The Ostrander City Council met March 3 with Mayor DJ Start presiding. Council members Jimmie Dean, Lyn Massey-Mills, Dan Hellerud and Brodi Nesler were present, along with City Clerk Wendy Brincks. After approving the consent agenda, the council moved on to department reports and updates from staff. Brincks reported that the city has now wrapped up its work with … [Read more...]
Village Hits Another Truck Roadblock
At the March 3 meeting, the Rushford Village Council Public Works Supervisor Darrin Dessner and Councilor Mike Enber informed the council of yet more continued problems with its Freightliner truck. The village experienced front-end issues with its previous truck and ordered a new truck in 2021. The build was completed in May 2022. It was sent to Syverson Truck Center to … [Read more...]
Setback Requirements for Telecommunication Towers Discussed
At the February 19 meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission, the current requirement that a communications tower be setback at least 500 feet from a residence was discussed. Cloud 1 Services, LLC has applied for conditional use permits in recent months for about a half dozen communication towers. At least two of the proposals have been opposed by a neighboring … [Read more...]
Quarter/Quarter Rule Discussion Tabled Until March
At the February 24 meeting, the Houston County Board of Commissioners discussed the county’s quarter/quarter rule at the request of Chair Greg Myhre. The discussion was tabled and will be revisited at the March 3 commission meeting to allow Commissioner Cindy Wright to participate. The current rule limits development in agricultural districts to one dwelling per 40-acre … [Read more...]
Rep. Davids Announces Historical Society Grants For Fountain and Harmony
ST. PAUL – State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) announces that two local projects have received history grants from Minnesota Legacy appropriations from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. “I’d like to congratulate the local leaders who worked closely with state officials to secure this funding,” Davids said. The Fillmore County Historical Society in Fountain … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Receives Donation from Preston Fire Department
At the February 24 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, the board approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 27 meeting. The monthly claims were also approved. Treasurer Sue Sikkink noted that scholarships were given out on February 16, and also that a donation was received from the Preston Fire Department, allowing each student at the elementary school to receive a … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Crews Recognized for Snow Removal Efforts
At the February 23 Caledonia City Council meeting, street and public works staff, along with Director Casey Klug, received high praise from the mayor, council members, and residents for their efforts in clearing streets after last Friday’s (February 20) heavy snowfall. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. in the Caledonia City Hall council chambers by Mayor Jeremy … [Read more...]
Interim Contract for County Assessor Approved
At the February 24 Fillmore County board meeting, commissioners approved an agreement with Freeborn County to provide interim county assessor services. Commissioner Mitch Lentz was absent. Assessor Ryan Rasmussen is leaving at the end of February. Fillmore County is looking for a new assessor. In the interim an agreement has been approved with Freeborn County to provide … [Read more...]
Chatfield Sidewalk Issue Again Debated
At the February 23 Chatfield City Council meeting, the issue of sidewalks required by the Hilltop Estates development agreement was again addressed. At an August 24 council meeting, the construction of a 10-foot bituminous walking path was suggested as a better solution than sidewalks which were required in the development agreement. Three councilors favored the walking … [Read more...]
Hayden Stensgard Accepts Position of Rushford City Administrator
At the regular city of Rushford council meeting on February 23, the council approved an employment agreement with Hayden Stensgard for the city administrator position. Stensgard will begin in the position April 1 at a salary of $104,598 per year; he will start at step 10, level 6 and have the same basic benefit package as other city employees. A laptop and cell phone will be … [Read more...]