The fact that the Fillmore County Airport project bid came in significantly higher than the the estimated budget was discussed at the county board’s April 27 meeting. The county received one bid from Everstrong Construction for the T-hangar and taxilane construction project. The bid was about $550,000 higher than the estimated budget for the project of $1,249,602.50. The SEH … [Read more...]
Application for Blue Jay Ridge Subdivision discussed
The Preston City Council held its first regular in-person meeting in about a year. Councilman David Collett was absent. City Administrator Joe Hoffman reported that Planning and Zoning held a public hearing on the application submitted by Mark Welch for a new subdivision at their April 28 meeting. P & Z recommended approval of the preliminary plat once a number of items … [Read more...]
Fillmore County accepts bid for airport construction project
The revised Fillmore County Airport project bid was approved at the county board’s May 4 meeting. The only bid from Everstrong Construction had come in at $1,802,002, which was significantly higher than the estimated budget of $1,249,602. The county’s consultant SEH (engineering/planning firm) had not recommended accepting this bid as it was. There were two options; rebid the … [Read more...]
Chatfield approves sale of plow truck
The Chatfield City Council approved the sale of its 2005 Sterling Plow Truck to the city of Wykoff for $28,000 at the council’s April 26 meeting. Councilors Paul Novotny and Mike Urban were absent. Brian Burkholder, Superintendent of City Services, reported the city council approved the purchase of a new Freightliner plow truck last November, which should be delivered in May. … [Read more...]
Preston Local Board of Appeal and Equalization
Fillmore County Assessor Jason McCaslin addressed the city council and the public at the April 19 meeting. He made it clear that it is his objective and required by state statute to have each property owner liable for his/her fair share of the tax burden, no more/no less. Councilman David Collett was absent. McCaslin gave an overview of property values and adjustments being … [Read more...]
Outdoor concerts in Chatfield
At the Chatfield City Council’s April 12 meeting, Carla Gallina, president of the board of directors for the Chatfield Center for the Arts, requested approval to use the bandshell area in City Park for two upcoming events. The outdoor concerts are scheduled for April 30 (featuring Myra Burnette) and June 18 (featuring Galactic Cowboy Orchestra). State health guidelines will be … [Read more...]
Country inn/retreat in Holt Township
A public hearing was held by the Fillmore County Planning Commission on April 8 for a conditional use permit application for a country inn/retreat. Derrick and Christine Hongerholt own the Bluff Country Retreat located in section 10, Holt Township, in the Ag District about a mile east of Whalan. The property offers 4,500 square feet for a group retreat. There is a … [Read more...]
Fillmore County recognized for “Excellence in Recycling”
Certificates of recognition were presented to engineering and maintenance from the Minnesota Office of the Governor at the Fillmore County Board’s April 13 meeting. The certificates received by County Engineer Ron Gregg and Highway Maintenance Supervisor Brent Kohn were given in recognition of the “Excellence in Recycling” demonstrated through a successful partnership with … [Read more...]
Rushford Village receives bridge report; preps for road tour
The annual bridge report from Fillmore County garnered the majority of discussion at the April 6 Rushford Village Council meeting. Public Works Supervisor Trenton Chiglo noted he’d reviewed the report and it appeared correct with his assessments. One bridge, on the east end of Ridgeview Road, had specific deficiencies noted. “It has settled and there’s a section of iron … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Jail needs information on YouTube video
The Jail Needs Assessment Committee and subcommittees have been meeting for more than a year to gather data and to analyze that data to determine what is the best course forward for the county jail. The 17 minute video was presented at the county board’s April 6 meeting. Sheriff John DeGeorge has been presenting information at city council meetings and plans to speak to other … [Read more...]