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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

Main Street Economic Revitalization Grant
The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC) is excited to announce that grant applications for the Main Street Economic Revitalization Program, funded by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

This funding opportunity aims to support economic revitalization efforts in downtown St. Cloud and Foley by providing a 30% matching grant to businesses and property owners investing in development, repair, and renovation projects.

 

 

For more information: Main Street Economic Revitalization Grant

 

 Request for Bids:  UPDATED – Request for Proposal for Single Family and Multi-Family Housing Development on City-Owned Land

The City is exploring the potential sale and development of a portion of real property owned by the City consisting of approximately 23 acres (the “Property”). The Property is guided for residential development. As such, the City is requesting proposals (the “Proposals”) from a housing developer with experience in single-family and multi-family development in rural communities, coupled with professional management capacity or in partnership with a professional management firm. The Property will not be sold for speculative purposes. Proposals will be evaluated on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: (1) the best offer price for the Property; (2) the proposed increase in the City’s tax base as a result of the development; and (3) the quality of the development offered in the Property proposal.

City of Foley Housing RFP – Released 02-07-25

For more information: Bid & RFP Opportunities

2025 Northside Improvement Project Beginning Late May
The project scope includes replacing the existing street and sidewalks, sanitary sewer, water main, services, and storm sewer system. Project is expected to begin in late May, weather permitting.

For more information: 2025 Northside Improvement Project

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

For more information:

 

(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.

For more Information:

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

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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