As Minnesota’s legislative session is rapidly approaching, legislators are once again facing a game of beat the clock for many areas of public policy that they hoped to modify in 2013. It has been a long road for Rochester’s Destination Medical
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"Where Olmsted County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Monday, May 20th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 5:36:49, May 15th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Though I hated to see you reference Glenn Beck by name [Three Times ... [Read More]
- 11:42:07, May 10th 2013 - yenken - I feel very sorry for those who have commented do far, as when you stand fa ... [Read More]
- 12:10:25, Apr 26th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Mr. "Cabtrom's" garbage-out[burst]--in response to Ms. Reisner's w ... [Read More]
- 9:51:50, Apr 24th 2013 - jeff pischke - To Jerry Grehl, the number to the fillmore county sheriffs office is 7 ... [Read More]
- 9:27:24, Apr 22nd 2013 - Cabtrom - Blah blah blah, garbage in garbage out! ... [Read More]
- 7:00:49, Apr 11th 2013 - Donald Pierce - Col. Stan Gudmundson hit most of the important nails squarly on the h ... [Read More]
- 12:44:54, Apr 4th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - My compliments to Ms. Hammer for giving us well-crafted "Rachel Rea ... [Read More]
- 5:09:06, Apr 3rd 2013 - truthiness - I see this is dated April 1. That explains it! ... [Read More]
- 12:04:33, Apr 3rd 2013 - Frank W. Hawthorne - Say WHAT?!? Stan's American-Pie [In SKY] is Falling--Not Again? ... [Read More]
- 12:40:21, Mar 29th 2013 - Jacob - It's a shame that so few people care about making their voices heard. If we ... [Read More]
Chatfield moves forward to create Capital Improvement Plan
Mon, May 20th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
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City engineer David Morrill, McGhie and Betts, discussed the process to create a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) at the Chatfield City Council’s May 13 meeting. Councilors Paul Novotny and Robert Pederson were absent.
The city has completed televising the older (pre 1970s) sanitary sewer lines. There also is data on water mains and information about street overlays, sidewalk programs and the condition of other infrastructure. The short term goal is to prioritize the work that is needed and create a budget. Morrill listed possible funding sources that included bonding, utility rates, and assessments of property owners.
The estimated cost for the services of McGhie and Betts include updating the inventory ($3,200), rating the condition of infrastructure ($4,200), the cost estimating process ($1,800), and the production of the CIP for the next several years ($3,600).
Morrill expects the complete process to produce the CIP to take up to four months, adding it will require some city staff time. The fees charged are based on an hourly cost. If more time is needed than expected further negotiation of cost could follow.
Councilor Mike Urban asked whether or not the council should wait to decide about authorizing the services until Novotny and Pederson were present. City Clerk Joel Young noted he had discussed the production of the CIP with Paul Novotny and Novotny had indicated he supported going forward. Young said the plan would set priorities for water, sewer, or street projects and help them figure out how to fund the work. Councilor Ken Jacobson said they had discussed doing a CIP at a Committee of the Whole meeting last year.
The council voted unanimously to move forward to produce a Capital Improvement Plan.
Other Business In Brief
•The city applied for a permit from MnDot to have a safe pedestrian crossing just south of the intersection of TH 52 and 30. The city will be responsible for establishing the crosswalk stripes and maintaining them. MNDot will put up signage to make notice of the pedestrian crossing.
•A resolution approving the city/club trail agreement with Chatfield Trails, Inc. was adopted. The city serves as the government sponsoring unit. The Minnesota Off-Highway Vehicle Trail Assistance Program grant application was for the amount of $15,000. The money is used for ATV trail maintenance.
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The city has completed televising the older (pre 1970s) sanitary sewer lines. There also is data on water mains and information about street overlays, sidewalk programs and the condition of other infrastructure. The short term goal is to prioritize the work that is needed and create a budget. Morrill listed possible funding sources that included bonding, utility rates, and assessments of property owners.
The estimated cost for the services of McGhie and Betts include updating the inventory ($3,200), rating the condition of infrastructure ($4,200), the cost estimating process ($1,800), and the production of the CIP for the next several years ($3,600).
Morrill expects the complete process to produce the CIP to take up to four months, adding it will require some city staff time. The fees charged are based on an hourly cost. If more time is needed than expected further negotiation of cost could follow.
Councilor Mike Urban asked whether or not the council should wait to decide about authorizing the services until Novotny and Pederson were present. City Clerk Joel Young noted he had discussed the production of the CIP with Paul Novotny and Novotny had indicated he supported going forward. Young said the plan would set priorities for water, sewer, or street projects and help them figure out how to fund the work. Councilor Ken Jacobson said they had discussed doing a CIP at a Committee of the Whole meeting last year.
The council voted unanimously to move forward to produce a Capital Improvement Plan.
Other Business In Brief
•The city applied for a permit from MnDot to have a safe pedestrian crossing just south of the intersection of TH 52 and 30. The city will be responsible for establishing the crosswalk stripes and maintaining them. MNDot will put up signage to make notice of the pedestrian crossing.
•A resolution approving the city/club trail agreement with Chatfield Trails, Inc. was adopted. The city serves as the government sponsoring unit. The Minnesota Off-Highway Vehicle Trail Assistance Program grant application was for the amount of $15,000. The money is used for ATV trail maintenance.
•A resolution approvi .....
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What is a County and Why do Counties Matter
Mon, May 20th, 2013
Posted in Government
Posted in Government
Written by Paul Wilson, Olmsted County Commissioner (Third District) and National Association of Counties (NACo), Board of Directors - Large State Delegate
You may not know it, but your county plays a big role in your everyday life! You already k
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Law Enforcement Memorial Day - Police Week Observance
Mon, May 13th, 2013
Posted in Government
Posted in Government
The Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) announces the annual Standing of the Memorial Guard. It will commence on May 14, 2013 at 1900 hours when officers from all over Minnesota travel to St. Paul to the State Police Memorial where they stand
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Staver elected Council President
Mon, May 13th, 2013
Posted in Rochester Government
Posted in Rochester Government
After nearly a year, Randy Staver will remove the “interim” label from his position as Rochester City Council President, a position that he assumed last July following the death of then president Dennis Hanson.
“Its kind a relief to have th
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Matthew J. Opat appointed to fill Third Judicial District vacancy
Mon, May 13th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
MN Judicial Branch
Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Matthew J. Opat as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Mr. Opat will be replacing the Honorable Robert R. Benson, who retired earlier this year. Th
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Rochester approves larger water reservoir at St. Mary’s Park
Mon, May 13th, 2013
Posted in Rochester Government
Posted in Rochester Government
In spite of opposition and concerns posed by residents of the Historic Southwest neighborhood, the water reservoir at Saint Mary’s Park will be replaced by one with a fifty percent larger footprint.
The water storage facility will hold 3.3 mill
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Eyota American Legion fined for alcohol compliance violation
Mon, May 13th, 2013
Posted in Eyota Government
Posted in Eyota Government
At the regular meeting of the Eyota City Council, The Eyota American Legion was fined $250 for serving alcohol to a minor in April. It was the first offense in the last 24 months for the American Legion. The American Legion Post Commander Russ Hamm
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Residents ask Court of Appeals to Reverse Winona County Decision on Controversial Frac Sand Mine
Mon, May 6th, 2013
Posted in Government
Posted in Government
WINONA, Minn. — Twelve Winona County citizens are appealing the County Board of
Commissioners’ April 2 decision not to order an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed Nisbit frac sand mine in Saratoga Township. Because the County
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