Fall in Minnesota

September 27, 2016

Flooding:

The flooding event last week resulted in having the Riverside Park evacuated around midnight. The Zumbro Bend Rendezvous’ annual event was canceled due to flooding conditions in the park. It was unfortunate that we had to evacuate this event, but the safety of the participants was more important. Hopefully next year the weather will cooperate.

During the heavy rains and winds of last week there were some damage areas that the city is aware of. Please report any storm related damage you are aware of to the City Hall such as down trees or eroded streets.

I was able to examine the water level in the park at the high water mark and I have some pictures on my blog for anyone that would like to see just high the water came into the park. My blog is located at: MantorvilleMayor@Gmail.Com

Court House:

Council member Hofstad and I were able to attend the open house for the newly remodeled Dodge County Courthouse. Judge Williamson did a great job of organizing the event and arranging several dignitaries to attend including one Minnesota Supreme Court Justice. After the formal remarks there was an opportunity to tour the secure areas of the courthouse. We were able to see the new 9-1-1 dispatch area and learned about the new feature where in the near future the Dodge County Dispatch will have the ability to accept text and video over the 9-1-1 network. Dodge County will be one of the first in the state to have this capability.The new layout of the courtroom is based on a drawing found inside the old walls and is believed to be the original layout from the 1800s. The redesign also has a safer secure corridor for the transport of prisoners.

The City of Mantorville would like to congratulate the County on a successful remodel of this historic structure and a continued healthy working relationship with the City. We are looking forward to another 100 years of service from the states oldest continually working courthouse. I have placed a copy of the text for the ad the city placed in the paper last week plus some additional pictures of the our tour of the court house on my blog at : MantorvilleMayor@Gmail.Com

Accessory structures:

The City Council passed the new changes to the accessory structure ordinance last Monday night and the last remaining tabled item is the definitions of the Transitional District. The new structure size was increased from 900 to 1400 square feet.

Still looking for one more EDA Commissioner:

If your interests are more aligned with promoting tourism and our business climate here in Mantorville the EDA does still have one position open. The City Council on Monday approved the appointment of one new commissioner that was forwarded from the EDA to the City Council and with the next appointment the Economic Development Authority will be at full strength. Please consider applying for this rewarding opportunity.

Waste Water Treatment Plant:

We found out this week that we were granted our permit for our new waste water treatment plant. The City Council will hold an emergency session this Friday to award the contyract.

Yours in service,

Chuck Bradford,

Mayor - City of Mantorville

MantorvilleMayor@Gmail.Com

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