Fountain City Council met on Thursday, May 2, 2013 during a record-breaking snowfall in the area. All council members were present in addition to Ronda Flattum, City Clerk, and Police Chief Tom Mosher.
The first order of business was to discuss t
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Friday, May 24th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 11:44:26, May 21st 2013 - airmaxs52274 - Have you ever thought about adding a little bit more than just your a ... [Read More]
- 5:56:33, May 18th 2013 - modgudur - I guess the child is anti-gun control since Obama went to all that trouble ... [Read More]
- 9:27:41, May 16th 2013 - caal girl - Nice outfit on you. I loved some of the dresses but am holding my breath ... [Read More]
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- 4:12:01, May 9th 2013 - Amanda Ziebell - Wow! Thanks to the Fillmore County Journal for this kind story. For a ... [Read More]
- 11:47:30, May 7th 2013 - EW - ramble.....ramble.....ramble..... ... [Read More]
- 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]
Workforce Development a real plus for Southeast Minnesota
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
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By Karen Reisner
Commissioner Chuck Amunrud reported at the May 14 county board meeting that Workforce Development helped maintain the Veteran unemployment rate at one of the lowest levels in the nation at just over 1 percent.
Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI) is an independent, non-profit agency serving ten counties of southeast Minnesota with a mission to develop and advance the workforce in the region.
They provide career planning, counseling and placement services serving nearly 6,000 adults and 400 youth during the last program year. The agency helped returning veterans by working to get private business representatives and public agency representatives trained to help with the unique challenges faced by returning veterans, while providing veterans with career counseling and guidance.
WDI was able to finally break ground to build a new Rochester Workforce Center at the Heintz Center Campus having secured bonding money.
Other Business In Brief
•Kristina Kohn, Human Resources, presented recommendations from Bjorklund Compensation Consulting for market adjustments for three positions; one grade increase for the Finance Officer, two grade increases for the Veterans Service Officer, and one grade increase for the Building Maintenance Supervisor. The last market study was completed in 2006. The board approved making the above adjustment in two phases, July 1 and October 1.
The Human Resources Officer position will also be increased by two grades to be completed in two phases, July 1 and October 1. A recommended half point pay plan adjustment will be considered at the first of the year when the cost of living adjustment is considered.
•Resolutions for four bridge grants (bridge bonding money) were approved. The bridges are located on CSAH 7 in Chatfield Township (2 bridges), CSAH 23 in Holt Township, and CSAH 15 in Carimona Township. Any cost in excess of each grant will be paid for with township funds and any grant money not required for the bridge project completion will be returned to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund.
*An access permit for Lucas and Sarah Thieke for access to CSAH 40, Chatfield Township was approved. Zoning administrator Chris Graves explained the new access was for a four acre parcel that had been split off.
•Matthew Opat will be sworn in as Minnesota Third Judicial District Judge on June .....
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Commissioner Chuck Amunrud reported at the May 14 county board meeting that Workforce Development helped maintain the Veteran unemployment rate at one of the lowest levels in the nation at just over 1 percent.
Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI) is an independent, non-profit agency serving ten counties of southeast Minnesota with a mission to develop and advance the workforce in the region.
They provide career planning, counseling and placement services serving nearly 6,000 adults and 400 youth during the last program year. The agency helped returning veterans by working to get private business representatives and public agency representatives trained to help with the unique challenges faced by returning veterans, while providing veterans with career counseling and guidance.
WDI was able to finally break ground to build a new Rochester Workforce Center at the Heintz Center Campus having secured bonding money.
Other Business In Brief
•Kristina Kohn, Human Resources, presented recommendations from Bjorklund Compensation Consulting for market adjustments for three positions; one grade increase for the Finance Officer, two grade increases for the Veterans Service Officer, and one grade increase for the Building Maintenance Supervisor. The last market study was completed in 2006. The board approved making the above adjustment in two phases, July 1 and October 1.
The Human Resources Officer position will also be increased by two grades to be completed in two phases, July 1 and October 1. A recommended half point pay plan adjustment will be considered at the first of the year when the cost of living adjustment is considered.
•Resolutions for four bridge grants (bridge bonding money) were approved. The bridges are located on CSAH 7 in Chatfield Township (2 bridges), CSAH 23 in Holt Township, and CSAH 15 in Carimona Township. Any cost in excess of each grant will be paid for with township funds and any grant money not required for the bridge project completion will be returned to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund.
*An access permit for Lucas and Sarah Thieke for access to CSAH 40, Chatfield Township was approved. Zoning administrator Chris Graves explained the new access was for a four acre parcel that had been split off.
•Matthew Opat will be sworn in as Minnesota Third Judicial District Judge on June .....
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Fountain City Council meets during May snowstorm
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in Fountain Government
Posted in Fountain Government
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Road Impact Fee set
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
The Fillmore County Board at their May 7 meeting set the amount for the road pavement impact fee for sand transport which is required (Ordinance 736) for industrial mining operations. Commissioner Tom Kaase participated via telephone as he was atte
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Lanesboro hires new City Administrator
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Government
Posted in Lanesboro Government
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 agre
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Government this week - May 13, 2013
Fri, May 10th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
• 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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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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