The Hokah, Minn., City Council met on Tuesday, September 6, at the Hokah Fire Station. Mayor Lee Tippery called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led those attending in the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Lindsey Martell and Council members Cory Lorenz, Tom Bernsdorf, Mike Walsh and Jerry Martell were present. The Consent Agenda consisting of the August meeting minutes, … [Read more...]
Hokah Council Identifies Concrete Repairs Needed
The Hokah City Council met at 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, at the Hokah Fire Station. Present were Mayor Lee Tippery and council members Corey Lorenz, Tom Bernsdorf and Jerry Martell. Absent were City Clerk Lindsey Martell and Council member Mike Walsh. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Tippery called for approval of the Consent Agenda consisting of the July council … [Read more...]
Hokah City Council mid-summer meeting
The Hokah City Council met on Wednesday, July 5, at the Hokah Fire Station. Council members present included Mayor Lee Tippery, City Clerk Lindsey Martell, and Council members Mike Walsh, Gary Martell, Corey Lorenz and Tom Bernsdorf. Mayor Tippery called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the … [Read more...]
Hokah City Council welcomes new members
The Hokah City Council met June 6 at the Hokah Fire Station. Mayor Lee Tippery called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Present were Mayor Lee Tippery, City Clerk Lindsey Martell, and council members Tom Bernsdorf and Corey Lorenz. Absent were Cindy Oldenburg and Bob Oldenburg. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Tippery announced the resignations of Cindy and Bob … [Read more...]
Hokah City Council has busy spring agenda
The Hokah City Council met for two hours on Tuesday, May 2, at the Hokah Fire Department. Council members present included Mayor Lee Tippery, City Clerk Lindsey Martell, and Cindy Oldenburg, Tom Bernsdorf and Cory Lorenz. Mayor Tippery called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The consent agenda including approval of the April council meeting … [Read more...]
Houston Area Chamber of Commerce elects new officers
The Houston Area Chamber of Commerce elected new officers at the organization’s annual membership meeting on March 20 at Timeless Creations gift shop in Houston. Timeless Creations co-owners Vicki Olson and Kristen Collins hosted the event. Chamber of Commerce Director Margaret Knutson assisted. Ron Evenson was elected president; Rod Torgerson, vice president; Patrick … [Read more...]
Hokah City Council approves major city water system improvements
The Hokah City Council met March 7 at the Hokah Fire Department. Mayor Lee Tippery called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Also present were Lindsey Martell, city clerk/treasurer; and Council members Cindy Oldenburg, Tom Bernsdorf, Cory Lorenz and Tom Oldenburg. After approving the various items in the Consent Agenda including the February meeting minutes, bills payable and … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council reconsidering proposed short term lodging ordinance
Before calling the Whalan City Council meeting to order on March 13, public comments were received relative the council’s proposed Short Term Lodging Ordinance. Several persons commented via Zoom meeting and in person. Three letters regarding the 18-page proposed ordinance were received by the council. Approximately 12 Whalan residents attended the meeting. The consensus … [Read more...]
Stopping those who don’t stop
Mike Bernard of Bernard Bus Service, Chatfield, exclaimed, “I don’t understand how there can be confusion? Stop arms on school buses are great big, red signs with flashing red lights that say ‘STOP!’ STOP means STOP!” Bernard has been in the bus business for 36 years. The family business, in its 76th year, serves the Chatfield, Rushford-Peterson and Mabel-Canton school … [Read more...]
HVED director meets with Chatfield School Board
At the March 8 school board meeting, board members Josh Thompson, Jill Harstad, David Sowinski, Mark Johnsrud, Katie Priebe and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, Principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Athletic Director Dan Schindler was present along with Student Senate members Tristen O’Connor and Hunter … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council reviews fees, policies
Mayor David Hallum called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. on February 13 at the Whalan Town Hall. Mayor Hallum led the Pledge of Allegiance. Others present included City Clerk/Treasurer Michele Peterson and Council members Thore Johnson, Sheila Higbe, and Kim Berekvam. Guest Owen Lewis attended via Zoom. Mayor Hallum read the minutes of the January 9 meeting. There were no … [Read more...]
Hokah City Council hears department updates
The Hokah City Council met February 7 at the Hokah Fire Department. Mayor Lee Tippery called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Also present were Lindsey Martell, city clerk/treasurer, and Council members Cindy Oldenburg, Tom Bernsdorf, Cory Lorenz and Tom Oldenburg. The January 3 council meeting minutes, bills payable report (through February 7) and the consolidated balance sheet … [Read more...]
