City of Watkins, 111 Central Ave. So., P.O. Box 306, Watkins MN 55389
Phone: 320.764.6400 •Fax: 320.764.6401
email: info@watkinsmn.city
The City Council will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-9, 2024 Fee Schedule, at its December 14th meeting. Click here to view the proposed fee schedule.
NOTICE: USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants Program provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or provides grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. Click on the link for more information: Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants in Minnesota | Rural Development (usda.gov)
NOTICE: Meeker Area Food Shelf's Mobile Food Shelf Program will be in Watkins the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please call 320-693-7661 to schedule a food drop off. For more information go to www.meekercountyfood.org.
NOTICE: The City has an opening on the Planning Commission Board. Applicants must live within city limits. Please call or stop at City Hall if you are interested in applying for the position.
The Energy Assistance Program is available to low-income Minnesotans to help pay their energy and heating bills. The application period is currently open. You can find more information at the Minnesota Department of Commerce website. Energy Assistance Program / Minnesota.gov (mn.gov)
REMINDER: OPERATION OF ALL GOLF CARTS WITHIN THE CITY REQUIRES A PERMIT. PERMIT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL. GOLF CARTS ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO OPERATE BETWEEN SUNRISE AND SUNSET.
Phone: 320.764.6400 •Fax: 320.764.6401
email: info@watkinsmn.city
The City Council will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-9, 2024 Fee Schedule, at its December 14th meeting. Click here to view the proposed fee schedule.
NOTICE: USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants Program provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or provides grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. Click on the link for more information: Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants in Minnesota | Rural Development (usda.gov)
NOTICE: Meeker Area Food Shelf's Mobile Food Shelf Program will be in Watkins the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please call 320-693-7661 to schedule a food drop off. For more information go to www.meekercountyfood.org.
NOTICE: The City has an opening on the Planning Commission Board. Applicants must live within city limits. Please call or stop at City Hall if you are interested in applying for the position.
The Energy Assistance Program is available to low-income Minnesotans to help pay their energy and heating bills. The application period is currently open. You can find more information at the Minnesota Department of Commerce website. Energy Assistance Program / Minnesota.gov (mn.gov)
REMINDER: OPERATION OF ALL GOLF CARTS WITHIN THE CITY REQUIRES A PERMIT. PERMIT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL. GOLF CARTS ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO OPERATE BETWEEN SUNRISE AND SUNSET.
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City residents are now able to pay their city utility bill through GovPayNet. Click Here to pay your City Water Bill.
The City will also accept payment for swimming lessons and Village Hall rental through GovPayNet. Please Note: You must register for lessons (when available) and reserve the Village Hall through City Hall before submitting payment for either. Click Here to pay for swim lesson fees or Village Hall rental fee. NOTE: There is a service fee for all transactions based on the amount you are paying. A screen will show you the service fee after you enter the amount of payment. Thank you. |
WELCOME to the CITY of WATKINS
Official Website
Watkins is a growing community of over 960 people, rich in its German-Catholic heritage with a history dating back to 1886 with the building of the railroad and was established as a Village on May 2, 1893. Located in Meeker County, 60 miles west of the Twin Cities area and 25 miles southwest of St. Cloud. MN State Highway #55 runs east and west through Watkins while CSAH #2 runs north and south through the City.
The City of Watkins was named after a railroad employee for the Sault Ste. Marie Railroad and is also the birthplace of Eugene J. McCarthy, a former United States Senator and 1968 Presidential Candidate.
Several large employers in the City include Mies Outland, CentraSota Cooperative, 5 star rated Hilltop Health Care Center, Schmitz Pallet, Mid-Minnesota Concrete and Louisiana-Pacific Corp.
The City of Watkins is a Plan A Statutory City governed by a Mayor and four Councilpersons.
The City has an Electronic Message Board for posting public notices of meeting dates/times or for community events.
Browse this Website by clicking on the above HEADINGS and then on the Drop Down Headings or stop and experience our community.
THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil rights; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.; Stop 9410; Washington, DC 20250-9410
Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
The City of Watkins was named after a railroad employee for the Sault Ste. Marie Railroad and is also the birthplace of Eugene J. McCarthy, a former United States Senator and 1968 Presidential Candidate.
Several large employers in the City include Mies Outland, CentraSota Cooperative, 5 star rated Hilltop Health Care Center, Schmitz Pallet, Mid-Minnesota Concrete and Louisiana-Pacific Corp.
The City of Watkins is a Plan A Statutory City governed by a Mayor and four Councilpersons.
The City has an Electronic Message Board for posting public notices of meeting dates/times or for community events.
Browse this Website by clicking on the above HEADINGS and then on the Drop Down Headings or stop and experience our community.
THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil rights; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.; Stop 9410; Washington, DC 20250-9410
Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.