River
Level
There
are many theories floating
around as to what happened to the river last week. While the
construction crew was drilling under the river, they made a hole in
the bottom of the river and all the water leaked out. Well that is
one theory that I have heard that somehow does not hold the mustard.
Another train of though is that the City had lowered the river level
so that our younger citizens could see for themselves what dangers
lies under the surface. Those that believe this is the reason should
go with that and stop reading this section. Another good theory is
that there were some trees that the City crew cut flush with the
river surface during the winter and these needed to be removed before
next winter. This is also a valid theory since our crew were actually
able to accomplish this work while the river level was down. Some on
social media have gone as far to theorize that since all water is
going to go to Kasson now that the river has been diverted there.
Ummm nope! Ok, Chuck, enough with the conspiracy theories what
is going on? The City crew lowered the river level so that the dam
can be inspected. There was some known damage and we wanted to
inspect the dam. The DNR also took this opportunity to
inspect our dam. The City and the DNR are discussing the bet plans
for repairs on the dam and since any work we will preform will need
to be permitted though the DNR, the river level was returned to the
normal level while these discussions
take place
The
City will work with the DNR and our City Engineer to determine the
best course of action for repairs and then lower the river again to
preform the work.
Waste
Water Treatment Project
The
connection between Mantorville and Kasson is progressing on schedule
for an August completion date. Many of you have noticed that
the driveway at
Casey's was dug up last week. The City is working on adding new sewer
connections to some of the RV sites while the line is run to the
existing treatment plant. The work of making connections to the RV
sites combined with the subterranean topography
was contraindicate of directional drilling. The next stage of
construction will require the City of Mantorville and the City of
Kasson to be in close communication. The two cities will work with
the MPCA for final ok for additional capacity and
the actual commencement of
flow from Mantorville.
National
Night out
Once
again the City had hosted a National Nigh Out celebration. This year
the State Legislature has changed the law so that the City can spend
City money on the celebration. In the past we have utilized our
non-profit organizations to help fund raise for the event. Now the
City can actually preform
the fund raising activity. We truly appreciate all
the donations and the volunteers that have continued to help with our
celebration. This is always a great opportunity for
our citizens to spend some time to get to know each other as well as
for our City officials to listen to concerns from our residents. I
wanted to thank everyone that made our City's celebration part of
there Tuesday night.
Yours
in service,
Chuck
Bradford,
Mayor
- City of Mantorville
MayorBradford.BlogSpot.com
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