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City of Foley has a strong economic base, a convenient and accessible location, education system, numerous recreational activities and a quality of life, based on traditional values.Notices
Foley City Council Votes to Raise Water/Sewer Rates and Fees for 2025
The Foley City Council voted during their Dec. 3 council meeting to raise the city water/sewer rates for 2025. The new 2025 rates are roughly the equivalent of a 6% increase over the 2024 rates.
Foley residents will see an increase to their minimum water/sewer bill from $64.41 to $68.41.
The City of Foley systematically raises rates to maintain water/sewer service and to fund other needed infrastructure projects.
Rates are effective upon publication. Foley residents will see the new rates reflected in their February 2025 water/sewer utility bills.
The council also voted to amend the Winter Sewer Lock rate calculation to be the average of January, February, March, and April sewer usage. The Winter Sewer Lock will be in effect for the months of May, June, July, and August usage.
Lead Service Line Replacement
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Seasonal Water System Maintenance May Cause Temporary Water Discoloration
Public Works will be flushing the city water system this fall as part of routine maintenance of the water system. If you encounter discolored water during this period, you can run the cold, unsoftened tap for a few minutes to clear it up. The discoloration is not harmful to humans or animals. The color change is due to water sitting in the larger mains and the iron settles out. The sediment sits on the bottom of the main until the water flow is increased. The flushing process stirs up the sedimentation in the pipe and the water turns black or brown. This process also cleans out the stagnated water in the mains that have little water usage.
If you have any questions, please call Public Works at 320-968-4082.
Winter Parking Enforcement Begins Nov. 1
No parking allowed on any street or alley regardless of weather conditions from 2:00 a.m. — 6:00 a.m. during the winter months, Nov. 1 – March 31.
(Left to Right) Sarah Brunn (Foley City Administrator; Foley Economic Development Committee), Leo Schmitz (Foley Minnesota Lion’s Club), Jess Schmitz (Foley Minnesota Lion’s Club), Brandon Voit (Foley City Council; Foley Economic Development Committee; Foley Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member; Foley Minnesota Lion’s Club; and Falcon National Bank), Jonathan Hageman (Hageman Homes, LLC.), Jen Steinkopf (Savvy Signs and Designs), Pamela Vizenor (Executive Assistant Benton Economic Partnership), Bill Stevens (Foley Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member; Sable Inn Bed & Breakfast), John Herges (CEO Falcon National Bank), and Amanda Othoudt (Executive Director Benton Economic Partnership; Foley Economic Development Committee)
Façade Improvement Program for Downtown Businesses
The City of Foley has created a Façade Improvement Grant Program to help stimulate external, visible investment in our downtown corridor business district.
The new pilot program will provide a 1:1 matching grant for actual design and construction costs of up to $5,000 per property. Property owners and business owners are encouraged to consider improvements that incorporate the surrounding community including but not limited to aesthetics, environment, cultural and historic elements, and architecture. These improvements should create a cohesive attractive environment with surrounding properties.
- Matching grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to property owners and/or business tenants (with property owner approval).
- Qualifying projects will require design approval from the City of Foley’s Economic Development Authority (EDA).
- Eligible businesses must be in the downtown corridor (see map).
- All work must be done on the building exterior and result in visible improvement as determined by the EDA.
- Approvable projects include exterior building and landscape improvements visible from the public right-of-way.
The Façade Improvement Program offers a great opportunity to help revitalize and beautify our downtown business corridor! Interested property owners and/or businesses should apply as soon as possible. Eligible Projects will be approved as long as funds remain available.
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Housing Study and Presentation 2023
A comprehensive needs analysis for Benton County, Minnesota. The study project housing demand from 2022 – 2035 and provides recommendations on the amount and type of housing that could be built in Benton County and the individual submarkets to satisfy demand from current and future residents over the next decade and beyond.
Wastewater Project Update December 2023
The city’s Wastewater Regionalization project that began in 2022 is
nearing completion. Here’s a look at the history of wastewater in Foley and why the city chose to begin this project.
For more information: Wastewater Project Update December 2023
The City of Foley officially broke ground on the Wastewater project in early June. The City of Foley is regionalizing their wastewater system with the City of St. Cloud. The improvements include two regionalization lift stations, rehabilitation of two existing city lift stations, force main, sanitary sewer, and other minor improvements.
Sump Pump Water Discharge
To avoid creating water and/or ice hazards for pedestrians and motorists, residents are requested to move sump pump discharge hoses away from sidewalks and roadways so water drains onto your lawn or yard.
To prevent water from pooling on properties and creating a nuisance for neighbors, it is also recommended residents move their discharge hoses frequently so the water can be absorbed faster into the soil.
The City of Foley Code of Ordinances Section 1100 defines a public nuisance as anything that endangers the public safety. This includes anything that interferes with, obstructs, or renders dangerous for passage, any public highway or right-of-way, or waters used by the public.
For more information: Please contact Foley City Hall at 320-968-7260.
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