Time to turn over the reigns

 

City of Mantorville Press Release

August 13, 2024

Mantorville's Mayor, Chuck Bradford, stepping down

For immediate release

The City of Mantorville
21 5th Street East
Mantorville, MN 55955

Re: Mayor Bradford

After serving in the capacity of Mayor for the City of Mantorville since 2012, Chuck Bradford has chosen to not seek reelection this year. Mayor Bradford was on the City Council from 2008 to 2012 and had worked with the EDA, Planning and Zoning and the Dodge County Trails Board prior to 2008. The Mayor told staff that “This was a difficult decision for me, but I feel I need to focus my energies on my family for the near future”. The Mayor also indicated he would still be involved with the city and take an active role in our city celebrations.

When asked to reflect on his tenure as Mayor, Chuck said that he was most proud of the infrastructure projects like 9th street, 5th street the new sidewalk on 5th street and highway 57. He also spoke about the city's focus on reducing tax burden from 100% of the allowed levy to 50% and the successful grant of over a million dollars for the waste water treatment plant. Mayor Bradford also spoke about the beautification of the city with new lighting for highway 57 and a complete new branding effort.

Mayor Bradford has worked with Jeff Ingalls for several years now and he has served as the current Mayor's “Deputy Mayor” for the last four years. Mayor Bradford said that he has full confidence in Mr Ingalls ability and he has his full support and endorsement.

Mayor Bradford and Mr Ingalls will work closely to ensure a smooth and seamless transition of power to ensure the citizens of Mantorville continue to receive top quality leadership. Mayor Bradford said “I'm excited about this new leadership and I am very much looking forward to see Mantorville continue to grow.”

Contact Chuck Bradford for more details
MantorvilleMayor@Gmail.Com
507 381 - 7774

Fall Festival a success

 Another successful year for the Fall Festival. There was a fun pet costume contest, hay rides and a few vendors selling goods and produce. The weather was perfect for the last fun fall outdoor activity for Mantorville.

Band Shell nearing completion

 Our new band shell is taking form and looks to be nearing completion. I am very happy that we as a community have this new great resource to use for our residents and neighbors and will add one more fantastic resource to the many reason to vising Mantorville.

The week after Marigold Days the Foundation forms were set.

The next week the foundation and floor were poured and allowed to set up with the new textured an d colored cement.

After given plenty of time to full cure, the structure has been started and the new banshell can finally been seen in a near complete formation.

The band shell will be a resource for the whole community and may be reserved like any other park resource though City Hall.

Dennison Park Donation

 The City of Mantorville was once again in the news today as a grant was awarded to the city to help with the cities investment in our park system. The new article can be viewed online at

kaaltv.com Dennison article

The grant of $10,000 from Minnesota Energy Resources will be utilized to help add ADA access to the playground that was newly added to the Dennison park softball field.

The City is extremely grateful to have partners like Minnesota Energy Resources that are willing to invest in out communities.

Bridge Mantaince work

 MNDOT was in town making sure our bridge is still in good condition after the major road reconstruction of Hwy 57