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Aldean, Swindell to Headline Winstock’s 30th Anniversary Festival

SPONSORED POST – It was announced that three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean and first-time Winstock artist Cole Swindell will headline the 30th anniversary Winstock Country Music Festival, set for Friday-Saturday, June 14-15, 2024, at the festival grounds in Winsted. Best-available tickets and camping are on sale now.

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With 27 number one singles, 15 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold, Saturday night headliner Jason Aldean is the current reigning ACM Artist of the Decade and an ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee. Since his 2005 debut, Aldean has had more Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs than any other artist. His 11th studio album, Highway Desperado, will be released Nov. 3
Friday night will feature a Winstock newcomer in Swindell who, in the 10 years since his debut, has racked up an impressive 12 number one singles as an artist – 13 as a songwriter. The Georgia hitmaker has over 5.2 billion global career streams.
“Cole Swindell is an artist we’ve wanted to have at Winstock for years,” said Winstock Country Music Festival Committee Chairman Dave Danielson. “Even though he’s getting married earlier during the week of Winstock, we’re grateful he’ll be able to celebrate both his new marriage and our 30th anniversary with us.”

Joining Aldean and Swindell will be Jon Pardi, Russell Dickerson, Sara Evans, Tracy Lawrence, Love and Theft, Tigirlily Gold, Neon Union, Rocket Club, Hailey James, and more still to be announced later this year. In addition to the remaining artists, organizers are also planning some fun surprises to commemorate the 30th year of Winstock and celebrate Winstocks of years past.

“It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years of Winstock,” Danielson said. “It’s amazing to look back at its beginnings and what it’s become today. The Winstock Committee appreciates the entire Winsted community, as well the support of the city, county, township, and local and regional EMS/police and fire who provide coverage and ensure the safety and well-being of our fans. Ultimately we also thank our volunteers and sponsors who, without their support, Winstock wouldn’t be possible.”

Tickets on sale now

Based on the high demand for tickets at this year’s event for 2024, Winstock’s VIP tickets, along with campgrounds A, B, C, and D are sold out. A limited number of reserved seats remain available and are expected to sell quickly.
“We had a record number of orders placed at this year’s festival for our 2024 event,” Danielson said. “We hope those who didn’t get their tickets this year will take advantage of this first chance to get their tickets and camping passes secured for what’s guaranteed to be a great time.”Tickets and camping are available at shop.winstockfestival.com or by calling (320) 485-4287, though organizers recommend getting best-available tickets and camping online and only calling if there are questions.
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Watertown-Mayer School District property tax abatement

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER GRANTING A PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the School Board of Independent School District No. 111 (Watertown Mayer Public Schools), Carver, Hennepin, and Wright Counties, Minnesota (the “District”) will hold a public hearing on September 25, 2023, at 5:30 o’clock p.m., in the City of Watertown City Hall, 309 Lewis Avenue South, Watertown, MN 55388, to consider granting an abatement of certain property taxes levied against net tax capacity imposed by the District (the “Proposed Property Tax Abatement”) for taxes payable in 2026 through 2037 on the following property within the District boundaries (identified by property identification number):
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The purpose of granting the Proposed Property Tax Abatement is to provide funds to finance the construction of and improvements to parking lots at various sites in the District. The total estimated amount of the Proposed Property Tax Abatement by the District is $7,710,549 over twelve (12) years, an amount estimated to be sufficient to pay the principal and interest on approximately $7,695,000 of bonds issued to finance the parking lot projects and related financing costs.
All who wish to be heard as to the Proposed Property Tax Abatement will be given an opportunity to express their views at the time of the public hearing or may file written comments with the Superintendent prior to the public hearing.
Dated August 28, 2023 by Katy Jo Danielson, Clerk of the School Board; Independent School District No. 111.
Published in the Herald Journal, Sept. 8, 2023. |

Mayer public hearings: variances

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of Mayer
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ACCEPT INPUT ON THE PROPOSED VARIANCE REQUEST TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENT OF A DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING BY ELEVEN FEET FOR A TOTAL HEIGHT OF TWENTY-EIGHT FEET
All interested persons are hereby notified that the Mayer Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a variance to exceed the maximum height requirement of a detached accessory building by eleven feet for a total height of twenty-eight feet in the A Agriculture District. The property is located at 5655 Highway 25 within the Watertown Township Orderly Annexation Area, where the City of Mayer has planning and zoning authority, with the following PID #10.0310.100 and abbreviated legal description.
P/O S 90 AC OF NE1/4 LYING SE OF CENTERLINE OF HWY 25 AND INCL THAT P/O NE1/4 NE1/4 LYING ELY OF CENTERLINE OF HWY 25 & NLY OF S 90 ACRES OF NE1/4 SECT 31 AND SLY OF THAT PROPERTY DESC AS: BEG AT NE CORN SECT 31 TH S ON E LINE NE1/4 1154.83′ TH N89*W 846.91′ TO CENTERLINE OF HWY 25 TH N33*E ALONG CENTERLINE 665.81′ TH NELY ALONG CENTER- LINE ALONG CURVE CONCAVE TO NW 675.83′ TO N LINE NE1/4 TH S89*E ALONG N LINE 158.70′ TO PT OF BEG
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:30 pm or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, at Mayer City Hall, 413 Bluejay Avenue.
A copy of the variance documents, map and application are available at the Mayer City Hall for review. All persons are encouraged to attend and any person desiring to comment on this matter is invited to do so in writing, prior to or at the public hearing or orally at the time of the public hearing. Written comments may be mailed or delivered to: City of Mayer, 413 Bluejay Avenue, Mayer, MN 55360.
Dated this 21st day of August, 2023.
Nicholas Johnson
City Administrator
Published in the Herald Journal, Aug. 25, 2023. |
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of Mayer
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ACCEPT INPUT ON THE PROPOSED VARIANCE REQUEST TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SIZE REQUIREMENT OF A SIGN BY TWENTY SQUARE FEET FROM THE REQUIRED TWELVE SQUARE FEET FOR A TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THIRTY-TWO SQUARE FEET
All interested persons are hereby notified that the Mayer Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a variance to exceed the maximum size requirement of the surface of a sign in the A Agriculture District by twenty square feet for a total square footage of thirty-two square feet. The property is located at 5655 Highway 25 within the Watertown Township Orderly Annexation Area, where the City of Mayer has planning and zoning authority, with the following PID #10.0310.100 and abbreviated legal description.
P/O S 90 AC OF NE1/4 LYING SE OF CENTERLINE OF HWY 25 AND INCL THAT P/O NE1/4 NE1/4 LYING ELY OF CENTERLINE OF HWY 25 & NLY OF S 90 ACRES OF NE1/4 SECT 31 AND SLY OF THAT PROPERTY DESC AS: BEG AT NE CORN SECT 31 TH S ON E LINE NE1/4 1154.83′ TH N89*W846.91′ TO CENTERLINE OF HWY 25 TH N33*E ALONG CENTERLINE 665.81′ TH NELY ALONG CENTER- LINE ALONG CURVE CONCAVE TO NW 675.83′ TO N LINE NE1/4 TH S89*E ALONG N LINE 158.70′ TO PT OF BEG
The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:30 pm or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, at Mayer City Hall, 413 Bluejay Avenue.
A copy of the variance documents, map and application are available at the Mayer City Hall for review. All persons are encouraged to attend and any person desiring to comment on this matter is invited to do so in writing, prior to or at the public hearing or orally at the time of the public hearing. Written comments may be mailed or delivered to: City of Mayer, 413 Bluejay Avenue, Mayer, MN 55360.
Dated this 21st day of August, 2023.
Nicholas Johnson
City Administrator
Published in the Herald Journal, Aug. 25, 2023. |

New Germany ordinances

CITY OF NEW GERMANY
ORDINANCE NO. 120
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 110 REGARDING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
The City Council of the City of New Germany Ordains:
FINDINGS AND PURPOSE
The City Council of the City of New Germany (the “City”) finds that, given the growth that has occurred within the City and surrounding areas, it is appropriate and in the best interests of the City and its residents to increase the number of on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses allowed ursuant to Chapter 110 of the New Germany City Code from three to six.
The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Section 110.21(8) of the Code to make the amendment described above.
AMENDMENT
Chapter 110 of the New Germany City Code, Alcoholic Beverages, is amended to replace the word “three” in the first line of Section 110.21(8) with the word “six.”
EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance is effective upon publication.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of New Germany this 15th of August, 2023.
/S/ Steven Van Lith, Mayor
ATTEST: Twyla Menth, City Clerk-Treasurer
Motion made by Councilman Turunquist, seconded by Councilman Grove.
Published in the Herald Journal, Aug. 25, 2023. |
ORDINANCE NO. 121
CITY OF NEW GERMANY,
COUNTY OF CARVER,
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE, TESTING, MANUFACTURING, CULTIVATING, GROWING, TRANSPORTING, DELIVERY, AND DISTRIBUTION OF CANNABIS PRODUCTS IN THE CITY OF NEW GERMANY

The City Council of the City of New Germany does ordain:
SECTION 1. BACKGROUND.
A. By enacting 2022 Session Law Chapter 98, Article 13, the Minnesota Legislature amended Minn. Stat. §151.72 and permitted the sale of edible and nonedible cannabinoid products that contain no more than 0.3% of Tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly known as THC (“THC Products”).
B. The 2023 Legislature has voted to expand both the legalization of types of THC and cannabis products and also the types of THC and cannabis businesses permitted. The House passed HFl00, and the Senate passed a similar companion bill, SF73. The Governor signed the resulting bill on May 30, 2023.
C. The session law established a regulatory framework for adult-use cannabis, as well as the lower potency hemp edibles; moved the medical cannabis program under a newly created state agency called the Office of Cannabis Management; established taxes on regulated products; created grants to assist individuals entering into the legal cannabis market; amended criminal penalties; provided for expungement and resentencing of certain convictions; provided for temporary regulation of hemp-derived edible cannabinoid products; rescheduled marijuana; and appropriated money.
D. The state licensing agency provisions became effective July 1, 2023, and the agency may establish a model ordinance for cities, which the City of New Germany would benefit from reviewing and analyzing before making any decisions related to cannabis businesses and products in the City.
E. The session law specified what distance restrictions cities can put in place under their zoning power. The City would benefit from having time to study and analyze acceptable time, place, and manner restrictions that would be feasible for the City of New Germany.
F. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 462.355, subd. 4, the City is authorized to enact by ordinance a moratorium to regulate, restrict or prohibit land uses within its jurisdiction to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Specifically, the City is authorized to enact a moratorium ordinance to allow it to undertake a study to determine whether to adopt any regulations or restrictions, including siting and location of uses, related to the sales, testing, manufacturing, cultivating, growing, transporting, delivery and distribution of Cannabis Products.
G. Pursuant to its general police powers, set forth in Minn. Stat. § 421.221, subd. 32, and pursuant to the new session law, to be numbered MN Stat. § 342.13, the City may enact and enforce regulations or restrictions on Cannabis Products within the City to protect the public safety, health, and welfare, including restrictions and a moratorium on the sales, testing, manufacturing, cultivating, growing, transporting, delivery and distribution, during the pendency of a study to determine the need for police power regulations, including, but not necessarily limited to, any additional licensing and time, place, and manner restrictions that may be allowed.
H. Pursuant to the language of the session law, cities, as soon as the law becomes effective, have authority to adopt an interim ordinance to prohibit a cannabis business from opening until January 1, 2025, in order to conduct studies or consider adopting or amending allowed restrictions on the operation of a cannabis business.
SECTION 2. FINDINGS.
A. The City Council finds there is a need to study (i) cannabis products, including products: using any part of the genus Cannabis plant; containing cannabis concentrate; infused with cannabinoids (including, but not limited to, tetrahydrocannabinol); extracted or derived from cannabis plants or cannabis flower; synthetically derived cannabinoids; and any lower potency hemp edibles that contain more than 0.3% of Tetrahydrocannabinol, (ii) cannabis businesses related thereto, and (iii) the impact of those businesses and products as related to allowed land uses and zoning, in order to assess the necessity for and efficacy of regulation and restrictions relating to the retail sales, wholesale sales, testing, growing, cultivating, manufacturing, transporting, delivery of, or distribution of any of the products referenced herein, including through zoning ordinances or licensing, if allowed, in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfares of its residents.
B. The study will allow the City Council to determine the appropriate changes, if any, that it should make to the New Germany City Code, including any necessary zoning changes.
C. The time will allow for any state agency licensing cannabis businesses to make rules and adopt its model ordinances which will further aid the Council in studying and considering restrictions on the operation of a cannabis businesses and the use of the products listed in paragraph A above.
D. The City Council, therefore, finds that there is a need to adopt a city-wide moratorium on the retail sale, wholesale sale, testing, growing, cultivating, manufacturing, transporting, delivery of, and distribution of Cannabis Products, including products: using any part of the genus Cannabis plant; containing cannabis concentrate; infused with cannabinoids (including, but not limited to, tetrahydrocannabinol); extracted or derived from cannabis plants or cannabis flower; synthetically derived cannabinoids, or lower potency hemp edibles that contain more than 0.3% of Tetrahydrocannabinol, within the City while City staff studies the issue.
SECTION 3. MORATORIUM.
A. No individual, establishment, organization, or business may, for commercial purposes, engage in the retail sale, wholesale sale, testing, growing, cultivating, manufacturing, transporting, delivery of, or distribution of Cannabis Products, including products using any part of the plant of the genus Cannabis; containing cannabis concentrate; infused with cannabinoids (including, but not limited to, tetrahydrocannabinol); extracted or derived from cannabis plants or cannabis flower; synthetically derived cannabinoids, or lower potency hemp edibles that contain more than 0.3% of Tetrahydrocannabinol, until January 1, 2025 or until this ordinance is modified or repealed, whichever occurs first.
B. Planning or zoning applications related to any of the products listed in Subsection A of Section 3 herein or applications from individuals, establishments, organizations, or businesses involved in the proposed sale, testing, growing, cultivating, manufacturing, transporting, delivery of, or distribution of Cannabis Products within the City of New Germany shall not be accepted or considered until January 1, 2025 or until this ordinance is modified or repealed, whichever occurs first.
C. This moratorium does not apply to the selling, testing, manufacturing, or distributing of Cannabis Products related to the Medical Cannabis Program as administered by the Minnesota Department of Health, provided that such activity is done in accordance with the regulations and laws of Minnesota regarding Medical Cannabis.
D. This moratorium does not apply to the continued sale of THC Products allowed under the 2022 Legislation, which includes edible and nonedible cannabinoid products that contain no more than 0.3% of Tetrahydrocannabinol, by retailers in existence before July 1, 2023.
SECTION 4. STUDY.
The City Council directs City staff to study the need for local regulation regarding the retail sale, wholesale sale, testing, growing, cultivating, manufacturing, transporting, delivery of, or distribution of Cannabis Products listed in Section 3(A) herein within the City of New Germany. Staff must also study the need for creating or amending zoning ordinances, licensing ordinances, as allowed by the state, or any other ordinances, as allowed and not preempted by the state, to protect the citizens of New Germany from any potential negative impacts. Upon completion of the study, the City Council, together with such commission as the City Council deems appropriate or, as may be required by law, will consider the advisability of adopting new ordinances or amending its current ordinances.
SECTION 5. ENFORCEMENT.
The City may enforce this Ordinance by mandamus, injunctive relief, or other appropriate civil remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Administrator, in consultation with the City Attorney, to initiate any legal action deemed necessary to secure compliance with this Ordinance. A violation of this Ordinance is also subject to the City’s general penalty in City Code Chapter 10.
SECTION 6. TERM.
Unless earlier rescinded by the City Council, the moratorium established under this Ordinance shall remain in effect until January 1, 2025.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall become effective upon publication of notice of its adoption.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of New Germany this 15th day of August, 2023.
ATTEST: /S/ Twyla Menth, Clerk
/S/ Steven Van Lith, Mayor
Motion made by Councilwoman Jaeger, seconded by Councilman Grove.
Published in the Herald Journal, Aug. 25, 2023. |

Watertown-Mayer School Board minutes 6/26/23

INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 111
WATERTOWN, MINNESOTA 55388
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting June 26, 2023

I. The regular meeting of the Watertown-Mayer School Board in the Watertown City Hall on Monday, June 26, 2023 was called to order at 6:02 PM by Chair Hunter Feldt. Board members present: Feldt, Burns, Schultz, Danielson, Guetzkow, Neaton, and Onell. Board members absent: None. Administrative team members present: Superintendent Schuler, HS Principal Hennen, MS Principal Guertin, ES Principal O’Connell, SPED Director Gronseth, CE Director Dimmler, Director of Teaching &
Learning Vieau, and Activities Director Szymanski. Absent:None. One public comment was heard before the board regarding a concern about student coverage under the district’s insurance policy.
II. Visitor requests and consideration of the agenda. Visitor MMS (Motion made and Seconded by) Danielson and Guetzkow to approve the agenda as presented. Passes 7-0.
III. Consent Agenda
MMS Burns and Schulz to approve the following consent agenda items:
Regular Board Meeting of May 22, 2023; Personnel Consent Agenda; Business
Consent Agenda, and 2023-2024 School District Calendar Update. Passes 7-0.
IV. Recognitions/ Presentations/ Showcase:
-Activities Director Szymanski introduced Bethany Loether – coach of the Watertown-Mayer Girls Softball team. Coach Loether recognized those team members who were able to attend for their state qualifying team.
-Activities Director Szymanski recognized Coach Loether for being named Section 5AA Coach of the Year for the second year in a row. Mr. Szymanski also recognized state track & field qualifier Mallory Czinano who was unable to attend.
-Activities Director Szymanski introduced Kyle Och – coach of the Watertown-Mayer Boys Golf team. Coach Och recognized Luke Maas who finished in 9th place in the state for boys golf.
-Activities Director Szymanski presented to the board his program review of the 22-23 school year.
V. Action Items -
A. MMS Burns and Feldt to approve new Policy 516.5 and 516.5F for first and only reads due to new legislative requirements. Passes 7-0.
B. MMS Danielson and Onell to approve the first read of Policies 208, 102, 418, 419, 424, 425, 504, 506, 507, 509, 513, 514, 524, 532, 534, 601, 602, 603, 604, 613, 616, 618, 620, 621, 624, 708, 709, and 806. Passes 7-0.
C. MMS Danielson and Guetzkow to approve the Elementary School Parent/ Student Handbook, Watertown-Mayer Early Childhood Programs Family Handbook, and the Watertown-Mayer Child Care Family Handbook. Note: Lisa Neaton has to leave the meeting briefly from 6:47PM- 6:49 PM and was not available for vote. Passes 6-0.
D. MMS Burns and Neaton to approve the FY23 Revised Budget:
2022-2023 Revised Budget
Total
Revenues $27,895,156
Expenditures $33,147,041
Passes 7-0.
E. MMS Feldt and Guetzkow to approve the FY24 Preliminary Budget: 2023-2024 Budget
Total
Revenues $37,674,345
Expenditures $33,464,148
Passes 7-0.
F. MMS Burns and Feldt to approve the Long Term Facility Maintenance Plan for Y24-FY34. Passes 7-0.
G. MMS Onell and Schulz to approve the SW Metro Long Term Facility Maintenance Resolution. Passes 7-0.
H. MMS Feldt and Danielson to approve the SW Metro Safe Schools Resolution. Passes 7-0.
I. MMS Burns and Guetzkow to designate Heather Heun as the District Official with Authority. Passes 7-0.
J. Superintendent Schuler played the MSHSL More than Membership Partnership Video as per required by MSHSL. MMS Guetzkow and Feldt to approve the MSHSL Resolution for the 2023-2024 school year. Passes 7-0.
VI. Review/ Information Items -
A. Superintendent Schuler presented updated Bond Referendum Project updates as ICS representative Chris Ziemer was unable to attend.
B. Superintendent Schuler and Teaching & Learning Director Vieau gave a presentation re: the MTSS Year Two review.
VII. Administrative Reports -
HS Principal Hennen, MS Principal Guertin, ES Principal O’Connell, CE Director Dimmler, SPED Director Gronseth, Teaching & Learning Director Vieau, and Superintendent Schuler all gave verbal reports.
VIII. Board Member Reports or open comments by School Board Directors -
Jim Burns noted the tentative dates of negotiations for several different union groups. Treasurer Erika Schulz gave a verbal report regarding an upcoming SW Metro retreat happening in July. Clerk Danielson and Director Guetzkow gave a verbal report regarding a recent Marketing and Communications subcommittee meeting. Chair Feldt gave a verbal update regarding the recent Finance meeting and reminded board members to fill out and return the evaluations re: Superintendent Schuler in preparation for the closed meeting session happening after the regular school board meeting on July 24, 2023.
MMS Danielson and Neaton to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 PM and was duly passed.
**NOTE: These published meeting minutes are only a summary. Full text is available for public inspection at the Watertown-Mayer District Offices or via the Watertown-Mayer School website: https://www.wm.k12.mn.us/Page/93.
Published in the Herald Journal, Aug. 4, 2023. |

Mayer public hearing: EDA funds

Notice of Public Hearing
Regarding the City of Mayer
Levying Funds for the Benefit of the Economic Development Authority
Notice is hereby given that the City Council for the City of Mayer, Minnesota shall hold a public hearing on Monday, August 14th, 2023 at 6:30pm in City Hall located at 413 Bluejay Avenue in Mayer, Minnesota to receive public input on the proposed action to levy funds for the benefit of the Mayer Economic Development Authority (EDA) in 2024. The City of Mayer is proposing to transfer $50,000 of its levy to the EDA so they may engage in activities to support local businesses and attract new. The public is invited to attend the public hearing to give input. If a member of the public is unable to attend the public hearing they are invited to submit written response prior to the hearing to the City of Mayer.
City of Mayer
Resolution 2023-26
Resolution Receiving Request from Economic Development Authority to Levy Funds for Their Benefit, Stating the Requested Amount, and Setting a Public Hearing Thereon
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 469.107 prescribes the process by which a city may levy funds for the benefit of an economic development authority; and,
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority made formal request to the City Council for the City of Mayer, Minnesota to consider levying funds for their benefit in 2023 to be collected and distributed in 2024 at their regular meeting on April 17 th , 2023; and,
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority has requested the City of Mayer levy the maximum limit allowable under Minnesota Statute 469.107, which is 0.01813 percent of estimated market value, equaling $51,806; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Mayer may levy an amount equal to the maximum limit or any figure lesser; and,
WHEREAS, a public hearing must be held two to four weeks after the publication of this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Mayer, Minnesota the following:
1. The City Council receives the request from the Economic Development Authority.
2. The City Council proposes a levy of $50,000 to the benefit of the Authority in 2023 to be collected and distributed in 2024.
3. A public hearing will be held on August 14th, 2023 at 6:30pm in City Hall regarding the request.
Adopted by the City Council for the City of Mayer, Minnesota this 24 th day of July, 2023.
Nicholas Johnson
City Administrator, City of Mayer
Published in the Herald Journal, July 28, August 4, 2023. |