City of Austin, Minnesota

During the City Council Meeting on June 1st, Mayor King presented City Administrator Craig Clark with a Key to the City in recognition of his dedicated service. The Mayor and Council Members commended Clark for his commitment throughout his tenure. As we say goodbye, we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

🚧 Traffic Alert: 14th Street NW Closure Begins June 12

Beginning Friday, June 12, 14th Street NW in Austin will be closed between I-90 and 18th Avenue NW. This closure is expected to remain in place through the fall while crews remove pavement and complete sanitary and storm sewer replacement work.

Motorists should plan extra travel time and use 4th Street NW as the primary detour route. Drivers traveling to or from I-90 should use the 4th Street NW ramps at Exit 178A.

Please note: the westbound ramps at 14th Street NW will be closed, while the eastbound ramps will remain open. During scheduled I-90 closures in June, ramps will temporarily remain open for detour traffic related to bridge work.

Thank you for your patience as this important infrastructure work is completed.

I-90 bridge reconstruction - MnDOT I-90 bridge replacements

City of Austin Meetings Scheduled for the Week of June 8, 2026:

MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026

4:30 PM The Library Board will meet at the Austin Public Library, 323 4th Avenue NE, for a regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026

5:30 PM The Planning Commission will meet in City Hall Council Chambers for a regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026

12:30 PM The Port Authority will meet in City Hall Council Chambers for a scheduled meeting.

2:30 PM The Mayor and City Council will meet as the Committee-of-the-Whole at the Austin Public Library, 323 4th Avenue NE, in the Large Meeting Room for a special scheduled meeting to discuss/review the City Administrator recruitment process and discuss the Interim City Administrator position.

5:15 PM The Park and Rec Board will meet in the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st Street NE, for a regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

🚧 Oakland Avenue Project Update🚧

Work continues to move forward on the Oakland Avenue improvement project. Here is the latest update by phase:

Phase 1: Oakland Avenue from 1st Street to 4th Street:
Concrete work is planned to begin the week of June 8

Phase 2: Oakland Avenue from 8th Street to 12th Street:
Underground utility construction is ongoing, including sanitary sewer and watermain work. This work will continue through next week. Storm sewer work is expected to begin the week of June 15 and continue through the end of June

Phase 3: Oakland Avenue from 4th Street to 8th Street:
Work is tentatively planned to begin the week of July 6

We appreciate the public’s patience as crews continue working to improve this important roadway corridor.

For questions, please contact the Engineering Department at 507-437-9950

4th Ave Fest is today!

Wednesday, June 3
4pm – 7pm.
Horace Austin Park (Between the library and the pool)

Enjoy FREE pool admission, food trucks, canoeing & kayaking, art making, health screenings and much more!

See you there!

During the City Council meeting on Monday evening, the Council and Mayor recognized Matthew Hatten as a new full-time firefighter. Matthew joined the Austin Fire Department in January 2024 as a part-time firefighter. His wife, Sidney, had the honor of pinning him. Welcome to the Austin Fire Department, Matthew!

⏰ Last Call! Tomorrow is the final day to file for City Council or Utility Board.
If you are interested in serving for public office, make sure to submit your filing before the close of business on Tuesday, June 2nd.

📢File for Public Office
The following positions will be open for filing May 19 through June 2, 2026 at the City Clerk’s Office in the Austin City Hall, 500 4th Avenue NE. There is a $25 filing fee.

• Council Member-at-Large – four-year term
• 1st Ward Council Member – four-year term
• 2nd Ward Council Member – four-year term
• 3rd Ward Council Member – four-year term
• Utility Board Commissioners (2) – four-year terms

ELECTION DATES FOR 2026
Primary election date: August 11, 2026
General election date: November 3, 2026

Applicants for public office must be 21 years of age and be residents of the City of Austin. Council Member positions have the additional requirement of being a registered voter in the ward for which they apply. For questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (507) 437-9400.

To learn more about becoming a candidate, campaigning, running for city offices, or other election topics visit:
https://www.sos.mn.gov/election-administration-campaigns/

Austin Municipal Pool Update:
Austin Municipal Pool will be closed today due to unexpected mechanical issues and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our pool patrons. The splash pad is free and will remain open today.
The primary issue involves the pool heating system, which has caused water temperatures to fall below safe and acceptable levels. The safety of our patrons and proper operation of the facility remain our top priorities.
City staff and contractors are working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We are hopeful that repairs will be completed today and the pool will open tomorrow.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding. Please continue to follow our page for updates regarding the pool's reopening.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to the pool soon!

Austin Municipal Pool Update:

Austin Municipal Pool will be closed today due to unexpected mechanical issues and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our pool patrons. The splash pad is free and will remain open today.

The primary issue involves the pool heating system, which has caused water temperatures to fall below safe and acceptable levels. The safety of our patrons and proper operation of the facility remain our top priorities.

City staff and contractors are working diligently to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We are hopeful that repairs will be completed today and the pool will open tomorrow.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding. Please continue to follow our page for updates regarding the pool's reopening.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to the pool soon!

City of Austin Meetings Scheduled for the Week of June 1, 2026:

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026

4:30 PM The Mayor and City Council will meet at City Hall in Conference Room A for a closed meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 13D.05 subd. 3 (b) for the purpose of receiving attorney – client privileged information pertaining to two claims related to construction at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

5:30 PM The Mayor and City Council will meet in City Hall Council Chambers for a regularly scheduled bimonthly meeting.

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE COUNCIL MEETING:

The Mayor and City Council will meet as the Committee-of-the-Whole in City Hall Council Chambers for a regularly scheduled bimonthly work session.