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Welcome to the City of Foley…a Minnesota thriving rural community!

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

Small Business Relief Grants Program to Begin Accepting Applications on June 23

For more information: Minnesota Employment and Economic Development

Republic Services Announces Increased Garbage/Recycling Rates for 3rd Quarter 2020

Republic Services has announced that due to rising recycling and landfill processing costs customers in Foley will see an increase of $1.13 on their third quarter (July 2020) bills.

Recycling costs are driven by market rates and contamination amounts.  We can help improve contamination amounts by making sure we are only putting acceptable items into the recycling bin.

Recycling Guidelines: https://ci.foley.mn.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Recycling-Guidelinees.jpg

The rate change was originally scheduled to take affect during the second quarter. Republic decided to postpone the increase to the third quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak and the stay-at-home order. Recycling rates may decrease next year if commodity prices come back down.

For questions about your bill, please contact Republic Services at 320-252-9608.

Foley City Council Temporarily Allows Expanded Outdoor Seating; City Hall Open by Appointment Only

On May 21, the City Council passed an interim ordinance that would temporarily allow expanded outdoor seating. A permit is required and can be obtained by restricted businesses by contacting City Hall.

You can read the ordinance at this link: An Interim Ordinance Temporarily Allowing Expanded Outdoor Seating (May 21)

The council also voted to allow City Hall to open by appointment only until June 3. Call City Hall at 320-968-7260 to schedule an appointment.

Picnic Areas, Skate Park, and Playground Equipment Open to Public
The city has decided to reopen the playground and picnic areas in Holdridge, Lion’s, and Norway Parks.

PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to use the park equipment, it will be at your own risk. The picnic tables, benches, and playground equipment will not be sanitized by city personnel. Please practice social distancing and remember to wash your hands frequently.

The bathrooms at Holdridge and Lion’s Park will remain closed at this time.

 

 

 

The City of Foley Responds to Coronavirus

  • The city encourages everyone to use alternative methods of communication to help prevent the spread of viruses (phone, email, website, drop box, etc.).
  • Follow city communications through our usual channels (website, Facebook, Twitter).
  • Follow the advice of official county, state and federal organizations such as Benton County Public Health, Minnesota Department of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • Stay home if you are sick, keep calm and wash your hands.

Resources For Small Businesses

You can now sign up for emergency text alerts from Benton County. Sign up through the Swift911 Portal at this link.

 

Foley City Council Votes to Raise Water/Sewer Rates and Fees for 2020
The Foley City Council voted unanimously during their Dec. 3 council meeting to raise the city water/sewer rates for 2020. The new 2020 rates are roughly the equivalent of a 5% increase over the 2019 rates.

Foley residents will see an increase to their minimum water/sewer bill from $87.69 to $92.73. This includes an increase in the Minnesota Test Fee from $1.59 per quarter to $2.43 per quarter. The increase in the MN Test Fee will begin with the January 2020 billing (prior to the rate increase), making the minimum water bill for only the January billing $88.53.

The City of Foley is systematically raising rates to fund an anticipated wastewater system upgrade as well as to qualify for state funding for the project. Without state funding, Foley residents would end up footing the entire bill for the anticipated multi-million wastewater improvement project.

Rates are effective upon publication, Jan. 1, 2020. Foley residents will see the new rates reflected in their first quarter 2020 water/sewer utility bills scheduled to arrive in mailboxes in April 2020

 

Sump Pump Water Discharge

To avoid creating water hazards for pedestrians and motorists, residents are requested to move sump pump discharge hoses away from sidewalks and roadways to the edge of road right-of-way, so water drains onto your lawn or yard.

To prevent water from pooling on properties and creating a nuisance for neighbors, it is 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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