Hinckley -- Our Community Welcomes You!

Ruby's Pantry Food Distribution

Ruby's Pantry is a Volunteer Food Distribution at the Hinckley Community Center: 102 Dunn Ave. North

Distribution Dates: 3rd Thurs. March-August 5-7pm
3rd Wed. Sept.-February 5-7pm

Minimum Donation: $12

Approx. $100-$150 Food per visit

For more information call 320-674-2537 or 612-655-2706. Also City Hall at 320-384-7491

Meeting Schedules

City Council Meeting - 1st Tues/Month at 7:00 pm in Community Room
Chamber of Commerce - 2nd Tues/Month at Noon at Tobies Restaurant
Hinckley Fire Department - 3rd Tues/Month at 7:00 pm at the Fire Hall
Planning Commission - 4th Tues/Month at 7:00 pm in Community Room
Liquor Commission - 3rd Tues/Month at 7:00 pm in Community Room
Park Board - 3rd Monday/Month 7:00 pm
Hinckley Convention of Visitors Bureau - 4th Mon/Month at 10am at CVB office

Dog Licensing

All dogs six months and older kept or harbored in the city of Hinckley, must be licensed. The license fee is $7.50 or $5.00 if spayed or neutered. A valid rabies vaccination and spayed or neutered certificate must be presented before a license can be issued. Licenses expire on the last day of March following its issuance. Licenses can be obtained at Hinckley City Hall from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. An increase in resident complaints and safety concerns require the Hinckley City Council to step up enforcement of city dog ordinance #90.25 which prohibits dogs or cats from running at large within the city limits.

Impound Fee: 20.00

Kennel Charge per day: $6.00

Dog release fee 1st time: $25.00 (90.1)

2nd time: $50.00

3rd time: $75.00

1st time licensed: N/C

Kennel permit: Not permitted by Ordinance (90.28)

Administrative Penalties

The City Council approved and adopted the Admininstrative Penalty Ordinance 641-06 on June 5th, 2006, which allows the City to impose fines upon residents that violate City Code.

A warning letter describing the violation and the penalty fee will be mailed.

Citizen has 7 days to pay the citation or request an Administrative Hearing to dispute the violation. If no request is made, payment must be made in 7 days.

Payment not made within 7 days, a 15% penalty will be applied for each 7 days payment remains unpaid.

Hearing Officer has authority to dismiss, reduce or waive violation.

Dispositions will be in writing from Hearing Officer.

Special Events

MARCH 15th - 2008
Easter Egg Hunt

JUNE 2 - 2008
Chamber Golf Fundraiser

JUNE 6-8-2008
MS Bike-athon

JUNE 13-14TH - 2008
City Wide Garage Sales

JUNE 20-21st - 2008
Corn & Clover Carnival

SEPTEMBER 6th - 2008
Hinckley Smokin' Rib Fest

DECEMBER 6th - 2008
Santa Days

DECEMBER 11th - 2008
Santa Days Community Dinner

Our Community Welcomes You!

Grand Casino Hinckley

The City of Hinckley would like to welcome you! Always known as the half-way stop between the Twin Cities and Duluth. Hinckley has now grown to become a destination for many travelers each year.

Experience the rich history, wonderful accommodations, fantastic service and warm hospitality that we have to offer. Thank you for choosing to visit Hinckley and

Fire Monument

we invite you to: Relax...Have Fun!

Sincerely,

Tom Lymburner
Mayor City of Hinckley

City of Hinckley
106 1st Street SE/PO Box 366
Hinckley, MN 55037

[320] 384-7491 Phone
[320]-384-7492 Fax

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8-4:30pm

City

Public Library

Hall closed on the following Holidays:

New Year's Day: Jan 1st
Martin Luther King Day: 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day: 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day: Last Mon. in May
Independence Day: July 4th
Labor Day: 1st Mon. in Sept.
Veteran's Day: Nov. 11th
Thanksgiving Day: 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Day: Dec. 25th

Welcome Packet for New Residents

New Residents Information

We are happy you selected Hinckley as your place of residence or business opportunity. We hope you find the information useful during your transition and hope you take advantage of the many services our city has to offer!

Please contact us if you have any questions or cannot find the information you are looking for. 320-384-7491.

Last updated Wednesday, May 07, 2008