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More hangar space plannedBy MaryHelen Swanson It seems as if there is never enough space for almost anything these days, and at the Rush City Regional Airport, itís no different. The Rush City Council Monday night, April 22, approved taking first steps toward the construction of a ten-unit hangar at the airport. Pre-construction costs will be about $9,700. A remark was made that hangar space is becoming a much needed item as services at the airport increase. Individuals, it was noted, appear to be more interested in keeping private planes at the airport than on personal property. This first part of the process will bring the project up to the point of going out for bids, said City Administrator Daniel Hoffman. In cleaning up some old business, the council moved to have Water Tower Demolition Co. remove the old water tank for a cost of $17,400. In discussion of this project, the council talked about possibly selling the land on which these towers are located. There is an old jail building on the property where the silver tower is located. If anyone is interested in this building, contact a council member or city administrator Hoffman. Olson reminded the council that he had been to a meeting about a year ago talking about use of tower space for his high speed internet access equipment. He said he heard the city was working with a Braham company and wanted to know if he too could locate equipment on the blue water tower. Olson was encouraged to work with Hoffman on a proposal. In other business, the council: ï Concluded a process that has been underway for about six years- acquiring a clear zone air space easement from Richard Schellbach for the regional airport. According to Hoffman, the legal process has been long and complex and a simple condemnation procedure did not work out for either the city or Schellbach. An agreement has been reached which allows Schellbach to remain in his home. The easement on about 33 acres, however, costing the city $104,000, will not allow for any kind of development now or in the future. The easement is to the north of the airport near the prison. The financial figure was obtained by calculating price per lot of any potential housing development that might have been created on this land. ï Adopted an amendment to the city liquor license ordinance which reduces the number of required seating for meals at a ìrestaurantî establishment from 75 to 25. The council took this action to accommodate Brookside Golf Course which is set to open in part this summer. The council also reviewed the final plat of the Brookside development which had just been received that day. It had not been reviewed by the city engineer, Bob Moberg, so a special meeting was set for 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 29 to review it after Moberg has had a chance to look at the plat. ï Paid bills in the amount of $190,344.05 plus $13.61 for fire department pictures and $139 for a shop vac for the fire department. The council chose not to pay the per diems for Bob Carlson and Steve Carlson who attended a fire chiefís conference. Other costs for this conference were paid from the fire department relief fund. While the council wrestled with the decision to pay the per diem costs, it was determined that city employees were aware that these costs would not be paid due to budget constraints. Councilman Jerry Janssen opposed the motion to delete the per diem payments. ï Made note that the tax board of review is May 3 at 9:30 a.m. Anyone with a concern or question about their taxes should attend this review. It is the time when tax changes are considered. ©ECM Post Review |