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Rushford City Council approves micro‑grant, land survey access and $23,294 crack‑seal contract
Summary
The Rushford City Council on May 26 approved a $220.45 micro‑grant, authorized a right‑of‑entry for a private survey of city land, adopted a lot‑line adjustment, approved spring clean‑up with updated rates, and accepted a $23,294.04 crack‑seal paving bid; staff reported ARPA reimbursement and pool opening plans.
The Rushford City Council on May 26, 2026 approved a series of routine local actions, including a small micro‑grant, land‑use permissions and a public‑works paving contract, and heard staff updates on ARPA reimbursements and the summer pool opening.
The council unanimously approved the agenda after removing a carried‑over item. Councilor Jim O’Donnell moved to approve the agenda and Councilor Andrew Linder seconded. Council also approved the May 11 meeting minutes on a motion by Linder and a second from Councilor Nick Smith.
On the consent agenda, the council approved the funds summary and payments for May 13–21 and adopted Resolution 2026‑21 to award a $220.45 micro‑grant to Hoskins Property for replacement window gaskets at 302 S. Mill Street. The EDA had recommended approval.
Council authorized two dumpsters to be provided at Creekside Park for the city’s July 3, 2026, 250th‑anniversary celebration. Councilor Nick Smith moved the item; Councilor Andrew Linder seconded and the motion carried.
The council granted a right‑of‑entry to Jordan Brand and a hired surveyor to survey city property identified as PID 06.0190.20 adjacent to 514 Nannestad Lane. Council approved the entry after being told Brand may seek to purchase the parcel and would provide an easement to preserve public‑works access to the levy.
Council adopted Resolution 2026‑22 approving a lot‑line adjustment at the cooperative site and authorized executing and recording a quitclaim deed with the Fillmore County Recorder in advance of the coop office building sale.
The city approved Spring Clean‑up on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Public Works (511 S. Ferry St.). Councilors noted some disposal rates increased because Dynamic Recycling is charging for delivery; the council approved the event and the updated rates.
For street maintenance, Council accepted a bid from Asphalt Armor Sealcoating & Paving, LLC for a crack‑seal project on First, Northview, Center and Second streets for $23,294.04. That approval brings the year‑to‑date blacktop spending to $79,221.84 of the $100,000 annual paving budget.
In reports, City Administrator Hayden Stensgard said $22,000 in ARPA funds intended to reimburse wages for airport‑related work has been accepted at the state level and is pending state reimbursement. Stensgard also said an easement will be recorded to allow a closing between Jondahl Machining and Hunter Peterson, and that a Hwy 16 kickoff meeting will lead to a multi‑city steering committee for the corridor. Staff noted decals are finished on the 2026 police squad; equipment will be transferred from the 2021 squad before that vehicle is sold.
Stensgard reported swimming‑lesson signups were strong, with six new lifeguard applicants; Carter Koperude and Nevaeh Happel will be pool managers. The pool is scheduled to open Saturday, June 6; staff plan cleanup next week.
The council adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
