Monday, April 16, the Rushford-Peterson School Board followed through with steps to return two of the three parcels of the former Rushford-Peterson Middle School to the City of Peterson. Outlined in the consolidation agreement drafted by the Rushford School Board and the Peterson School Board in 1991, should the R-P School District vacate the premises in Peterson, Parcel One … [Read more...]
Chatfield High School media center under renovation
The Chatfield School Board met on April 16, 2018, in room 122 in the high school. Board members present were Jerry Chase, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon along with Superintendent Harris, administrative assistant Lorri Lowrey, business manager Karyl Lyons, Craig Ihrke, elementary principal; Randy Paulson, high school principal; and Community Education … [Read more...]
Rushford Village closing in on Benson Lane Project
The Tuesday, April 17 meeting of the Rushford Village council was focused almost exclusively on public works issues. The most prominent issue was continuing discussion on the Benson Lane Project. Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, was on hand at the meeting to review recent survey results and to detail the next steps in the project. It was noted at the March meeting … [Read more...]
Rebuild VFW event in Spring Valley
Everyone around Spring Valley knows that in early October 2017, the Johnny Ringo’s bar burned down, and has been demolished. It’s not as well known that the Spring Valley VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) building, right next to the fire, also incurred significant damages. And for that reason, the VFW is holding a “Rebuild the VFW Benefit Dinner and Auction” on Saturday, April … [Read more...]
Spring Valley assessments mulled
On April 9, Spring Valley held its annual Board of Review meeting, in which County Assessor Brian Hoff described the assessment and review process. He said all requests for a review must be based on actual facts. Hoff and the council heard from several homeowners who asked the council to consider adjusting their assessments following a re-check that recently was done by … [Read more...]
County to discontinue homecare, votes on veterans home site
After a lengthy discussion, commissioners decided to discontinue public health homecare at their April 10 meeting. Clients and homecare employees will be notified of the county’s intention to transition to private companies over the next few months. The target date to complete the transition is July 1. During this period home health staff and clients will have time to select … [Read more...]
Charter Commission Amendment dead
At the April 9 Chatfield City Council meeting, a vote on the second consideration of Ordinance 433-Charter Amendment failed. The first consideration had passed three to two. This time in order for the recommendation from the Charter Commission for the establishment of a “city manager” position to become a reality, there would need to be a unanimous positive vote. The vote was … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council fills vacant seat
Two Whalan residents stepped forward to show an interest in filling the recently vacated seat on the Whalan City Council during the April 9, 2018, council meeting. New council member Johnny Halvorson will be sworn in during the May 2018 meeting. The regularly scheduled monthly council meeting began at 5 p.m. at the Whalan City Hall. Present at the meeting were Mayor Marlys … [Read more...]
Lanesboro City Council makes decision on Zenith Street paving project
The April 9 Lanesboro City Council meeting opened at 5:30 p.m. with the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting. County Assessor Cindy Blagsvedt and appraiser Ron Vickre were present to review the appeal and equalization policies and procedures with the council. After the review, the meeting was opened up for questions from the council and local residents. An appeal … [Read more...]
Rushford Council eyes League of Minnesota Cities support
The Monday, April 9 Rushford Council meeting was relatively short, wrapping up just two resolutions in general business and one ordinance amendment. First up was a public hearing to consider an amendment to the ordinance establishing salaries for elected officials. The council reviewed several municipalities at the March 25 meeting, before proceeding with adding the hearing to … [Read more...]