The Houston City Council dealt with many issues in its last meeting of the year, but one in particular took center focus. After beginning the meeting at 6 p.m., the council moved into a public hearing on the 2017 City Budget. City Administrator Chris Peterson laid out the budget changes, including a 4% tax levy increase to cover projected expenses for city vehicles. This is … [Read more...]
Building codes and limitations central to Houston Planning Commission meeting
The Houston City of Planning Commission met at city hall on December 5, 2016. The meeting was called to order by Krin Abraham at 5:40 p.m. The meeting began with public hearing to address the opt-out ordinance for a healthcare housing law. The ordinance dealt with temporary family healthcare dwellings, which would count as a second dwelling unit on any parcel of land. The … [Read more...]
Houston County Historical Society to hold Christmas Open House
The Houston County Historical Society will hold their annual Christmas Open House in the new museum on Saturday, December 3, from 11-4 p.m. and Sunday, December 4, from 1-4 p.m. Beautiful Christmas trees and decorations will be on display throughout the museum. Several area collections on display are Santas, courtesy of Luan Hammell, Caledonia; John Deere toys by Larry Van … [Read more...]
Houston Board seeks official co-op agreements
The Houston School Board met at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15 in the library of Houston High School. Present at the meeting were board members Kelleher, Stillin, Evenson, Bonner, Carlson, and Wilson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the agenda and opened the floor to public comment, of which there were none. The board passed all consent items unanimously, … [Read more...]
Opposition rises to feedlot at Houston Council meeting
The Houston City Council met at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Houston City Hall. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council heard public comments. After a public comment regarding snowmobiling, two separate citizens made comments in support of the city fighting the recent county approval of a feedlot located near the city limits. A citizen identifying himself … [Read more...]
Houston Planning Commission balancing financial with future
The Houston County Planning Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2016. This was the first commission meeting since September 6, 2016, and the commission passed the previous meeting’s minutes without debate. Present at the meeting were Jim Edwards, Tony Shultz, Krin Abraham, City Administrator Christina Peterson, and Vice-chairman Vicki … [Read more...]
Houston superintendent praised for crisis managment
The Houston School Board had its regularly scheduled meeting on October 18, 2016. The meeting, which commenced at 6:02 p.m., saw in attendance Board Members Kelleher, Stilin, Evenson, Krage, Carlson, and Wilson along with School Superintendent Abraham. In the audience were several members of the elementary and high school staff, along with High School Principal Todd Lundberg. … [Read more...]
Updates, changes, and challenge at Houston city meeting
The Houston City Council meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. on October 11, 2016. In attendance were Mayor Edwards and Councilmembers Knutson, Sanden, Schultz and Schutte. City officials also in attendance were City Administrator Peterson, Randy Thesing, Ed Jacobs, and Audrey Hegland. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting was opened to public comments, of which … [Read more...]
Upcoming Taste of the Trail events have much to offer
On three Saturdays in September, The Root River Trail Towns are featuring local food, artisans, entertainment, cultural activities and fun for all during an annual trail-wide event, Taste of the Trail. Taste of the Trail is similar ot many “Taste of...” events in many towns all over the Midwest. In this case, the nine towns along the trail system are focusing on food, … [Read more...]