At the July 9 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, the Land Records Department established earlier this year was quashed. The board voted unanimously to change back from the Land Records Director position to the County Assessor position. Human Resources Officer Kristina Kohn explained the department headed by a Land Records Director was not functioning as the board … [Read more...]
Cook sworn in as Whalan City Council member
Tanya Cook is the newest member of the Whalan City Council in Whalan, Minn. Cook filled the position left open when Johnny Halvorson resigned from the council in June due to health issues. Present at the July 8, regularly scheduled monthly city council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, along with council members Owen Lewis, Everett Johnson and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk … [Read more...]
2019 Preston street improvements
Brett Grabau, Stantec Consulting Services engineer, discussed proposed street improvements for 2019 during a public hearing at the Preston City Council’s July 1 meeting. In the city of Preston 40% of street reconstruction project costs are assessed to the benefiting property owners. Non-residential parcels get assessed for the total front footage of the property. Residential … [Read more...]
Wykoff street projects progressing
The Wykoff city council held a regular meeting on July 8. Council members in attendance included Lyle Morey, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason. Mary Tjepkes was absent. The council discussed final steps regarding the Main Street project, as well as next steps on the upcoming County 5 project. Regarding the Main Street project, … [Read more...]
Chatfield assesses storm water damage
At Chatfield’s July 8 city council meeting, Brian Burkholder stated the city had quite a lot of water damage with the recent heavy rain. They are working with Fillmore and Olmsted Counties to obtain some state funding. Councilor Paul Novotny reported the Public Works committee discussed storm water damage, most of which is down CR 10. They are getting some quotes. It was an … [Read more...]
Chatfield High School awarded NSF grant
At the July 9 meeting of the Chatfield School Board, all board members were present except Matt McMahon and Katie Priebe. Present were Superintendent Ed Harris; Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowery; new Business Manager Trista O’Connor and principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Under school board committees, Scott Backer said the board has just begun the process of … [Read more...]
Spring Valley accepts bid on Industrial Park
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on July 8. Members in attendance included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. Seven bids had been received for the upcoming 2019 Industrial Park Expansion project, and those bids were reviewed by the engineering firm of Bolton & … [Read more...]
Harmony council debates lot fees
At their July 9 meeting, the Harmony City Council once again discussed the possibility of charging a lot fee based on utility base charges to residents who own a buildable lot in town. The city’s base charge for utility services with no usage is $58.84 a month which comes to a total of just over $700 a year. City Administrator Jerome Illg put together a list of 37 buildable … [Read more...]
County declares state of emergency
The board authorized a letter to be sent to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety stating the county experienced extensive damage from the June 27-28 heavy rains and flooding. The commissioners unanimously passed a resolution declaring a state of emergency due to conditions resulting from the June flooding event at the July 2 board meeting. County Coordinator Bobbie … [Read more...]
Relay for Life to be held in Lanesboro
It’s time to tie up your shoelaces and travel to Lanesboro for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Fillmore County fundraiser to be held on Friday, July 12, 2019. Relay for Life activities will be taking place in Sylvan Park and in the Lanesboro Community Hall throughout the day and late into the night. With this year’s Relay for Life theme being “There’s no … [Read more...]