Canton City Council had a pretty interesting meeting on November 13, with all council members in attendance. Two main topics were on the table for discussion. Once again, nuisance properties are one of the most talked about topics and the other was about criminal charges brought against Lolly Melander. On the topic of nuisance properties, Danny Whalen was at the courthouse … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Housing Study
EDA Director Marty Walsh summarized the recently completed Fillmore County Housing Study at the county board’s November 12 meeting. Maxfield Research and Consulting, LLC prepared the housing study analysis. It concludes with recommendations on the types of housing needed in the county, both now and in the future. The summary begins with an analysis of the county’s … [Read more...]
Whalan Council imposes unpaid administrative leave
The City of Whalan held a special city council meeting on November 12, in which the first part of the meeting was closed to the public. According to Terry Chiglo, City Attorney for Whalan, the reason the initial part of the meeting was closed to the public was “for the preliminary consideration of allegations and/or charges pending against a person subject to the City of … [Read more...]
Harmony council approves playground equipment purchase
Harmony resident Dan Dornink attended the November 12 Harmony City Council meeting to discuss the plans for the proposed playground. “It has come to my attention that we’re talking about putting a new playground outside the community center here. I would like to ask the council to reconsider the location as this side of town is already well served by playgrounds,” he said, … [Read more...]
Ostrander sets brush dump hours
The Ostrander City Council held a regular meeting on November 12, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Mayor Pam Kunert, Vernon Thompson, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks). The council formally approved the canvassing of the recent special election, in which Dan Hellerud won for city council. Ostrander’s city maintenance director, Jeremy Runkle, … [Read more...]
Mabel to accept credit/debit card payments
The Mabel City Council held a regular council meeting on November 13. All members were present (Adam Wilder, Mayor Jim Westby, City Clerk/Treasurer Karen Larson, Gary Morken, Terry Torkelson, and Kirsten Wyffels). Deputy Clerk Brooke Harmening addressed the council to ask them to consider approving a system in which citizens could make payments to the city using debit or … [Read more...]
Citizen Alert System in Chatfield
At the November 12 Chatfield City Council meeting Brian Burkholder encouraged Chatfield residents to go to the city’s website and enroll in the Citizen Alert System through Rochester Alert. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. The alert system sends out notifications of snowplowing, water breaks, and street closings. The system especially aids in the notification of those who … [Read more...]
Rushford approves Clean Air Ordinance; flips for council seat
Rushford’s City Hall was packed November 12 as the council held a public hearing regarding the proposed repeal of its 1997 Tobacco Ordinance and consideration of adoption for a new ordinance. Bright red tee-shirts bearing the slogan, “I support a tobacco-free generation; Tobacco 21,” were all around the room. In all, more than 50 people crammed into council chambers to voice … [Read more...]
Chatfield Schools honor veterans
At the November 12, 2019 Chatfield School Board meeting, all board members were present along with Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant and Krista O’Connor, business manager. Also present were principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Superintendent Ed Harris was not present. Under board committees, board member Katie Priebe talked about the meeting of the Activities … [Read more...]
Spring Valley raises sewer rate
With a light agenda, the Spring Valley City Council held a very brief regular meeting on November 13. Members present included Mayor Tony Archer, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Luan Ruesink was absent. No citizens asked to address the council. The council chambers has a large tarp covering the east wall, as it is in the process … [Read more...]