At the Monday, March 11 meeting, the Rushford Council unanimously approved the hire of Kaylee Inglett for a full-time patrol officer position. Mayor Chris Hallum noted that Inglett proved her worth during interview discussions with Labor Management, as well as himself and Councilor Terri Benson. “This goes to the City of Rushford maintaining a strong police force for our … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council meets new LACC Director
The new director of the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Andrzej Zalasinski, attended the March 2019 Whalan City Council meeting to introduce himself to the council and to address any questions from the council as the towns of Lanesboro and Whalan work closely together on a number of issues. Present at the March 11 council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin and Council … [Read more...]
County offices remodel ongoing
Remodeling construction options for the main floor of the courthouse to house Taxpayer Services offices resulted in a very lengthy discussion at the county board’s March 12 meeting. Plans involve moving auditor/treasurer employees across the hall to the area now occupied by the assessor. The assessor office employees and zoning and feedlot will move to the area now occupied … [Read more...]
Spring Valley updates snow removal policy
The Spring Valley City Council meeting on March 11. Members in attendance included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. The council discussed the proposed update to the city’s Snow and Ice Control Policy. It states, in part, “Normal removal of snow will occur between the hours of 10 p.m. and … [Read more...]
Mabel parking ticket crackdown
On March 13, the Mabel City Council held a regular city council meeting, with all members in attendance (Adam Wilder, Gary Morken, City Clerk Karen Larson, Mayor Jim Westby, Kirsten Wyffels and Terry Torkelson). As discussed at a previous council meeting, the city continues to have a number of citizens with unpaid parking tickets. Mabel has issued 22 parking tickets this … [Read more...]
Harmony Council meets with EDA and school board
The Harmony City Council met with the Harmony EDA and Fillmore Central School Board before their regular city council meeting on March 12 for the annual special joint meeting. EDA Coordinator Chris Giesen gave the highlights of the EDA’s progress over the past year. He noted that construction on the bike trail expansion will begin in 2020 thanks to the many volunteers who … [Read more...]
Twiford St. development agreement amended
Chris Giesen, economic development coordinator, described EDA recommended changes to a development agreement with DGI Minnesota, Inc. at the Chatfield City Council’s March 11 meeting. Due to some title issues that the EDA is working to resolve, it has become necessary to allow time extensions and also some language changes to the development agreement. Giesen said the … [Read more...]
Wykoff to upgrade water meter readers
The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on March 11. Members in attendance included Lyle Morey, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, and Richard Gleason. Also attending was Assistant Clerk Luann Hare. Mary Sackett was absent. One of the most significant issues discussed was the possible upgrading of the city’s water meter reading equipment and … [Read more...]
Peterson tries to get handle on water issues
With the rapid onset of the winter thaw, the City of Peterson is getting a keen view of its existing storm water issues, particularly on River Street. The area has been identified for some time, along with Prospect Street, as the next likely target of street and utility improvements. At the Wednesday, March 13 council meeting, Mayor Tim Hallum brought the council up to speed on … [Read more...]
Future veterans home, survey completed
At the March 4 city council meeting, Preston City Administrator Joe Hoffman provided the state’s survey map and legal descriptions for the property that is expected to be the future site of a state veterans home. The city has a purchase agreement with Robert Doherty for the property. The surveyed area includes 14.43 acres. Once the option to buy is exercised and the city … [Read more...]