Fillmore County Journal

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Chatfield Township Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing

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NOTICE The Chatfield Township Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to take comment and discuss changes to the Chatfield Township Zoning Ordinance. The meeting will be held at 7:00 P.M. on July 14 2020 at Chatfield City Hall located at 21 2nd  St. Chatfield MN. The Planning and Zoning meeting will follow the Public Hearing to offer their recommendations to … [Read more...]

City of Chatfield proposed vacation of a portion of the width of a drainage easement

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHATFIELD OF THE PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE WIDTH OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT WHEREAS, the owner of Lot 23, Fingerson & Donahoe First Subdivision within the City of Chatfield has requested that the City of Chatfield narrow or confine the width of a drainage easement located on the west side of said Lot 23 so … [Read more...]

2019, a good year for Chatfield Center for the Arts

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Carla Gallina, President, and Michael Martin, Vice-President of the board of directors presented the Center for the Arts annual report at the city council’s June 22 meeting. Gallina said the board has adopted a new mission and vision statement in an effort to identify who they are. Their mission is, “to serve as a regional hub for advancement of the arts...”  and their vision … [Read more...]

Chatfield pool opens to everyone

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The Chatfield City Council, after considerable debate, voted to open the swimming pool to everyone, at their June 16 special meeting. The motion was approved by a 4-1 vote (Mike Urban voted no). The pool will be open to everyone, the “Open to Chatfield School District Only” sign will be removed. Starting Friday June 19, everyone must have an account with MyRec and all funds … [Read more...]

Scripture and meditation—Psalm 8 and Matthew 28:16-20

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By Rev. Debra Jene Collum Chatfield UMC We now enter the season after Pentecost. The long season in the church year where there are no high holy days. Where we dress the altar in green and it stays that way for a long time. The season is often called “ordinary time.” This is referring to the idea that we are in a time of simply living as ordinary human beings one day after … [Read more...]

Swimming Pool Preparedness Plan approved

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At the June 8 Chatfield City Council meeting, a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan was approved for the swimming pool, which is one of the last steps needed to open the pool. Brian Burkholder said the pool has been inspected and once the Preparedness Plan is submitted to Olmsted County the pool could open at 50% capacity (189 people). The plan details how the pool will operate during … [Read more...]

Gary “Amos” Wayne Hanson

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On Thursday, May 28, 2020 Gary Wayne Hanson (Amos), loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 58 years old.  Amos was born on July 21st, 1961 in Harmony, Minn., to Bob and Janice (Finley) Hanson.  Gary grew up in Chatfield, Minn., with his eight siblings on the family farm.  He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1979.  In his younger years he … [Read more...]

City Charter amendment discussed

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The Charter Commission has recommended certain amendments to the Charter of the city of Chatfield. A public hearing was held regarding the commission’s proposal at the May 26 city council meeting held via WebEx. The Charter Commission is an independent/separate body made up of 15 Chatfield citizens. When the commission makes a recommendation to the city council to amend the … [Read more...]