On Wednesday, April 12, at the Mabel City Council regularly scheduled council meeting, the board recognized the service, reliability, and dedication of Public Works Director Bob Mierau to the city. On March 16, Mierau celebrated his 25th anniversary with the city. Prior to the council meeting a public hearing was held. The purpose of the hearing was to gather information and … [Read more...]
Eitzen to replace water meters
The Eitzen City Council approved replacing residential and commercial water meters with remote reading meters at the council meeting on April 11. Council members in attendance include Mayor Adamson and councilmembers Emily Burrichter, Doug Meyer, Mitch Lange, and Mitch Luttchens. The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 14 city council meeting and the … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Council hears from landowners
After a lengthy public hearing during the Caledonia City Council meeting on April 10, the board approved creating a seven-person ad hoc planning committee to discuss the proposed changes to the town’s zoning map as it relates to agricultural and residential land use. Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. He led his fellow council members and … [Read more...]
Highway 16 from Spring Grove to the state line to be paved in 2023
Houston County commissioners approved the MnDOT advance construction agreement to repave and do shoulder work on County State Highway 16 from Spring Grove to the Iowa state line at the April 11 regularly scheduled meeting. Chairman Dewey Severson called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and led the board and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The board approved the meeting … [Read more...]
Caledonia schedules public hearing
Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led the council, staff, and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 13, 2023, regular city council meeting. Council members in attendance included Mayor Schroeder, Robert (Bob) Klug, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Ryan Stenzel. The consent … [Read more...]
Houston County road projects move forward
At the March 28 Houston County Commission meeting, commissioners approved County Engineer Brian Pogodzinski’s request to purchase salt through the Cooperative Purchasing Venture (VPV). The board also accepted the low quote for liquid chloride and the low quote from MP Asphalt Maintenance for CP 2023-04 for crack filling. According to Pogodzinski, the following roads are … [Read more...]
Spring Grove teachers find creative way to make up snow days
The Spring Grove School Board approved the recommended snow day make-up plan at the March 20 meeting. Hopefully the school has seen its last closure this year because of snow. Superintendent Rachel Udstuen explained, “The staff was surveyed. We have three and a half hours that we are behind at the high school level; we have been trying to figure out how we want to make it … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton in dire need of custodians
Mabel-Canton School Board members regretfully accepted the resignation of Daryl Melbostad, building maintenance supervisor, at the March 21 regular school board meeting. Superintendent Gary Kuphal explained, “It is extremely difficult to find school custodians.” Kuphal recommends that the school take a serious look at custodian wages. The head custodian position is hourly, … [Read more...]
Ag zoning moratorium comes to an end
With the one-year ag zoning moratorium study period ending, the Caledonia City Council spent considerable time at the March 13 meeting discussing the city’s comprehensive land use plan, reviewing zoning maps, and the four options presented by City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson. The four options are: 1. Rezone based on the land use map in the comp plan. 2. Create a … [Read more...]
Houston County historic courthouse to get a new roof
Equity Builders & Construction Services, Inc. submitted the low bid to replace the roof on the historic courthouse. The bid of $174,630.00 was unanimously approved at the March 14 Houston County Commission meeting. “We received two bids,” explained Tess Kruger, facilities manager. “We recommend Equity Builders at $174,630. Their references have been checked. Their … [Read more...]