To the residents of the City of Holdingford
Because of the housing slowdown, the City of Holdingford's growth has been stagnant the last
few years. Because the costs of running a city keep going up, we need to grow to keep our
property taxes in check. In an effort to help grow our city, your City Council has decided to
offer incentives to build in the City of Holdingford in 2013.
The first incentive is to wave new water and sewer hookup fees for new homes built in 2013.
The second incentive is to rebate the city's portion of the property tax for two years on any new
construction done in Holdingford City limits in 2013. Whether you build a new home, add on to
an existing home, or add an outbuilding to your property in 2013, the City will reimburse the city
portion of your property tax bill on that NEW construction. When planning to build, bnng along
a copy of your 2013 property tax statement with your building plans when applying for a
building permit. Our city clerk will have all the details about the building incentives and
information on how to apply.
A couple of other issues that need to be brought up: the first is DOGS! We are getting many
complaints about dogs running loose in the city. The city ordinance states, all dogs must be on a
leash or kept in the dog owner's yard. We will aggressively pick up all dogs we find wandering
loose and take them to the kennel in St. Cloud. This action is a very expensive cost to the city
and will also be a very expensive cost to the owner when reclaiming their pet. Let's be
responsible pet owners and take care of our pets! The second issue: we have been having a rash
of problems with our sewage lift station pumps getting plugged up. We are finding articles of
clothing, toys, sanitary napkins, condoms diapers etc. in the pumps. These pumps are designed
to handle a certain amount of debris, but lately they have been overwhelmed. When this happens
our maintenance staff needs to go down, pull and dismantle the pumps to clean them out. This is
very time consuming and not a very pleasant task. So please watch what gets flushed into our
sewer system. THANK YOU!
Your City Council
"The City of Holdingford is an equal opportunity' provider and employer."
2/06/2013
1/31/2012
" The Ford in the River "
Image via Wikipedia
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Image via WikipediaHoldingford Area Historical Society is selling the reprint of " The Ford in the River " the history of the Holdingford area first published in 1985. 
1/13/2012
Dinner Theatre RESURRECTED ARTISTS PRESENT
"Fowl Play"
Directed by Tabatha Nentl
Reservations Required $23 non-refundableDinner 6:00pm Performance 8:00pm
Menu selectiion: 10oz Ribeye - Broiled Torsk - Grilled Chicken Breast - Deep Fried Cod - Shrimp Alfredo
RESERVATIONS -320-845-4666
1/07/2012
The Ford in the River is now avalible
The Holdingford Area Historical Society is reprinting a limited edition of "The Ford in the River" , the history of Holdingford written and published by Father V. Yeserman in 1985
This would make a wonderful gift, the book outlines the history of accomplishments in the Holdingford area and would be a great gift to pass onto our friends and relatives.
$25 per copy locally , mail order add $5.oo for shipping total $30
Buy locally at Headley Hardware Hank , Corner Piazza , Holdingford, MN or
e-mail your name and phone number to JMC2619 at gmail.com
Check or Cash or money order payable to HAHS , sorry no credit card.
Support your local Historical Society !
This fall we were able to renovate the roof of our future Museum and are now raising funds to reinovate the interior.
This would make a wonderful gift, the book outlines the history of accomplishments in the Holdingford area and would be a great gift to pass onto our friends and relatives.
$25 per copy locally , mail order add $5.oo for shipping total $30
Buy locally at Headley Hardware Hank , Corner Piazza , Holdingford, MN or
e-mail your name and phone number to JMC2619 at gmail.com
Check or Cash or money order payable to HAHS , sorry no credit card.
Support your local Historical Society !
This fall we were able to renovate the roof of our future Museum and are now raising funds to reinovate the interior.
11/22/2011
limited edition of "The Ford in the River"
The Holdingford Area Historical Society is reprinting a limited edition of "The Ford in the River" , the history of Holdingford written and published by Father V. Yeserman in 1985
This would make a wonderful Christmas gift, the book outlines the history of accomplishments in the Holdingford area and would be a great gift to pass onto our friends and relatives.
$25 per copy
Reserve a copy at Headley Hardware Hank , Holdingford, MN or
e-mail your name and phone number to JMC2619 at gmail.com
Check or Cash no credit card.
Delivery date coming soon.
Support your local Historical Society !
This fall we were able to renovate the roof of our future Museum and are now raising funds to reinovate the interior.
This would make a wonderful Christmas gift, the book outlines the history of accomplishments in the Holdingford area and would be a great gift to pass onto our friends and relatives.
$25 per copy
Reserve a copy at Headley Hardware Hank , Holdingford, MN or
e-mail your name and phone number to JMC2619 at gmail.com
Check or Cash no credit card.
Delivery date coming soon.
Support your local Historical Society !
This fall we were able to renovate the roof of our future Museum and are now raising funds to reinovate the interior.
6/27/2011
Holdingford Water & Sewer Project 2011
Written by
TaLeiza Calloway St Cloud Times
HOLDINGFORD — Holdingford’s water system is expected to be ready for the future after completion of about $4.5 million in water and street improvements.
City Engineer Scott Lange said there are three aspects to the work. Much of the processing equipment in the city’s wastewater treatment plant will be replaced, water and sewer mains on all city streets north of Washington Street and east of the Two Rivers river, except county roads and North High Court, will be replaced. New water meters will be installed to ensure accurate meter readings and billing, Lange said, and affected streets will be resurfaced when the work is done.
The city’s wastewater treatment plant was built in the early 1990s. The city’s water and sewer lines are more than 50 years old with some inching toward the 75-year mark, he said.
“The equipment is just worn out and needs to be replaced,” Lange said. “It’s a nice project. From a water quality perspective, (residents) will notice a difference.”
There also will be better water connections for firefighters and improved flow throughout the city, he said.
Replacement of the water and sewer mains started at the end of May. Improvements to the wastewater treatment plant will begin midsummer and the plan is for the new water meters to be in place this fall.
The goal is for contractors to complete all work near October or November, Lange said. A public meeting is slated for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Holdingford City Hall to provide the community with project updates.
Public meetings will be at 6 p.m. every Wednesday throughout the duration of the project.
The USDA Rural Development program is funding the project with a $3,873,000 loan and a $578,000 stimulus grant
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For weekly updates see http://www.sehinc.com/online/Holdingford
TaLeiza Calloway St Cloud Times
HOLDINGFORD — Holdingford’s water system is expected to be ready for the future after completion of about $4.5 million in water and street improvements.
City Engineer Scott Lange said there are three aspects to the work. Much of the processing equipment in the city’s wastewater treatment plant will be replaced, water and sewer mains on all city streets north of Washington Street and east of the Two Rivers river, except county roads and North High Court, will be replaced. New water meters will be installed to ensure accurate meter readings and billing, Lange said, and affected streets will be resurfaced when the work is done.
The city’s wastewater treatment plant was built in the early 1990s. The city’s water and sewer lines are more than 50 years old with some inching toward the 75-year mark, he said.
“The equipment is just worn out and needs to be replaced,” Lange said. “It’s a nice project. From a water quality perspective, (residents) will notice a difference.”
There also will be better water connections for firefighters and improved flow throughout the city, he said.
Replacement of the water and sewer mains started at the end of May. Improvements to the wastewater treatment plant will begin midsummer and the plan is for the new water meters to be in place this fall.
The goal is for contractors to complete all work near October or November, Lange said. A public meeting is slated for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Holdingford City Hall to provide the community with project updates.
Public meetings will be at 6 p.m. every Wednesday throughout the duration of the project.
The USDA Rural Development program is funding the project with a $3,873,000 loan and a $578,000 stimulus grant
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For weekly updates see http://www.sehinc.com/online/Holdingford
6/14/2011
HOLDINGFORD DAZE 2011
HOLDINGFORD DAZE 2011
“VIVA LAS VEGAS”
JULY 8-10, 2011
FRIDAY, JULY 8
6:00-10:00 pm Classic/Antique Car/Motorcycle Show (on Main Street)
Line-up Starts at 2:00 pm Judging is at 8:00 pm
For information contact Doug 320-746-2900/Gary 320-250-6457
7:00-11:00 pm “Walk of Hope” Cancer Walk-Football Field or High School Gym
7:00 pm 500 Card Tournament-All Saints Church Basement
SATURDAY, JULY 9
8:00 am Co-ed Sand Volleyball Tournament-Veterans Park
8:00 am (7:30) Registration) 5K Walk/Run-All Saints Church Parking Lot
8:00 am (7:30 Registration) Kids Fun Run-All Saints Church Parking Lot
8:30-9:30 am Drop off Baked goods for Baking Contest (judging 9:30-11:30)
10:00 am Miniature Tractor Pull
11:00 am Sack Race
11:45 am Kiddie Parade
12:00 pm Large Parade
1:00 pm Pie Eating Contest
1:30 pm Area Firefighters Water Fight
1:30 pm Cake Walk (Outside by Lake Wobegon Cafe)
2:00 pm Bingo at American Legion
2:30 pm Elvis Impersonator Contest (Cash prizes awarded)
3:00 pm Adult ATV & Lawnmower Tractor Pull
4:30-7:00 pm Grilled Chicken Dinner @ City Center served by the Holdingford
Garden Club
5:00 pm Bean Bag Toss Tournament (Main Street)
5:30 pm Polka Mass-All Saints Church Grounds
7:00-9:00 pm Square Dancing at the American Legion
8:00-9:00pm Pot-O-Gold Drawing + Helping Hands Drawing
9:00 pm-1:00 am Street Dance-Wrist bands with nominal cover charge
10:00 pm Fireworks
SUNDAY, JULY 10
8:30 am-12:30 pm Country Breakfast @ City Hall by the Community Country
Church
Inflatable games will be available on Saturday, July 9th. Socks are required when entering the games. Crafters and Food Booths will be open. Softball Tournaments.Youth Volleyball will be played. Contact Gloria @320-746-2766 for more information. FFA will be sponsoring a petting zoo and machinery display. Co-ed Volleyball Tournaments will be at the Veterans Memorial Park. Contact Robb @320-249-4617 to enter a team. Helping Hands will have a coffee cake bake sale. The Ostendorf Band will be playing in the afternoon. If interested in being in the Elvis Impersonator Contest, please give Irene a call at (320)393-2472. New this year will be our Bean Bag Toss Tournament.. Please call Michael at (320)267-8631 to enter your team.
“VIVA LAS VEGAS”
JULY 8-10, 2011
FRIDAY, JULY 8
6:00-10:00 pm Classic/Antique Car/Motorcycle Show (on Main Street)
Line-up Starts at 2:00 pm Judging is at 8:00 pm
For information contact Doug 320-746-2900/Gary 320-250-6457
7:00-11:00 pm “Walk of Hope” Cancer Walk-Football Field or High School Gym
7:00 pm 500 Card Tournament-All Saints Church Basement
SATURDAY, JULY 9
8:00 am Co-ed Sand Volleyball Tournament-Veterans Park
8:00 am (7:30) Registration) 5K Walk/Run-All Saints Church Parking Lot
8:00 am (7:30 Registration) Kids Fun Run-All Saints Church Parking Lot
8:30-9:30 am Drop off Baked goods for Baking Contest (judging 9:30-11:30)
10:00 am Miniature Tractor Pull
11:00 am Sack Race
11:45 am Kiddie Parade
12:00 pm Large Parade
1:00 pm Pie Eating Contest
1:30 pm Area Firefighters Water Fight
1:30 pm Cake Walk (Outside by Lake Wobegon Cafe)
2:00 pm Bingo at American Legion
2:30 pm Elvis Impersonator Contest (Cash prizes awarded)
3:00 pm Adult ATV & Lawnmower Tractor Pull
4:30-7:00 pm Grilled Chicken Dinner @ City Center served by the Holdingford
Garden Club
5:00 pm Bean Bag Toss Tournament (Main Street)
5:30 pm Polka Mass-All Saints Church Grounds
7:00-9:00 pm Square Dancing at the American Legion
8:00-9:00pm Pot-O-Gold Drawing + Helping Hands Drawing
9:00 pm-1:00 am Street Dance-Wrist bands with nominal cover charge
10:00 pm Fireworks
SUNDAY, JULY 10
8:30 am-12:30 pm Country Breakfast @ City Hall by the Community Country
Church
Inflatable games will be available on Saturday, July 9th. Socks are required when entering the games. Crafters and Food Booths will be open. Softball Tournaments.Youth Volleyball will be played. Contact Gloria @320-746-2766 for more information. FFA will be sponsoring a petting zoo and machinery display. Co-ed Volleyball Tournaments will be at the Veterans Memorial Park. Contact Robb @320-249-4617 to enter a team. Helping Hands will have a coffee cake bake sale. The Ostendorf Band will be playing in the afternoon. If interested in being in the Elvis Impersonator Contest, please give Irene a call at (320)393-2472. New this year will be our Bean Bag Toss Tournament.. Please call Michael at (320)267-8631 to enter your team.
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