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- The Northfield City Council meets for a work session tonight. They’re scheduled to review a utility rate study. Specifically, the council will look at rate change recommendations and scheduling changes. The council will also receive budget presentations from various departments, including the Economic Development Authority, public works, engineering , storm water and garbage. They’ll also continue a discussion about the Capital Improvement Plan. The majority of projects included in the plan are funded mostly through debt financing, which is directly reflected in property tax levels. According to a memo from city staff, tax rates and property taxes and how they’re affected by the plan will be an ongoing assessment by the city council. KYMN will have more coverage of the council’s work session tomorrow and throughout the week.
- Rice County Public Health Director, Mary Ho, is the recipient of the 2009 Barbara O’Grady Excellence in Public Health Nursing Leadership Award. Ho was selected for her leadership at the state and local levels. She was nominated for the award by the Rice County Board of Commissioners, department heads, her staff and community partners. Among the criteria for being nominated, candidates must show creativity and innovation in nursing practice; they must demonstrate consistent leadership within the work setting and they must assure consistent caring and commitment to clients, families, work teams and the community. The award is given by the Local Public Health Association of Minnesota.
