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...]
Eitzen LBAE hearing is April 25
Eitzen City Clerk Steve Schuldt confirmed that the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (LBAE) hearing is Tuesday, April 25, at 6 p.m. The Eitzen City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 14, from 6:03 to 6:26 p.m. at city hall. Council members in attendance included Mayor Jeffrey Adamson and council members Emily Burrichter, Doug Meyer, Mitch Lange, and Mitch … [Read more...]
New electric meters to be installed in Mabel
On Wednesday, March 8, at the Mabel City Council regularly scheduled council meeting, the board accepted the estimate from Metering and Technology to replace 240 of the town’s 500 plus electric meters. The material costs a total of $60,200, which includes a $500 per month software and maintenance fee. The Public Works Department will install the meters. The city will replace … [Read more...]
No CBD/THC moratorium in Houston County
After holding a public hearing Tuesday, February 28, on the proposed CBD/THC moratorium, Houston County commissioners declined to pass the moratorium at the March 7 commission meeting. Instead, they directed Houston County Attorney Samuel Jandt to develop and present a regulation to the board. The ordinance would require another public hearing, thus, allowing residents time to … [Read more...]
Caledonia awards Grove Marshall street contract
Zenke Incorporated, La Crescent, was awarded the Grove Marshall street and utility improvement project contract at the Caledonia City Council meeting on Monday, February 27. City Engineer Matthew Mohs, Bolton & Menk, Inc., reported that the city received five bids for the Grove Marshall street and utility improvement project. The bids ranged from $1,110,645.51 to … [Read more...]