The Chatfield City Council discussed the uncertainty associated with the hoped for opening of the swimming pool at their May 11 meeting held via WebEx. Brian Burkholder, Public Works, and Ryan Priebe, Water superindendent, have been in contact with Olmsted County Public Health. They are waiting for guidelines from Governor Walz. Burkholder said we will have to follow rules … [Read more...]
Fillmore County makes plans to adapt
At the May 12 meeting of the County Board held via WebEx, County Administrator Bobbie Hillery reviewed reopening plans to keep staff and the public safe during this time of uncertainty. The board unanimously supported sending a letter, which will be signed by chairman Marc Prestby, to area legislators Rep. Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller. The letter asks legislators to … [Read more...]
County extends emergency declaration
The Fillmore County Board met via WebEx on May 5. COVID-19 and related restrictions dominated the discussion. A resolution extending the Declaration of a State of Emergency was extended to May 26. Public access to county facilities will continue. County Administrator Bobbie Hillery led a discussion concerning the wearing of masks by county employees when in a shared space with … [Read more...]
Preston ordinance amendment allows indoor storage
The Preston City Council met on May 4 via Go To Meeting. A request by two individuals to allow indoor climate controlled storage as a conditional use in the B-3 (General Business District) was again discussed. Planning and Zoning held a public hearing on the amendment on April 20, after which, the city council first discussed the proposed amendment. Council members were in … [Read more...]
New Fillmore County assessor sworn in
The Fillmore County Board met April 28 via WebEx. The May 5 board meeting will again be held via WebEx due to the emergency declaration regarding COVID-19. The public may access this meeting by dialing 1 (408) 418-9388; access code 969-657-287. Judge Matt Opat administered the oath of office via video connection to Jason McCaslin, the new Fillmore County Assessor. Solid … [Read more...]
Chatfield purchases bulk water sales machine
The Chatfield City Council again met via Webex for their April 27 meeting. Brian Burkholder, Public Works, said two bids had been submitted for the purchase of a bulk water sales machine. The installation of the machine on the front of the public works building will allow the purchase of water with coins, debit card, or by setting up an account with city hall; account … [Read more...]
Preston looks at indoor climate controlled storage
At the April 20 Preston City Council meeting the council considered adding climate controlled storage as a conditional use in the B-3 Business District. The Planning Commission held a public hearing prior to the council meeting on the request to amend the city’s ordinance to add indoor storage as a conditional use. There have been two requests from individuals that would like … [Read more...]
County takes measures to ease COVID-19 impact
At the April 14 meeting of the Fillmore County Board via Webex, commissioners took steps to lesson the impact on their constituents. County Auditor/Treasurer Heidi Jones noted the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) has provided some guidance on possibly giving some property owners, who are struggling due to closures, some relief. She said she has received a handful of … [Read more...]
Trout Days celebration canceled
The Preston City Council met electronically April 6 via “Go to Meeting.” City staff recommended the Trout Days celebration scheduled for May 16 should be canceled for 2020. It would not be feasible to schedule it later in the summer. City Administrator Joe Hoffman recognized that it will affect businesses and organizations within the community. But, there really is no way … [Read more...]
County extends State of Emergency through May 5
The County Board met via Webex on April 7. The Fillmore County State of Emergency due to COVID-19 was extended to May 5. The county will continue to provide essential services while limiting public access to county facilities. During this time employees will work from home to the extent possible. The health and safety of county staff and residents is a priority. The county … [Read more...]