NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Preston, Minnesota, will consider the following proposed Ordinance Amendment to the Administrative Fee Schedule on the 17^th day of February 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the City of Preston, Minnesota. A full version of the fee schedule is available through the link below.

 

City of Preston, Minnesota Notice of Proposed Ordinance Amendment:

Ordinance 315 City Fee Schedule

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:

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

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 is accepting applications for a full time
Water/Sewer/Street worker. Primary responsibilities consist of
but are not limited to daily operation and maintenance of the
municipal wells, water storage tanks, distribution system, sewer
collection system, city streets, storm sewers, and facilities. Serves
on-call and responds to public works emergencies to include work
on holidays, weekends, and evenings. Minimum requirements are
class D water license or the ability to obtain within 1 year, a
valid MN Class B commercial driver’s license or the ability to
obtain within 1 year, a satisfactory driving record, ability to
perform work requiring considerable physical effort, and must
comply with the Utilities on-call response time. Distribution
electrical experience is preferred but not required.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and
a completed and signed application to Preston Public Utilities, c/o
General Manager, P.O. Box 657, Preston, MN 55965 or
Contact us Here. First consideration will be given to
applications received by January 30, 2026 however applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.

Click Here for the Full Job Packet

Click Here for a Fillable Application 

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%.

 

The City of Preston has the following open board seats.

• Library Board – 4th Wednesday of each Month 6PM
• Preston Park Board –  First Monday of each Month 5PM
• Planning Commission – Third Monday of each Month 5PM
• Tourism Board – Quarterly Meetings

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must:

• Be a resident of the City of Preston

• Be entitled to vote in any election

• Be at least 21 years of age

Application Process:
Interested parties are invited to complete a City Board Interest Form.

How to Apply:

• Mail: City of Preston, P.O. Box 657, Preston, MN

• Deliver: Preston City Hall, 210 Fillmore St. W

• Email: Please see board interest form for current email address

 

Board Interest Form Fillable.

For question please call or stop by Preston City Hall or CONTACT US