Last month it was reported that the October Wykoff City Council meeting would be held Monday, October 9. Meetings are normally held the second Monday of each month, but this month was held Tuesday, October 10 in observance of Monday’s federal holiday. The first order of new business on October 10 was Rebecca Schmidt’s job title change from city clerk to city administrator. … [Read more...]

Jeanne Tippery attended the October 10 Houston City Council meeting to update the council on the progress of the refurbishing of the city restrooms. Sharing before and after photos, Tippery shared that the project was completed using $3,500 of local donations. New soap dispensers like the ones at the nature center have been installed. Tippery asked for city help to paint the … [Read more...]

After dealing with problem properties for years, the Peterson Council started improving zoning issues in 2018. That November, after working with the city attorney, the council approved a zoning ordinance to regulate public nuisances within the city. The ordinance went into effect the following January 1. The city began mailing administrative citations to non-compliant … [Read more...]

Mabel City Clerk Karen Larson announced at the city’s October 11 council meeting that alternative side parking will begin on November 1, and the last day of compost pickup is October 30. Hydrant flushing is scheduled for October 23-27. Mayor Adam Wilder called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at 6 p.m. The meeting agenda, the September 13 minutes, and the accounts … [Read more...]

At the October 2 meeting of the Preston, Minn., City Council, City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton explained the trail is getting close to completion, but it is not expected to be open until next spring. The debate, in which several citizens participated, is whether the trail should be considered a recreational use trail only (motorized conveyance prohibited) or should … [Read more...]

At the September meeting, the Fountain Councilor Colleen Fohrenbacher tendered her resignation due to a move out of city limits. The city sought interest from any citizens wanting to finish the remainder of her term. At the October 4 meeting, the council learned city hall had only received one letter. The interested person was former Councilor Ron Reisner, who took the oath of … [Read more...]

Houston County Commission Chairman Dewey Severson called to close the October 3 regularly scheduled meeting for a public hearing on the proposed no wake zone ordinance. Environmental Services Director Martin Herrick summarized the proposed ordinance as no wake zone starting at the West Channel bridge and going north one mile. The speed limit is 5 mph or less. Herrick added … [Read more...]

A quick October 4 Rushford Village Council meeting highlighted a report from Public Works Supervisor Trenten Chiglo, read by Mayor Dennis Overland. Work on the Public Works’ maintenance shed continues. After a discussion with concrete contractor Robin Rislov of R&R Construction, Rushford, Chiglo determined the village could postpone constructing an apron outside the shed … [Read more...]