Finishing up a year of many changes, the Rushford-Peterson School Board held the last meeting of 2017, December 18. The meeting also encompassed the annual Truth In Taxation hearing. Just one member of the public attended the hearing where district Business Manager Toni Oian presented a summary of the 2018 levy. The approved levy was $2,287,123.45. Of this, $946,716, or … [Read more...]
Kingsland approves tax levy and bond
The Kingsland School Board met in regular session December 18, with all members present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Heather Betts, and Interim Superintendent James Hecimovich). Prior to the regular meeting, the board held the annual truth in taxation public hearing. Although no citizens attended the hearing, Business Manager Amber … [Read more...]
County approves 4.76% levy increase
At the December 19 County Board meeting, last of 2017, the 2018 Fillmore County budget and levy were certified. Due to insurance savings of $40,275, the preliminary levy increase of 5.16% approved in September was reduced to a 4.76% increase. The insurance savings were realized when employees were given the option for plans that didn’t include Mayo Clinic. County Program Aid … [Read more...]
Wykoff fire bylaws discussed
Fire department bylaws were a main topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council held on December 11, with all members in attendance (Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and Richard Gleason). Wade Baker, representing the fire department, said, “It’s been a pretty busy month. We’ve had six calls in … [Read more...]
Spring Valley okays levy and budget
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session December 11. Members present included Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Tony Archer was absent. No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council certified the 2017 Final Tax Levy and adopted the 2018 budget. Zimmer shared information showing the … [Read more...]
Additional haul routes requested for Rein Sand Pit
Larry Thompson and his son Lance, operators of the Rein Sand Pit (now Highland Sand), have requested approval for additional industrial sand haul routes. The public hearing attracted a crowd of concerned citizens to the December 7 Fillmore County Planning Commission. Thompson wants the additional hauling routes approved to allow sand to be hauled to potential buyers. A … [Read more...]
Houston superintendent rated 3.53 out of 4 by school board
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and board members Bonner, Stillin, Evenson, Lundak, Wilson and Carlson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the meeting’s agenda and a resolution for a closed meeting regarding … [Read more...]
Chatfield 2018 final levy certified
At the December 11 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, City Clerk Joel Young reviewed in detail the city’s budget; expenses and revenues. The Truth in Taxation public hearing ended with no comments from the public. Young listed expenses affecting the 2018 budget. Expenditure differences pointed out for 2018 for public works total $142,000. This will pay for additional … [Read more...]
County hears salary requests and another request to support a land acquisition
At the December 12 meeting of the county board elected official salary requests and another request for support of a land acquisition to be donated to the DNR were discussed. Michael Tenney, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, asked the board to support the purchase of 92.8 acres, located in sections 1 and 12, in the city of Rushford Village. The Minnesota Deer Hunters … [Read more...]
Ostrander revs up for infrastructure project
A regular meeting of the Ostrander City Council was held on December 13, with all members in attendance (Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Christine Hyrkas, Heidi Jones and DJ Start). Brian Malm, representing the engineering firm of Bolton & Menk, updated the council on plans regarding the upcoming street and utility infrastructure project, and asked … [Read more...]