Notice of Proposed Ordinance
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 415.19, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Crescent will meet on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to consider an ordinance allowing the City of La Crescent to amend their Master Fee Schedule.
The City’s regular meeting location is La Crescent Community Building, 336 South First Street, La Crescent, MN 55947.
The proposed ordinance is available on the City’s website at www.cityoflacrescent-mn.gov. The proposed ordinance is also available by contacting Angie Boettcher at (507) 895-2595.
Angie Boettcher
City Clerk
Posted
May 12, 2026
Notice of Filing for the 2026 State General Election Winona County, Minnesota
Notice of filing for the 2026 State General Election Winona County, Minnesota
La Crescent Expands Tree Canopy with Free Boulevard Tree Program
Select the following link for complete story and information: https://rootrivercurrent.org/la-crescent-tree-canopy-boulevard-tree-program-2026/
Boulevard Tree Application
The City of La Crescent is excited to announce the opening of the Boulevard Tree Program for 2026! Boulevard trees are an essential part of the landscape, providing residents with a range of benefits, including improved air quality, energy conservation, increased property values, improved water quality, wildlife habitat, and better mental health. The goal of the program is to provide street trees to residents who lack trees within the right-of-way along their properties, at no cost! The city provides the tree; you provide the care! The city will accept Boulevard Tree Applications on a rolling basis until all of the available trees have been awarded.
Funding for these trees in provided with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. If you are interested in having a boulevard tree planted in your property, please fill out the boulevard tree application and return to the city.
BOULEVARD TREE APPLICATION 2026
Jason Ludwigson
Sustainability Coordinator and SRTS Coordinator
City of La Crescent
507-313-9633
Notice of Proposed Ordinance
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 415.19, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Crescent will meet on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to consider an ordinance allowing the City of La Crescent to amend their Master Fee Schedule. Proposed Ordinance No. 600 Amended Fee Schedule – PDF
The City’s regular meeting location is La Crescent Community Building, 336 South First Street, La Crescent, MN 55947.
The proposed ordinance is available on the City’s website at www.cityoflacrescent-mn.gov. The proposed ordinance is also available by contacting Angie Boettcher at (507) 895-2595.
Angie Boettcher
City Clerk
Posted
April 27, 2026
Change to City’s Designated Official Newspaper
In January of each year the City is required to designate it’s official newspaper for publishing notices. The Houston County News was the City’s designated official newspaper for publishing those notices. However, as of April 1, 2026, the Houston County News has discontinued publication. At the April 13, 2026, City Council meeting the City Council approved the Caledonia Argus as the City’s official newspaper for publishing city notices through December 31, 2026.
Water and Sewer Rates to Increase April 1, 2026
As of April 1, 2026, the water and sewer rates in the City of La Crescent, with another increase January 1, 2027. The water and sewer budgets were agenda items on the January 12, 2026, January 26, 2026, and February 9, 2026, City Council meetings. The City Council adopted the water and sewer budgets at the February 9, 2026, meeting. The water and sewer rates can be found on the City’s Fee Schedule beginning on page 17. 2026 Fee Schedule
La Crescent Utility Bill Information
The table below explains when residents receive a utility bill and when they are due. The city is broken into three different sections for billing purposes, resulting in a quarterly billing process for residences. You can pay your bill by coming directly to the front desk of City Hall (315 Main Street, M-F 7:30 am to 4:00 pm) where we accept cash, check, or credit card (a 3.2 % convenience fee is applied), place your payment in the utility bill drop box located on the wall just outside the front door of City Hall (this can be done any time), by mail (315 Main St, P.O. Box 142, La Crescent, MN 55947), or through the third party online billing service PSN visit our website: www.cityoflacrescent-mn.gov
To avoid a late penalty, please keep the following in mind:
- pay it in person at City Hall or place it in the utility drop box.
- if you choose to send by mail, send it as soon as you receive the bill. It can take as much as a week after it’s mailed before we receive it.
- If you choose to utilize PSN, please make sure to set the automatic billing date to no later than the 12th of the month.
2026 Pet Licensing Applications
- PD Animal Year End Reminder Letter
- Pet License Application 2026
- Multiple Pet Permit Application 2026 (Necessary if you have 3 or more of one species – dog or cat)