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Dec 22, 2024 | 
hometownsource.com | Cordelia Frykman
Corcoran’s Director of Public Safety Matt Gottschalk presented the Corcoran City Council proposed changes in the public safety budget. The council had concerns about the additional costs and questioned whether the changes are necessary at this time. Most changes have to do with hiring for new positions in 2025. kAm%96 A@=:46 E649?:4:2? A@D:E:@? H@F=5 492?86 E@ 36:?8 2 A2CE\E:>6 25>:?:DEC2E:G6 2DD:DE2?E] ~E96C 2C62D 92G6 6IA2?565 E@ A6C7@C> E96 @E96C A@=:46 E649?:4:2?
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
hometownsource.com | Cordelia Frykman
The Osseo Area School Board saw a presentation from Jim Eichten, managing partner with the MMKR public accounting firm, at its November meeting. He reviewed the district’s audit report for 2024. Overall, Eichten reported a clean audit with no deficiencies or material weaknesses in compliance with internal control, state laws, or federal awards.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
hometownsource.com | Cordelia Frykman
The Osseo School Board is continuing discussions on needed changes to its elementary and middle school boundaries. The district wants to develop options for the changes by the end of the year. A final plan is expected to be approved in April or May, with changes taking effect in time for the 2026-27 school year. kAm%96 5:DEC:4E :D 2?E:4:A2E:?8 2? :?7=FI @7 FA E@ `[___ ?6H DEF56?ED :? :ED ?@CE9H6DE C68:@? :? E96 ?6IE 7:G6 J62CD 5F6 E@ E96 4@?DECF4E:@? @7 ?6H 9@>6D :? |2A=6 vC@G6[ r@C4@C2?
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Nov 16, 2024 | 
hometownsource.com | Cordelia Frykman |Alaina Rooker
The Osseo School Board is continuing discussions on needed changes to its elementary and middle school boundaries. The district wants to develop options for the changes by the end of the year. A final plan is expected to be approved in April or May, with changes taking effect in time for the 2025-26 school year. kAm%96 5:DEC:4E :D 2?E:4:A2E:?8 2? :?7=FI @7 FA E@ `[___ ?6H DEF56?ED :? :ED ?@CE9H6DE C68:@? :? E96 ?6IE 7:G6 J62CD 5F6 E@ E96 4@?DECF4E:@? @7 ?6H 9@>6D :? |2A=6 vC@G6[ r@C4@C2?
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
hometownsource.com | Cordelia Frykman
The Osseo Area School District has an amended book challenge and selection policy. The Osseo School Board voted 4-2 to approve edits to Policy and Procedure 652 - Instructional and Library Materials Selection and Reevaluation during its Oct. 22 meeting.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
hometownsource.com | Cordelia Frykman
On Oct. 15, Champlin resident Terry Francis voiced concerns during open forum of the city council meeting over some infested trees that had to be removed from his property at his expense. Francis received a letter from the city explaining that he had trees infested with emerald ash borers that would have to be removed by Dec. 26, and it would cost him $5,000. kAm“%96 =6EE6C 925 7:CDE[ D64@?5[ 2?5 E9:C5 G:@=2E:@?[ 3FE E9:D H2D E96 7:CDE x’5 6G6C 962C5 23@FE :E[” D2:5 uC2?4:D] w6 925 2?
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
hometownsource.com | Cordelia Frykman
The Corcoran City Council voted to approve preliminary plans for a New Home Construction Escrow during its Oct. 10 meeting. Construction Services Supervisor Mike Pritchard gave a presentation on the proposed process and its goals. kAmsF6 E@ 724E@CD DF49 2D H62E96C 2?5 D9@CE 8C@H:?8 D62D@?D[ D:E6 H@C< 4@>A=6E:@? 2?5 3F:=5:?8 4@>A=6E:@? 5@?’E 2=H2JD 92AA6? 2E E96 D2>6 E:>6 7@C ?6H 9@>6D] %9:D 42?
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
hometownsource.com | Cordelia Frykman
The Corcoran City Council approved a payment of $72,000 to the North Hennepin Pioneer Society for repairs and replacements on the Burschville School roof and chimney. The request for funds came from Bonnie Maue, a member of the North Hennepin Pioneer Society. Charitable gambling funds will be used to cover the costs, not money from the city’s general fund. kAm%96 qFCD49G:==6 $49@@= H2D 3F:=E :? `ghc 2?5 4=@D65 :? `hef] %96 }w!$ AFC492D65 E96 24C6 @7 =2?5 :E D2E @?
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
hometownsource.com | Cordelia Frykman
The Champlin City Council approved its proposed 2025 general tax levy and preliminary general fund budget, along with the proposed 2025 HRA tax levy for economic development activities at its Sept. 23 meeting. Finance Director Shelly Peterson presented the council with the most recent figures for the projected 2025 general fund budget and subsequent levy increases. kAm%96 AC@A@D65 a_ad 86?6C2= E2I =6GJ :D S`e]c >:==:@?[ H9:49 C6AC6D6?ED 2?
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
hometownsource.com | Cordelia Frykman
The Osseo School District is reviewing its finances for the year. Executive Director of Finance and Operations John Morstad gave a Sept. 24 presentation to the school board on the preliminary financial report for the 2024 fiscal year. kA 5:ClQ=ECQm%96 3@2C5 925 9:896C C6G6?F6 E92? 2?E:4:A2E65 2?5 4@==64E65 =@H6C E2I 2>@F?ED E92? A=2??65] k^AmkA 5:ClQ=ECQm“%9:D :D 2 D:8? @7 :?4C62D:?8 7:?2?4:2= DEC6DD 7@C E2IA2J6CD ]]] D@>6E9:?8 H6 H2?E E@ <66A 2? 6J6 @?
