March 5, 2013
Pledge of Allegiance
The monthly meeting of the Ostrander City Council was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Mayor Pat Nesler.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion by Kunert, and seconded by Jones and unanimously carried to accept t
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Preston requests proposal to develop new comprehensive plan
Fri, Apr 5th, 2013
Posted in Preston Government
Posted in Preston Government
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By Karen Reisner
City Administrator Joe Hoffman reported at the council’s April 1 meeting that the current 1999 Preston Comprehensive Land Use Plan is 14 years old. Councilman David Harrison was absent.
Hoffman noted that Planning and Zoning had wanted to update the plan in 2009. At that time, it was postponed because of Local Government Aid cuts. He maintained an updated plan will be valuable when making land use decisions. Funding to pay for an updated plan has been budgeted.
The council gave the go ahead to request proposals. All proposals must be submitted by April 23.
Once the process to select a consultant is completed, it is expected that the project to develop a new plan will begin in July and be completed by March 1, 2014.
The new plan will consider the changing needs of the community.
The four goals of the plan are to have a document to guide land use decisions, raise public awareness of planning and development issues, gain public input, and to help the city better serve residents. There will be a Core Committee including members of the city council and P and Z members. At least two public meetings will be held to help develop goals and objectives.
Upon the development of a Final Draft, a final presentation will be made at a public hearing prior to the adoption of the plan.
Destination Medical Center
A resolution in support of the DMC proposal for southeastern Minnesota was adopted. Mayor Kurt Reicks remarked he supported the proposal “whole heartedly,” pointing out the large number of people that go from here every day to Mayo Clinic to work. Councilman Robert Maust maintained, “It should be a no brainer.” Seventeen area cities have passed resolutions of support.
The expansion is expected to bring as many as 30,000 new jobs to the area, $2.5-$3 billion in additional tax revenue to the state over 20 years, and millions in new local and other tax revenues.
Other Business In Brief
•Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted County Victim Services will recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month by placing teal ribbons on every third light pole along Fillmore Street during April. The ribbons are to remind people of sexual violence, promote prevention, and encourage them to take a stand against sexual violence.
•The deterioration of the brick facing on the pedestrian ramp on the 10 .....
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City Administrator Joe Hoffman reported at the council’s April 1 meeting that the current 1999 Preston Comprehensive Land Use Plan is 14 years old. Councilman David Harrison was absent.
Hoffman noted that Planning and Zoning had wanted to update the plan in 2009. At that time, it was postponed because of Local Government Aid cuts. He maintained an updated plan will be valuable when making land use decisions. Funding to pay for an updated plan has been budgeted.
The council gave the go ahead to request proposals. All proposals must be submitted by April 23.
Once the process to select a consultant is completed, it is expected that the project to develop a new plan will begin in July and be completed by March 1, 2014.
The new plan will consider the changing needs of the community.
The four goals of the plan are to have a document to guide land use decisions, raise public awareness of planning and development issues, gain public input, and to help the city better serve residents. There will be a Core Committee including members of the city council and P and Z members. At least two public meetings will be held to help develop goals and objectives.
Upon the development of a Final Draft, a final presentation will be made at a public hearing prior to the adoption of the plan.
Destination Medical Center
A resolution in support of the DMC proposal for southeastern Minnesota was adopted. Mayor Kurt Reicks remarked he supported the proposal “whole heartedly,” pointing out the large number of people that go from here every day to Mayo Clinic to work. Councilman Robert Maust maintained, “It should be a no brainer.” Seventeen area cities have passed resolutions of support.
The expansion is expected to bring as many as 30,000 new jobs to the area, $2.5-$3 billion in additional tax revenue to the state over 20 years, and millions in new local and other tax revenues.
Other Business In Brief
•Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted County Victim Services will recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month by placing teal ribbons on every third light pole along Fillmore Street during April. The ribbons are to remind people of sexual violence, promote prevention, and encourage them to take a stand against sexual violence.
•The deterioration of the brick facing on the pedestrian ramp on the 10 .....
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Monthly meeting of the Ostrander City Council
Fri, Apr 5th, 2013
Posted in Ostrander Government
Posted in Ostrander Government
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Chatfield seats new mayor
Fri, Mar 29th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
Mayor Don Hainlen handed over the gavel to Chatfield’s new mayor Russ Smith at the March 25 meeting. Hainlen, having sold his home in Chatfield, resigned his position. The city charter directs that the vice-mayor shall assume the office of mayor
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Government this week
Fri, Mar 29th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
• Monday, April 1, Lanesboro City Council meeting, 5:30pm, City Hall.
• Monday, April 1, Preston City Council meeting, 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
• Tuesday, April 2, Ostrander City Council meeting, 6:00pm, Community Center.
• Tuesday, April
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Spring Valley City Council talks chickens
Fri, Mar 29th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Government
Posted in Spring Valley Government
By Gary Peterson
The Spring Valley City Council met on March 25th and started off the meeting by opening the Public Hearing on the proposed Chicken Ordinance. Mayor Struzyk opened the hearing by saying; “there is a need for regulation of the ch
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Lanesboro School Board approves horticulture project
Fri, Mar 29th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Government
Posted in Lanesboro Government
By Jade Sexton
Lanesboro High School students Dalton Gartner and Jarrett Brown gave a presentation to the school board during their regular meeting on March 21. The board approved the landscaping project the horticulture class designed for outside
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Request for “Group” EIS
Fri, Mar 29th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
By Karen Reisner
Bonita Underbakke, Holt Township, thanked the county board at their March 26 meeting for the opportunity available to Fillmore County citizens to address the board. She requested that the Rein Quarry, Holt Township, be included in
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Fillmore County Law Enforcement participating in National Drug Take-Back Program
Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will sponsor the sixth National Take Back Initiative (NTBI) in 2013 for collection and disposal of unused, expired or un-needed prescription drugs.
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Pr
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Government this week
Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
• Monday, March 25, 7:00pm, Chatfield City Council meeting, City Hall.
• Monday, March 25, 6:30pm, City of Rushford City Council meeting, City Hall.
• Monday, March 25, 6:00pm, Spring Valley City Council meeting, City Hall.
• Tuesday, Marc
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