The Preston City Council approved a new city logo at their August 6 meeting. The trout superimposed over the Minnesota state outline has been the logo on the city’s letterhead, envelopes, business cards and so on. The new official logo is a simple fishhook on a line which represents the city’s theme, “Get Hooked on Preston.” Councilman David Collett was absent.
The city’s sign in front of city hall will be upgraded with the new logo. Kelly Printing and Signs estimates the new sign will cost about $800. The city will transition over time to the new logo, using up existing materials inscribed with the old logo.
Other business in brief
• A variance was requested by Ron and Judy Johnson, 203 Center St. NE. The couple wants to build an 8-foot x 12-foot utility shed on the south side of their cabin. They are requesting a variance allowing a setback of four feet from a principle structure (12 feet required by code). The unusually small size of the lot was discussed. The cabin is located in a B-1 zone which does not generally have yard setbacks. After a public hearing the Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance. The variance was approved; councilman Robert Maust voted no.
• Conrad Anderson (Cecil’s son) agreed with proposed terms for the purchase of “outlot B” in an email. The terms include a purchase price of $10,000 and, if the well needs to be sealed, it will be the city’s responsibility. The council approved the terms and directed the city attorney to draft a purchase agreement.
• Mayor Kurt Reicks congratulated Greg Davids for the recognition from the League of Minnesota Cities as 2018 Legislator of Distinction. Twenty-five legislators were recognized in 2018, 14 representatives and 11 senators.
• The next Preston City Council meeting will be held on August 27 at 7 p.m. The first meeting in September will be held on Tuesday, September 4 at 6 p.m.