City of Big Lake, Minnesota

09/04/2026

🎥 Free drive-in style movie happening tonight, Friday, September 4, 2026 at Lakeside Park 🎥
Featuring Hocus Pocus at 8pm
Parking starts at 7pm
Hotdog Bar food truck and Mason’s Sno and More are here and admission is free! 🌭🍧

09/04/2026

City Hall offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe weekend!

09/02/2026

From concept, to construction, to congratulations! 🎉

Congratulations to M&M Precision Machining on officially moving into their new facility in the Big Lake Industrial Park!

From the initial concept and planning stages to construction and completion, it's been rewarding to watch this project come together. A special thank you to RJ Ryan Construction, Inc. for delivering an outstanding approximately 60,000-square-foot building that looks incredible.

Thank you to all the partners, contractors, and team members who helped make this project a success! We look forward to seeing M&M Precision Machining continue to grow in Big Lake!

08/27/2026

🚗🎞Free Drive-in Style Movie: Hocus Pocus! 🎞🚗
Friday, September 4 at 8 p.m. at Lakeside Park 📽🧙‍♀️🐈‍⬛🕸️
Food Trucks: Hot Dog Bar and Mason's Sno and More 🌭🍧
Parking begins at 7 p.m.
We'll see you there!
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08/27/2026

08/26/2026

The Big Lake Police Department has been busy this summer helping educate riders about Minnesota’s e-bike and e-scooter laws. We’ve had plenty of interactions with riders, and our focus has been education and safety.

As these bikes and scooters become more popular in our community, we want to make sure everyone (riders, pedestrians, and drivers) understands the rules and, more importantly, stays safe.

We’ve put together the attached informational flyer highlighting some of the important rules regarding e-bikes and e-scooters in Minnesota. Take a few minutes to look it over and share it with the riders in your family.

Our goal is simple: Educate. Encourage safe riding. Keep Big Lake moving safely.

08/26/2026

Good afternoon, Big Lake!

Do you ever wonder where your City dollars come from - and where they go?

The City of Big Lake’s 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report is now available! This easy-to-read report highlights City revenues, spending, utilities, debt, and overall financial health.

View the report on the Finance/Human Resources page:
https://www.biglakemn.org/157/FinanceHuman-Resources

08/20/2026

Learn more about what's happening in your community by viewing the August 2026 Monthly Big Lake Newsletter!
Scan the QR Code or click the link below to subscribe for notifications:
https://www.biglakemn.org/347/City-Newsletter

08/20/2026

Greetings, Big Lake! Below is a summary of actions taken by the City Council at its July 15, 2026, meeting:

✅ Approved the List of Claims and minutes from recent Council, workshop, and Joint Powers Board meetings.
✅ Set the City Council Strategic Planning Session for September 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
✅ Approved a professional services contract with KLM Engineering, Inc. for rehabilitation of Water Tower No. 3.
✅ Approved the purchase of a 2019 Chevy Tahoe SSV to serve as the Fire Department Duty Command Vehicle and authorized the sale of Grass Trucks 14 and 16.
✅ Welcomed Aundrey Wallace to the City team with approval of his appointment as Streets/Parks Operator II.
✅ Approved amendments to the City of Big Lake Street Naming Policy.
✅ Approved a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for continued participation in the Towards Zero Deaths Traffic Safety Enforcement Program.
✅ Welcomed Zane Pepel to the Big Lake Police Reserve Unit.
✅ Approved a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 AFL-CIO.
✅ Approved an outdoor lighting energy and maintenance agreement with Connexus Energy for the Prairie Rose development.
✅ Approved a change order for material testing services associated with the 2026 Street and Utility Project.
✅ Heard from the Big Lake Ambassador Program during its annual presentation to the City Council.
✅ Gave Vincent Kaczor the green light to move forward with his Eagle Scout project to construct an archery range at River Oaks Park, with support from Public Works.
✅ Held a public hearing and approved a drainage and utility easement vacation, simple subdivision, and special lot combination agreement for Corner Oaks Dental.
✅ Reviewed and provided feedback on a Concept PUD Plan for The Preserve of Big Lake.
✅ Approved Capstone Homes, Inc.’s request for early issuance of building permits for four lots in the Prairie Rose subdivision prior to installation of public improvements.
✅ Heard an update from Student Liaison Adelyn Gosewisch on what’s happening at Big Lake Schools.

Questions? Contact City Administrator Hanna Klimmek at 763-251-2979 or [email protected].

City Council meetings can be viewed on Big Lake Channel 180 or on the City's website at www.biglakemn.org.

08/19/2026