Curt Sorenson, Charter committee chair and former Chatfield mayor, reported at the March 26 city council meeting that members of the Charter commission have proposed amending the city charter to add the position of “city manager.” During a public hearing, the issue that troubled some was the authority to hire and fire public employees that would be part of a city manager’s … [Read more...]
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Technology updates given to Chatfield School Board
The Chatfield School Board met on March 19, 2018, in the high school media center. Board members present were Jerry Chase, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, and Matt McMahon along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey, Business Manager Karyl Lyons, High School Principal Randy Paulson and Technology Integration Specialist Kristi Cook. Board member Katie … [Read more...]
Journey to Growth holds public meeting in Chatfield
A lot of positive and forward-thinking information was shared during the Journey to Growth Public Meeting held on March 1, 2018, at Chatfield Center for the Arts in Chatfield, Minn. If you have not heard of Journey to Growth (J2G) or have heard the name but are not sure what it is all about, these public meetings are very informative as well as a great opportunity for … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board addresses school safety concerns
The Chatfield School Board met on February 26, 2018, in the high school media enter. Board members present were Jerry Chase, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon, along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey and Community Education Director LuAnn Klevan. Also present were student council members, Macy Pederson and Brittany … [Read more...]
Chatfield’s 2017 annual activity reports
Chatfield councilors listened to annual reports for 2017 from Planning and Zoning, Heritage Preservation, and the Economic Development Authority at their February 26 meeting. Kristi Clarke, consultant/city planner, reported that the city gained 19 new single family residences in 2017. New residential construction and remodels added over $5 million of value. The city is left … [Read more...]
Chatfield salon owner turns dreams into plans
Sarah Iverson has always had a creative side. Described by others as ambitious, goal-driven, bold, and spontaneous, she’s not one to shrink away from challenge. In her salon sits a sign bearing the quote, “She turned her can’ts into cans and her dreams into plans.” The simple statement is a testament to what Iverson has done since starting her business, Corner Cuts Salon, in … [Read more...]
Chatfield purchases capital financial planning service
Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates (DDA), presented information about their capital financial planning service at the January 22 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. He explained that he has been discussing the benefits of the service with city staff for a couple of months. Information can easily be plugged in to show on a spread sheet the effect a particular project … [Read more...]
Chatfield staff development day a success
The Chatfield School Board met on January 22, 2018, in the high school media center. Board members present were Jerry Chase, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon, along with Superintendent Harris and Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey. Board member Lanny Isensee was not present. Superintendent Harris began the meeting by asking for nominations for board … [Read more...]
Mayor reports Chatfield is in good shape
Chatfield’s first city council meeting of 2018 was held on January 8. Mayor Russ Smith said he was happy with the 2018 budget, which is less than originally anticipated. The city as a whole is in “good shape.” Smith praised and thanked the city staff; they always do a good job. The Industrial Drive project will be finished this year. The mayor hopes to see development start … [Read more...]
State Senator Carla Nelson visits Chatfield School Board meeting
The Chatfield School Board met on December 18 at 7 p.m. in the high school media center. Board members Jerry Chase, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Matt McMahon and Amy Jeffers were present along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey and Business Manager Karyl Lyons. Board member Katie Priebe was not in attendance. Student Senate members Kyle Nosbisch … [Read more...]