At the January 18 Preston City Council meeting, attorney Thomas Manion pressed the city council to continue a 2011 cease and desist order as requested by his client Diane Ruud. Several concerned citizens were in attendance. At a December 6, 2016 meeting, Dave Keene, owner of the property at 217 Preston St. SW, had requested that the cease and desist order be lifted due to … [Read more...]
Rushford Village moves into new year with old issues
Having not held the first bi-monthly meeting the first Tuesday of the month, the Rushford Village Council had some catching up to do at the second meeting, Tuesday, January 17. The bulk of the agenda highlighted annual housekeeping issues, but along the way, several items of old business popped up. Kudos were given to Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck and worker Hamilton … [Read more...]
New faces on Chatfield Council
At the January 9 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, the first order of business was the oath of office for the reelected mayor and the three new councilors. Mayor Russ Smith recited his oath of office. Newly elected councilors Joshua Broadwater, Pam Bluhm, and John Mc-Broom repeated their oath together. Councilor Paul Novotny was elected vice-mayor. Smith presented a … [Read more...]
Wykoff aims to cut spending
The Wykoff City Council met on January 9 in regular session. Members in attendance were Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and Brody Mensink. Rocky Vreeman was absent. Stating that, “A penny saved is a penny earned,” Mayor Williams outlined plans to cut city expenses. He asked that all city employees remember to turn off lights when leaving the … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Council appointments set
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 9. Members present were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Jessy Betts was absent. No visitors had signed up to address the council. Mayor Struzyk welcomed newly elected council member Mike Hadland to the council. Deb Zimmer swore Struzyk and Hadland … [Read more...]
Fountain gets plant update
The Fountain City Council started things in 2017 in similar discussion to those last year. The city is working cooperatively with WSB & Associates and Rick Whitney, of PeopleService, to determine a solution to waste water treatment plant issues and to assist the city in regaining compliance with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Things at the plant are progressing, … [Read more...]
R-P School Board holds annual meeting
The Monday, January 9 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting saw a host of annual housekeeping issues, in addition to the welcoming of new Board Director Bonnie Prinsen. First up for the board, was election of officers. It was determined that John Linder remain board chairman, Joyce Iverson remain vice-chair, and Valerie Howe remain board treasurer. The board clerk for 2017 … [Read more...]
New mayor, council members in Whalan
To begin the January 9, 2017 regularly scheduled council meeting in Whalan, Minn., the newly elected mayor and council members were sworn in. After being sworn in, Mayor Marlys Tuftin and Council members Wyatt Berekvam and Owen Lewis were congratulated and welcomed as council members. New council member, Kim Berekvam was absent and will be sworn in at the February 2017 … [Read more...]
Peterson reviews annual items; prepares to hire new clerk
The first meeting of 2017 for the Peterson City Council, Wednesday, January 11, held several organizational items, including several items of old business. Additionally, acting clerk and Councilor Gail Boyum swore in reelected Mayor Tim Hallum and Councilor Loren Rue, as well as newly elected Councilor Chris Grindland. Following the oath of office, the council got right to … [Read more...]
Mabel City Council welcomes Gary Morken
The Mabel City Council meeting began with the swearing in of new Councilman Gary Morken. After Morken had taken the oath of office, he was welcomed by his fellow council members. City Administrator Karen Larson had spoken with the city attorney, Greg Scheiber about Jeff Engen’s concerns. Engen, a Mabel resident and landlord, attended the December council meeting and … [Read more...]