PLEASE NOTE:
The city office will be closed June 11 - 15, reopening on the Tuesday, June 16th. If you need immediate assistance during this time, please contact the City Shop at 507-874-3279. 

Online Bill pay is now available! Please see the "Pay Utility Bill" tab for the bill payment information.

NOTICE                      
The monthly meeting of the Alden City Council will be held Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room at 174 Water Street

AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER- Roll Call
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES – Council Meeting May 13, 2026 and Special Meeting, June 4, 2026.
REPORTS:
     TREASURER’S REPORT & TRANSFERS – May
     HOURS REPORT – May
     FIRE DEPT REPORT – May
     PUBLIC WORKS REPORT – May
CORRESPONDENCE: 
CITY BUSINESS:
     Morin Lake Days – Ann Bryson
     Craig Popenhagen from Clifton Larson Allen will be here to present the 2025 Audit
     Joint Powers meeting discussion
     Parking issues around the lake
     Police Officer Position
     Property issues
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. 
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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.

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​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