The New York Mills City Ballroom is a popular location for a wide range of community and family events. The stately facility was designed, constructed and financed principally with public funds as a WPA project in the 1940's and after a remodeling project in 1999, offers a comfortable, grandiose atmosphere for public and private social gatherings, meetings and other functions requiring a large space. Dates book quickly, especially for the summer and fall months. Please check with the City Office for availability by calling 218-385-2213.
The City Hall is available for public meeting purposes as well as for other public purpose and private meetings across the broad spectrum of civic related activities. In addition, the ballroom is available for private parties, weddings, reunions, and a wide range of for-profit and non-profit events. Portions of, or the entire facility is generally available weekdays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
The capacity of the ballroom and party room is 325 people. Tables and chairs are included in the rental fee. There is an elevator for handicapped accessibility. Also attached to the Ballroom is a "party room" with a walk-out balcony and kitchenette. This room is typically where caterers will set up for an event. There is not a freezer or stove available, but there are sinks, a refrigerator and microwave.
If you are planning an event in which you would like to serve intoxicating beverage, you, or someone in your party may serve them during your event, but you may not charge for these drinks. The New York Mills Lions Club will open a bar serving beer and setups during your dance. The Lions will serve between the hours of 7 pm and midnight. Using the Lions Club is encouraged but not required.
Use of the City Hall facilities will be on a first come, first served basis. Application forms may be obtained from the City Clerk's office during normal staff hours, or they may be mailed to you. We will hold the hall for you verbally for a period of 14 days, at which time, a deposit must be received to secure the date. The cost of the damage deposit is currently $500.00. If you wish to cancel your event within 90 days prior to the event, your deposit will be forfeited. Deposits refunded after the event will be sent out following the next City Council meeting after the event.
Fees are as follows:
Fee for weekend weddings/receptions/community dances
/reunions/other gatherings:
Ballroom & Party Room:
Damage Deposit: $500
Rent $900.00 Two-Day Base Rate (Friday & Saturday)
Additional Days/Decorating Early
$100 per day
Fees for All other purposes:
Organization or Function rate includes:
--Local nonprofit groups such as senior citizens, civic & commerce, girl scouts, boy scouts, religious functions, ethnic groups, business/agency/governmental in-service education, etc.
--Non profit activities such as bazaars, bake sales, rummage sales,
flea markets and
bingo for fund raising purposes by local clubs and
organizations.
--Any business using the ballroom or party room for an employee meeting
--Individuals/groups for profit such as:
rummage sales, home-based businesses,
sport shows, home and trade shows, business promotions, etc.
Weekday Rental:
- Ballroom Rental (up to 175) No Meal $150
- Ballroom Rental (175 and over) No Meal $200
• Ballroom Rental Non-profit No Meal $100
Meetings with Meal, Weekdays:
Nonprofit rate for ballroom $250
Others, weekday rate $350
Other Miscellaneous Rental:
- Party Room Only Rental $50
- Benefits* $150
These New Rates will take effect for all contracts mailed out on or after August 20, 2024.
*Benefits are considered to include fundraisers being held to help a family/individual having a tragedy in their lives, being run by family and friends with no official non-profit status.
