The Ostrander City Council voted 3-1 to again table an ordinance sent from the city’s planning and zoning board that would allow residents to bring chickens into town according to certain rules, at their meeting on January 3. “It’s just the way things are going it’s not that good. How much do you pay for a dozen of eggs - $6?” said one resident in favor of allowing chickens. … [Read more...]
Peterson Council welcomes new council, declares vacancy
The January 11 Peterson meeting highlighted a welcome to the new council, including Councilor Kristina Grindland and Mayor Chris Stenzel, who served as a councilor since 2020. They join Councilors Gail Boyum and Tracy Seelbinder. With Stenzel’s recent election as mayor, his former council seat was declared vacant. The council will appoint a resident to fill that seat at the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School Board — organized and ready
The Lanesboro School Board spent the first part of their meeting electing members to positions and assigning them to committees at their regular meeting January 11. Kevin Horihan joined returning member Steve Storhoff as they were sworn in as board members. Steve Snyder was absent and will be sworn in later. Christine Troendle was reelected board chair; Steve Snyder will … [Read more...]
Harmony council swears in new members
The newest Harmony City Council member, Michael Himlie and returning mayor, Steve Donney were sworn in at the January 10 council meeting. Council member Kyle Scheevel was absent from the meeting, but had been sworn in earlier that day as well by City Attorney Greg Schieber. The consent agenda was approved and included the claims and December checks, approval of the ABDO audit … [Read more...]
OHV exit resolution
The Houston City Council wasted little time as they looked at a draft resolution to exit from the OHV Trail project at their first regular meeting on January 9. Councilman Cody Mathers, council representative on the OHV Exit Committee, presented all the original documents regarding the OHV trail as well as the resolution. Since there was no clear direction from the council … [Read more...]
New Fountain council jumps right in
Fountain City Clerk Mary Tjepkes swore in three new council members at the January 4 meeting. Included were Mayor Tammy Danielson and Councilors Cory Sprattle and Jordan Kerns. Councilors continuing their terms are Dave Gudmundson and Colleen Foehrenbacher. After approving the monthly bills and financials, Public Works Director John Hanson requested the council approve the … [Read more...]
Preston seats newly elected members
The Preston City Council has seen some turnover. Members that had been appointed to fill seats vacated by a retirement and a death have now been filled with officially elected members. At the January 3 meeting, newly elected members Steve Hall and Flossie Schultz and re-elected Mayor Kurt Reicks and councilman Charles Sparks recited the oath of office. Appointments to the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro mayor and council members sworn into office
At the January 3 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Jason Resseman was sworn in as returning mayor and Chase Bakke and Mindy Albrecht-Benson were sworn in as returning council members. The consent agenda was approved and included the accounts payable, the 2022 audit engagement from Smith Schafer, a lodging license for Green Gables Inn, and the Lanesboro Claydusters gambling … [Read more...]
Fillmore County conducts new year annual business
At the January 3 meeting of the Fillmore County board, newly elected officials and a new county recorder were sworn in. Judge Jeremy Clinefelter administered the oath of office to the recently appointed county recorder Roxane Kraling and re-elected officials including county attorney Brett Corson and commissioners Randy Dahl and Duane Bakke. Larry Hindt was elected to serve as … [Read more...]
First Houston County Commission meeting of 2023
Houston County Board of Commissioners Board Clerk/Chairperson Pro Tem Allison Wagner called the first meeting of 2023 to order at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3. She led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The first order of business was the board chair and vice chair election. The board nominated Dewey Severson as chairman and Eric Johnson as vice chairman. Both … [Read more...]