While Rushford has a strong, viable ambulance service, other communities are not as fortunate and their need may prompt changes to the service’s coverage area. The state sets the coverage boundaries for municipal services and a lack of rural servi
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Sunday, May 26th, 2013
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Spring Valley SCDP preliminary proposal approved
Fri, Feb 15th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Government
Posted in Spring Valley Government
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The Spring Valley City Council met on Monday night and took up several issues. Michelle Vrieze appeared before the council and discussed the Small Cities Block grant. She said that the city should know in June if the proposal of $539,750 is approved. According to Vrieze 15 pieces of commercial property will be eligible along with 14 rental properties.
A resolution was approved by the Council authorizing a small cities development program full application. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has approved the City of Spring Valley’s Small Cities Development Program preliminary proposal. The intended use of the SCDP funding will be to provide rental housing rehabilitation for low to moderate income households and to provide commercial rehabilitation in the City of Spring Valley. The Resolution further states that the city will be the legal sponsor for the project contained in the application and that CEDA is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Spring Valley. In section 2 it states that the City has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life.
The Council also passed a Slum and Blight Resolution which determines areas characterized as meeting “Slum and Blight” definition for the Spring Valley 2013 SCDP Grant Application. The Council has assessed the area and determined that the total number of buildings in the target area is 44 commercial buildings. Twenty-five buildings, or 57 percent of the buildings, are structurally substandard to a degree requiring substantial rehabilitation or clearance in accordance with Minnesota TIF Statute 469.174. The City Council is undertaking a program of community revitalization and redevelopment and applying to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for funds to partially assist in such redevelopment.
The Almanzo 100 race is going to be held on May 18th and is requesting the Council close some streets to accommodate the runners. Highway 63 will be closed for the start between 7 and 9:30 a.m. Broadway will be closed from Main to Park with the last runners coming in at 10 p.m.
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A resolution was approved by the Council authorizing a small cities development program full application. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has approved the City of Spring Valley’s Small Cities Development Program preliminary proposal. The intended use of the SCDP funding will be to provide rental housing rehabilitation for low to moderate income households and to provide commercial rehabilitation in the City of Spring Valley. The Resolution further states that the city will be the legal sponsor for the project contained in the application and that CEDA is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Spring Valley. In section 2 it states that the City has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life.
The Council also passed a Slum and Blight Resolution which determines areas characterized as meeting “Slum and Blight” definition for the Spring Valley 2013 SCDP Grant Application. The Council has assessed the area and determined that the total number of buildings in the target area is 44 commercial buildings. Twenty-five buildings, or 57 percent of the buildings, are structurally substandard to a degree requiring substantial rehabilitation or clearance in accordance with Minnesota TIF Statute 469.174. The City Council is undertaking a program of community revitalization and redevelopment and applying to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for funds to partially assist in such redevelopment.
The Almanzo 100 race is going to be held on May 18th and is requesting the Council close some streets to accommodate the runners. Highway 63 will be closed for the start between 7 and 9:30 a.m. Broadway will be closed from Main to Park with the last runners coming in at 10 p.m.
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Rushford looks at ambulance service needs
Fri, Feb 15th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Government
Posted in Rushford Government
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Chatfield recognizes growth opportunities
Fri, Feb 15th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
City Clerk Joel Young discussed Mayo Clinic’s vision for the future at the February 11 meeting. Mayor Don Hainlen was absent.
Mayo Clinic announced recently an ambitious plan for investment in future growth. Young suggested Chatfield make plans
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Rushford opens up discussion on Highway 43 project
Fri, Feb 8th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Government
Posted in Rushford Government
The state has slated 2014 for a major overhaul of Highway 43 running through the heart of Rushford. According to WHKS project engineer Tim Hruska, the cooperative effort between the city and MNDoT must be done due to rapidly aging water and utility
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Preston to proceed with planning for 2014 street project
Fri, Feb 8th, 2013
Posted in Preston Government
Posted in Preston Government
City Administer Joe Hoffman reviewed at the council’s February 5 meeting estimated levy increases that would be necessary over a twenty year period to finance the Twenty-14 street project.
Hoffman explained one scenario for the street improvemen
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Stepping back from Centralized Financing
Fri, Feb 8th, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
The county board at their February 5 meeting reconsidered moving the job responsibilities to the Auditor/Treasurer office for Social Services finance work. At the January 22 meeting, the board had voted to advertise for an Accounting Technician tha
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Lanesboro looks at radium issues
Fri, Feb 8th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Government
Posted in Lanesboro Government
The Department of Health has informed the City of Lanesboro that the levels of radium in their drinking water are too high, and they have until 2015 to be in compliance with state regulations.
Jim Kochie of Davy Engineering attended the February
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Chatfield goes forward with 2013 street improvements
Fri, Feb 1st, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
Superintendent of City Services Tony Lammers at the city council’s January 28 meeting reviewed the proposed street improvements for 2013. The project will include milling and overlaying Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Streets between Twiford Street and F
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Government this week
Fri, Feb 1st, 2013
Posted in All Government
Posted in All Government
• Monday, Feb. 4, Lanesboro City Council, Lanesboro City Hall, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 4, Preston City Council, Preston Council Chamber, 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 4, Whalan City Council, Whalan City Hall, 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 5, Ostra
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