Retirement Extension

The City Council has decided to honor our current city administrator’s request for an extension of his retirement date.  He has asked to delay his retirement until February 29, 2012.  The Council has granted this to allow him to work on the infrastructure project and other projects that are not yet complete. 

Blandin Community Leadership

I have been chosen to participate in the Blandin Community Leadership Program.  There will be 24 of us from Olivia, Danube, Renville and Sacred Heart travelling to Grand Rapids, Minnesota for a week-long retreat.  This will take place February 6 – 10, 2012.  Other community members who have participated in this program in previous years have all have found it personally beneficial and also good for identifying community potential and growth.  I am looking forward to the experience, not only for my own personal growth but also what I can bring back to our community and how I can share that experience with the City of Olivia.

Winter Weather

Winter has arrived and after this week’s snowfall and the 500+ accidents in the Twin Cities, I urge all drivers to remember the rules of winter driving (which we all seem to forget).  Please slow down and allow plenty of space between cars to stop at lights and stop signs.  Remember it is better to arrive at our destinations a few minutes late than not at all.  Also, allow lots of room for snow removing equipment to do their work.