract for Rice Lake Construction Group to act as the Construction Manager at Risk for the construction of the new Water Treatment Plant. The contract between the City and Rice Lake Construction Group guarantees that Rice Lake Construction Group will cover any potential gaps between the price agreed upon for construction and the final cost of the project. This decision is the last action needed from Council before construction can begin on the facility. The new plant is being built to reduce levels of manganese found in Monticello’s water.

⭐ Staff were presented with the Conservation Minnesota’s 2026 Blazing Star Award and the Minnesota Recreation & Park Association Award of Excellence for the reinvestment into West Bridge Park. The project was specifically commended for its blend of environmental protection and accessible features.

🏦 The Finance Department presented the annual Financial Report detailing 2026 initiatives and progress. The City of Monticello also received a “clean” Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, meaning that no discrepancies or concerns were found in the City’s use of public funds.

Want more information?

• City Council Highlights (Blog): https://monticellomn.gov/Blog.aspx?IID=148

• Stream online: https://monticello.viebit.com/watch?hash=bX1RkHxFIZGH4grt

• Watch it on cable: MonticelloMN.gov/301

• Read the agenda: MonticelloMN.gov/AgendaCenter

Join the City for a day you won’t forget next Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at West Bridge Park for Heritage D...
06/05/2026

Join the City for a day you won’t forget next Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at West Bridge Park for Heritage Day!

This community event will feature live chainsaw carving, a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Monticello Lions, lumberjack shows and an interactive camp, kids inflatable ax throwing, visits from Smokey Bear and Paul Bunyan, a Raptor Center Eagle presentation and an all-day Maker’s Market.

This unforgettable day truly has something for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there!

Congratulations to staff who were recognized this week for their outstanding work on the West Bridge Park playground! Du...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to staff who were recognized this week for their outstanding work on the West Bridge Park playground!

During the May 26 City Council meeting, Conservation Minnesota awarded the City the 2026 Blazing Star Award, and the Minnesota Recreation & Park Association presented the City with the Award of Excellence.

The playground is ADA accessible, has features for many age ranges, houses a rain garden and native plants and has permeable pavement which helps restore water tables and reduce flooding while filtering pollutants. The park protects the local environment, specifically the Mississippi River, while creating opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors no matter their age or abilities. 🛝🌍

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505 Walnut Street Suite #1
Monticello, MN
55362

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