The last meeting of 2021 (December 27) for the Rushford Council was largely a follow-up on the city’s final levy and the annual performance review for City Administrator Tony Chladek. This was his fifth year with the city. Mayor Terri Benson kicked off the discussion noting she’d compiled the comments and concerns from the individual performance reviews done by herself and … [Read more...]
COVID vaccine requirements and testing discussed by Houston County Commissioners
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 10:16 a.m. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Bob Burns, Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre via Zoom. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and led the commissioners and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton rejects bid on mechanical project
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on December 21. All members except Traci Livingood were present. Superintendent Gary Kuphal explained the situation regarding bids on the mechanical portion of the school’s ongoing facilities project. Kuphal stated, “We as a Facilities Committee met… the bids were opened. All of the other bids were in line… right where … [Read more...]
Spring Grove residents pack the city council meeting
Mayor Solberg called the regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council to order at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21, from 6-7:39 p.m. at the Spring Grove Communication meeting room 100. Mayor Scott Solberg recognized the large audience and thanked them for attending and their interest in city government. The meeting agenda was unanimously approved. All council members … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School tax levy decreases 5.38%
Spring Grove School Board members met Monday, December 20, in the school’s Learning Resource Center from 7 p.m. to 8:24 p.m. Board members present, Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, Aric Elton, Kelly Rohland, and Jenny Stender. Aric Elton was not in attendance. Chairman Solum welcomed Interim Superintendent Bruce Klaehn. Klaehn is filling in for Rachael … [Read more...]
Preston approves CUP for solar system
Several residents attended the December 20 Preston City Council meeting to speak against a request to rezone property owned by Tim Johnston at 216 Brownsville St. NE. Councilman Charles Sparks was absent. Johnston has requested the rezoning of 1.5 acres (three parcels) of his property from R-2 (One and Two Family Residential) to R-1 (Agriculture/Residential). The reason for … [Read more...]
Fillmore County declares State of Emergency
A resolution was adopted at the December 21 Fillmore County Board meeting declaring a state of emergency due to the December 15 wind/tornado events. Sheriff John DeGeorge said the storms resulted in significant public damage. There is an estimate of power damage in the amount of $570,000. DeGeorge noted four tornados were identified just in Fillmore County. Strong straight … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central sets 2021 levy
The Fillmore Central School Board meeting opened with its annual Truth in Taxation meeting. There was no one present from the public with questions or comments. The 2021 payable 2022 tax levy was set at $1,642,843.71, which is a 4.45% decrease from last year. The K-6 concerts were held on December 16 with matinee and evening performances broken up into groups of 2-3 grades at … [Read more...]
City of Rushford Village tax levy set
At the regular City of Rushford Village Council meeting December 21, the council set the tax levy for 2022 at $485,000, a modest 2% increase over last year. With the purchase of a new Freightliner truck and payroll raises for the new year, the proposed levy had been $495,000, a 3% raise. The council felt the compromise of a 2% raise would be appreciated by city residents. … [Read more...]
Rushford ponders future project impacts
As part of ongoing efforts to thoroughly understand and mitigate the impacts of future projects within the City of Rushford, the city council met with financial consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, for a special meeting on December 20. Bubany’s computer modeling provided some clear parameters for projects, including the 2022 Highway 30 reconstruction, a Minnesota … [Read more...]