fOn October 2, the Ostrander City Council held a regular meeting. All members were in attendance (Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, Heidi Jones and DJ Start). Regarding the street and infrastructure project, Brincks stated, “We do have the final walk-through for construction October 31. It will be the complete overall checklist at 10 … [Read more...]
County schedules Truth in Taxation meeting
At the October 2 county board meeting, December meeting dates were set, including Truth in Taxation. There will be only two board meetings in December. The Association of Minnesota Counties annual meeting will be on December 2,3, and 4. Therefore, there will not be a county board meeting on December 4. There will be a regular meeting on December 11 starting at 3 p.m. Later that … [Read more...]
Semcac receives $500 from “Swipe Out Hunger”
Merchants Bank’s “Swipe Out Hunger” Facebook giveaway has concluded with a donation of $500.00 to Semcac. In the bank’s sixth annual campaign, the top three donations were awarded based on the total number of votes for Hastings Family Service ($2,500), the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse ($1,500) and Friends in Need Food Shelf ($1,000). The 11 other local food shelves that … [Read more...]
Houston County to recieve state disaster assistance
State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) learned recently that the Governor’s Office has authorized the use of funds from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account for emergency relief in Houston County. “This is fantastic news as Houston County has been devastated by torrential rains,” Davids said. “I’m very pleased this funding is on its way.” Davids said … [Read more...]
Rushford Village approves maintenance agreement
The Tuesday, October 2 Rushford Village Council meeting was business as usual with a short agenda and brisk meeting. Other than approvals for minutes and financials, the council reviewed just one agenda item. The council unanimously approved a maintenance agreement with Minnesota Pump Works, of Dundas, Minn., for annual maintenance of the lift station. The contract included a … [Read more...]
Candidates talk about what’s important
Over the next several weeks leading up to Election Day on November 6, 2018, the Fillmore County Journal will provide candidates in contested races in our coverage area an opportunity to answer questions that we hope will be of value to voters. On today’s front page, we are presenting two candidates battling for State Representative of District 28B. Both Greg Davids and Thomas … [Read more...]
New apartments coming to Spring Valley?
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on September 24. All members were present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). Jeff Allman addressed the council, informing them of his plans to build apartments. He handed out information that outlines the basics of “The Commercial House … [Read more...]
County approves preliminary levy for 2019
At the September 25 county board meeting, the preliminary budget and levy for 2019 was discussed. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman provided a breakdown of each departmental budget. The total 2019 preliminary levy is $10,819,093, which is an increase of 3.49%, or $364,893, over the 2018 final levy. The preliminary levy can be lowered in December when the final levy is set, … [Read more...]
Chatfield adopts 2019 preliminary levy
Chatfield councilors were faced with three options when adopting the 2019 preliminary levy at their September 24 meeting. Councilor John McBroom was absent. The first option included the staff budget and the swimming pool debt (reflecting a 22.3% levy increase). The second option also included Small City Aid replacement funding in the amount of $24,000 (reflecting a 23.7% … [Read more...]
Rushford approves AcenTek agreement and fee
At the Monday, September 24 Rushford Council meeting, the council unanimously agreed upon a new franchise agreement with AcenTek, including the implementation of related fees. Doing so will require amendments to the city’s ordinance granting the franchise to Ace Telephone Association/AcenTek for the operation and maintenance of the cable televising system. A public hearing will … [Read more...]