Page 6 - Les Schultz News Today

Village of Hussar council is searching for a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) after its current CAO Kate Brandt tendered her resignation during the in-camera portion of the regular Wednesday, A

Residents will be voting for their local town or county councils, and school board trustees in the municipal election on Monday, October 18. Although some municipalities have already been acclaimed

cschuldt@nujournal.com Staff photo by Clay Schuldt New Ulm will at least temporarily allow e-scooters on the bike trail. NEW ULM — Electric scooters will be allowed on the bicycle/walking path around town, at least temporarily. The New Ulm City Council unanimously approved a micromobility vehicle sharing operation license for a company called Bird. Bird will bring 50 electric scooters that can be rented and shared throughout the community. In addition to approving the license, the council a...

cschuldt@nujournal.com NEW ULM — Air traffic coming into New Ulm could start flying right in the near future. During a New Ulm City Council work session, the council received a presentation on moving the airport’s flight path from a left-hand pattern to a right-hand pattern. This issue came about from complaints regarding plane noise. The city has received several complaints regarding the noise caused by planes flying over the city. City Councilor Les Schultz said the airport is in his war...

cschuldt@nujournal.com NEW ULM — The New Ulm City Council accepted the resignation of Mayor Robert Beussman and began the process of selecting and appointing a person to fill the vacant position mayor position, Tuesday. Beussman formally resigned as New Ulm’s Mayor on Thursday, April 15. In a letter to New Ulm citizens, Beussman said one of the reasons for his resignation was medical issues. The council thanked Beussman for his years of service and presented him with a plaque during the me...

cschuldt@nujournal.com NEW ULM–The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) tabled a decision on a $50,000 loan to M&K Forestry & Land Management Services Tuesday, citing a need for more information. M&K Forestry & Land Management is planning to start a new business and needs assistance with the down payment for a bank loan. The total loan package is $273,000 with loans from Bank Midwest and the EDA. City Manager Chris Dalton said the $50,000 would help close a loan for equipment purchas...

cschuldt@nujournal.com NEW ULM — The New Ulm City Council reviewed recommendations for the next neighborhood park, and accepted the Park and Recreation Commission’s scoring matrix and rankings for it. The Park and Recreation Commission has studied this topic since 2016 during multiple regular meetings, and most recently three work sessions and a special meeting. A matrix was developed by the commission to rank potential park sites for development. Following the Park Commission meeting Monda...

cschuldt@nujournal.com NEW ULM — The New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) voted Tuesday to establish a new rehab loan programs for single-family homes. The loan program is called “The Get It Ready” program and provides loans with less-than-market rates to homeowners who have significant, necessary and expensive rehabilitation needs on their homes which may impact the home’s livability and attractiveness when selling. The program using EDA funds intends to stimulate needed invest...

cschuldt@nujournal.com NEW ULM — The New Ulm City Council approved an amendment to the City Attorney Service agreement allowing Blethen Berens to serve as the city’s legal representation along with attorney Roger Hippert. Nierengarten & Hippert Law Office has served as City Attorney for New Ulm since 1979. From 1986, until the retirement of Hugh Nierengarten in 2015, three or four attorneys were providing the legal services required to meet the City’s needs, including all of the work invo...

fbusch@nujournal.com BROWN COUNTY — By a 4-1 vote Tuesday, Brown County commissioners approved certification for a tract of land the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service recently secured to purchase in Section 34, Sigel Township. Commissioner Dean Simonsen cast the dissenting vote regarding about 100 acres of land owned by Greg Mikkelson. Approval came on Commissioner Dave Borchert’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Scott Windschitl. The property would be open to the public and managed as a Waterfo...