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Special City Council Meeting, Nov 5, 6:30PM, @ City Hall
10/31/2025
CITY OF FINLAYSON
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Finlayson City Council will hold a Special Meeting on November 5, 2025, at 6:30p.m. at Finlayson City Hall, 2217 Finland Avenue, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter...
CITY HALL CLOSED WEEK OF 11/3-11/7
10/29/2025
City Hall will be closed the week of 11/3-11/7.
If you have questions or need assistance, please email [email protected] or call (320) 233-6472. Emails and phone calls will be reviewed during this time.
Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, November 10, 2025 @ 6:30PM @ City Hall
10/29/2025
CITY OF FINLAYSON
CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS
Notice is hereby given that the City of Finlayson City Council will hold its regular meetings on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Finlayson City Hall, located at 2217 Finland Avenue,...
Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, December 8, 2025 @ 6:30PM @ City Hall
10/29/2025
CITY OF FINLAYSON
CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS
Notice is hereby given that the City of Finlayson City Council will hold its regular meetings on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Finlayson City Hall, located at 2217 Finland Avenue,...
Special Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday 11/6 @ 9AM @ City Hall
10/29/2025
NOTICE OF SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Finlayson, Minnesota, will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, November6, at 9:00 AM at City Hall, 2217 Finland Ave, Finlayson,...
CITY HALL CLOSED THU 10/30 AND FRI 10/31
10/27/2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
City Hall Closure
City of Finlayson offices will be closed on Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, 2025, due to staffing and operational needs.
For urgent City matters during the closure, please contact Barb Morgan, Acting Mayor at ...
MAYOR TEMPORARY LEAVE; DEPUTY MAYOR MORGAN PERFORMING MAYORAL DUTIES
10/27/2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
Mayor’s Temporary Leave of Absence
Mayor Auchter will be on leave beginning October 27, 2025. During this period, Deputy Mayor Barb Morgan will perform the Mayor’s official duties.
City operations will continue as excpected. Public meetings...
Local School Board Election (Finlayson Elementary) & Link to Forum
10/24/2025
There will be upcoming School Board Elelction for the Hinckley-Finlayson district on Tuesday, November 4 from 2PM to 8PM at the Finlayson Elementary School, and residents are encouraged to vote!
Here is a link to the public forum, to learn about all eleven...
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, Monday 11/3 at 6:30PM at City Hall
10/24/2025
CITY OF FINLAYSON
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS
Notice is hereby given that the City of Finlayson Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meetings on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Finlayson City Hall,...
Public Notice: City Hall Hours for November
10/23/2025
Public Notice: City Hall Hours for November
Notice to Residents:
Beginning in November, City Hall will strive to maintain regular hours of 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. However, please be aware that hours of operation may vary, and City Hall may...
Cold Weather Rule - Courtesy Notification
10/16/2025
Cold Weather Rule Notice – Courtesy Notification
The City of Finlayson provides this notice as a courtesy to all residential water customers. Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule (Minn. Stat. §216B.097) prevents utilities from disconnecting service for...
PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING PARCELS
10/15/2025
CITY OF FINLAYSON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED REZONING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Finlayson will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone the following parcels:
1. Parcel 380005000
2. Parcel 380005005
The...
NOW HIRING: City Clerk-Treasurer
9/12/2025
CITY OF FINLAYSON - JOB OPENING
Position: City Clerk-Treasurer (Full-Time)
The City of Finlayson is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and community-focused individual to serve as City Clerk-Treasurer. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the...
Water Rate Adjustments - Eff 7/1/25
6/30/2025
DATE: June 30, 2025
TO: All City of Finlayson Water Customers
RE: Upcoming Water Rate Adjustments – Effective July 1, 2025
We are writing to inform you of upcoming water rate adjustments that will take effect July 1, 2025, beginning with your July...