State Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 36) of Lakeville,
Mayor Mark Bellows said during his State of the City address that Lakeville's biggest resource is its business people and residents.
Two part-time positions would supply greater customer service, flexibility and cost savings.
Organizations face a potential $300,000 shortfall for plans to move into city's vacant police station. Fundraising efforts targeted to help solidify deal.
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Dave Thompson said Vikings are an asset, but thinks approving a stadium sends a bad message.
Minnesota House and Senate budget bills will be reconciled in conference committees before being sent to Governor.
Senate budget bills call for massive budget reductions, including a cut to the Minnesota Zoo that could kill a major exhibit.
Both house and senate education bills add and decrease funding from different money pots. All told, Lakeville may come out about even.
Holberg wants to use $60 million in local sales tax money designated for light rail and bus rapid transit, and use it on state funded bus service.
Seat belt laws and transit dollars also the subject of bills authored this week.
Garofalo wants to use "research-based activities" to close the achievement gap, not integration dollars.
Council discusses bevy of issues during a busy work session.
New police department records technician position in jeopardy as a result.
Garofalo Eyes Integration Programs as Way to Cut Costs
Keeping or eliminating the city’s municipal liquor stores is the $1million question.
If approved, it would mark the first time in Minnesota that abortion rights will be challenged.
A full house and a full agenda combined for an active City Council meeting Monday night.
Council members push back mayor's attempts to place vacant building on market.
The bill, authored by State Sen. Dave Thompson (R-District 36) of Lakeville, piggy-backs a house bill authored by Rep. Mary Liz Holberg (R-District 36A) Lakeville.
Wendy Wulff was the only previous appointee tapped by Gov. Mark Dayton to remain on the 16-member board.
Budget "exercise" looks at line-item possibilities for budget cut consideration. Council also agrees to cut more than $60,000 in expenses.
Last week was a busy one for Dave Thompson, the state senator from Lakeville, who also proposed a bill that would modify wage and hours-worked provisions for construction projects partially funded by the state.
With a study looming over feasibility of using the old police station as a replacement to Lakeville’s now-at-capacity Senior Center, the City Council seems conflicted over what to do with space in the mean time.
The bill is part of national effort to guarantee the presidency to the presidential candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states.
Planning Commission denies vacation of conservation easement while simultaneously recommending City Council allow development.
Last September, Lakeville was designated a Yellow Ribbon City. For area military families, that means better access to much-needed community resources.
The community can expect more dialogue from board members over items listed on the district’s budget adjustment draft.