Approximately 10 citizens were in the audience for the Wykoff City Council meeting that was held on January 8, with all council members in attendance (Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, Deputy Clerk Luann Hare, Mary Sackett, and Richard Gleason). City Clerk Becky Schmidt was absent. Richard Gleason updated the council on his efforts at arranging for Wykoff … [Read more...]
Peterson enforcing ordinances; looks to further review
The January 10 Peterson Council meeting packed in standard annual designations, as well as several items of review. For the most part, everything remains the same as in 2017 including liability coverage, Friends of Peterson usage of municipal locations, application of a Southeast Minnesota Arts Council grant, polling places and election judges. Items pulled for additional … [Read more...]
Mabel finalizing daycare center specifications
At its January 10 meeting, Mayor Jim Westby reported to the city council that the final plans and spec book for the daycare center should be ready by the end of the month. “The electrical, plumbing, wood and shingles are getting finalized,” Westby said. “Once that’s done, we will have a final spec book that can go out for bids.” Kirsten Wyffels, Economic Development Authority … [Read more...]
Whalan council sets Slate of Office
As the Whalan City Council met on January 8, 2018, one of the most pressing items on the agenda was setting the Slate of Office. Mayor Marlys Tuftin and council members Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson and Wyatt Berekvam were present, along with City Clerk Lolly Melander. Council member Owen Lewis was absent. The Slate of Office included depositor (Merchants Bank, Lanesboro), … [Read more...]
John DeGeorge announces run for Fillmore County Sheriff
John DeGeorge, a lifelong Fillmore County resident and current Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Captain, has announced his candidacy for Fillmore County Sheriff. The Sheriff position will be up for election in November 2018. John graduated from Rushford-Peterson High School in 1995. He graduated from Alexandria Technical College in 1997 with a degree in Law Enforcement and … [Read more...]
Spring Valley sets 2018 fees and appointments
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session January 8. Members present included Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council approved Resolutions 2018-01 through 2018-07, naming the city’s official newspaper, bank depository, … [Read more...]
Semcac reports to commissioners
Wayne Stenberg, Semcac executive director, and Cindy Vitse, housing coordinator, updated the county board on Semcac programs at the January 9 meeting. Commissioner Gary Peterson was absent. Semcac has been in existence for 51 years and serves a 12 county area. Stenberg said their mission statement has changed to “Empower and advocate for people to enhance their … [Read more...]
Harmony discusses possibility of paving end of Sixth Street
Joe Hahn was present at the January 9 Harmony City Council meeting. He is thinking about building a home at the end of Sixth Street southeast. Currently, the city street ends before that point so he would have to extend the water and sewer service. As it’s a dead end street, he wanted to know if that would be adequate or if he would need to include curb and gutter. Hahn had … [Read more...]
Mayor reports Chatfield is in good shape
Chatfield’s first city council meeting of 2018 was held on January 8. Mayor Russ Smith said he was happy with the 2018 budget, which is less than originally anticipated. The city as a whole is in “good shape.” Smith praised and thanked the city staff; they always do a good job. The Industrial Drive project will be finished this year. The mayor hopes to see development start … [Read more...]
Houston Council debates Owl Center lease for Trailhead Park
The Houston City Council met for its first regular meeting of the year 2018 at 6 p.m., January 8 in the council chambers at Houston City Hall. In attendance were Mayor Olson and council members Knutson, Sanden, Krage and Schutte, along with City Administrator Peterson and Deputy Clerk Hegland. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Olson opened up the meeting for a period … [Read more...]