City Attorney Fred Suhler Jr.’s resignation was accepted in early May 2026, effective September 30. At the July 27 meeting of the city council, it was noted that the city had received two responses to the city’s request for proposals for civil legal services.
The council by consensus chose to wait for a summary of the proposals and the recommendation of staff rather than interviewing the candidates. With that information in hand the city council will take the next step in picking a new city attorney.
Other Business in Brief
• Modifications were approved as presented to the city’s Finance Policy. The Finance Policy has been reviewed annually since 2022. The Finance Policy includes Budget, Capital Outlay Plan, Debt Management, Fund Balance, Investment Management, and Finance Procedures, Practices and Internal Controls.
• An address change was approved to make it consistent with the address assigned by Fillmore County. Authorization was given to change the legal address from 2025 Hill Street SW to 2029 Hill Street SW.
• A resolution was adopted approving an exempt permit for the Chatfield Center for the Arts, Inc. for a raffle to be held on September 25.
• Chatfield Western Days will be held August 6-9. Highlights include the Grand Parade, Brass Band Concert, Classic Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show, Brad & the Big Wave, and the Spongebob Musical to be held at the Center for the Arts.
• Mayor John McBroom suggested parents speak with their kids that are using scooters and electric bikes. They have to stop at a stop sign; they should get their helmets on. He also warned drivers not to pass on the right; pedestrians have the right-of-way.
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