Mike Bubany, David Drown Associates, Inc., explained the terms of a bond sale for the purchase of the property at the city council’s November 28 meeting. During the public hearing Bubany recommended a bond amount of $750,000. The issuance of the General Obligation Bond is for the purpose of providing additional space for the Public Works Department. The bond amount includes … [Read more...]

Representatives of the City of Chatfield and Chatfield schools pointed out both needs and wants to state legislators to be considered in the upcoming 2023 legislative session. Representative Greg Davids and Senator Carla Nelson shared their comments on a variety of issues at the November 22 meeting. Mayor Russ Smith opened the meeting. Soon-to-be mayor John McBroom along with … [Read more...]

At the November 14 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, the results of the city election were reported and certified. City Clerk Joel Young said the election went smoothly due to the capable leadership of Deputy City Clerk Beth Carlson working together with 16 judges. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. Eighteen hundred fifty-three citizens were registered to vote the morning … [Read more...]

At the November 16 school board meeting, board members Josh Thompson, Jill Harstad, Lanny Isensee, Matt McMahon and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant; and Principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson. Also present were Trista O’Connor, business manager and Aspen McBroom and Carly Backen, student senate … [Read more...]

At the October 24 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, an agreement for the city to purchase the current People’s Energy Cooperative site along Twiford St., between First and Second Streets, was approved as recommended by the Public Works committee. EDA Director Chris Giesen noted the property includes several buildings, office and furniture, fenced-in outdoor storage, and … [Read more...]