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Supporting Solar Energy Options

Coon Rapids received a Silver designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar. The City is committed to removing obstacles to solar development. A SolSmart Silver designa...

Last Day to Register!

As part of the 2022 Snowflake Days festivities, the City is co-hosting a Snow Sculpture Contest! This is your chance to join in the Snowflake Days fun - right from your front yard. You could win a cash prize! Register online and then create your ...

Tuesday, Jan. 18 Meeting

Here's a look at some of the City Council actions from the January 18, 2022 meeting:

• Accepted a $700 donation from the family of Bob Thistle for a park bench at Lions Coon Creek Park.
• Accepted a $1,000 donation from Eugene Merriam for the Coon Rapi...

2022 Budget in Brief

The City Council approved the 2022 budget on December 7, 2021 which addresses needs while balancing economic conditions. The 2022 City tax levy is $30,990,539 as compared to $29,666,408 in 2021.

Personnel Investment

• One new police officer to help with incre...

Tickets on sale now!

Tickets are now available for the 2022 Winter Concert Series! Purchase tickets at the front desk of Coon Rapids City Hall, 11155 Robinson Drive. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for 65+ and $5 for children 12 and under. 

Enjoy dessert, coffee and li...

Snowflake Days 2022

Family fun and community tradition!

Volunteers have been organizing this annual winter event in Coon Rapids for more than 50 years!

Snowflake Days 2022January 22 thru February 6

The following events are sponsored by the City of Coon Rapids, in partnership wi...

Applications Due March 1

The Front Door Grant Program is an exterior home improvement program available to Coon Rapids homeowners who wish to increase their property's curb appeal.  

The intent of the Front Door Grant Program is to pay a portion of proje...

Snow Update: Jan. 14-15

Full Plow to Begin Saturday Morning

Coon Rapids snowplow crews are clearing main roads throughout the city. A full plow of the city (all roads, curb to curb) will begin at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15.

REMINDER: Please remove all vehicles parked ...

Brown Water

Snow Update: Jan. 6

Full Plow Scheduled for Thursday Morning

Snowplow crews worked throughout the day during Wednesday's snowfall to clear main roads first and then residential streets. A full plow of the city (all roads, curb to curb) will begin at 4:30 a.m. on Thur...

Winter Concert Series

Thursday, February 10  Backyard Band (Variety) 

The second of four concerts in the annual Winter Concert Series sponsored by the Coon Rapids Arts Commission. Enjoy dessert, coffee and live entertainment! 

Tickets are $8 f...

Tuesday, Jan. 4 Meeting

Here's a look at some of the City Council actions from the January 4, 2022 meeting:

• Designated TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. as Council secretary for 2022.
• Designated the Anoka County Union Herald as the official newspaper for 2022.
• Made various Counc...

Ice Rinks and Warming Houses Open!

Ice rinks and warming houses are open for the season! Enjoy all the winter fun Coon Rapids parks have to offer. There are currently five regulation outdoor hockey rinks and four open skating rinks available in the city. 

Ice conditions: ice condit...

Snow Update: Jan. 5-6

Crews Out Now, Full Plow Scheduled

Due to steady snowfall expected throughout the day today, snowplow crews began clearing streets Wednesday morning, Jan. 5, beginning at 4:30 a.m. Snowplow crews will continue to clear streets through the afternoon rush ho...

2021 Holiday Lighting Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Coon Rapids Holiday Lighting Contest. Thank you for lighting up our city!

The Coon Rapids Arts Commission thanks all 25 entrants in the 2021 Holiday Lighting Contest. Members of the arts commission visited each ho...

Tuesday, Dec. 21 Meeting

Here's a look at some of the City Council actions from the December 21, 2021 meeting:

• Mayor Jerry Koch administered the oath of office to two new police officers.
• Approved plans and specifications for a new Fire Station #3 and authorized the solici...

Tuesday, Dec. 7 Meeting

Here's a look at some of the City Council actions from the December 7, 2021 meeting:

• Accepted a $20,000 grant from the Coss family for rescue equipment for the fire department.
• Accepted a $1,500 grant from the VFW for fire prevention materials for the fire ...

Tuesday, Nov. 16 Meeting

Here's a look at some of the City Council actions from the November 16, 2021 meeting:

• Mayor Jerry Koch proclaimed Saturday, November 27 as "Small Business Saturday" in Coon Rapids.
• Approved updates to certain fees and charges for 2022.
• App...

November 1 to April 1

Winter Parking Rules

• Vehicles cannot be parked on the street from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. each night from November 1 to April 1.
• Parking on the street is not allowed anytime there may be accumulation or the weather forecast shows an expected accumulation of three ...

Apply to a Commission Today!

Make a difference in the community, meet new people and have fun by joining a City Commission! 

Several Coon Rapids commissions need new members. The City Council appoints citizens to serve voluntarily to advise and participate in a varie...

Street Sweeping/Brown Water Alert

Please be aware that street sweepers are out now on City streets. Crews began on the south side of the City at the beginning of November and will continue working through all neighborhoods during the next several weeks. Street sweepers will continue to op...

Recycle Your Pumpkins

FALL REMINDER: Don't throw your pumpkins in the trash... bring them to the Coon Rapids Recycling Center! Pumpkins can be placed in the organics recycling bin, which sits outside the fenced area. Drop off your pumpkins anytime! Please remove candl...

Wednesday, Nov. 3 Meeting

Here's a look at some of the City Council actions from the November 3, 2021 meeting:

• The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Pablo Hernandez, Jr. who was appointed to the Ward 3 councilmember position.
• Approved a staffing agreement for th...

Winners Announced!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Coon Rapids Arts Commission Photo Contest! Entries were accepted from amateur photographers illustrating the theme Hometown Pride.

Check out the winning photos, selected by the arts commission in youth and adult c...

Learn About MRCCA Updates

The City will host a Zoom Webinar to detail new zoning rules for property along the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA). Pre-registration is required.

MRCCA Virtual Open HouseWednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 via Zoom

View a recording of the Virtual Ope...

Riverdale Station Next Phase

Plans are underway for the final two buildings in the Riverdale Station housing development next to the Riverdale Transit Station on Northdale Boulevard. The first two buildings of this community, Nova and Lyra, opened in late 2019 and early 2020. Develop...

Northdale Traffic Improvements

A new traffic light has been installed near the access points to Menards and Costco, on Northdale Boulevard near Main Street. An estimated 16,000 vehicles travel along Northdale Boulevard each day making it a hot spot for congestion. The new traffic signa...

2021 4th of July Celebration

Get ready to celebrate the Coon Rapids 4th of July Community Celebration for 2021! The two-day event will feature a variety of activities.

See full event plans and get a print out here.

July 3, 2021

• Carnival starting at noon (rides, games, food trucks) until...

Hwy 610-East River Road Interchange Receives Funding

Hwy. 610-East River Road Interchange Receives Funding

The City of Coon Rapids and Anoka County requested $1.5 million in the 2020 legislative session for the planning and engineering of a full access interchange for Trunk Highway (TH) 610 at East River Roa...

Boulevard Plaza Possible Site Expansion

The Coon Rapids City Council is considering a possible recreational facility at the site of Boulevard Plaza, located near 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd.

The Coon Rapids Ice Center, located at 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd., opened in September 2011 as part of a long-t...