Kristi Clarke, Planning and Zoning, reviewed three text amendment recommendations to Chapter 113 of the city’s Zoning Ordinance at the city council’s May 28 meeting.
The amendment causing the most controversy during debate and during a public
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"Where Olmsted County News Comes First"
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Thursday, June 20th, 2013
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Chatfield Public Library Receives Preservation Award
Mon, Jun 17th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
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Preservation planner Robert Vogel, during the city council’s June 10 meeting, reviewed the history of the award which was first presented in 2009 by the Chatfield Heritage Preservation Commission. The purpose of the award is to recognize an individual or organization that has made use of Chatfield’s historic resources.
Vogel noted the city has played a pivotal role in supporting the library which was built in 1911 with the help of a Carnegie Foundation grant. It was opened in 1915. The library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. In 1997 the city sponsored a major renovation and added an elevator.
Library Board President Sharlene Owens and Library Director Monica Erickson were on hand for the award.
Grain Bin Rescue Equipment
The Fire Department has raised $3,885 from grants and donations toward the purchase of grain bin rescue equipment and expects to raise even more. The council voted to go ahead and purchase the equipment as recommended by the Public Services Committee at a total cost of $7,339.89, which includes training. The Fire Department’s equipment fund will cover the balance of the cost.
Mayor Russ Smith maintained the money is well spent if it can help save a life down the road.
Other Business In Brief
*The resignation of Matthew J. Opat as Chatfield’s prosecuting attorney effective June 26 was accepted. Opat will be sworn in as Minnesota’s Third Judicial District Judge on June 28. Councilor Ken Jacobson commented that the city is loosing a prosecuting attorney that has done an excellent job for us.
A discussion followed about soliciting and interviewing for a new prosecuting attorney for the city. City Attorney Fred Suhler made it clear that he represented the city only in civil matters and was a public defender; therefore, he was not interested in being the prosecuting attorney.
*The council granted the authority to purchase a computer server to replace the city’s current primary server which is due to be replaced. The cost for the server which will replace two existing servers at the State Contract price is $9,708.78 and installation by Marco will cost $4,295.00 for a total cost of $14,003.78.
*Tony Lammers, superintendent of city services, discussed the proposals for re-roofing city hall. He explained that the skylight proposals were not acceptable. He said the skyl .....
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Vogel noted the city has played a pivotal role in supporting the library which was built in 1911 with the help of a Carnegie Foundation grant. It was opened in 1915. The library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. In 1997 the city sponsored a major renovation and added an elevator.
Library Board President Sharlene Owens and Library Director Monica Erickson were on hand for the award.
Grain Bin Rescue Equipment
The Fire Department has raised $3,885 from grants and donations toward the purchase of grain bin rescue equipment and expects to raise even more. The council voted to go ahead and purchase the equipment as recommended by the Public Services Committee at a total cost of $7,339.89, which includes training. The Fire Department’s equipment fund will cover the balance of the cost.
Mayor Russ Smith maintained the money is well spent if it can help save a life down the road.
Other Business In Brief
*The resignation of Matthew J. Opat as Chatfield’s prosecuting attorney effective June 26 was accepted. Opat will be sworn in as Minnesota’s Third Judicial District Judge on June 28. Councilor Ken Jacobson commented that the city is loosing a prosecuting attorney that has done an excellent job for us.
A discussion followed about soliciting and interviewing for a new prosecuting attorney for the city. City Attorney Fred Suhler made it clear that he represented the city only in civil matters and was a public defender; therefore, he was not interested in being the prosecuting attorney.
*The council granted the authority to purchase a computer server to replace the city’s current primary server which is due to be replaced. The cost for the server which will replace two existing servers at the State Contract price is $9,708.78 and installation by Marco will cost $4,295.00 for a total cost of $14,003.78.
*Tony Lammers, superintendent of city services, discussed the proposals for re-roofing city hall. He explained that the skylight proposals were not acceptable. He said the skyl .....
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Residences in Chatfield Commercial District, a Conditional Use Only
Mon, Jun 3rd, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
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Chatfield moves forward to create Capital Improvement Plan
Mon, May 20th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
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 tel
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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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Mike Urban appointed to Chatfield Council
Mon, Apr 29th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
As the Chatfield city charter directs, the council voted to appoint a city resident to fill out the vacant seat created when Don Hainlen resigned his position as mayor. Vice-mayor Russ Smith became mayor as directed by the city charter. This left
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Chatfield authorizes purchase of properties
Mon, Apr 15th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
The Chatfield City Council unanimously authorized the EDA to move forward with the purchase of two properties southwest of Highway 52 and north of Grove Street NW as recommended by the EDA. The authorization was contingent on the EDA’s review and
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Chatfield seats new mayor
Mon, Apr 1st, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
Mayor Don Hainlen handed over the gavel to Chatfield’s new mayor Russ Smith at the March 25 meeting. Hainlen, having sold his home in Chatfield, resigned his position. The city charter directs that the vice-mayor shall assume the office of mayor
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Chatfield takes no position on distribution of Rochester sales tax
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
The Chatfield City Council at their March 11 meeting decided not to take a position for or against House File 476 which seeks to add cities to receive a share of the Rochester area local sales tax. Councilor Ken Jacobson was absent.
Legislation p
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Upgrades for cable TV administrator
Mon, Mar 4th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
The Chatfield City Council at their February 25 meeting granted two requests submitted by the city’s cable TV administrator, Craig Manahan. Mayor Don Hainlen was absent.
The Personnel Committee and the Cable Access Board had recommended approval
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