PRESTON - Brian Kroning, president of the Bluff Country ATV Club, addressed the county board at its regular January 9 meeting. The club which is based in Rushford has been asked by seven land owners to partner with them to "convert the current ATV/M
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Preston City Council Report: Preston fire department changes approved
Fri, Jan 19th, 2007
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Outgoing fire chief Kurt Reicks detailed modifications requested by the Preston Fire Department (PFD) at the January 16 Preston City Council meeting. Reicks, who is also the Mayor, asked that the council approve Jerry Olson to be the new fire chief, Doug Keene to be the new assistant chief, Stuart Quanrud to serve as secretary and Ron Schreier as treasurer.
Reicks explained that the Tri-County Firefighters Association has decided to raise the mutual aid rate from $200 to $300 per hour. Therefore, the PFD is asking that their rates be raised from $200 to $300 to stay consistent with the Tri-County mutual aid agreement. City Administrator Joe Hoffman asked if there was a one hour minimum charge. Mayor Reicks said that there was. Council member Jon Haugan questioned how the rates are applied if more than one fire department is sent out on the same call. He asked if both fire departments get the hourly rate. Reicks assured him that they do. Council member Heath Mensink suggested that the extra cost is well worth it when a great deal of water is required to put down a fire. He said that a water pumper truck can run out of water and without another truck as back up, firefighters may stand helplessly by watching a fire destroy property while waiting for a truck to return refilled with water.
Kurt Reicks then explained the Preston Fire Relief Association request for a pension increase from $1100 per year of service to $1300 per year of service. All of the requests were approved.
Other Business
A pay equity report was approved for submission to the state. Joe Hoffman stated that the report is required to be submitted to the state every three years. He said the goal was that male and female city employees receive reasonably equitable compensation. Hoffman noted that if the gender equity report is out of compliance with state standards and if the city fails to take steps to correct the imbalances, the city's level of state aid could be effected.
The council approved sending newly elected council member David Harrison to the League of Minnesota Cities two day training conference for new city council members.
Reicks explained that the Tri-County Firefighters Association has decided to raise the mutual aid rate from $200 to $300 per hour. Therefore, the PFD is asking that their rates be raised from $200 to $300 to stay consistent with the Tri-County mutual aid agreement. City Administrator Joe Hoffman asked if there was a one hour minimum charge. Mayor Reicks said that there was. Council member Jon Haugan questioned how the rates are applied if more than one fire department is sent out on the same call. He asked if both fire departments get the hourly rate. Reicks assured him that they do. Council member Heath Mensink suggested that the extra cost is well worth it when a great deal of water is required to put down a fire. He said that a water pumper truck can run out of water and without another truck as back up, firefighters may stand helplessly by watching a fire destroy property while waiting for a truck to return refilled with water.
Kurt Reicks then explained the Preston Fire Relief Association request for a pension increase from $1100 per year of service to $1300 per year of service. All of the requests were approved.
Other Business
A pay equity report was approved for submission to the state. Joe Hoffman stated that the report is required to be submitted to the state every three years. He said the goal was that male and female city employees receive reasonably equitable compensation. Hoffman noted that if the gender equity report is out of compliance with state standards and if the city fails to take steps to correct the imbalances, the city's level of state aid could be effected.
The council approved sending newly elected council member David Harrison to the League of Minnesota Cities two day training conference for new city council members.
Frugal measures save Rushford thousands
Fri, Jan 12th, 2007
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RUSHFORD - The Rushford City Council turned routine, start-of-the-year choices into a money saving situation when they opted to solicit RFPs (request for proposals) before designating a financial institution. At their meeting January 8, the council
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Harmony City Council Report: Council discusses color scheme for water tower
Fri, Jan 12th, 2007
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Harmony - on January 9 the Harmony City Council business consisted mainly of examining two bid proposals for repainting the exterior and interior of the city's water tower plus reviewing renovations to the city's Community Center.
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Family Dollar store in Preston's future?
Fri, Jan 5th, 2007
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PRESTON - Newly elected David Harrison, and reelected Mayor Kurt Reicks, Heath Mensink, and Jon Haugan took their oath of office for their new terms at the January 2, 2007, meeting. EDA Coordinator Chris Gastner introduced Richard Sorensen to the Pr
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Lanesboro considers land split
Fri, Jan 5th, 2007
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LANESBORO - After the swearing in of new council member Vince Jeannette and returning council member Kevin Drake, the Lanesboro City Council turned their attention to a proposed land split in the city at the regular council meeting Tuesday, January
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Commissioners Report: Newly elected officials take oath of office
Fri, Jan 5th, 2007
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At the first Fillmore County Board meeting of the new year on January 2, Judge Robert Benson administrated the oath of office to six newly elected or reelected officials. Duane Bakke representing the fourth district and Randy Dahl representing the s
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Preston City Council Report: Community access channel improvements sought
Fri, Dec 22nd, 2006
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The Preston City Council met December 18 for their final meeting of the year. Mark Vander Plas made a request that equipment be installed on the city's cable access channel to provide video capabilities. He said that this would allow videos of ball
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Commissioners Report: Townships seek clarification on zoning
Fri, Dec 22nd, 2006
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Two township board members questioned the county commissioners to help clarify the county's position on zoning applications at the December 19 County Board meeting. Lyle Greenlee of Jordan Township and Randy Ness of Sumner Township emphasized that t
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