• Monday, May 13, Whalan City Council meeting, 5pm, City Hall.
• Monday, May 13, Houston City Council meeting, 7:30pm, City Hall.
• Monday, May 13, Wykoff City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall.
• Monday, May 13, Chatfield City Council meeti
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
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- 10:25:25, May 7th 2013 - Thunder6 - Great article! I love to see the Youth of Fillmore County receiveing acco ... [Read More]
- 6:52:10, May 6th 2013 - Jason Sethre, Publisher of Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal - Maryh, ... [Read More]
- 7:29:56, May 5th 2013 - maryh - Where are OCJ's available for pickup...other than at the new office? ... [Read More]
- 2:41:47, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, I just looked up Senate File 796 and in it there are said p ... [Read More]
Lanesboro hires new City Administrator
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Government
Posted in Lanesboro Government
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The Lanesboro City Council approved offering the job of City Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer to David Todd at their regular meeting on May 6. Todd had been interviewed along with three other candidates last month.
After some discussion, it was agreed to offer the position as long as the full background check came back with no problems. The salary was set at $46,000 with full benefits.
Interim Administrator Theresa Coleman said Todd had very good references and recommendations, as well as a Master’s Degree. He will have a review after 60 days, 180 days, and 365 days of working.
Public Utilities
Previously, the council had passed a resolution to speak with Representative Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller and ask them to include the dam repair project in the state bonding bill for $1.1 million. Councilor O’Connor said he followed up with this and found there might not be a state bonding bill this year. O’Connor also mentioned that the cold weather rule for utilities was extended to May 10 due to the weather this spring.
Animals and Fowl ordinance
Coleman presented the council with a possible ordinance that would create a Board of Health and a Health Officer for the city of Lanesboro. The Health Officer, required to be a physician, would be responsible for upholding and creating ordinances regarding public health issues. This person would also conduct inspections.
Coleman explained this ties in with another issue, and that is the possibility of having an Animals and Fowl ordinance so people could have chickens on their property. Currently two Lanesboro residents have made this request. A Health Officer would be used to inspect the properties and issue permits.
The council discussed looking at other communities that have chicken ordinances and get some more information. No action was taken.
Community Center Keys
Coleman stated there are some keys to the community center missing. Normally when someone rents out the community center, they pay a key deposit. However, there are non-profit organizations that rent it free of charge, and sometimes keys do not get returned. Coleman checked with a locksmith and found it would be $500 to re-key the community center. The council approved it, with the change that everyone will pay a key deposit when renting. Whoever takes the keys will also be signing them out so it is kno .....
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After some discussion, it was agreed to offer the position as long as the full background check came back with no problems. The salary was set at $46,000 with full benefits.
Interim Administrator Theresa Coleman said Todd had very good references and recommendations, as well as a Master’s Degree. He will have a review after 60 days, 180 days, and 365 days of working.
Public Utilities
Previously, the council had passed a resolution to speak with Representative Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller and ask them to include the dam repair project in the state bonding bill for $1.1 million. Councilor O’Connor said he followed up with this and found there might not be a state bonding bill this year. O’Connor also mentioned that the cold weather rule for utilities was extended to May 10 due to the weather this spring.
Animals and Fowl ordinance
Coleman presented the council with a possible ordinance that would create a Board of Health and a Health Officer for the city of Lanesboro. The Health Officer, required to be a physician, would be responsible for upholding and creating ordinances regarding public health issues. This person would also conduct inspections.
Coleman explained this ties in with another issue, and that is the possibility of having an Animals and Fowl ordinance so people could have chickens on their property. Currently two Lanesboro residents have made this request. A Health Officer would be used to inspect the properties and issue permits.
The council discussed looking at other communities that have chicken ordinances and get some more information. No action was taken.
Community Center Keys
Coleman stated there are some keys to the community center missing. Normally when someone rents out the community center, they pay a key deposit. However, there are non-profit organizations that rent it free of charge, and sometimes keys do not get returned. Coleman checked with a locksmith and found it would be $500 to re-key the community center. The council approved it, with the change that everyone will pay a key deposit when renting. Whoever takes the keys will also be signing them out so it is kno .....
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Matthew J. Opat appointed to fill Third Judicial District vacancy
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
MN Judicial Branch
Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Matthew J. Opat as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Mr. Opat will be replacing the Honorable Robert R. Benson, who retired earlier this year. Th
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House Energy Bill will raise electric bills
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota House of Representatives has approved energy legislation that mandates investor-owned utility companies to invest in more expensive and less reliable renewable technology, which will mean higher prices for consumers. State
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Mabel in need of ambulance service members
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in Mabel Government
Posted in Mabel Government
By Hannah Wingert
The Mabel City Council met on May 8, 2013 at 7pm. All council members were present.
The meeting began with discussion from visitors at the meeting. Carl Westby asked about blacktopping the gravel alley by his house as there is
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Government this week - May 6, 2013
Fri, May 3rd, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
• Monday, May 6, Lanesboro City Council meeting, 5:30pm, City Hall.
• Monday, May 6, Preston City Council meeting, 6pm, Council Chambers.
• Tuesday, May 7, Ostrander City Council meeting, 6pm, Community Center.
• Tuesday, May 7, Rushford V
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Fillmore County Earns Governor’s Safety Award
Fri, May 3rd, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
The Minnesota Safety Council has awarded a Governor’s Safety Award to Fillmore County for superior performance in workplace safety and health.
Fillmore County is one of 227 employers who will be recognized at the Governor’s Safety Awards lunch
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Government this week - April 29, 2013
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
• Monday, April 29, Preston City Council, 6pm, Council Chambers. Early May meeting.
• Thursday, May 2, Fountain City Council meeting, 7:30pm, City Hall.
• Monday, May 6, Lanesboro City Council meeting, 5:30pm, City Hall.
Schedule subject
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Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Third Judicial District Candidates to Governor Dayton
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
ST. PAUL, MN – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retire
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