After many months of working on a short-term rental ordinance which has included hours of discussion by the zoning committee, creating several drafts, sending out surveys to homeowners and holding a public hearing before the October council meeting, the Whalan City Council has once again sent it back to the zoning committee for adjustments.  Present at the October 9 council … [Read more...]

An application for a conditional use permit submitted by Jamie and Robin Arthur was considered at the Chatfield City Council’s October 9 meeting. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. A public hearing was held concerning this application at the October 2 Planning and Zoning meeting. The Planning Commision recommended that the CUP be approved to convert the space above the … [Read more...]

The Canton City Council made quick work of its agenda on Wednesday evening, October 11, as the councilmembers reviewed the topics of the 2024 budget, a new code of ordinances and the upcoming hearing regarding an increase in utility and garbage rates. Clerk Anne Koliha told the council that she has been continuing to work on the budget, considering the 11% tax levy increase … [Read more...]

At the October 10 Harmony City Council meeting, a quote in the amount of $14,000 from Midwest Surface Coatings was reviewed for seal coating the splash pad. As stress cuts weren’t added when it was poured, the concrete is cracking and needs to be seal coated to protect it. Unfortunately, the Park Board does not have the budget to do the project at this time. “In order to … [Read more...]

On October 10, the Rushford City Council voted unanimously to approve the terms of an internal loan in connection with a possible future redevelopment Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District within Municipal Development District No. 1. This move aims to assist with costs associated with the Rushford Redevelopment Project – COOP site (the former Farmers Win Cooperative site) … [Read more...]

Houston County commissioners considered establishing a committee to study Minnesota’s recently passed adult-use cannabis legislation at its November 10 regularly scheduled meeting. After hearing a proposal from Public Health and Human Services Director John Pugleasa, and input from County Attorney Samuel Jandt and Environmental Services Director Martin Herrick, commissioners … [Read more...]

Colleen Foehrenbacher, executive director of Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, requested a letter of support for outdoor schools for all Minnesota students at the board’s October 10 meeting. Foehrenbacher explained they are hoping to get a bill through during the next legislative session to establish a statewide grant program to support accredited overnight outdoor … [Read more...]

Caledonia City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson noted at the October 9 city council meeting that there were a few “hiccups” in the beginning of the Grove Marshall Street project, but it seems like at the tail end they have been moving fast. The concrete company will be back out on Thursday, October 12, and if the weather cooperates, residents can expect to see blacktop laid … [Read more...]

Last month it was reported that the October Wykoff City Council meeting would be held Monday, October 9. Meetings are normally held the second Monday of each month, but this month was held Tuesday, October 10 in observance of Monday’s federal holiday. The first order of new business on October 10 was Rebecca Schmidt’s job title change from city clerk to city administrator. … [Read more...]

Jeanne Tippery attended the October 10 Houston City Council meeting to update the council on the progress of the refurbishing of the city restrooms. Sharing before and after photos, Tippery shared that the project was completed using $3,500 of local donations. New soap dispensers like the ones at the nature center have been installed. Tippery asked for city help to paint the … [Read more...]

After dealing with problem properties for years, the Peterson Council started improving zoning issues in 2018. That November, after working with the city attorney, the council approved a zoning ordinance to regulate public nuisances within the city. The ordinance went into effect the following January 1. The city began mailing administrative citations to non-compliant … [Read more...]

Mabel City Clerk Karen Larson announced at the city’s October 11 council meeting that alternative side parking will begin on November 1, and the last day of compost pickup is October 30. Hydrant flushing is scheduled for October 23-27. Mayor Adam Wilder called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at 6 p.m. The meeting agenda, the September 13 minutes, and the accounts … [Read more...]