At the city council’s August 21 meeting, Ambulance Director Deb Ristau reported on the department’s fleet of three ambulances. Mayor Kurt Reicks was absent. The 2013 Ford F450 from Lanesboro has had numerous mechanical issues. A new ambulance is estimated to cost $330,185 and if ordered now may not be delivered for two-and-a-half to three years. The trade-in value of the 2013 … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Practices Accommodate Extreme Heat
At the August 22 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad updated the board on the fall sports season. It is well underway with practices and scrimmages. Games and meets will start soon for football, volleyball, cheerleading and cross country. With the heat this week, coaches have been carefully following a chart that gives strict guidelines to ensure … [Read more...]
Cannabinoid Licenses Issued in Caledonia
The Caledonia, Minn., city council issued two retail cannabinoid licenses at the council’s regularly scheduled August 14 meeting. Councilor Robert (Bob) Klug was the lone nay vote. Klug asked that the request be moved from the consent agenda to new business, as he felt additional discussion was required. “I am concerned about our liquor store selling the CBD products.” City … [Read more...]
Offer on Rushford Farmers Win Site
Before the August 14 meeting, the Rushford, Minn., city council held a closed session to discuss the possibility of purchasing the former Farmers Win site in downtown Rushford. The company has had a lengthy back-and-forth with the city. The site remains unsold since the company’s decision to stop utilizing the downtown site and move services to the South Fork site, just south … [Read more...]
Canton Historical Society Members Urge City Council to Approve Mitson House Repairs
A few members of the Canton Historical Society attended the August 9 Canton, Minn., city council meeting to discuss the need to make repairs at the Mitson House, a museum located on Canton’s Main Street. The Mitson House is owned by the city of Canton, but operated by the Canton Historical Society. According to Kathie Haynes, in a letter to the council, the Mitson family … [Read more...]
Chatfield Creates TIF District for Apartment Complex
Chris Giesen, EDA coordinator, detailed the request from Main Street Properties LLP (partners Mark Welch and Mike Sogla) for assistance through redevelopment tax increment financing (TIF) at the city council’s August 14 meeting. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. The former apartment building located on Grand St. was destroyed by a fire in November 2022. The damaged structure … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Council Works to Improve Housing and Animal Control
Mayor Saundra Solum called the Spring Grove, Minn., city council meeting to order Tuesday, August 15 at 6 p.m., and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members met at 168 West Main Street in Room 100. Council members present included Mayor Solum, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland and Trent Turner. Also in attendance was Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton. Councilor Heather … [Read more...]
Whalan to Interview for New City Clerk/Treasurer
With the resignation of Michele Peterson as the city clerk/treasurer, the Whalan, Minn., city council discussed applications received and the interview process at their August 14 council meeting. Present at the council meeting were Mayor David Hallum, council members Kim Berekvam, Sheila Higbe, Thore E. Johnson and Owen Lewis. Peterson was in attendance, as her role of city … [Read more...]
Rushford Village Cancels Bridge Hearing
At the last meeting, the Rushford Village, Minn., council set a public hearing for September 5 to discuss the possibility of demolition of the bridge on Village Road. While the village and county intended to make some repairs to the structure, they could not secure the needed property easements. At the August 15 meeting, City Clerk Mary Miner clarified that one property owner … [Read more...]
Wkyoff Council Discusses Enforcement of Short-term Rental Zoning
By Patrick Andrews Shortly after the opening of Monday’s August 15 Wykoff, Minn., city council meeting, wastewater treatment plant supervisor Rick Whitney shared some good news regarding the city’s pump house. While it was thought that the old brick building may need replacing in its entirety, it appears renovation of the existing structure may be feasible. Mr. Whitney … [Read more...]