At the October 13 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, three proposed ordinances were reviewed. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. Ordinance # 480 establishing standards for installation of sidewalks in subdivisions was reviewed as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. This will amend Chatfield Code. No action was taken this day. It will lay out when sidewalks … [Read more...]
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Chatfield Board Approves Teacher Contracts
At the October 8 meeting school board meeting, board members Josh Thompson, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad and Mark Johnsrud were present. David Sovinski joined remotely and Katie Priebe was not present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, high school principal, Eric Nelson; elementary principal, Shane McBroom; Community Education Director LuAnn Kleven and student senate … [Read more...]
Chatfield Certifies Preliminary Levy
The total preliminary levy in the amount of $2,885,640 for property taxes payable in 2026 was certified at the city council’s September 22 meeting. This represents an increase of $147,277, or 5.378 % over the 2025 levy. The final levy to be considered in December can be the same or lower, not higher. The Truth in Taxation Hearing will be held Monday, December 8. Councilor … [Read more...]
Chatfield Considers Sidewalk Requirements
At the Chatfield City Council’s September 8 meeting the updating of the city’s sidewalk ordinance and the requirement for sidewalks in the Hilltop III and IV Development Agreement led to a contentious discussion. In July 2024, the Hilltop III and IV developer formally requested an amendment to the existing agreements to remove the standard sidewalk requirement, to install … [Read more...]
School Safety Issues Explained at Chatfield Board Meeting
At the September 10, 2025, meeting school board meeting, board members David Sovinski, Josh Thompson, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad and Mark Johnsrud and Katie Priebe were present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, high school principal, Eric Nelson, elementary principal, Shane McBroom and student senate representatives Ella Lane and Anna Halvorson. Reports Student … [Read more...]
Chatfield to Purchase New Mobile Radios for Squads
At the August 25 meeting of the city council, the purchase of three new updated mobile radios for squad vehicles at a total cost of $21,520 from Motorola Solutions was approved. The price includes services and equipment. Police Chief Shane Fox noted the radios currently in use are 20 years old. Liquor License Violation Chief Fox led an investigation into a potential … [Read more...]
Chatfield Approves 2025 Street Project
At the August 11 meeting of the city council a bid submitted by Rochester Sand & Gravel in the amount of $1,568,260 for the 2025 street project was accepted. The project contract includes the mill and overlay of portions of 22 streets and retaining wall improvements. Councilors Josh Broadwater and Pam Bluhm were absent. A resolution was adopted providing for the issuance … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board Hears About New PSEO Options
At the August 13, 2025, meeting school board meeting, board members Josh Thompson, Tom Keefe, Katie Priebe and Mark Johnsrud were present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Shane McBroom, elementary principal and Eric Nelson, high school principal. Board members David Sovinski and Jill Harstad were not present. Reports Principal McBroom shared the names of the … [Read more...]
Chatfield 2025 Street Project Decision Postponed
At the July 28 meeting of the city council, Craig Britton, city engineer, announced that only one bidder, Rochester Sand & Gravel, had submitted a bid for the 2025 Street Project. Britton explained the base bid for the mill & overlay street project is $1,544,563. An alternative bid that includes a prefabricated modular gravity block wall is $1,568,260. The project … [Read more...]
It’s Time for Chatfield’s Western Days!
Saddle up and head to the 58th Annual Western Days in Chatfield, Minn., from August 7-10. Shine them boots, starch them jeans, and slap on that cowboy hat - it’s four days of Yee-haw! and good ol’-fashioned fun! This year’s Trail Boss (Grand Marshal) is Peggy Baker, and Tony Lamme is the Honorary Grand Marshal. Give ‘em a big ol’ howdy when you see ‘em! Rustle up a Western … [Read more...]