Mabel Public Works Director Robert (Bob) Mierau presented two quotes at the September 11 city council meeting for approval: one for a permanent standby generator for the community center and one for a mobile diesel generator for the lift stations. Mierau mentioned that he has been advocating for years for the city to purchase these generators in case of an emergency, noting, … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council to Hold Public Hearing
During the September 9 regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting a date was set for a public hearing for the Short-term Rental Ordinance as well as a discussion of an upcoming ballot item. Present at the meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was also … [Read more...]
Eitzen Habitat House Scheduled for Completion By End of October
Executive Director Kahya Fox, Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region, answered at the September 10 Eitzen City Council meeting that the Eitzen Habitat house is expected to be completed by the end of October. Mayor Jeff Adamson called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Eitzen City Council to order at 6:03 p.m. Councilors, including Mayor Adamson, Emily … [Read more...]
Round 1: Caledonia Reviews Proposed Budget and Levy
On Monday, September 9, 2024, the Caledonia City Council met in regular session to discuss the proposed 2025 budget and levy. Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present were Bob Klug, Amanda Ninneman, Mayor Schroeder, and Ryan Stenzel. David Fitzpatrick was absent. The council unanimously … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Updates at the Forefront of Wykoff Council Meeting
By Zech Sindt The Wykoff City Council meeting came to order at 7 p.m. on September 9. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge, City Administrator Becky Schmidt, Administrative Assistant Luann Hare, and city council members Kaleb Himli, Lyle Morey, Barbara Fate and Jeffrey Hare were all present. Kingsland School Superintendent Scott Klavetter attended the meeting to discuss some … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Council Debates Governing Status of Library Board
A public hearing was held at the September 3 Lanesboro City Council meeting to discuss the proposed amendments to ordinance chapter 151 regarding land use, ordinance 30.111 regarding the city’s fee schedule, and ordinance chapter 120 regarding lodging businesses. Lanesboro resident Jon Pieper addressed the council with his concerns about the proposed zoning changes from RA to … [Read more...]
Houston County Approves Disaster Abatements
At their regularly scheduled meeting on September 3, 2024, the Houston County Board of Commissioners approved two disaster abatements. The first abatement was for La Crescent resident Gary Eddy, due to a vehicle accident that resulted in a car damaging their garage. The abatement amounting to $381 is for the last four months of 2024. Eddy will not be applying for a credit … [Read more...]
Kingsland Board Discusses Referendum
The upcoming referendum was the main topic of conversation for the Kingsland School Board during their August 19 meeting. Pat Overom, of ICS Consulting Inc., reviewed the referendum handbook saying, “The intent of this is to outline your roles as board members and district staff, the process that was gone through, challenges the district is currently facing and it really … [Read more...]
Fountain Pushes Ordinance Awareness
The city of Fountain has worked to address ordinance non-compliance in recent years and is making a push for citizens to be more aware. While the ordinances are listed on the city website (fountainmn.org), many issues are still falling by the wayside. City Clerk Mary Tjepkes notified the council at the September 4 meeting that the ordinances will put the reminder on … [Read more...]
Village Digs Into Budget
At the September 3 meeting, the Rushford Village council learned that the current budget is sitting surprisingly well. However, having unexpected expenses crop up the last few years, there’s some palpable uncertainty. City Clerk Mary Miner presented an updated 2025 budget for the council to review. It includes health insurance costs, $24,000 for the follow-up of the … [Read more...]