CITY COUNCIL
It's been too long
It seems like it's been forever since I last wrote a blog. And so much has been going on. Of course, there will be more time -- and space -- to talk about things in the future posts, so I'll keep th...
Posted on 3/25/13 at 10:53 PM
Unknown Ordinances: Why Fines Aren't Fine for Budget Use
Pop quiz: In the city of Minneapolis how far from a driveway should your bumper be when you park on the street? Four feet, two feet, five feet, one inch, ten feet? I asked this question to ten resi...
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:33 AM
1940: Sunday Bowling Dies a Sudden Death
Sunday bowling died a sudden death in 1940. Surviving are pairs of oddly-scented shoes and a seven-ten split....
Posted on 1/5/11 at 6:00 PM
The Glories of Living in a Small Town with Nice People In It
As Daily Globe readers may have already realized, I attended the Worthington City Council meeting last night. When I left the Daily Globe's office at about 6:45 p.m., the night air was cold and crisp ...
Posted on 2/9/10 at 9:28 AM
Council questions tree trimming
WORTHINGTON — In a discussion with Ceres Environmental and True North during Monday night’s meeting, the city council questioned the tree-trimming regulations set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
By Aaron Hagen , May 13, 2013
City council awards another storm cleanup bid
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council awarded a debris monitor bid to True North Emergency Management during an emergency meeting Tuesday night.By Aaron Hagen , April 30, 2013
Animal sales at farmer’s markets? Council hints no
Council also opts to examine expansion of current YMCA poolWORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council discussed moving forward with numerous topics, including the request for a new outdoor pool in Worthington, a farmer’s market ordinance, a Beach Nook request and rates for the Center for Active Living, during a special Monday morning meeting.
By Aaron Hagen , April 29, 2013
Redevelopment grant approved
WORTHINGTON — During its regular meeting Monday night, the Worthington City Council approved a $7,000 grant through the Worthington Rediscovered Funds. The money was awarded to BTLA, LLC, for the purpose of purchasing and renovating the property located at 701 11th Street.By Aaron Hagen , April 23, 2013
School district buys land for buses
WORTHINGTON — District 518 is in the process of purchasing some land for the city.
By Aaron Hagen , April 08, 2013
Council approves six figure loan for 36-unit townhouse project
WORTHINGTON —Citing a housing need and an opportunity to reinvest into the community, the Worthington City Council approved a loan to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) during its regular meeting Monday night.By Aaron Hagen , April 08, 2013
Bunnies for Easter dinner? City Council hears case for rabbit sales at farmers market
WORTHINGTON — During the regular meeting Monday night, the Worthington city council took action on loans, awarded a bid, adopted a Complete Streets policy and heard information regarding animal control ordinance.By Aaron Hagen , March 25, 2013
City Council OKs beer license for new gas station
By Aaron Hagen , March 11, 2013
Council agrees to proceed with CAL improvements
WORTHINGTON — During its regular meeting Monday night, the Worthington City Council decided to make adjustments to the basement of the Center for Active Living (CAL).By Aaron Hagen , February 11, 2013
Council discusses subdivision, Prairie View Golf Links
By Aaron Hagen , November 13, 2012
Preliminary approval for bonds for fire hall accepted
WORTHINGTON — During its Monday night meeting, Worthington City Council accepted a preliminary approval for bonds to help pay for the new Worthington Fire Hall.October 22, 2012
City aids housing plan
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington Council approved during their Monday meeting a sum of $2,500 to go toward Worthington Regional Economic Development Corp. participation in developing a housing project at Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
September 24, 2012
Retention pond gets support
City approves $31,000 contribution to projectWORTHINGTON — Another $31,000 of hospital sale proceeds was spent Monday night after Worthington City Council members approved a contribution to the regional storm water retention pond project under construction on the Worthington campus of Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
By Julie Buntjer , August 13, 2012
Council may offer loan for hotel
Public hearing on proposal will be July 23WORTHINGTON — A bridge loan that would keep construction of a hotel adjacent to the long-planned Events Center moving forward will be further considered by the Worthington City Council following its Monday meeting.
By Ryan McGaughey , July 09, 2012
Worthington mayor Alan Oberloh reflects on a short city council meeting
June 26, 2012
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