Fillmore County Public Health staff introduced themselves to the commissioners at the county board’s April 7 meeting. Public Health Director Jessica Erickson brought over 20 members of her staff to the meeting to have them introduce themselves to the board; they noted their program area and their years of service with the county.  The National Public Health Week … [Read more...]

At the city council’s March 6 meeting Financial Advisor Mike Bubany showed the members how various capital expenditures will affect the city’s finances and tax requirements over the coming years. Bubany inserted various projects, taking into account inflation, into a spreadsheet to demonstrate how each will affect the city’s budget over the next several years. Ideally, the … [Read more...]

At the city council’s March 6 meeting Financial Advisor Mike Bubany showed the members how various capital expenditures will affect the city’s finances and tax requirements over the coming years. Bubany inserted various projects, taking into account inflation, into a spreadsheet to demonstrate how each will affect the city’s budget over the next several years. Ideally, the … [Read more...]

Variance requests presented at the March 26 meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment were denied. Randy and Debbie Ristau, Section 5 of Preston Township, had applied for a 40-foot variance from the right of way of TH 52 to build an addition to an existing shop. Ristaus’ application was for a variance from Section 604.05 (2) (b) which states no structure shall be … [Read more...]

A Solid Waste Engineering Study was approved at the county board’s March 24 meeting. The first step to expand the solid waste transfer station includes an evaluation of the existing facility’s condition and the exploration of options for expansion. It will consider the future needs for the facility. The study will be conducted by Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH, Inc.) at a … [Read more...]

At the March 23 meeting of the city council, Bill Hanson, Waste Removal & Recycling, proposed the use of a central location drop point, the cement plant next to Mill Creek Park, for the 2026 city wide cleanup. Items were to be brought to the site during specified times. A proof of Chatfield residency would be required. Hanson noted the use of a central location instead … [Read more...]

At the March 16 meeting of the city council, City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton detailed a list of proposed city hall repairs. The council approved a motion to pursue quotes for all of the proposed repairs including doors/windows, door controls, rear exit of city hall, carpet, and EFIS (exterior insulation and finish system). Throckmorton provided a rough estimate, if all … [Read more...]

At the March 9 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. Cathy French provided an informational update on Age Friendly Fillmore County. Age Friendly is a nationwide program involving age friendly communities and their volunteers. French has lived in Chatfield for 47 years; her husband has been a resident of Chatfield his whole life. Nearly 21% of the population is 65 or … [Read more...]

A petition was received by the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) in February requesting the preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for a proposed Bruening Rock Products 250 Pit near Lanesboro. At the March 10 Fillmore County board meeting the proposed pit was discussed. EQB determined that the county is the appropriate government unit to decide whether or … [Read more...]

At the March 2 meeting of the Preston City Council a resolution was adopted to document and confirm a continued sustainable partnership between the city and the Preston Historical Society (PHS). The confirmation of a sustainable partnership to preserve, maintain and operate the Depot Museum Riverfront Center (DMRC) will strengthen and support the grant application to the … [Read more...]