Concerns over rising costs led the Peterson Council to approve a 5% budget and tax levy increase for 2023. The council set the preliminary amount at 8% or $105,973. Councilor Chris Stenzel noted comparative levies from other cities in the 5-7% range, the smaller increases in cities able to absorb the costs better. “Everyone is experiencing a lot of higher costs,” added … [Read more...]
Space Utilization Study moves forward
Houston County commissioners accepted the $61,710.00 Space Utilization Study proposal from Collaborative Design Group at the November 8 commission meeting. Chairman Greg Myhre called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. He led commissioners and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Community Corrections
At the November 8 Fillmore County Board meeting, the scheduled fourth quarter payment to Olmsted County Community Services in the amount of $119,851.50 was discussed. Fillmore County Community Corrections director Tom Jensen said they will have no authority until January 1, 2023. Until then, Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted (DFO) Community Corrections is still bound by contract to … [Read more...]
Rushford Village project planning commences
For more than a year, the Rushford Village council has debated how to proceed with a remodeling addition to the Public Works maintenance shop. There is no water or heating access at the largely unfinished shop, leaving the department no way to clean equipment. The village has several new pieces of large equipment, including a custom truck, so the council has planned … [Read more...]
Lanesboro amends liquor ordinances
A public hearing for amending the liquor ordinances was held at the November 7 Lanesboro City Council meeting. Karen Heimdahl from Sylvan Brewing thanked the council for working on it and said that she was in support of the proposed amendments as they would allow her business a little more flexibility. The council reviewed the city’s liquor ordinances and made a motion to … [Read more...]
Mabel water & street project plans shared
Mabel’s City Council met in regular session on November 9, with all members present, along with City Clerk Karen Larson and Bob Meirau. The council heard an update from Carson Hackett, representing Davy Engineering Company. Hackett gave a summary of the expected costs and timeline of the upcoming watermain project. Hackett shared that the overall estimated project cost is … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Teacher Conference a success
Superintendent Matt Schultz proclaimed the teacher conference held by the school over the MEA break a success as he reported to the Lanesboro School Board at their regular meeting November 9. A total of 80 teachers (38 of which were Lanesboro teachers) attended the conference which consisted of a keynote speaker at both the beginning and end of the day, as well as two break out … [Read more...]
Canton reviews variance request, approves job offer for new clerk
The Canton City Council held a special meeting on November 9, prior to its regular meeting, to consider a variance request from property owners Lindsi Poppe and Michelle Hanson. The variance permit application stated they would like a variance to install a shed to hold ATVs and lawnmower and snow blower. Council Member Josh Nordsving reviewed the application and visited … [Read more...]
Preston adopts assessment rolls for Maple St. and Circle Heights Dr. improvements
City Engineer Brett Grabau began the assessment hearings with a description of the projects at the city council’s November 7 meeting. The improvements included the resurfacing of Maple St. from the intersection of Ridge Rd. to the western dead end. Improvements also included the reconstruction of portions of Circle Heights Dr. along with the entrance to the Branding Iron; this … [Read more...]
Trailer explosion at Money Creek Haven Campground
On Friday November 4, 2022, at 5:45 p.m., the Houston County 911 dispatch received an emergency call, advising that two people had just been burned, stemming from an apparent explosion that occurred in an enclosed trailer within the Money Creek Haven Campground, located North of Houston, Minn. Houston County Sheriff’s Deputies, Houston Ambulance and the Houston Fire Department … [Read more...]