The City of Mabel held its annual Truth in Taxation Hearing on December 14 at 6 p.m. during the council’s regular monthly meeting. There were no Mabel residents at the hearing. The council unanimously adopted next year’s $887,690 general fund budget. The final 2022 levy of $441,208 calculated as follows: $419,608 for the General Fund, $6,600 for the Ambulance Reserve Fund, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County reviews 2022, presents goals for 2023
County Administrator Bobbie Hillery detailed past operations and county goals and objectives at the Truth in Taxation public hearing on December 13. Hillery focused on the installation of updated or upgraded technology for improved cyber security. The contract with Schneider Geospatial is continued to provide data and access to information without cost to the taxpayer who … [Read more...]
Chatfield sets 2023 budget and levy
At the final Chatfield City Council meeting in 2022, the property tax levy for taxes payable in 2023 was approved. The total levy will be $2,444,756, which is an increase of 5.793% over 2022, or $133,879. Prior to approval of the 2023 levy, the Truth in Taxation public hearing was held. The 2023 levy includes a pay increase for the mayor and city council, a 5% pay grid … [Read more...]
Fillmore County supports new funding formula for corrections
At the county board’s December 13 meeting, commissioners passed a resolution urging the legislature to pass a new funding formula and significant appropriation in the upcoming 2023 legislative session. The Association of Minnesota Counties Community Supervision Work Group has urged all 87 counties to give their support. Community supervision such as probation, supervised … [Read more...]
Explaining 2023 Fillmore County property taxes
Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer Christy Smith recently sent out proposed property taxes for 2023 to property owners. Property taxes are collected to pay for services provided by the county, city, township, and school taxing districts. Each property owner is asked to pay his/her fair share, no more and no less. Jason McCaslin, county assessor, is responsible for estimating the … [Read more...]
Houston Council approves police camera purchase
The Houston City Council accepted a proposal for the purchase of a camera system for the new community center/police headquarters at their regular meeting December 12. The setup will include a fully wireless system with our cameras on the outside of the building as well as two cameras inside. The package will cost $3,504.93 and will provide the needed security for the … [Read more...]
Rushford to seek assistant ambulance director
The City of Rushford has always had a dedicated volunteer ambulance crew. The numbers of willing persons is dwindling across the country, but the demand for their work is increasing. At the December 12 meeting, the council moved forward the first review for an assistant director/emergency medical service training coordinator for the department. By creating the new position, the … [Read more...]
Strategic Farming: Let’s Talk Crops 2023
By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension Pull up a chair and join in or bring the conversation with you as you go about your day. Whatever works best for you, join us this winter to discuss some of the key issues and questions around commodity crop production facing Minnesota farmers today through the “Strategic Farming: Let’s Talk Crops” webinar series. This … [Read more...]
Spring Valley City Council hears fire and noise complaints, sets tax levy, discusses snow removal
The Spring Valley City Council heard from two residents regarding unattended fires in the city at their meeting on Monday, December 12. The council passed a revised ordinance regarding burning at their meeting in November, requiring that for a fire to be considered “attended,” there must be someone within 10 feet at all times, with a water hose or other means of extinguishing … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council approves tax levy
After reviewing the tax levy for 2023, the Whalan City Council approved the levy in the amount of $56,102.00 during the December council meeting held at Whalan City Hall. Present at the December 12 regularly scheduled city council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin; council members attending in person were Thore E. Johnson and Sheila Higbe. Councilmember Owen Lewis attended … [Read more...]