At the February 4 Preston City Council meeting, public works director Jim Bakken presented a list of possible street projects for 2019. The budget for street work this year is limited to about $326,000. Mill and overlay of Chatfield Ave. is at the top of the list to extend its life. Others listed included portions of Park Lane, Cottage Grove Ave., Washington St., and the fire … [Read more...]
No chickens; Fountain makes final call
After nearly a year of back and forth discussion, the City of Fountain has maintained its stance that the keeping of chickens within city limits will be prohibited. The decision was noted at the brief Wednesday, February 6 council meeting. The issue was first raised in May of 2018 when resident Emily Root and her family requested to keep 10 laying hens on their large city lot. … [Read more...]
Rushford Village fights mother nature in water backup
The Tuesday, February 5 Rushford Village Council meeting was brief, but the council in attendance hit at a number of minor items as well as several issues brought on by the recent weather. Mayor Gordon Johnson and Councilor Chad Rasmussen were absent. Acting Mayor Dennis Overland conducted the meeting. The recent thaw of snow in city culverts in south Rushford saw a … [Read more...]
County approves updated job descriptions and classification chart
At the February 5 county board meeting, Tessia Melvin, David Drown Associates Company management consultant, reviewed the months long process and results of the county’s compensation and classification study project. The focus of the study was to evaluate job descriptions and assign compensation classifications. The process included reviewing job descriptions and assigning … [Read more...]
County Attorney retires from Army Reserve after 30 years
Not only has Brett Corson, Fillmore County Attorney, fulfilled his duties to our county for 16 years but he has served our country for 30 years in the Army Reserve. Brett’s career in the Army started after his graduation from Luther College. He did his basic training at Fort Knox and then was a reservist as a combat engineer at Fort Snelling. During this time he attended … [Read more...]
Rushford considers tobacco ordinance changes
In an age of ever-changing products and concerns, the City of Rushford is considering revamping its 1997 tobacco ordinance to include Electronic Nicotine Systems (ENS), or e-devices. The changes would clarify definitions and regulations pertaining to use and sale. A public hearing on the issue was held at the Monday, January 28 meeting, with Rushford-Peterson Middle/High School … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Council approves Bobcat purchase
Spring Valley City Council met held January 28. All council members were present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Mike Hadland, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). No citizens had signed up to address the council. Regarding plans for the city to purchase a Bobcat “Toolcat” vehicle, Zimmer said, “This is actually a budgeted item,” but she … [Read more...]
Dollar Store development agreement approved
Twiford redevelopment dominated discussion at the Chatfield City Council’s January 28 meeting. Kristi Clarke, consultant planner, explained issues that have come up regarding the platting of the property located at the intersection of Twiford and Division Streets, which extends southward toward Grove St. The 1.3 acre lot across from the former Kwik Trip is the planned future … [Read more...]
MnDOT completes five-year study on speed limits
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is increasing speeds on 5,240 miles of state highways based on the recommendations of a five-year study released this week. The speeds will increase from 55 to 60 miles per hour. Of the 7,000 miles studied, speed limits ultimately will be increased on 77% of rural, two-lane state highways, according to the final report. New speed … [Read more...]
District 3 special election
The county board met on January 22 with four commissioners. Gary Peterson had submitted a letter of resignation, citing personal reasons, dated January 16. Peterson’s term would have expired on December 31, 2020. The state requires a special election if there is more than one year left in an unexpired term. The board accepted Peterson’s resignation with thanks for his service … [Read more...]