With the one-year ag zoning moratorium study period ending, the Caledonia City Council spent considerable time at the March 13 meeting discussing the city’s comprehensive land use plan, reviewing zoning maps, and the four options presented by City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson. The four options are: 1. Rezone based on the land use map in the comp plan. 2. Create a … [Read more...]
Clean audit for city of Houston
Andrew Forliti of Smith Schafer presented the audit recap for 2022 to the city of Houston at their regular meeting March 13. The certified levy for the city increased 2% (an additional $11,000 increase. LGA revenues were only up $676 for the year with an expected $4,000 increase anticipated in 2023. Unassigned fund balance ($377,802) as a percent of expenditures for 2022 was … [Read more...]
Chatfield takes step to improve Haven Wall access
City Engineer Craig Britton was authorized at the March 13 meeting of the city council to provide landscape design services to improve access to the historic Haven Wall. Councilor Dave Frank was absent. The Heritage Preservation Commission is driving this project to provide a plan to improve access to the city owned site located at 212 Winona St. SE. The intention is to … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council reconsidering proposed short term lodging ordinance
Before calling the Whalan City Council meeting to order on March 13, public comments were received relative the council’s proposed Short Term Lodging Ordinance. Several persons commented via Zoom meeting and in person. Three letters regarding the 18-page proposed ordinance were received by the council. Approximately 12 Whalan residents attended the meeting. The consensus … [Read more...]
Houston County historic courthouse to get a new roof
Equity Builders & Construction Services, Inc. submitted the low bid to replace the roof on the historic courthouse. The bid of $174,630.00 was unanimously approved at the March 14 Houston County Commission meeting. “We received two bids,” explained Tess Kruger, facilities manager. “We recommend Equity Builders at $174,630. Their references have been checked. Their … [Read more...]
Eitzen LBAE hearing is April 25
Eitzen City Clerk Steve Schuldt confirmed that the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (LBAE) hearing is Tuesday, April 25, at 6 p.m. The Eitzen City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 14, from 6:03 to 6:26 p.m. at city hall. Council members in attendance included Mayor Jeffrey Adamson and council members Emily Burrichter, Doug Meyer, Mitch Lange, and Mitch … [Read more...]
Fillmore County appeals for funding
Sheila Kiscaden, co-chair Southeast Minnesota Together, addressed the Fillmore County Board at their March 14 meeting. She requested their help in an appeal to Rep. Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller to get the legislature to fund the SE MN Together Transit Action Team’s effort. SE MN Together wants to develop a comprehensive assessment and financial plan for a … [Read more...]
Wykoff to allow chickens
Wykoff City Council met on March 13 at 7 p.m. Two topics were open for public comment – discussion on chicken ordinances and discussion on utility rate increases. No citizens had comments. Mayor Breckenridge called the meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegience. The evening’s agenda was approved with no additions or changes. Going over the consent agenda the council … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board work session meeting
By Andrew Darling The Kingsland School Board met for a workshop meeting on the evening of March 6. The meeting was called to order. Present at the meeting were Scott Klavetter, Carmen Anderson, Gary Broadwater, Pam Freet, Kyle Rader, Cindy Seabright, and Steve Tammel. After reciting the pledge of allegiance, the night’s agenda was approved with no additions. The board took … [Read more...]
Peterson to add bonfire for Gammel Dag
Peterson’s big annual June weekend fest, Gammel Dag, is set to get another activity. Councilor Gail Boyum requested permission to add a bonfire at the March 8 council meeting. Plans are to hold the bonfire at the former R-P Middle School athletic field. “You know, in Norway, it’s never dark when they do their midsummer celebration,” said Boyum. Friends of Peterson, the … [Read more...]