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****IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CITY OF BACKUS RESIDENTS****
ONLINE PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE MADE UNTIL OUR NEW BILLING SYSTEM GOES LIVE (SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION). WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. PAYMENTS CAN BE DROPPED OFF, MAILED IN OR MADE THROUGH YOUR BANK VIA ACH OR BILLPAY. ONCE CREDIT/ACH PAYMENTS ARE AVAIABLE ONLINE CITY CLERK WILL UPDATE.
The City of Backus transitioned to gWorks for Utility Billing on April 7th, 2025, unfortunately the new Utility Billing Software is not functioning as hoped, the city will be transitioning to another Utility Billing Software in the near future. This will change the way online payments and account viewing can be done; the City Clerk will get out information on this as soon as we know when payments and viewing will be affected. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. To best serve the residents of Backus we will be switching to this other billing software in the coming months, we are hoping to be fully migrated by June water billing. Please be patient with us as we work through this transition.
CITY HALL CLOSED:
THURSDAY, MAY 15TH CLOSES AT 10:15AM FOR AN OFFSITE MEETING
FRIDAY, MAY 16TH
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
MONDAY, MAY 26TH
TUESDAY, MAY 27TH CLOSES AT 11:00
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
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
The Backus City Council generally meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Backus City Hall, 112 King Street South. 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@uslink.net
