Welcome to Cold Spring

Welcome

Welcome to the City of Cold Spring website. Cold Spring is located at the gateway to the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes in Central Minnesota and has been termed by developers as “the best kept secret in Minnesota.”

Agendas

Construction Committee Presentation

Events & Activities

Permits

Building Permit Application

Driveway Permit Application

Excavation Permit Application

Public Notices & City News

City Council Meeting Changes

Rocori Trail Milestone

2023 Comprehensive Plan

Cold Spring Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan

2024 General Election

Public Safety

Community Policing Agreement

Tom Decker Memorial

Cold Spring Fire Hall CIP

Seats Open on Cold Spring City Commissions

The City invites you to become more involved in the city you live in by serving on the Planning Commission or Park Board. There will be openings on each of these boards with terms starting on January 1, 2025. Applications are now being accepted for the seats until Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

As Cold Spring continues to grow in both the residential and commercial areas, Planning Commission members have an important role in the decisions that need to be made for the City. Approval of plats, variances, lot subdivisions and consolidations, special use permits and zoning ordinances are a few of the issues that can come before the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets monthly, but also has additional meetings from time to time. The open position on the Planning Commission is a four-year term which will expire on December 31, 2028.

The Park Board meets on a quarterly basis, but also does occasionally create subcommittees to work on specific projects. The meetings tend to be very casual, and provide an opportunity to learn about exciting improvements with parks and parkland in our community. Applicants should have a strong interest in the City’s parks, open space and recreational amenities. The open position on the Park Board is a four-year term which will expire on December 31, 2028.

No experience is needed to participate on any of the boards, just a positive attitude and an interest in making beneficial decisions for improving our community. Members are paid $25 for their monthly or quarterly meetings. Too often qualified citizens are intimidated by the notion of seeking participation on such groups, but considering that it is the City’s objective to ensure all boards and commissions are representative of the public, we are looking for people of all walks of life.

Park Board Application

Planning Commission Application

Fire Fighter Opening

If you have a cool head and thrive in the heat of action? If so, the Cold Spring Fire Department would be interested in having you on their team.

The City of Cold Spring is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter on the 30-member department. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license, reside within ten minutes of the Cold Spring Fire Hall and within the Cold Spring Fire and Rescue Department coverage area (district) and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Other minimum qualifications are required as outlined in the job description. The position includes hourly wage compensation and retirement benefits.

Members enjoy the comradery of being a member of our enthusiastic team, the exciting work of protecting the life and property of area residents and the satisfaction of serving your community. Apply today! Application materials are posted on our website and at City Hall.