Faribault County Register

While two cities study, another makes cuts

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:06:19 EDT

With a fine-tooth comb, the Wells City Council discussed proposed cuts needed to balance the city's budget.

In the end, council members voted Monday to trim the budget an additional $117,000.

"We're going to implement these (cuts) as soon as possible," says City Administrator Jeremy Germann.

Because Go.

BE council searches for savings

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:07:57 EDT

With a possible cut in state local government aid staring them in the face, the Blue Earth City Council began taking a line-by-line look at the current year's budget to see where they could trim as much as $235,000.

First on the docket was a look at the public works department, and the city swimming pool.

W'bago votes to hire new city administrator

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:09:50 EDT

Winnebago council members had their say, and the public gave their input, at Tuesday night's meeting.

A new city administrator will be hired.

When Jennifer Feely announced she was resigning, Councilman Rick Johnson suggested the council eliminate the position to help offset expected cuts in state aid.

Dr. Lee to leave UHD employment

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:12:00 EDT

United Hospital District and Clinics may be looking for a new general surgeon.

UHD administrator Jeff Lang says Dr. William Lee submitted his letter of resignation last week.

"We visited on Thursday (March 11). It was unexpected. I'm always surprised when we have a physician who resigns," says Lang.

BEA board may cut, use more reserves

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:14:02 EDT

The hits just keep on coming.

After getting an update on the current 2010 budget at their last meeting which showed digging into the reserves by $575,000 - the Blue Earth Area School Board received more dismal news at a recent work session.

They will have to go into their reserves again for 2011.