Board member Steve Snyder gave the Facilities Committee report at the Lanesboro school board meeting on March 15. “Our number one focus is classroom and school safety,” he said. Presenting an aerial map of the school and surrounding areas, Snyder outlined the proposed improvements and additions to the school that the Facilities Committee has recommended. The architect from … [Read more...]
Technology updates given to Chatfield School Board
The Chatfield School Board met on March 19, 2018, in the high school media center. Board members present were Jerry Chase, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, and Matt McMahon along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey, Business Manager Karyl Lyons, High School Principal Randy Paulson and Technology Integration Specialist Kristi Cook. Board member Katie … [Read more...]
Mabel given green light for new tanker fire truck
At its March meeting, Mabel council members voted to approve the purchase of a new 3,000-gallon tanker fire truck. Members of the fire department had formed a committee to research the cost and companies to replace the existing 2,000-gallon tanker. Chad Loppnow, head of the committee, told the council that Custom Fab & Body out of Marion, Wis., came in with the best bid at … [Read more...]
Chafield approves pension benefit raise for firefighters
Luke Thieke, president of the Relief Association, reviewed the association’s financial statement at the March 12 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. Thieke reported that their finances are in excellent shape. A raise of $550 per year of service was proposed, allowing for a total of $2,300 per year of service. To qualify for full pension benefits a firefighter must complete … [Read more...]
County adopts five-year highway construction improvement plan
At the March 13 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, County Engineer Ron Gregg presented the county’s five-year highway construction improvement plan (2017-2021). The five-year capital improvement plan had been discussed in the Highway committee. Gregg noted changes may occur, as the plan is subject to funding and priority. Chairman Mitch Lentz commented that needed projects … [Read more...]
Rushford voices concerns over school district decision
The Monday, March 12 Rushford Council meeting was slated to have a smaller than average agenda, but a last minute addition took up the bulk of the meeting and brought forth a number of concerns from the council regarding a recent Rushford-Peterson School Board decision. February 26, R-P School Board approved a proposal facilitating discussions for future development of the … [Read more...]
Wykoff discusses water and garbage issues
A regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council was held on March 12. Members in attendance were Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Richard Gleason. Mary Sackett and was absent. Nathan Prechel asked the council if his water/sewer bill could be adjusted, since he had a leak for a couple of months which nearly doubled his bills. The … [Read more...]
Peterson addresses old concerns and issues
At the Wednesday, March 14 Peterson Council meeting, a lengthy list of citizen concerns were brought forth by Councilors Lisa Price and Gail Boyum. These included several items of old business including planning for repair of Park and River Streets issues with water flow along Park Street, electrical metering, including certifying of past due utility, and downtown parking. The … [Read more...]
Spring Valley street assessment hearing set
The upcoming street project was a main topic at the Spring Valley City Council meeting on March 12. Members present were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Jessy Betts, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mayor Jim Struzyk and Mike Hadland were absent, so Jones led the meeting. No visitors had signed up to address the council. Zimmer shared a handout showing the basic costs involved … [Read more...]
Harmony council grants permission for Joe Hahn to move ahead with project
Harmony resident Joe Hahn was present at the March 13 Harmony City Council meeting to obtain the council’s permission to begin the project to extend the city’s utility services to his homes on 5th Ave SE. He had first brought the matter to the council at the February meeting, informing the council that he planned to pay for the cost to install city utility services. The … [Read more...]