At the May 29 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, City Clerk Joel Young reported on the savings the city and its employees could secure through a change in health insurance providers. Councilors Mike Urban and Paul Novotny were absent. The city renews its insurance each year. Young noted the city has been with Health Partners for some time. But, due to the significant … [Read more...]
Robert C. Polikowsky
Robert “Bob” Polikowsky passed away peacefully June 4, 2018, after a brief stay at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Bob was born January 3, 1934, to Ervin and Nellie Polikowsky and grew up on the family farm while attending school in Elgin, Minn. On October 3, 1953, Bob married Beverly Narveson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin. Bob and Bev farmed in the Elgin area until … [Read more...]
Chatfield approves CCTV upgrade
Melissa Burnett, cable television administrator, asked the city council at the April 23 meeting to approve the purchase of a HD Cablecast base unit and slideshow as recommended by the Cable Access Board. The total cost of the upgrade is $11,281.48. The school district has agreed to share the cost. The council approved the upgrade to high definition; the city’s share costing … [Read more...]
Chatfield High School media center under renovation
The Chatfield School Board met on April 16, 2018, in room 122 in the high school. Board members present were Jerry Chase, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon along with Superintendent Harris, administrative assistant Lorri Lowrey, business manager Karyl Lyons, Craig Ihrke, elementary principal; Randy Paulson, high school principal; and Community Education … [Read more...]
Harlan Baker
Harlan William Baker, 86, of Rushford, previously of Stewartville, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Harlan was born June 6, 1931, in Rochester, Minn., to William and Rose (Schroder) Baker. He grew up on the family farm between Stewartville and Chatfield, learning the trade. After graduating from Chatfield High School in 1949 he … [Read more...]
Charter Commission Amendment dead
At the April 9 Chatfield City Council meeting, a vote on the second consideration of Ordinance 433-Charter Amendment failed. The first consideration had passed three to two. This time in order for the recommendation from the Charter Commission for the establishment of a “city manager” position to become a reality, there would need to be a unanimous positive vote. The vote was … [Read more...]
Chatfield City Manager?
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...]
Mary Jane Christopherson
Mary Jane Christopherson, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at her home in rural Fountain, Minn., after a year long battle with melanoma cancer. She was born July 22, 1943, in St. Louis, Mo., to John and Alberta (Hogan) Jackson. Mary Jane had developed a lifelong love of horses on her parents weekend farm in Missouri. Her first horse was Dan, a … [Read more...]
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...]
Chafield approves pension benefit raise for firefighters
Luke Thieke, president of the Relief Association, reviewed the association’s financial statement at the March 12 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. Thieke reported that their finances are in excellent shape. A raise of $550 per year of service was proposed, allowing for a total of $2,300 per year of service. To qualify for full pension benefits a firefighter must complete … [Read more...]