The Fulda City Council met Monday, August 7, for their regular meeting. Mn DOT Project Manager, Forrest Hasty, was on hand to explain an upcoming project on Highway 59 from Fulda to Worthington scheduled for 2027. Hasty was looking for any improvements the council would like to see. Suggestions were right and left turn lanes at the Highway 62 intersection, a culvert on east side of the south lake and water and sewer laterals.
The Fulda Heritage Society explained their projects of a new bathroom in the new building and the restoration of the depot.
Mediacom sent notice that rates will increase in September by $10 per month.
Fire Chief David Baumhoefner asked if he or a council member should be carrying the ball for the new fire hall. Mayor John Martens said he was disappointed in the study that was presented at the last meeting that the cheapest option was 2.5 million dollars. He said he would have difficulty asking taxpayers to increase their taxes by five hundred dollars per year. Baumhoefner said the improvements are needed for safety and the ability to get trucks in the building. Several on the council sided with the mayor. There will be a public meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m.. The community and the townships are invited to have their say.
To read the rest of this article – pick up a copy of this weeks Fulda Free Press or subscribe to our e-edition at http://eedition.fuldafreepress.net/sub/account_login.asp
