Author Archives: demers

Thank you to all those who have sacrificed, and continue to serve in defense of our inalienable human rights.

I appreciate the concern that the previous comments voice. It is not without a great deal of thought and humility that the mechanism by which we hold elections is modified. Although the city overwhelmingly voted for the amendment, it does not … Continue reading →

The Poor Voter on Election Day  John Greenleaf Whittier  The proudest now is but my peer, The highest not more high; Today, of all the weary year, A king of men am I. Today, alike the great and small, The … Continue reading →

The following are a few facts from which we can begin our budget analysis: We have been operating under the assumption that our general fund reserves are in good shape (42%) as reccomended by the MN State Auditor (38% – … Continue reading →

2009 Budgeting Process The Council has just begun the formal budgeting process for 2009, and will continue to have open work sessions focused on budgeting with the following schedule: Wednesday, October 29: Water & Light, Police, Fire, Capital Improvements Wednesday, … Continue reading →

The agenda for tonight’s work session can be found here: http://www.eastgrandforks.net/council/packet/081208/packet.pdf A couple of the meatier topics to be discussed include: Agenda Item No. 4. We will be going over how best to allocate the money that we get for … Continue reading →

I agree with Jay, greenglass, and EGF Mike, that the Go-Kart Track/Amusement Area idea may fit in nicely with the other businesses in EGF. I will look into this further and see what possibilities there are. What other types of … Continue reading →

Thank you Dan, Ron and EGFMom for your questions and concerns regarding sidewalks and trails on the Point. The completion of the the remaining bike trail over the Hartsville Coulee is estimated to be the end of September. The reason for the deliberate … Continue reading →

  Sorry for neglecting this site. I was away attending the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities meetings in Mankato, and did not keep up with my postings. Thankfully some of you have kept active in my absence, which is part … Continue reading →

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