The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on June 24. Members in attendance included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, John Dols, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Chris Danielson was absent. No visitors had signed up to address the council. Library Director Jenny Simon informed the council that, “It’s been a long month. We’re dry now at the … [Read more...]
Street projects approved
At the June 24 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, Brian Burkholder reviewed street projects planned for this summer. Councilor Josh Broadwater was absent. Rochester Sand and Gravel will be in Chatfield with its milling machine. At the last council meeting mill and overlay projects were discussed for sections of Twiford St. and Spring St., three alleys, Liberty St. and … [Read more...]
County performance measures discussed
County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman reviewed the 2018 Performance Measure results at the board’s June 25 meeting. In 2010 the Minnesota legislature created the Council on Local Results and Innovation. Counties that participate in the comprehensive measurement program are exempt from levy limits for taxes. Fillmore County has adopted more than the required 10 performance … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central spring sports season wraps up
Principal Heath Olstad gave the spring sports update to the board at the June 24 school board meeting. All spring sports have wrapped up for the year. Congratulations were extended to the girls golf team for becoming the Section Champions and for taking seventh place in state. Madison Scheevel placed second overall. Congratulations were also extended to the 4×400 relay team … [Read more...]
R-P approves sale of former elementary/high school buildings
It’s been nearly two years since the Rushford-Peterson School District vacated the former school buildings in both Rushford and Peterson. In that time, several suggestions, scenarios, and proposals have been floated in the community over what to do with the sites. The former elementary and high school buildings, in Rushford, present a particular set of challenges for … [Read more...]
Board hears numerous property valuation appeals
At the June 18 meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Appeal and Equalization, 12 valuation appeals were heard. At the beginning of the meeting commissioners were sworn in, accepting their duties to serve on this board. Brian Hoff, Land Records Director, and Cindy Blagsvedt, County Assessor, were present to answer questions. Hoff reviewed the role of the board and the … [Read more...]
Housing Committee provides update
Members of the EDA Housing Subcommittee provided the Preston City Council with an update at the June 17 meeting. Councilman Charles Sparks was absent. EDA Director Cathy Enerson explained they are working with a goal of adding 167 housing units by 2030 with the expectation that the city’s population will grow to 1,450 by that time. Growth drivers cited include the State … [Read more...]
Rushford Village gets clear audit
At the Tuesday, June 18 Rushford Village Council meeting, CPA Bill Sherry, of Engleson & Associates, was on hand to discuss audit results for the city. Sherry reviewed the highlights of the audit, including fund balances, debts, revenue and expenses. At year’s end, the city had cash and investments of 955,000 in all accounts. Its main assets continue to be equipment and … [Read more...]
New 60 mph speed limits to go into effect on Hwy 44
Motorists using Highway 44 from Harmony to Hokah and Highway 248 from Altura to Minnesota City will see speed limits raised this week to 60 mph where the previous posted limit was 55 mph on the two-lane roadway, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The speed limits become official once the new signs are in place. MnDOT crews are posting the signs this … [Read more...]
SMIF awards 180 gallons in Ace Hardware paint through Paint the Town Program
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) awarded $7,200 worth of paint from Ace Hardware to eight communities across the region through its Paint the Town Grant Program. This program is a partnership between SMIF and 14 local Ace Hardware stores and is designed to engage volunteers and build collaborative efforts that beautify communities through painting community … [Read more...]