The City of Preston seeks application’s for seasonal positions for 2026.

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Summer Help and Park Maintenance

The City of Preston/Preston Public Utilities is now accepting applications for Summer Help and Park Maintenance positions.  Duties include mowing, trimming, painting, and assisting City/Utility staff as directed. Applicants are required to provide steel-toe footwear.  Applications may be picked up at Preston City Hall or online at prestonmn.gov. Positions will remain open until filled, with first consideration given to applications received by March 27, 2026.

 

Tourism Attendant

The City of Preston is accepting applications for Visitor Center Attendants. Hours are flexible with some weekdays and some Saturdays from May – October. Good knowledge of Preston and surrounding areas and customer service skills required. Applications may be picked up at Preston City Hall Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or downloaded above. Application deadline is April 17, 2026. Questions? Call City Hall at (507) 765-2153

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NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Preston City Council has approved amendments to Ordinance 294 which establishes the City of Preston Fee Schedule. Amendments are as follows:

City of Preston, Minnesota Ordinance Amendment:

Ordinance 315 City Fee Schedule

General Fees

Consumption and Display Permit $100.00

Planning & Zoning Fees

Permit fees per SQ FT $4.00

Permit Fees $2.00 per SQ FT for unattached structures

Street Department Fees

Man Hour Regular Rate $55.00/hr Overtime Rate $82.50/hr

Mini Excavator $75.00

Vac Trailer $50.00

Skid Loader $75.00

Grader $75.00

Sewer Rodder $50.00

Steiner $50.00

Trenching $1.50/ft

Fire Department

$400.00 per hour

Park Board

Private Lessons $75.00

EDA Fees

Revolving Loan Fee $500.00 Per Loan

Utility Fees

Connection Fees

Sewer $300.00

Water $120.00

Electric $50.00

Monthly Charges See Utility Fee Schedule

Re Connection Fees

Electric $50.00 After hours $140.00

Water $50.00

 

BE IT ORDAINED this 17^th day of February 2026, by the City Council of the City of Preston.

 

Ordinance 315: Amend Ordinance 294 Administrative Fee Schedule

A copy is also available during regular business hours at Preston City Hall, 210 Fillmore ST W.

This notice is provided at least 10 days in advance of the above-described City Council meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statute 415.19.

S&S Calendar 2026

PRESTON PUBLIC UTILITIES NOTICE OF UTILITY RATE INCREASE

At the regular Public Utility Commission meeting on December 9, 2025, the Commission approved rate increases for the electric, water, and sewer utilities.  Electric base and KWH charges will increase 5% for all users.  Water use and base charges will increase 5% for all users. Sewer use and base charges will increase 10% for all users. These increases will be effective February 1, 2026.

Electric – 5% rate revenue increase

Residential, Commercial, and Industrial customer base charges and use (KWH) charges will increase 5%.

Water – 5% rate revenue increase

Residential, Commercial, and Industrial customer base and use charges will increase 5%.

Sewer – 10% rate revenue increase

Residential, Commercial, and Industrial customer base and use charges will increase 10%.