At the March 11 meeting, all members of the Canton City council were present, except Randy Gossman. Mayor Donvee Johnson was present via a phone call. After the approval of minutes and consent agenda, the reports were presented. Brock Bergy started with the clerk’s report. Bergey reported that there are 17 delinquent water/sewage/garbage accounts, which is approximately 10% … [Read more...]
Changes on the way for the City of Canton
At the February 12 Canton City Council meeting, many topics were discussed: reports from the city clerk, Public Works, and Fire; and New Business including Water/Sewage fund, external payroll services, streetlight holiday displays, and the “Little Library” student project. There were no visitors for Public Comments. After the approval of minutes and the consent agenda, City … [Read more...]
Canton man cycles his way to balanced life
By Janette Dragvold Cycling along the picturesque bike trails of Southeastern Minnesota is a leisure sport for most people, but Canton resident Shane Birch has taken his love of cycling way beyond that. He purchased his first full suspension mountain bike while in college, participated in his first mountain bike races, and was hooked. “I loved it,” states … [Read more...]
Canton opens a wave of new businesses
In our small county towns, the opening of a new business is a boon for the whole community. Imagine the result for a town opening several in just one year. Canton, the community of roughly 350, has proved itself more than welcoming to economic development with more than seven new businesses opening in one year. On the west side of town, smack dab along the busy Highway 52 … [Read more...]
Canton’s 2020 appointments and fees remain the same
The January Canton City Council meeting was short and sweet as we roll into the new year. Mayor Johnson was absent and will be gone for a few of the earlier meetings of the year. In her place during this time will be Cindy Shanks. First thing at the meeting were the public comments. One citizen expressed concern for the speed sign grant. The main discussion with the … [Read more...]