NOTICE
The monthly meeting of the Alden City Council will be held Wednesday, May 13th, at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room at 174 Water Street.
There will be a public hearing at the beginning of the meeting to receive input regarding a proposed ordinance renewing a natural gas franchise with Minnesota Energy Resources, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group. A copy of the full ordinance can be obtained in the city office, or found on the city website: www.aldenmn.com
The regular meeting will begin immediately following the close of the Public Hearing.
Proposed Ordinance regulating a natural gas franchise
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER- Roll Call
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OATH OF OFFICE – Kevin Opseth
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE
ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES – Council Meeting April 8, 2026 REPORTS:
TREASURER’S REPORT & TRANSFERS – April
HOURS REPORT – April
FIRE DEPT REPORT – April
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT – April
CORRESPONDENCE: Email from Albert Lea Public Library
CITY BUSINESS:
Travis Reichl – discuss water & sewer licensing
Morin Lake Days – Ann Bryson
Proposed ordinance regarding MN Energy
Bolton & Menk – MDH Potholing pilot project
Pay Equity Report Non-compliance
Police Officer Position
Property issues – Creamery and 171 N. Powers Ave.
Kim Vacation Request
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS & ADDITIONS (MAXIMUM FIVE MINUTES) APPROVAL OF CITY BILLS & DONATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TRYING TO PAY YOUR WATER BILL ONLINE
UPDATED 4-1-26: OUR ONLINE BILL PAYMENT SYSTEM WILL BE UP AND RUNNING SOON! PLEASE CHECK THE "PAY UTILITY BILL" TAB ON THE TOP OF THIS PAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE THAT. WE APPOLIGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. AS ALWAYS, PAYMENTS MAY ALSO BE MADE BY CASH OR CHECK.
Notification of Accessibility of the Service Line Materials Inventory - City of Alden
The City of Alden has completed and submitted our service line materials inventory to the Minnesota Department of Health. The service line inventory is publicly available, and you can check the materials for your service line by visiting the Lead Inventory Tracking Tool (LITT) at https://maps.umn.edu/LSL/ you may also contact us at (507) 874-3620. To complete the service line inventory our system performed record review, community outreach, and/or visual inspections.
As of October 16, 2024, our inventory contains 2 lead, 10 galvanized requiring replacement, 364 unknown material, and 14 non-lead service lines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
SANITARY SEWER NOTICE:
As a reminder paper towels, facial tissues, baby wipes, flushable wipes, and other similar items do not break down like toilet paper and can cause sanitary sewer backups, which in turn can cause additional public health concerns. PLEASE DO NOT FLUSH ITEMS OTHER THAN TOILET PAPER DOWN YOUR TOILET. Thank you for your cooperation.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Sump pump connection to the sanitary sewer may be maintained from October 15, 2024 – March 15, 2025.
The unauthorized use of a sump pump into the sanitary sewer during the period of March 15th, 2025 - October 15th,2025 could constitute a penalty per City Ordinance No. 51.062
Sump pump connection to the sanitary sewer may be maintained from October 15, 2024 – March 15, 2025.
The unauthorized use of a sump pump into the sanitary sewer during the period of March 15th, 2025 - October 15th,2025 could constitute a penalty per City Ordinance No. 51.062
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