LAKE ST. CROIX BEACH
TRANSPARENCY PROJECT

Residents have the right to access public records from the City of Lake St. Croix Beach under Minnesota law.

This page explains how to request those records.

Be as specific as possible.

Examples:

• Meeting minutes from a specific date

• Emails between city officials regarding a topic

• Permits or zoning documents

• Contracts, invoices, or agreements

You can submit a request by email or in writing.

Send your request to the appropriate city contact (typically the City Clerk or Responsible Authority).

Subject: Public Records Request (Minn. Stat. §13)

Hello,

I am requesting access to public data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. Chapter 13).

Specifically, I am requesting:

[Describe the records clearly]

I would like to inspect the requested data. If the volume is small, I am open to receiving copies.

Please provide these records in electronic format if available.

If any portion of this request is denied, please provide the specific legal basis for the denial.

Thank you.

You have the right to inspect public data at no cost.

If you request copies, the city may charge for time required to gather and prepare the data, especially for large requests.

• Request inspection for large requests

• Request copies for small requests

When inspecting data, you may:

• Take photos with your phone

• Use a portable scanner

• Save files to a USB drive (if provided electronically)

This helps avoid unnecessary costs.

The city must respond within a reasonable period of time.

Public records allow residents to understand how decisions are made.