Waverly
Waverly, MN · Municipal
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Dassel-Cokato board certifies election results, weighs $24M in elementary repairs
The Dassel-Cokato School Board certified the results of the Nov. 3 general election and began planning for at least $24 million in repairs at the district’s two elementary schools at a recent meeting. The board adopted a resolution canvassing the returns from the election, in which 7,299 voters cast...
Laker Pioneer
Mound residents push back against Lynwood development pitch
A preliminary proposal to build 30 twin homes along Lynwood Boulevard drew opposition from nearby residents during the Mound City Council’s Oct. 22 meeting, with neighbors raising concerns about traffic, drainage and the development’s compatibility with the surrounding single-family neighborhood. The concept plan for 6221 Lynwood Boulevard, submitted by Jason Palmby of Magellan Land Development, would include 30 twin-home units with a cul-de-sac that leads to Lynwood Boulevard via Robin Lane. Sarah Smith, community development director, said the property is currently zoned R-1 single-family residential and would require a conditional use permit for planned unit development approval and potentially an amendment to the city’s zoning ordinance. Palmby said the development is intended to provide additional housing options in Mound, where there is limited new housing stock available. The units would be for sale and the estimated price range is $500,000 to $800,000 per unit. A homeowners association would maintain the development, including lawn care and snow removal. Palmby said a wetland review is underway, but traffic studies and soil borings have not yet been completed. The plan includes stormwater ponds to manage runoff, and the Palmby has begun discussions with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. During public comment, about a
Monticello Times
Senior Center gives thanks to community, veterans
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our Sloppy Joe fundraiser at the Craft Fair such a success! We are grateful to all the volunteers who helped cook, serve and set up, as well as the craft fair vendors who joined us for the day. A special thank you goes to the local businesses that generously donated raffle prizes and to everyone who purchased tickets, stopped by for a Sloppy Joe or supported us in any way. It takes a lot of helping hands and community support to make an event like this happen, and we couldn’t do it without you. We appreciate everyone who helped make the fundraiser a success! Thank you also to all the volunteers who helped make our Veterans Day Luncheon so special. We couldn’t have done it without your time, hard work and helping hands. Thank you to American Legion Post 260 for presenting the colors and to our River City Ramblers for sharing their beautiful patriotic songs. We were honored to serve close to 100 veterans and their significant others and see so many people come together to recognize those who have served our country. To all our veterans, thank you for
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Additional Costs Found for Future Osseo Brewery Renovations
For months, Osseo residents have watched construction transform an old building into a new brewery. Plans for Heavy Rotation Brewery to relocate into a new building started earlier this year and an agreement with the city helped to make sure the move would happen. Construction on the space began after...
Monticello Times
Council approves final plat for Seat Cover Solutions expansion
MONTICELLO — Plans for a new Seat Cover Solutions warehouse and processing facility in Monticello's Otter Creek Business Park took another step forward Monday, Nov. 9, when the City Council approved the project's final plat and development agreement. The approval follows the council's Oct. 26 approval of a preliminary plat for the project, which calls for a 110,000-square-foot facility representing an investment of approximately $11 million. Seat Cover Solutions imports, sells and distributes custom-fit vehicle seat covers throughout the United States and internationally. The project was initially proposed as a 55,000-square-foot facility before plans were expanded to 110,000 square feet. The city currently owns the property and must consent to the development agreement. The developer will purchase the land after the final plat is recorded. The development agreement establishes the terms and conditions for the project, including required fees and financial securities. Final plat approval remains subject to the requirements and conditions established during preliminary plat approval.