Spring Grove City Council members met Tuesday, May 19 at 168 West Main Street in room 100. Mayor Bryan Wilhelmson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., then led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Mike Hagen, Trent Turner, Morgan Buckland, and Wilhelmson. City Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton was also present. Applications from Sean Young, Andrea … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking Ceremony at M-C
At the regular board meeting on May 19, Superintendent Gary Kuphal announced that a groundbreaking ceremony was set for May 22 for the new referendum sponsored construction. Speakers will include representatives from both the construction and architectural firms as well as Supt. Kuphal. The senior class and kindergarten classes were invited to attend the short ceremony, and … [Read more...]
Community Members Start Non-Profit to Support Fillmore Central Families
At the May 19 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Megan Persons and Kari Thomas addressed the board about a non-profit called Fillmore Central Education Foundation that they are in the process of getting up and running. They are currently working with Corson Law Office to establish the non-profit. The foundation would work to strengthen the connection between families, … [Read more...]
Preston Installs Interim Administrator Michelle Marotzke
At the May 18 meeting of the city council a six-month contract was approved for Interim Administrator Michelle Marotzke. Councilman Dean Aug was absent. Marotzke has recently been serving as the Preston/Lanesboro EDA director. She has a Master’s in Business Administration and has EDA municipal utility experience. Deputy Clerk Sheila Marzolf and the office manager, Marilyn … [Read more...]
Brent Olson, New R-P MSHS Principal
The Rushford-Peterson School Board accepted the resignation of MSHS Principal Jake Timm and hired new MSHS Principal Brent Olson at their regular board meeting May 18. Other new hires included Reading interventionist (K-8) Andrea Larson, LTS for kindergarten, Madelyn Haugen; assistant football coach, Dan Mlsna and assistant football coach, Jon Theuer. Other resignations … [Read more...]
Chatfield Shady Oak Redevelopment Proposal Tabled Indefinitely
A development proposal for two single family residential lots along Hawley St. (Shady Oak Park) failed to get enough support at the May 11 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. The proposal had been recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilor Josh Broadwater who favored the proposal was against the suggested request for proposals language which made the developer … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Downtown Improvement Project to Begin This Month
Last month the Spring Valley City Council awarded A1 Excavating, LLC the contract for the Downtown Improvement Project, which is set to begin the week of May 18. At their Monday, May 11 meeting, the council reviewed a proposed modification to the plan. “The project would start with the northern block being closed and access to the southern block only being through an alley due … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: In my community and on my daily commute I encounter two roundabouts each morning, others that I work with will encounter three roundabouts in less than five minutes. Please use your platform to remind drivers how to safely and properly use a roundabout. I see, almost on a daily basis, drivers physically stop their vehicle for other drivers that have not even entered … [Read more...]
Spruce Street Assessments Adopted in Houston
Following a public hearing, the Houston City Council adopted the Spruce Street assessments to pave the way for the planned improvements at their regular meeting May 11. The project will be completed in partnership with Houston County with a portion of the project to be fully reconstructed with utility work and resurfacing of streets with no utility work on either end. Total … [Read more...]
Peterson Averages Rate; Considers Citizen Complaint
There were several agenda items on the agenda of the May 13 Peterson Council meeting and several in attendance. Tracy Seelbinder was absent. One item of consideration, approved unanimously, was the adjustment of the electric rates in effort to minimize rate swings. The rates vary depending on time of year, type of fuel, and type of meter. The city currently had eight electric … [Read more...]