The Stewartville City Council reviewed a request from a resident, Mr. Jonathan Crowe, to adopt a city-wide chicken ordinance. Although Mr. Crowe was not present at the council meeting, the council did engage in a lengthy debate on the matter.
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Stewartville 2013 budget/tax levy approval
Mon, Dec 24th, 2012
Posted in Stewartville Government
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The Stewartville City Council held a vote to adopt a resolution to certify a final 2012 tax levy in the amount of $1,951,760, which will be collectible in 2013. Before approving the certified tax levy, Finance Director Barb Neubauer requested that the council approve the overall 2013 budget after a discussion is held.
The proposed 2013 city budget in the amount of $5,586,521, plus a pool referendum levy of $147,063, had been presented to the public during the truth and taxation meeting that was held December 4th. This amount is roughly $75,000 more than the city’s 2012 budget.
The city budget was outlined in two segments, governmental funds and enterprise funds. This fund accounting is primarily used by governmental non-profits and relies on accountability as the basis for financial operations. The proposed governmental fund; which includes things like parks, streets, the library, the civic center, and debt service; had expenditures of $3,838,842.The enterprise fund, structured similar to a for profit entity; comprised of things like sewer and water collections (not property taxes); had expenditures
of $1,747,679.
During the council’s discussion of the overall 2013 budget, council member Jan Hansen expressed disappointment in the budgeting process saying she didn’t think the council worked well at trying to reduce costs to the taxpayers, specifically citing an issue with the city covering the costs of a lesion officer for the school district. Hansen said, “I want it to be known I am not happy about this, I think the school should be paying for this.”
After the discussion the council voted 4-1 to approve the 2013 budget, with Jan Hansen
being the no vote.
Immediately after the vote on the 2013 budget, the coucil voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution approving the 2012 Tax Levy collectible in 2013.
Fire Hall Referendum
A resolution to hold a special election for a referendum for a new fire hall facility was presented to the council by Finance Director Barb Neubauer. The City of Stewartville and it’s fire department have been working together with Five Bugles Design on a plan that would demolish the current fire hall and replace it with a new facility, estimated to cost $1.8 million. The City has already agreed to pay Five Bugles $90,000 for their consultation and design during this process.
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The proposed 2013 city budget in the amount of $5,586,521, plus a pool referendum levy of $147,063, had been presented to the public during the truth and taxation meeting that was held December 4th. This amount is roughly $75,000 more than the city’s 2012 budget.
The city budget was outlined in two segments, governmental funds and enterprise funds. This fund accounting is primarily used by governmental non-profits and relies on accountability as the basis for financial operations. The proposed governmental fund; which includes things like parks, streets, the library, the civic center, and debt service; had expenditures of $3,838,842.The enterprise fund, structured similar to a for profit entity; comprised of things like sewer and water collections (not property taxes); had expenditures
of $1,747,679.
During the council’s discussion of the overall 2013 budget, council member Jan Hansen expressed disappointment in the budgeting process saying she didn’t think the council worked well at trying to reduce costs to the taxpayers, specifically citing an issue with the city covering the costs of a lesion officer for the school district. Hansen said, “I want it to be known I am not happy about this, I think the school should be paying for this.”
After the discussion the council voted 4-1 to approve the 2013 budget, with Jan Hansen
being the no vote.
Immediately after the vote on the 2013 budget, the coucil voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution approving the 2012 Tax Levy collectible in 2013.
Fire Hall Referendum
A resolution to hold a special election for a referendum for a new fire hall facility was presented to the council by Finance Director Barb Neubauer. The City of Stewartville and it’s fire department have been working together with Five Bugles Design on a plan that would demolish the current fire hall and replace it with a new facility, estimated to cost $1.8 million. The City has already agreed to pay Five Bugles $90,000 for their consultation and design during this process.
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City council approves computer upgrade
Mon, Dec 3rd, 2012
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Posted in Stewartville Government
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Fire Station up to Stewartville voters
Mon, Jul 30th, 2012
Posted in Stewartville Government
Posted in Stewartville Government
In recent months Stewartville City Council members have discussed the many options and opinions regarding the cities plans for updating the fire station. Concerns over the location, building costs and construction designs continue to be addressed as
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Stewartville soars through audit
Tue, May 29th, 2012
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Posted in Stewartville Government
Stewartville scored high praise related to its 2011 year-end audited financial report.
“What we found is a very clean set of books,” said Tom Wente, CPA, of accounting firm Smith Schafer and Associates. Smith Schafer performed the audit.
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Stewartville Summerfest at Florence Park is a go
Mon, May 14th, 2012
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Posted in Stewartville Government
Birds are chirping songs of spring and gardens are popping with color. The very air sings with sunshine and carefree summer days close on the horizon.
And with it, Stewartville’s Summerfest Celebration July 3 and 4 will bring neighbors and visi
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Stewartville serves up solutions to handle waste
Mon, Apr 30th, 2012
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Posted in Stewartville Government
Stewartville City Council members awarded a construction contract to the lowest bidder last Tuesday in connection with phase two of the wastewater treatment facility improvements plan.
At its April 24 council meeting, council members considered f
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City of Stewartville awarded $350,000 grant
Mon, Apr 2nd, 2012
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Posted in Stewartville Government
Finance Director Barb Neubauer announced at the Stewartville City Council meeting on March 27 that the City of Stewartville had been awarded a $350,000 Business Development Public Infrastructure grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and
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Stewartville EDA takes steps to bring a fast food franchise to town
Mon, Mar 26th, 2012
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Posted in Stewartville Government
The Stewartville Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Housing Redevelopment Authority asked the Community Economic Development Associates (CEDA) to lay out a plan to bring a fast food franchise to town during their meeting Tuesday night, March 2
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Stewartville City Council approves “Star” building sale
Mon, Mar 19th, 2012
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Posted in Stewartville Government
The Stewartville City Council approved the sale of the “Star” building for a dollar at their meeting Tuesday night, March 13.
The council held a public hearing on February 28 to hear comments regarding the proposed sale of the “Star” build
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