Paul Zager, project manager, reviewed the final layout for Trunk Highway 52 mill & overlay project through the city of Chatfield at the city council’s July 14 meeting. The state project will run from the southern city limits for about 1.2 miles through the city. Councilors Josh Broadwater and Pam Bluhm were absent.
Zager said the project includes the overlay of TH 52 and the frontage road near the historical marker. It will also include the replacement of a pedestrian ramp and culvert restoration near 1027 Main St. S. Zager listed some other items in the plan, including turn lanes that are to be adjusted, a box culvert to be replaced/extended, and a bypass lane at Hillside Dr. Zager noted they have been working with the city and others outside the city and have incorporated some of their requests into the plan.
All work within the city limits will be funded by MnDOT, other than costs associated with any city or private utility relocations/adjustments. The project work, Fountain to Chatfield, will begin in 2027 and run through 2028.
The state requested a consent waiver for portions of TH 52 that lie within the city limits. A resolution was approved waiving municipal consent for the improvement of TH 52 within corporate city limits.
Other Busness in Brief
•Chatfield has owned a 2001 Cimline Durapatcher with Stewartville since 2020 which is used to repair and maintain roadway surfaces and parking areas. Lanesboro has requested to rent the equipment. Approval was given for Lanesboro to rent the equipment for $1,500 for a seven-day period.
•Steve Schlichter, wastewater superintendent, explained two proposals have been received and considered to prepare a plan and assist in funding applications for upgrading the wasterwater treatment facility. The facility was last upgraded nearly 20 years ago. The proposal submitted by SEH (Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.) was approved as recommended by the Public Works Committee. The plan should be completed in 24-30 weeks at a cost not to exceed $74,700 including expenses.
•Rocky Burnett, ambulance director, recommended a transition from Expert Billing to Hometown Billing LLC. He said they have experienced a reduced level of satisfaction with the current company over the last year. An agreement with Hometown Billing LLC (a Minnesota based company) was approved as recommended.
•Mayor John McBroom presented City Clerk Beth Carlson with a Certificate of Appreciation for her 10-year anniversary with the city.
•A resolution was adopted accepting ambulance donations in the amount of $3,290.
•A resolution was adopted accepting four donations for the library totaling $391. The donations were given by Sue Dornack Quilters, Splittsoesser Quilters, Elisa McKay in memory of Myra McKay, and Shirley Clemens.
•A legal address change was authorized for a property in Fillmore County, from 1434 Amco Dr. SE to 1440 Amco Dr. SE.