City Of Independence
Independence Township was organized April 11 , 1858 , became the Village of Independence Jan . 8 , 1957 , and the City of Independence April 9 , 1974 .
Independence still offers the advantages of rural lifestyles to its residents , even though it is within the Twin Cities metropolitan district . Located on the western edge of Hennepin County , Independence is a city of 3,700 .
Independence is a “ gem ” of a rural city in the heart of an exploding metropolis . It ’ s dotted with pretty , little farms , lovely and unique homes , attractive churches , lakes , ponds , rolling hills , wetlands , and large wooded areas .
Loretto , a little city with several quaint and excellent restaurants and taverns , is just to the northeast . The city of Delano , with its convenient shopping center , is located on the west boundary . The pretty , quiet , little city of Maple Plain is just to the east . Medina and Orono also lie immediately east , and Minnetrista is to the south .
Independence City Hall is located at 1920 County Road 90 .
Mailing address : 1920 County Road 90 , Independence , MN 55359
Phone : ( 763 ) 479-0527
Independence is known for its rural landscapes .
PHOTO BY HAL TEARSE
Fax : ( 763 ) 479-0528 Website : www . ci . independence . mn . us Building inspections : ( 763 ) 479-0531 Community room rental : ( 763 ) 479-0527 Offi ce Hours : Monday-Thursday 8 a . m . - 4:30 p . m .;
Friday 8 a . m . - noon . City council meetings are through Zoom . More details can be found on their website . The council consists of Mayor Marvin Johnson and council members Lynn Betts , Steve Grotting , Ray Mc- Coy , and Brad Spencer .
City Of Montrose
The village of Montrose was incorporated in 1881 . A period of growth followed . New businesses came to town , the post offi ce was moved into the Railroad Station and the population of Montrose was about 200 . Montrose was named by the fi rst settler , George M . Wright after a town in his home state of Pennsylvania . In 1920 , a Constitutional Amendment was ratifi ed to connect the county seats in Minnesota . Highway 12 was offi cially established and a second main highway ( Highway 25 ) connects Buffalo to the north and Watertown to the south .
Most businesses in Montrose were located on Railroad Street in the early days of the village . The 1930s saw the business district move outward to Highway 12 after fi res destroyed most of the buildings on Railroad Street . Montrose ’ s 1930 “ strip ” included Onstott ’ s hotel , Lundsten Lumber , Red ’ s Coffee Bus , and Eckerman ’ s Grocery .
Many things have changed since those early days , however , the strong sense of community and values that the original homesteaders cherished remains . A way of life that fosters involvement through many volunteer organizations ( Fire Department , Boy Scouts , Lions , and many more ) remains the cornerstone of Montrose . Nestled among a serene agricultural splendor , the City of Montrose has a small-town atmosphere .
Montrose City Hall is located at 311 Buffalo Ave . S . Phone : ( 763 ) 575-7422 Website : www . montrose-mn . com Offi ce Hours : 7 a . m . -4:30 p . m . Monday through Thursday and 7-11 a . m . Friday . City council meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 7 p . m . at the Community Center .
The council consists of Mayor Kirby Moynagh and council members Nicole Andreoff , Tom Marszalek , David Paradise , and Sam Solarz .
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