PRESTON - County Commissioners adopted an airport plan for future hangers at the county airport at their February 27 board meeting. Highway Engineer John Grindeland explained that it was just a 'floor plan' or a layout for how future hangars will be
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
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Agreement with Family Dollar okayed
Fri, Mar 9th, 2007
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PRESTON - Members of the Preston City Council wrapped up their business in less than a half hour at their March 5 meeting. Mayor Pro-tem Heath Mensink chaired the meeting in the absence of Mayor Kurt Reicks.
A development agreement with Sorensen Development laying down the conditions and terms for the building of a Family Dollar Store was approved with one amendment. Mensink suggested that language be added to address the concerns of Chad Wangen of the Preston Liquor Store. The amendment was added to require that a guard rail or protective columns be installed to protect the liquor store's sign. Sorensen will have to sign off on the amendment.
The agreement lists several conditions which need to be met by the developer including the submission of a grading and drainage plan and a utility and storm sewer plan prior to the beginning of construction. Both plans must be acceptable to the City. The City will vacate the 33' by 183' section of Farmers Street and will retain a 15' easement along the south line of the vacated property as a sewer line runs near the middle of the street. The building to be constructed will be 9,000 square feet. Construction will start prior to August 31, 2007 and is expected to be completed prior to December 31, 2007.
Assessment Policy
Brett Grabau of Bonestroo and Associates reviewed a new "assessment policy' for the city. The new policy aims to treat property owners fairly and provide guidelines to apply assessments equitably. Grabau explained that the existing policy which suggests that property owners pay 80% of the cost of street improvements is too high. The new policy would generally assess property owners 40% of the cost with the city picking up the remaining 60%. The second major change would be a detailed 'blueprint' for council members on ways to figure a property owners total footage. For example, a corner lot's footage would include 100% along the front of the house and only 20% on the side street. Grabau added that the council always has the option of adjusting the guidelines up or down.
Grabau stated that the updated policy provides reasonable numbers. Property owners should not generally be assessed more than what the improvements add to their property value.
Members were just handed the ten page document at the meeting. Therefore, the council will vote on whether or not to approve the document as written at the March 19 meeting allowing members time to study the documen .....
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A development agreement with Sorensen Development laying down the conditions and terms for the building of a Family Dollar Store was approved with one amendment. Mensink suggested that language be added to address the concerns of Chad Wangen of the Preston Liquor Store. The amendment was added to require that a guard rail or protective columns be installed to protect the liquor store's sign. Sorensen will have to sign off on the amendment.
The agreement lists several conditions which need to be met by the developer including the submission of a grading and drainage plan and a utility and storm sewer plan prior to the beginning of construction. Both plans must be acceptable to the City. The City will vacate the 33' by 183' section of Farmers Street and will retain a 15' easement along the south line of the vacated property as a sewer line runs near the middle of the street. The building to be constructed will be 9,000 square feet. Construction will start prior to August 31, 2007 and is expected to be completed prior to December 31, 2007.
Assessment Policy
Brett Grabau of Bonestroo and Associates reviewed a new "assessment policy' for the city. The new policy aims to treat property owners fairly and provide guidelines to apply assessments equitably. Grabau explained that the existing policy which suggests that property owners pay 80% of the cost of street improvements is too high. The new policy would generally assess property owners 40% of the cost with the city picking up the remaining 60%. The second major change would be a detailed 'blueprint' for council members on ways to figure a property owners total footage. For example, a corner lot's footage would include 100% along the front of the house and only 20% on the side street. Grabau added that the council always has the option of adjusting the guidelines up or down.
Grabau stated that the updated policy provides reasonable numbers. Property owners should not generally be assessed more than what the improvements add to their property value.
Members were just handed the ten page document at the meeting. Therefore, the council will vote on whether or not to approve the document as written at the March 19 meeting allowing members time to study the documen .....
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Commissioners Report: Future airport project may be moved ahead
Fri, Mar 2nd, 2007
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Rushford approves tax exempt funding for residential home
Fri, Mar 2nd, 2007
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RUSHFORD - Neighbors of the proposed FCHS (Fillmore County Handicapped Services, Inc.) residential home turned out for the public hearing February 26 regarding potential tax-exempt funding for the home. Steve Fenlon, representing FCHS, reminded the
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Spring Valley looks at options for sewer rates
Fri, Mar 2nd, 2007
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SPRING VALLEY - Could Spring Valley residents and businesses be looking at a sewer rate increase? At the meeting of the City Council on Monday, February 26, Administrator Deb Zimmer said the city is looking at a rate increase that could come in thre
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Council prefers further negotiations over eminent domain
Fri, Feb 23rd, 2007
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PRESTON - An overflow crowd packed the Preston City Council chambers on Tuesday, February 20, to argue against the imposition of "eminent domain" to acquire the final two properties for the Forestville Trail.
Mayor Pro-tem Heath Mens .....
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Preston Council discusses Family Dollar and other issues
Fri, Feb 23rd, 2007
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A public hearing was held on the proposed vacation of the north end of Farmers Street. Richard Sorensen of Sorensen Development explained that the extra land was needed to build the Family Dollar, without it there will be no store. The city .....
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Lanesboro City Council Report: City sales tax progresses
Fri, Feb 23rd, 2007
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At the joint city council and public utilities meeting February 20, the council moved forward toward a 1/2 cent city sales tax. Passing a resolution approving a sales and use tax, the council detailed the items on which the money would be used. Whit
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County supports state workplace smoking ban
Fri, Feb 16th, 2007
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PRESTON - Fillmore County Health Director Sharon Serfling asked the county board to support a statewide smoke-free workplace ordinance at the February 13 meeting. She made note that about 80% of Fillmore County residents are non-smokers. She informe
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Rushford City Council Report: Hearing set for proposed Rushford FCHS home
Fri, Feb 16th, 2007
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Steve Fenlon of MHC, a nonprofit tax-exempt financing specialist, addressed the Rushford City Council at their regular meeting February 12. As transaction manager, Fenlon asked the council to set a public hearing in order for FCHS (Fillmore County H
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