The City of Dover has been looking for someone to build a convenience store in or near the city for a number of years. They have what they think is a perfect location between the city and I-90. The fact the city has three major highways nearby shoul
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"Where Olmsted County News Comes First"
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Dover City Council supports government aid increase
Mon, Apr 8th, 2013
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The Dover City Council voted to support the bill that would increase local government aid (LGA). Dover has received $96,364 in 2008, $98,558 in 2009, $96,418 in 2010 and $93,649 in 2011 and 2012. The bill by state representative Ben Lien of Moorhead would add $80 million to the $426 million the state is scheduled to spend in 2014. In 2008 the state spent approximately $430 million on LGA, in 2009 that increased to $481 million and in 2011 that decreased to $425 million.
LGA is intended to help cities with greater needs than they can reasonably expect to fund with property taxes. “In our case we have approximately $150,000 in property taxes and government aid is another $96,000,” said Mayor Roger Ihrke. “It is an important part.”
Like many cities, Dover uses the money like it uses the general fund to provide city services. The City of Dover once again will provide funds for a summer rec program.
Dover’s program was started five years ago by Michelle Omundson. She has run the program each year since. The program was started because of a lack of transportation and a timing problem to get kids to Eyota to be part of that program. Dover does pay Eyota an annual fee for those kids who choose to be part of the Eyota program.
The council set July 3 for their annual fireworks celebration. Ihrke said it is good for the community. “We don’t compete with other cities,” said Ihrke. “And people usually have the 4th off work.”
LGA is intended to help cities with greater needs than they can reasonably expect to fund with property taxes. “In our case we have approximately $150,000 in property taxes and government aid is another $96,000,” said Mayor Roger Ihrke. “It is an important part.”
Like many cities, Dover uses the money like it uses the general fund to provide city services. The City of Dover once again will provide funds for a summer rec program.
Dover’s program was started five years ago by Michelle Omundson. She has run the program each year since. The program was started because of a lack of transportation and a timing problem to get kids to Eyota to be part of that program. Dover does pay Eyota an annual fee for those kids who choose to be part of the Eyota program.
The council set July 3 for their annual fireworks celebration. Ihrke said it is good for the community. “We don’t compete with other cities,” said Ihrke. “And people usually have the 4th off work.”
Dover looking at creative ways to attract a convenience store
Mon, Mar 11th, 2013
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Posted in Dover Government
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Dover City Council accepts Rochester tax fund money
Mon, Jan 7th, 2013
Posted in Dover Government
Posted in Dover Government
The Dover City Council approved the agreement with Rochester to receive a percentage of the Rochester Sales Tax Fund. Dover’s share is approximately $78,000. One possible use discussed for the money is to develop a parking lot for overnight semi p
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Dover City Council approves 2013 tax levy
Mon, Dec 10th, 2012
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Posted in Dover Government
The Dover City Council gave the citizens of Dover an early Christmas present by voting for no increase for the 2013 Tax Levy. The council had proposed a two percent increase in September, but decided not to approve that because there was no shortfal
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Dover City Council proposes levy increase
Mon, Sep 10th, 2012
Posted in Dover Government
Posted in Dover Government
The Dover City Council voted for a two percent proposed levy increase for the general fund for the 2013 budget. That amounts to approximately $3,000. The council felt it was important to have that amount available, but they do have the opportunity
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No surprises from Dover annual audit
Mon, Aug 6th, 2012
Posted in Dover Government
Posted in Dover Government
CPA John Wolter from Wolter & Raak, Ltd. reported on Dover’s 2011 annual audit. “There were no difficulties with the audit, no disagreement with management and no alarming journal entries,” according to Wolter. “Accounting standards changed
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Elcor Construction bid gets Dover road project
Mon, Jun 11th, 2012
Posted in Dover Government
Posted in Dover Government
The Dover City Council accepted a bid from Elcor Construction of Rochester for approximately $1,085,000 to improve County Road 10 in the city. Elcor Construction was the lowest of three bidders. They will begin work Thursday, July 5. The project inc
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Dover Highway Project open for bids
Mon, May 7th, 2012
Posted in Dover Government
Posted in Dover Government
The Dover City Council has opened the County 10 Highway Project for bids. The council will review bids and adopt assessments at the regular council meeting on June 7. Residents of Dover will receive individual notification of their assessments.
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Dover City Council approves summer rec budget
Mon, Apr 9th, 2012
Posted in Dover Government
Posted in Dover Government
The Dover City Council approved a budget of $7,000 for the summer recreation program. Michelle Amundson, Summer Recreation program Director, will receive a salary of $2,250. “We as a city are happy you are doing the program,” Mayor Roger Ihrke t
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