City Administrator Joe Hoffman presented details of the proposed 2019 budget/levy at the city council’s December 3 meeting. The presentation was an opportunity for the public to hear the details and to make comments on the proposed budget/levy, as required by state law. No one from the public attended this meeting. The proposed levy includes a 5% increase over 2018, or an … [Read more...]
Sidewalk issue in Chatfield
As part of the 2019 Highway 52 improvement project, installation of a sidewalk on the west side of the highway from Highway 30 north to the southern edge of the north entrance to the car dealership (near the city limits), has become an issue for some property owners in Chatfield. The city council at its November 26 meeting after a lengthy discussion decided to support requests … [Read more...]
Spring Valley okays sledding event
At the start of the regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council on November 26, Mayor Struzyk swore in John Dols as a new council member, filling the vacancy caused by the departure of Jessy Betts. All members of the council were present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, John Dols, Mike Hadland, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). No citizens had signed up to … [Read more...]
Rushford reviews new housing development study
At the Rushford City Council meeting on November 26, members heard a presentation for a housing development on an existing property located west of town. Bolton & Menk, an engineering planning and consulting firm, had been commissioned by the city to conduct a feasibility study for the approximately 100 acres near Trunk Highway 30 that is currently owned by the Woxland … [Read more...]
County Truth in Taxation hearing to be held December 11
At the county board’s November 27 meeting, scheduling for upcoming meetings was discussed. The Truth in Taxation hearing will be held December 11, 6 p.m., after an afternoon board meeting. This is an opportunity for citizens to hear a report on next year’s budget and levy and a review of the current year. The hearing gives the public an opportunity to become more informed about … [Read more...]