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Fillmore County accepting applications from businesses and non-profits for relief grants

January 11, 2021 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

The Fillmore County Board held its annual meeting on January 5. County Administrator Bobbie Hillery called the first meeting in 2021 to order. Three commissioners were reelected in the November general election. Judge Matthew Opat administered the oath of office to Marc Prestby, Larry Hindt, and Mitch Lentz who are each beginning a new four-year term. Commissioner Randy Dahl … [Read more...]

Plans for Preston’s 2021 street project progressing

January 11, 2021 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

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City Engineer Brett Grabau, Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., reviewed the schedule for the 2021 Street and Utility Improvements at the Preston City Council’s January 4 meeting. In July, authorization was given to prepare for the plans for the project which is estimated to cost $3.75 million, of which $2.8 million will be borne by the city. The planned project includes … [Read more...]

Planning Commission hears CUP applications for private cemeteries and car lot

December 29, 2020 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

The Fillmore County Planning Commission held public hearings on three conditional use permit applications at their December 17 meeting. Two of the applications were for private cemeteries. •Dominic Crawford and Caleb Short, section 32 Fountain Township, had submitted an application for a private cemetery on five acres in the Agricultural District. The property is located … [Read more...]

Second round of business and nonprofit relief grants

December 28, 2020 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal

The Fillmore County Board held their last meeting of 2020 on December 22. On December 14 and 15, the Minnesota state legislature approved a second round of county administered business and nonprofit relief grants. The grants are intended to provide financial aid to businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by an executive order related to COVID-19. Fillmore County will … [Read more...]

Preston accepts ownership of Crown Hill Cemetery

December 28, 2020 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

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In 2017 the Crown Hill Cemetery Association first approached the City of Preston about the possibility of assuming ownership and operation of the cemetery. On December 21 the city council formally accepted ownership of the cemetery grounds and buildings, effective December 31. The city commits to the future maintenance of the cemetery. The Cemetery Association voted … [Read more...]

Chatfield certifies 2021 levy

December 21, 2020 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

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At the December 14 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, the final levy for 2021 was approved. The levy increase is 3.98%, or $86,101. The total 2021 levy will be $2,247,789. City Clerk Joel Young reviewed 2020 and took a look forward to 2021 during the Truth in Taxation public hearing required by state statute. Due to the COVID pandemic the antiquated telephone system in … [Read more...]

Sharp rise in Preston’s residential property taxes

December 14, 2020 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

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Preston’s December 7 city council meeting centered on the presentation of the annual city budget and proposed tax levy; this hearing is required by the state and allows for public comment. However, the actual proposed levy ended up being of less concern than the significant residential valuation increases. Residential property taxes will be up significantly next year (a 15 to … [Read more...]

Fillmore County updated on proposed wind project

December 14, 2020 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

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At the December 8 Fillmore County Board meeting, Mark Lennox, NextEra Energy Resources: Timberwolf Wind, updated the board on future plans for a large renewable energy project in south central Fillmore County. NextEra Energy is the world’s number one generator of wind and solar energy. The company has been making investments in Minnesota since 2000. The planned project area … [Read more...]

Fillmore County approves final CARES expenditures

December 7, 2020 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

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Fillmore County’s distribution under the CARES Act was over $2.5 million. The deadline for purchases was this day, December 1. Several last minute purchases were approved. The ninth extension of the Declaration of Emergency for continuing operations from the COVID-19 was approved, extending it to January 5, 2021. County CARES funds were distributed through grants to businesses … [Read more...]

Fillmore County Hearing on 2021 Budget/Levy

December 7, 2020 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

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County Administrator Bobbie Hillery explained the Truth in Taxation hearing, which was held on December 1, is required by state law. The public hearing is held at 6:30 p.m. to allow more participation from the public. Three members of the public attended the hearing in person. The meeting could be accessed via Webex or telephone. Hillery began by reviewing 2020. She detailed … [Read more...]

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