Dan Jaquith explained to the Chatfield City Council at their July 9 meeting that four proposals had been received from electrical contractors to install an emergency generator in the city municipal building.
The low bid from Southeast Electric, In
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2012 Public Works projects and purchases
Mon, Jul 30th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Government
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David Morrill, McGhie and Betts, reported to the Chatfield City Council at their July 23 meeting that they had received six bids for the 2012 Water Distribution Improvements. The low bid was from Zenke, Inc. of La Crescent with a bid of $116,261.50. Councilors Josh Thompson and Dave Frank were absent.
Councilor Paul Novotny inquired about an easement. Morrill said he had spoken with the property owner who seemed OK with the concept, but the easement has not been completed. He added that the bid is good for 30 days. Novotny wanted to wait until the easement was in place before awarding the contract and Mayor Don Hainlen agreed. Morrill advised the council to let the contractor know of their intent to move forward while the easement detail was worked out.
Superintendent of City Services Tony Lammers recommended the low quote of $4,195 from B and D Sealcoating to sealcoat the Library parking lot, the parking area around the water tower and the booster station, and the walking path on Hillside Drive. The low quote was accepted by the council.
Lammers explained the city’s locator equipment needs to be replaced as it is old and doesn’t work very well. The cost of new updated equipment will be $3,600 and be expensed from the Water Fund. The purchase of the equipment was approved as recommended by the Public Works Committee.
Lammers described how a handheld GPS device would aid in more precise mapping in utility infrastructure elements including hydrants, water valves, manholes, and catch basins. The coordinates through GPS software result in a map which will be used by public works personnel. Lammers said they wouldn’t need to buy software. The purchase of the device was approved at a cost of less than $600. Over time the public works crew will build a database.
Other Business In Brief
•The quarterly financial report was accepted. Kay Coe noted in her report that the funds and general fund departments are on track for this time of year.
•A public hearing will be held on August 27 for the consideration of the nomination of the Chatfield Center for the Arts property as a Local Heritage Landmark. The Chatfield Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) plans to recommend to the city council that the Center for the Arts receive that designation. The nomination has been submitted to the State Historic Preservation Officer for review. City Clerk Joel Young noted the .....
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Councilor Paul Novotny inquired about an easement. Morrill said he had spoken with the property owner who seemed OK with the concept, but the easement has not been completed. He added that the bid is good for 30 days. Novotny wanted to wait until the easement was in place before awarding the contract and Mayor Don Hainlen agreed. Morrill advised the council to let the contractor know of their intent to move forward while the easement detail was worked out.
Superintendent of City Services Tony Lammers recommended the low quote of $4,195 from B and D Sealcoating to sealcoat the Library parking lot, the parking area around the water tower and the booster station, and the walking path on Hillside Drive. The low quote was accepted by the council.
Lammers explained the city’s locator equipment needs to be replaced as it is old and doesn’t work very well. The cost of new updated equipment will be $3,600 and be expensed from the Water Fund. The purchase of the equipment was approved as recommended by the Public Works Committee.
Lammers described how a handheld GPS device would aid in more precise mapping in utility infrastructure elements including hydrants, water valves, manholes, and catch basins. The coordinates through GPS software result in a map which will be used by public works personnel. Lammers said they wouldn’t need to buy software. The purchase of the device was approved at a cost of less than $600. Over time the public works crew will build a database.
Other Business In Brief
•The quarterly financial report was accepted. Kay Coe noted in her report that the funds and general fund departments are on track for this time of year.
•A public hearing will be held on August 27 for the consideration of the nomination of the Chatfield Center for the Arts property as a Local Heritage Landmark. The Chatfield Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) plans to recommend to the city council that the Center for the Arts receive that designation. The nomination has been submitted to the State Historic Preservation Officer for review. City Clerk Joel Young noted the .....
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Emergency generator for the Thurber Municipal Building
Mon, Jul 16th, 2012
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Posted in Chatfield Government
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Added benefit for volunteer firefighters
Fri, Jun 15th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
The Chatfield City Council at their June 11 meeting acted on some issues related to the city’s fire department. Mayor Don Hainlen and councilor Josh Thompson were absent.
The Public Services Committee had recommended that a benefit which has lon
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Chatfield to waive hookup fees for new homes
Mon, May 21st, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
City Clerk Joel Young explained at the council’s May 14 meeting the recommendation of the Chatfield EDA to establish a trial period for a new incentive program to encourage construction of new single family homes. Councilors Dave Frank and Josh Th
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Chatfield siren agreement with Olmsted County
Mon, Apr 16th, 2012
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Posted in Chatfield Government
The Chatfield City Council at their April 9 meeting approved an agreement with Olmsted County for the operation and maintenance of the city’s warning sirens.
The purchase of the updated sirens was approved in February. The total cost including i
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Chatfield Accepts Grant for Generator
Tue, Mar 20th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
About a year ago Dan Jaquith was authorized by the city council to write and submit a grant to Homeland Security for the purpose of installing a generator in the Thurber Building to maintain services through a power loss. The council accepted the g
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Chatfield looking into 2008 bond refinancing
Mon, Mar 5th, 2012
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Posted in Chatfield Government
Mike Bubany, David Drown Associates, Inc., at the council’s February 27 meeting discussed the potential savings the city could realize by refinancing the 2008 bond which was originally sold to finance the new water tower, a booster station, and th
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Chatfield School Board looks at American Reading Company system
Wed, Feb 29th, 2012
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Posted in Chatfield Government
The 100 Book Challenge (100 BC) system is a systematic approach to foster independent reading from the American Reading Company. Elementary principal Craig Ihrke and teacher on special assignment Judith Brockway pitched the program to the school boa
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Chatfield upgrades city sirens
Mon, Feb 20th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
The Chatfield City Council approved the purchase of updated sirens and associated equipment at their February 13 meeting. Councilors Josh Thompson and Dave Frank were absent.
City Clerk Joel Young said the purchase and installation of the sirens w
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