Welcome to Avon

Mayor Jeff Manthe

A Word From The Mayor

Welcome to Avon! Whether you are looking for a place to visit, live or start a business, you are welcome here. Avon is situated right on I-94, close to the urban area of St. Cloud, yet distant enough to provide a small-town atmosphere. Avon is rich in history and loved by all who have been touched by its quaint charm and friendliness. Minnesota’s New Country radio station (98.1 WWJO-FM) recently reported that Avon landed in the top ten of a listing of best small towns in Minnesota, ranking high in jobs, aff ordability, safety, and education - and we couldn’t agree more!

If you’re a visitor to our city, I hope you will take time to explore the lakes, beautiful, wooded hills, and all the unique experiences that Avon has to off er. Enjoy the sights and attractions that highlight our community including the lakes, public beach, Lake Wobegon Trail, many parks and the Lakers Baseball Field. Check out the view of Middle Spunk Lake from the historic Fisher’s Club or PJ’s on the Lake. Pull up a chair and enjoy a cup of coff ee at the Gathering Grounds, or express your artistic side by painting an assortment of pottery at the PotSpot of Avon. There is something for everyone.

If you are moving to Avon for work, school, or an enhanced quality of life, know that our community is growing and off ers an ideal environment where families and businesses can grow and prosper. The area boasts an excellent, highlyrated school system, aff ordable housing, and clean, safe neighborhoods. There are aff ordable lots for purchase in our city-owned Avon Estates development just west of Middle Spunk Lake.

Avon has a history of attracting strong local, national, international and home-based businesses. If you are an entrepreneur looking to start or relocate a business in this welcoming environment, with easy access to a freeway corridor, please contact our City Administrator at 320-3567922 to talk about business opportunities and incentives that might be available to you.

Again, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our city. It is a special place to visit, work, live and raise a family! Visit Avon Area Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.avonchambermn.com or the City of Avon at www. cityofavonmn.com for more information. Jeff Manthe, Mayor of Avon Resources Index

Welcome to Avon ......................................................................Page 3 History of Avon ........................................................................ Page 4 Quick Reference Guide .............................................................Page 5 City of Avon ...............................................................................Page 6 Map of Avon ..............................................................................Page 7 Avon Area Chamber of Commerce ..........................................Page 8 Permits and Licensing ..............................................................Page 9 Avon Fire Department ...........................................................Page 10 Avon Police Department ........................................................Page 11 Community Services & Organizations ..........................Pages 12-15 Community Events .........................................................Pages 16-17 Churches ..................................................................................Page 19 Lake Wobegon Trail ................................................................Page 21 Parks and Recreation ..............................................................Page 22 Education/Schools ..........................................................Pages 24-25 Health Care & Senior Living ...........................................Pages 26-27 Business Directory .........................................................Pages 28-29