At the November 24 meeting of the Chatfield City Council a proposed reconstruction of the existing tennis court area was discussed. Councilors Pam Bluhm and Dave Frank were absent.
If the Chatfield School Board moves forward with the proposed reconstruction of the existing tennis court area, the city council approved a pledge to be a partner by providing a one-time $50,000 fee to be used for maintenance over time. This was recommended by the Park and Recreation Committee.
When the existing tennis courts were installed, the city paid for installation and the school agreed to pay for maintenance over time. This is now turned around with the school proposing to pay for the installation of a tennis court and pickle ball courts and the city providing this one-time fee for maintenance over time.
Other Business in Brief
- The 2026 maintenance agreement with Olmsted County for a portion of CSAH 10 that lies within the city limits was approved. The agreement runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31. The lump sum payment to the city for routine maintenance work is $3,017.
- Ambulance Director Rocky Burnett explained it has been a couple of years since the Volunteer Ambulance Personnel Policy has been updated. Some language was removed that required a year’s wait for PERA (Public Employee Retirement Association) program. The language update was approved as presented.
- Ordinance 484 policy for Water and Sewer Operations was presented for a first reading.
- A resolution was adopted approving a cooperative agreement with the DNR for the transfer of a surplus bridge. The city owns a prefabricated pedestrian bridge designed in 2023. The city decided not to use the bridge as originally intended and the DNR has found potential uses for the bridge. The state has agreed to assume ownership of the bridge and will provide funding assistance to the city to not exceed $74,900.
- No action was taken on this day to accept agreements with the Minnesota Department of Commerce regarding the placement of solar equipment on public buildings. Agreements will be considered at the next city council meeting.
- No action was taken on a sidewalk installation involving the Hilltop Estates subdivision to be completed in 2026. This will be brought back to the next meeting when all councilors are present.
- A resolution was adopted applying for a Local Road Improvement Program grant for reconstruction of Winona St. SE from TH 52 to Third St. SE. Fillmore County will act as the sponsoring agency for the reconstruction project.
- The Capital Financial Plan review and summary was provided.
- A donation to the city of a Daktronics Scoreboard for North Field Mill Creek Park costing $15,000 was accepted from the Chatfield Youth Sports Association.
- A donation in the amount of $135 was accepted from Tri State Quilters Sue Dornack Stitch Witches to be used for a capital purchase for the Chatfield Public Library.
- A request from Carol Kivimagi involving a nativity project in City Park was approved.
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