Discussion of improvements at the Rushford Village Public Works maintenance shed continued at the March 7 city council meeting. Public Works and several council members maintain that the building is underutilized and that improvements are needed. Much like other costs over the last two years, bids for the various parts of the project came in approximately 35% higher than … [Read more...]

After more than a year of discussion, the Rushford Village council unanimously approved the installation estimates for its new water meters. The council approved the purchase of 105 meters from Metron-Farnier in December. Two bids were received. The bid from VIS Plumbing & Heating, of Lanesboro, came in at $13,650, and STS Plumbing & Heating, of Mabel, was $19,789. … [Read more...]

On January 17, the Rushford Village council held its annual meeting to review appointments, designations, contracts, and fees. Much of these remain the same as in 2022. Councilor Mike Ebner will continue to serve as acting mayor during any absence of Mayor Dennis Overland. Committee appointments include new Councilor Travis Link serving on the Equipment Committee and as Weed … [Read more...]

Following significant recent discussion, the Rushford Village Council approved a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase at the December 6 meeting for its four city employees: Clerk Mary Miner, Treasurer Judy Graham, Public Works Supervisor Trenten Chiglo, and Public Works’ Jeff Michel. At the December 20 meeting, Mayor Dennis Overland brought the issue back for further … [Read more...]

The Rushford Village Council approved a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for city employees: Clerk Mary Miner, Treasurer Judy Graham, Public Works Supervisor Trenten Chiglo, and Public Works/Maintenance worker Jeff Michel. The sticking point in the discussion was giving a secondary increase after employees received a step increase this summer. The council looked at … [Read more...]

At the November 15 meeting, Rushford Village Council received an update from City Clerk Mary Miner and City Attorney Joe O’Koren regarding the ongoing overhaul of the hall rental agreement. The hall closed to rental in early 2020, due to the pandemic, but lifted those restrictions in March of this year. Revision of the agreement came about following a request to rent the hall … [Read more...]

For more than a year, the Rushford Village council has debated how to proceed with a remodeling addition to the Public Works maintenance shop. There is no water or heating access at the largely unfinished shop, leaving the department no way to clean equipment. The village has several new pieces of large equipment, including a custom truck, so the council has planned … [Read more...]

Last month, City Attorney Joe O’Koren cautioned the Rushford Village ouncil regarding its current rental agreement for the village hall. The topic came following a request to rent the village hall and sought permission to serve alcohol at an upcoming event. Similar past requests were council approved with a public insurance certificate naming the city as a covered party. … [Read more...]

At the October 4 meeting, the Rushford Village Council was made aware of a visit from a local farmer inquiring about the status of County Line Road. With harvest season already in swing, whether or not the road would be open was a concern. The middle section, leading from the blufftops to the valley below, is steep and winding. A portion of it eroded into the roadway this year. … [Read more...]

The Rushford Village council opted to continue its September 20 meeting to September 26 for the purpose of discussing the 2023 budget further. Mayor Dennis Overland and Councilor Roger Knutson were absent for the regularly scheduled meeting, so Mayor Pro Tem Mike Ebner headed up the agenda. Councilor Bob Hart previously asked for additional information regarding funds, … [Read more...]

At the September 6 meeting, the Rushford Village Council heard details of offers for garbage and recycling collection contract extensions. Jeff Holmquist, sales manager for Harter’s Quick Clean-Up, was on hand to discuss the options. As the current contract will expire in February 2023, the village wanted to explore the option of no longer owning the rolling carts as a way to … [Read more...]

The future of a bridge connecting Aspen Road and Village Road in Rushford Village is uncertain. However, following the recent city meeting, at least the council has some idea of what property owners on the seven-residence stretch may want to see. At the August 16 meeting, residents Tyler Eide, 30239 Village Road, and Michelle Kahoun, 23895 Village Road, discussed options with … [Read more...]

At the August 2 meeting, the Rushford Village council learned of a one-day road closure on County Line Road. The purpose of the approximately 60-foot closure section is for engineers from Bolton & Menk to conduct soil borings. The road has been the topic of many recent discussions as deep erosion from the watershed has left the section with a steep embankment and deep … [Read more...]

At the July 19 meeting, the Rushford Village Council heard a proposal from City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, for addressing road deterioration on County Line Road. Like many rural roadways, it’s gravel, winding, steep in sections, and prone to the bombarding erosion of watersheds. Traveling east on the road, erosion has dug into 50-60 feet of the north side of … [Read more...]

At the June 21 Rushford Village Council meeting, City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, questioned the city on the direction regarding some serious sloping on the edges along County Line Drive. The rural gravel road winds up a steep hill section and is subject to slope instability and erosion issues. “It should be a focus for future improvement. It’s a steep slope … [Read more...]