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Rushford Village accepts well‑pump inspection, pursues storm damage reimbursements and schedules MRWA curb‑stop assistance
Summary
Council accepted a McCarthy Well Pump inspection report, reviewed multiple water and road maintenance updates (including a Goodrich Street storm drain repair and a missing curb stop that MRWA will help locate), and discussed potential reimbursement for storm‑damaged trees following a July 29 storm.
The Rushford Village City Council on Sept. 2 accepted a McCarthy Well Pump performance inspection and discussed a string of water and road maintenance items tied to recent storm damage.
Public Works/Maintenance Supervisor Darrin Dessner reported that the McCarthy Well Pump inspection showed no notable issues, and the council voted to accept the report. Dessner also said the lift station dialer contact order was updated so he will be contacted first, followed by Rick Lee and then Mayor Dennis Overland. He reported that fluoride levels continue to be monitored.
Dessner said STS Plumbing completed work on the Goodrich Street storm drain, including installation of a new pump and repair of the existing pump. He also reported difficulty finding the curb stop for a property associated with Lyle Johnson; in the meantime water is being shut off before the house meter. Dessner arranged for Minnesota Rural Water (MRWA) to visit to locate the curb stop; he said MRWA provides that assistance at no charge.
On storm recovery, Clerk Mary Miner and Council Member Mike Ebner attended a Fillmore County meeting on Aug. 20 regarding storm damage from July 29. Miner said county guidance suggests the city may hire tree‑cutting services for damaged trees and submit the expenses for reimbursement; Ebner photographed damaged trees and Miner will send the photos to HSEM to confirm the reimbursements before hiring contractors.
Other operational items noted by staff included road ditch mowing and grading that will be required, trimming and cleaning work recently completed on Airport Road to improve mowing and plowing, relocation of a speed sign in South Rushford, and plans to extend a culvert on Dunn Lane pending suitable weather.
The council handled the well pump report and other operational updates as routine business; no formal additional expenditures were authorized at the meeting beyond previously discussed budget items.
