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NEW CITY CLERK EMAIL ADDRESS IS: clerk@cityofbackusmn.gov
CITY WEBSITE LAUNCHES MONDAY:
cityofbackusmn.gov
CITY HALL IS CLOSED TODAY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH.
CLERK IS WORKING OFFSITE.
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City Council Special Meeting – Final Levy Adoption
Notice is hereby given that the Backus City Council will hold a Special Hearing on Monday, December 15th, 2025, at 6:30 P.M.
at the Backus City Hall to present the proposed city budget and property tax levy for 2026.
All Backus residents are invited to attend. Public comment on the budget and levy will be accepted by the City Council at this time.
Nicole Morcomb/Treasurer
BUILDING FOR LEASE – EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS ONLY
The City of Backus is accepting lease proposals for the former Head Start
Building, purchased under a General Obligation Grant. Per MN Stat. Sec.
142A.46,
the facility must be leased for an approved early childhood program
such as Head Start, School Readiness, ECFE, licensed childcare, or other early
intervention programs.
For details or to schedule a tour, contact Nicole Morcomb, City Clerk-Treasurer
at 218-947-3221 or clerk@cityofbackusmn.gov.
Proposal deadline: March 1st, 2026 @ 3pm
CITY HALL CLOSED:
December 24th & 25th - CITY HALL CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS
December 26th - CLOSED
January 7th - CLOSED AT 2PM
WATER/SEWER APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ABOUT & ADMINISTRATIVE SECTIONS OF THE WEBSITE.
The final draft of the Cannabis Business Ordinance and the amended BACKUS LAND USE AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE were adopted by the Backus City Council March of 2025. Click above on "Government" and then "Planning & Zoning."
Meetings & Meeting Minutes
CITY OF BACKUS
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS
Notice is hereby given that the Backus City Council shall hold its Regular Monthly Meetings on the first Monday of each Month commencing at 6:30 p.m. at the Backus City Hall. If the meeting date falls on a holiday, the Regular Monthly Meeting will be held the following Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Nicole Morcomb, City Clerk/Treasurer
City of Backus MN
Meetings are occasionally re-scheduled due to holidays or other unforeseen events. When this happens, notice will be published and posted in advance. All are welcome to attend. Meeting Minutes can be reviewed on the website - click on "Government" above.
Fall Yard Cleanup, Recycling Bins, Compost Site
The compost site located at the north end of Wood Street is to be used by Backus City Residents only for grass clippings, leaves and branches. You need to purchase a key to gain access to the site. Keys are $5.00 and available at the clerk's office. Phone (218) 947-3221 to leave a message if you wish to purchase a key. Please, no trees, no trash and no other discarded items.
Please bring discarded appliances, furniture, mattresses, tires, scrap lumber and metal and other such items to Cass County Solid Waste south of town. For hours, fees and more information, call: 587-3500. Please do not leave these items at the Recycling Bins! Cass County provides these bins as a courtesy to city residents and if non-recyclable items continue to be left there, this service could be discontinued.
Please contact City Hall at (218) 947-3221 with any questions relating to these or other matters. Please leave your name and phone number if there is no answer and your call will be returned. You can also e-mail the clerk with any questions or concerns: clerk@cityofbackusmn.gov
Backus Utilities Online Bill Pay
To Sign Up to Pay your Bills Online or to make a onetime payment as a guest.
Application for Mayoral Vacancy
Applications for Vacancy Mayor of Backus - DUE by NOON November 24th