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Ellendale City Council, water rates adjust August 21
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The next phase of the community hall update was discussed, and a lot more, during the Ellendale City Council’s first meeting of the month, Thursday, June 10.
Community Hall
Visitor Pete Paulson spoke to the council about the next phase of the Community Hall updating, seeking approval for the Ellendale Community Foundation to remove and replace a ceiling tile, paint and wallpaper and make other improvements to the building.
The original estimate was $12,500-$13,000. Paulson asked for the council to approve an approximate 50/50 split on the cost. If the costs go higher than $13,000, he asked for the city to pay the overruns, as the city had pledged $12,000 per year for the three-year project. The ECF can volunteer the labor as needed.
Paulson added that $13,000 was a generous estimate.
Councilman Scott Groth inquired about the timeframe to complete the project. Paulson estimated about two weeks for demo work and about 30 days to finish before doing the carpet. The project would start after Ellendale Days. The ECF will complete the grant and present it at a later meeting for approval by the city.
The council agreed to Paulson's terms for the project.
New Business
The revised Developer’s agreement between the city council and Darrin Stadheim & Stadheim Properties was approved.
Resolution 2021-18, approving tax abatement for certain properties, and Resolution 2021-19, providing issuance of bond and sale of $240,000 were approved.
New Richland Care Center Administrator Offer: NR Council June 14 meeting
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By ELI LUTGENS
Publisher/Editor
The New Richland City council approved presentation of the job of Care Center administrator to an individual during its regular meeting on Monday, June 14.
New Richland Care Center
After reviewing more than a half dozen applications for the care center administrator position, Councilperson Loren Skelton, acting as a liaison for the Care Center, said he believes they have found the person most qualified to fill the position.
“No one else has the qualifications,” Councilperson Skelton said. “With some of the other positions [the care center] has hired someone who isn't qualified and hoped they would get their qualifications. This guy has a lot of experience… This is who I recommend.”
The council approved the motion and Mayor Schmidt said she hopes to announce a new administrator soon.
Workforce session
Ordinance questions and concerns were raised and a workforce session was scheduled for June 24 to go over rental, animal, liquor, and public nuisance ordinances, which haven’t really been looked at closely in close to a decade.
Survey Results
The results of a survey conducted by the City of New Richland were discussed after 105 residents responded. The number one concern according to New Richland residents are taxes, followed by the streets and water, police, and fire departments.
What being Mayor is all about: Ellendale Mayor Matthew Bartsch
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COMMUNITY - Matthew Bartsch graduated from NRHEG in 2008 and was elected mayor last November. Star Eagle photo by Melanie Piltingsrud
By MELANIE PILTINGSRUD
Staff Writer
Matthew Bartsch, who originally hails from Geneva, was sworn in as the new mayor of Ellendale on Jan. 14, 2021.
“It was exciting,” said Bartsch concerning his first day as mayor. “Honestly, I was very excited to start.” Bartsch spent that first meeting learning the routine of the agenda. “I'm sure I misspoke a few times that first [meeting], but it was fun!”
Bartsch graduated from NRHEG in 2008, and subsequently attended the University of North Dakota for five years, studying mechanical engineering and industrial technology during his general studies major. He moved to Ellendale in 2014.
Moments in time, one more time
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By ELI LUTGENS
Publisher/Editor
A Moment in Time will be spent together during Farm and City Day’s weekend to honor Rodney Hatle.
The Star Eagle writer, contributor, and for a brief time, editor, Rodney Hatle passed away last year. Rodney was a seasoned journalist, teacher, sports enthusiast and friend to anyone he met. His collections of history, including pictures, binders, and much more will be on display and available gratis, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. July 10, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 11 at the New Richland Historical Society building located on Main Street. Food and beverages will not be allowed inside during the event in order to prevent possible spills or perspiration on any delicate papers or other items.
Carolyn Hatle, Rod’s wife, who first knew Rodney by his three letter nickname, had the idea to give away some of her husband’s works and collection when the Steele County VFW told her they were going to fly a flag over the Steele County Courthouse to honor Rodney.
NRHEG Softball left it all on the field
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Like their baseball counterparts, the NRHEG softball Panthers just didn’t want their season to end.
The Panthers, while being knocked out of the winner’s bracket by top-seeded LeSueur-Henderson, won three times in last week’s Section 2AA tournament to remain alive in the double-elimination event.
The Panthers, 21-3, defeated LCWM 6-4 Tuesday, and went on to lose a heartbreaker, 1-0, to Belle Plaine later that evening at Caswell Park in Mankato. Belle Plaine will meet LSH for the section title and possible state tournament berth.
The Panthers finished with a 22-4 record and graduated three seniors: Cloie Arndt, Grace Tufte, and Anna Jacobson. Full game summaries from Tuesday’s games and a season wrap up will run in next week’s Star Eagle.