The Wykoff City Council held a regular meeting on May 13. All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason). Darin Sikkink, representing WHKS, updated the council on the street project. He said, “We’re working on the County 5, Gold, Fillmore, and Line Streets project.” He said … [Read more...]
Rushford flood mapping nearing end
Like other municipalities around the region, the City of Rushford is in the midst of new flood plain mapping being conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency along with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Along with the process, the city is required to adopt a Floodplain Ordinance to maintain compliance with National Flood Insurance Program. Engineer … [Read more...]
Lanesboro business owner receives Historic Preservation Award
At the May 6 Lanesboro City Council meeting, owner of Granny’s Liquor, Lori Bakke was awarded the Historic Preservation Award for her extensive work and research making sure that her building stays historically accurate. A representative from Smith Schafer & Associates gave the 2018 audit presentation for the council and the Lanesboro Public Utilities Commission. The … [Read more...]
Peterson implements consequence for non-compliance
The City of Peterson is making good on consequences recently instituted for non-compliance to city ordinances. For more than a year, the city has taken steps to clarify ordinances and policies and beef up ability to follow through on correcting situations. This includes non-compliant vehicles, discontinuation of utility services, and a recent look at revised Minnesota Basic … [Read more...]
Mabel council hears parking compliant
On May 8, the Mabel City Council held a regular city council meeting. Members in attendance included Adam Wilder, Gary Morken, City Clerk Karen Larson, Kirsten Wyffels, and Terry Torkelson. Mayor Jim Westby was absent, so Torkelson led the meeting. A citizen, Don Kleiboer addressed the council about a concern with a neighbor. Kleiboer said his neighbor appears to be … [Read more...]
County continues with Enterprise Fleet Management
The management program for law enforcement vehicles was evaluated after being in place for about a year at the county board’s May 7 meeting. Wong Nystrom, Enterprise Fleet Management, was asked by Sheriff John DeGeorge to put together a four/five year budget plan for the board’s consideration. The budget plan shows the amount needed per year to support law enforcement … [Read more...]
Kingsland to expand Life Skills
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” on May 6, with all members present (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, Superintendent James Hecimovich, and Student Representative Zachary Queensland.) Work sessions generally include discussion, but no formal actions. Jackie Horsman brought up a request she’d … [Read more...]
Railroad history sign for trailhead
Sheila Craig, Preston Historical Society, described plans for the placement of a railroad history interpretive sign at the trailhead during the May 6 council meeting. The intention is to locate the 4’x6’ sign north of the caboose. Plans call for an overhanging roof with lights. It is estimated to cost $5,500 for the sign, installation and lighting. The Preston Area Community … [Read more...]
Rushford Village approves engineering study
The City of Rushford Village has been grappling with storm water issues in South Rushford for some time, but this spring’s rapid thaw problems spurred the city look for options at mitigation. Derek Olinger, engineer for Bolton & Menk, was on hand at the Tuesday, May 7 council meeting to discuss a study proposal. The plan is to define and work with a drainage model, after … [Read more...]
Ostrander reaches agreement on feedlot
May 5, the Ostrander city council held a regular meeting, with all members in attendance (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks) as well as city attorney Jennifer Gumbel. The council heard from Gumbel regarding the Farm Animal Ordinance and related concerns. She stated that the Zoning Committee met and … [Read more...]