Brownsville, Minn., City Council members met Wednesday, October 4 at the Brownsville Community Center. Council member Jacob Danielson bade everyone a final farewell as October 4 was his last day serving as part of the city council. Danielson’s term ends December 2024, and his vacant place on the council will need to be filled; once filled his successor will carry out the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro’s Strategic Plan in Action
In keeping with his promise nearly a year ago, Lanesboro Superintendent Matt Schultz continues to reference the school’s strategic plan as he reports to the school board at their monthly meetings. At the October 11 meeting, Schultz shared many details of how the school is working to follow the plan. Schultz informed the board that the school is using MTSS (multi-tiered system … [Read more...]
Eitzen is Ready for Winter
Mayor Jeff Adamson called the October 10 regularly scheduled meeting of the Eitzen City Council meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Council members in attendance included Mayor Jeff Adamson, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Lange and Mitch Luttchens. Doug Meyer was absent. Also in attendance was City Clerk Steve Schuldt. Councilman Luttchens moved to approve the minutes from the September … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Council Hears From Business Alliance
On October 9, the Spring Valley, Minn., City Council heard from Dan Freeman, of the Spring Valley Business Alliance, to consider future plans for the group’s proposed Broadway Project. In May, Freeman approached the council with the idea of the Broadway Project. At that time he explained, “The Broadway Project is an effort by the alliance to make downtown Spring Valley … [Read more...]
Houston Enrollment Numbers
Superintendent Mary Morem reported this year’s enrollment numbers to the school board at their regular meeting October 5. The elementary school pre-school to sixth grade has 201 students, down about seven from last year. The 7-12th grade high school remains steady at 231. Summit School is capped at 24 with more students on a waiting list. MNVA has a total of 1,710 students … [Read more...]
Whalan Council Continues Work on Short-Term Rental Ordinance
After many months of working on a short-term rental ordinance which has included hours of discussion by the zoning committee, creating several drafts, sending out surveys to homeowners and holding a public hearing before the October council meeting, the Whalan City Council has once again sent it back to the zoning committee for adjustments. Present at the October 9 council … [Read more...]
Chatfield Approves CUP for Apartments Over Jac’s Bar and Grill
An application for a conditional use permit submitted by Jamie and Robin Arthur was considered at the Chatfield City Council’s October 9 meeting. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. A public hearing was held concerning this application at the October 2 Planning and Zoning meeting. The Planning Commision recommended that the CUP be approved to convert the space above the … [Read more...]
Canton Council Discussions Revolve Around 2024 Budget, New Code of Ordinance and Utility Rates
The Canton City Council made quick work of its agenda on Wednesday evening, October 11, as the councilmembers reviewed the topics of the 2024 budget, a new code of ordinances and the upcoming hearing regarding an increase in utility and garbage rates. Clerk Anne Koliha told the council that she has been continuing to work on the budget, considering the 11% tax levy increase … [Read more...]
Cracking Concrete to be Seal Coated at Harmony Splash Pad
At the October 10 Harmony City Council meeting, a quote in the amount of $14,000 from Midwest Surface Coatings was reviewed for seal coating the splash pad. As stress cuts weren’t added when it was poured, the concrete is cracking and needs to be seal coated to protect it. Unfortunately, the Park Board does not have the budget to do the project at this time. “In order to … [Read more...]
Rushford Looks at TIF District for Redevelopment
On October 10, the Rushford City Council voted unanimously to approve the terms of an internal loan in connection with a possible future redevelopment Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District within Municipal Development District No. 1. This move aims to assist with costs associated with the Rushford Redevelopment Project – COOP site (the former Farmers Win Cooperative site) … [Read more...]