• Monday, April 15, Preston City Council meeting, 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
• Monday, April 15, Kingsland School Board meeting, 7:00pm.
• Monday, April 15, Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, 6:30pm, Rushford Computer Room.
• Monday, A
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
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Sunday, May 26th, 2013
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Fountain City Council cements Spring agenda
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Fountain Government
Posted in Fountain Government
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A group of more than forty people attended the book-signing and presentation by author Julie Kramer. Photo by Barb Jeffers
The Fountain City Council met on April 4, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fountain City Hall. All members were present in addition to City Clerk Ronda Flattum and Police Chief Tom Mosher.
The first item on the agenda was Matthew Schnabel, an Integrated Solutions Consultant, and two associates from SEMA Equipment with a request to place a GPS unit for use with farm equipment in the area. The unit would be placed on top of the water tower in Fountain. The representatives from SEMA explained that each unit transmits a signal with a diameter of 24 miles and they need to have a permanent “bay station” for use with this equipment. A rental fee would be paid to the City of Fountain for space on the water tower. One consideration by Council member Jim Schott was whether this unit would interfere with the equipment AT&T has placed on the water tower, for which AT&T pays a fee of 1200 dollars per month. Mr. Schott was assured the GPS equipment would not interfere.
The council will take the information into consideration and tabled the discussion until more information is received from SEMA. The council members made a point to express that they need to support the local farmers and will look into the request further.
Consent agenda items were approved including the Treasurer’s report, monthly city bills, and monthly Fire Department bills. City Maintenance reported an inventory on tools has been completed. Council approved the purchase of additional tools in the amount of two hundred dollars. Another agenda item which the council took action on was the need for concrete work on certain sidewalks in town, as well as a platform underneath the bleachers at the ball field. Motion carried to get bids for the concrete work.
City Clerk agenda items included notice of a 2013 Safety and Loss Control Workshop that city employees Ronda Flattum and Dan Byers will be attending on April 16 as well as a MNWARN presentation that they will both attend on April 18. Ronda discussed the possibility of acquiring the services of David Drown Associates which sets up pay scales for cities. The council declined to take action on this agenda item. The personnel policy was approved.
Police Chief Tom Mosher reported there has been a male black dog loose around town. The owners have been identified and contacted. Officer Mosher assisted in a verbal domestic disturbance on March 14. On March 25 Officer Mosher took a six hour .....
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The first item on the agenda was Matthew Schnabel, an Integrated Solutions Consultant, and two associates from SEMA Equipment with a request to place a GPS unit for use with farm equipment in the area. The unit would be placed on top of the water tower in Fountain. The representatives from SEMA explained that each unit transmits a signal with a diameter of 24 miles and they need to have a permanent “bay station” for use with this equipment. A rental fee would be paid to the City of Fountain for space on the water tower. One consideration by Council member Jim Schott was whether this unit would interfere with the equipment AT&T has placed on the water tower, for which AT&T pays a fee of 1200 dollars per month. Mr. Schott was assured the GPS equipment would not interfere.
The council will take the information into consideration and tabled the discussion until more information is received from SEMA. The council members made a point to express that they need to support the local farmers and will look into the request further.
Consent agenda items were approved including the Treasurer’s report, monthly city bills, and monthly Fire Department bills. City Maintenance reported an inventory on tools has been completed. Council approved the purchase of additional tools in the amount of two hundred dollars. Another agenda item which the council took action on was the need for concrete work on certain sidewalks in town, as well as a platform underneath the bleachers at the ball field. Motion carried to get bids for the concrete work.
City Clerk agenda items included notice of a 2013 Safety and Loss Control Workshop that city employees Ronda Flattum and Dan Byers will be attending on April 16 as well as a MNWARN presentation that they will both attend on April 18. Ronda discussed the possibility of acquiring the services of David Drown Associates which sets up pay scales for cities. The council declined to take action on this agenda item. The personnel policy was approved.
Police Chief Tom Mosher reported there has been a male black dog loose around town. The owners have been identified and contacted. Officer Mosher assisted in a verbal domestic disturbance on March 14. On March 25 Officer Mosher took a six hour .....
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Fillmore County District Court - April 15, 2013
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
Jacob Eugene Monson, 18, of Rochester, MN, appeared before Judge Robert Benson on April 8 for one charge of alleged Theft-Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property-No Consent, which carries a maximum penalty of twenty years imprisonment, $100,000 fine, or
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April is National County Government month
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed April as National County Government Month and encourages all residents to participate in this annual event. The theme for 2013 is Smart Justice. The Board welcomes you to stop in and visit
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Chatfield authorizes purchase of properties
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
By Karen Reisner
The Chatfield City Council unanimously authorized the EDA to move forward with the purchase of two properties southwest of Highway 52 and north of Grove Street NW as recommended by the EDA. The authorization was contingent on the
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Rushford cancels City Hall project, for now
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Government
Posted in Rushford Government
By Kirsten Zoellner
At least for the time being, Rushford’s city hall will remain at its present location. Plans to convert the former municipal liquor store into new city hall have stalled more than once due to cost and funding. The council vote
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Board of Appeals and Equalization in Lanesboro
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Government
Posted in Lanesboro Government
By Jade Sexton
Ron Vikre, appraiser from the County Assessor’s Office, was at the Lanesboro City Council meeting on April 8 to discuss 2012 property assessments in Lanesboro and answer any questions.
According to Vikre, there were 158 resident
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County to acquire federal grant for CSAH 1
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
By Karen Reisner
County Engineer Ronald Gregg acknowledged at the county board’s April 9 meeting that he was excited to announce that an application for a federal grant was successful.
Future plans for needed work on CSAH 1 have threatened to
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Citizens lobby to require EIS for all industrial mines
Fri, Apr 5th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
The Fillmore County Board at their April 2 meeting heard from nearly a dozen citizens during the citizen input portion of their meeting. On April 23 the commissioners will make a decision on the Rein Quarry expansion. Commissioner Duane Bakke anno
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