Crosby Mayor & City Council Election 2026

Where it standsThe council asked the Legislature in January 2026 to allow a half-cent local sales tax, but the 2026 tax bill approved no new local sales taxes.

What's on the tableWhether to ask the Legislature again and, if allowed, put a sales tax before voters.

• The tax was projected to raise about $115,000 a year, or about $2.3 million over 20 years, for City Hall, Memorial Park, the library and the Hallett Center. City of Crosby · Jan 26, 2026 ↗
• HF 4094 would have let Crosby impose a sales tax of up to one-half of one percent if approved by voters. Minnesota Revisor of Statutes · Mar 6, 2026 ↗
• The bill listed $1,200,000 for Crosby Memorial Park, $1,200,000 for the Hallett Community Center, $200,000 for the library and $400,000 for city hall. Minnesota Revisor of Statutes · Mar 6, 2026 ↗
• The House Taxes Committee laid HF 4094 over for possible inclusion in a tax omnibus bill. Minnesota House Taxes Committee minutes, April 16, 2026 · Apr 16, 2026 ↗
• The tax bill passed by the Legislature in 2026 did not approve any requests for local sales taxes. MPR News · Jun 4, 2026 ↗

Where it standsThe council set a total 2026 levy of $1,818,813 in December 2025 and sets the 2027 levy in December 2026.

What's on the tableHow much to levy for 2027, including amounts for capital needs, the library and the Hallett Community Center.

• The 2026 levy included $1,458,813 for the general fund, $220,000 for capital improvements, $120,000 for the library and $20,000 for the Hallett Community Center. City of Crosby · Dec 8, 2025 ↗
• The city's capital needs for equipment, streets and facilities far exceed $250,000 a year. City of Crosby · Sep 17, 2025 ↗
• The library levy grew from $20,000 ten years earlier to $120,000 in 2025. City of Crosby · Sep 17, 2025 ↗
• At a September 2025 work session, levying all the needed amounts was described as beyond what residents can absorb. City of Crosby · Sep 17, 2025 ↗

Where it standsThe council extended HealthFitness's contract to manage the center through September 2028 at a flat $3,500 a month, citing a structural budget deficit.

What's on the tableHow much city money to put into the center's operations, equipment and building needs.

• The center's budget is about $720,000; the city levies $20,000 a year for equipment and the Hallett Trust gives $100,000 a year. City of Crosby · Aug 10, 2026 ↗
• About 75% of memberships are supported through insurance programs but generate only about 25% of membership revenue. City of Crosby · Aug 10, 2026 ↗
• The facility is more than 25 years old and needs ongoing investment in infrastructure, equipment, repairs and maintenance. City of Crosby · Aug 10, 2026 ↗

Where it standsIn 2026 the council created a Downtown Mixed-Use district, rezoned property into it and applied for a state grant for an apartment project.

What's on the tableWhether to rezone more property for mixed use and how much to back new housing projects.

• The Downtown Mixed-Use district is meant to support a mix of residential housing and commercial development downtown. City of Crosby · Jan 26, 2026 ↗
• Cuyuna Ironworks is a planned 8-unit market-rate rental project with an estimated development cost of $2,700,000. City of Crosby · Jul 13, 2026 ↗
• The city applied for the IRRRB housing grant on the developer's behalf because only governments and nonprofits can apply. City of Crosby · Jul 13, 2026 ↗

Where it standsCity staff and the Planning Commission are drafting a city ordinance related to data centers.

What's on the tableWhether to adopt an ordinance that bars or limits data centers in Crosby.

• In May 2026 the council agreed that the zoning administrator should work with the Planning Commission on draft language, including a new ordinance related to data centers. City of Crosby · May 26, 2026 ↗