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Development Project in Sauk Rapids Industrial Park Moving Forward

Jim Maurice — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:14:27 +0000

Sauk Rapids is moving forward on a plan to develop 17 acres of land in the Industrial Park East. The city council this (Monday) evening voted unanimously to waive an assessment fee for the construction of a new road.

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Sauk Rapids Lowering Fees on New Home Construction

Jim Maurice — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:58:42 +0000

Sauk Rapids is the latest community to lower their building fees, in an effort to increase new home construction. The city council unanimously approved a plan this (Monday) evening to cut the sewer and water assessment and park fees in half from a total of $6,100 down to $3050.

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Sauk Rapids City Council Denies Request for Proposed Somali Preschool in Industrial Park [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:58:47 +0000

The Sauk Rapids City Council has voted to deny a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a planned preschool and daycare center. The council voted 3-2 against the request for the proposal at 1007 Industrial Drive, next door to North Crest Gymnastics, because it's in an industrial park.

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Sauk Rapids City Council Gives Final Approval on Single Hauler Garbage System

Jim Maurice — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:55:29 +0000

The Sauk Rapids City Council has been planning it for over six months, and now it's official, they took action tonight (Monday) to approve an organized garbage collection.

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Sauk Rapids Council Gives Official 'Disapproval' of Mayor Gunderson

Jim Maurice — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:34:30 +0000

The Sauk Rapids City Council has officially declared their disapproval of Mayor Brad Gunderson, relating to his arrest on a suspicion of drunk driving. At the last city council meeting, the council directed city staff to draft the resolution, which was read at tonight's (Monday) meeting.

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Sauk Rapids to Begin Negotiations with Allied Waste for Garbage Collection

Jim Maurice — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:06:42 +0000

Sauk Rapids is closer to having one citywide garbage hauler. The council this (Monday) evening voted unanimously to move into negotiations with Allied Waste Services.

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Sauk Rapids City Council Votes to Abolish Advisory Park Board [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:58:03 +0000

The Sauk Rapids city council voted to abolish the city's Advisory Park Board this (Monday) evening. By a vote of 3-2 the council narrowly moved forward with a plan to eliminate the board in an effort to save money and streamline the process.

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Sauk Rapids Council to Talk Garbage System Tonight

Jim Maurice — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:53:13 +0000

The Sauk Rapids City Council could finalize their plan to go to a single hauler garbage collection during their meeting tonight (Monday). The Public Works committee is recommending a single-hauler system with the contract going to Allied Waste Services.

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Sauk Rapids Council Approves Lobbyist for Half-Cent Sales Tax Extension

Jim Maurice — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:36:08 +0000

The Sauk Rapids city council has approved the hiring of a lobbyist at the Minnesota State Legislature. The city is looking to join forces with the other area metro cities to hire a lobbying firm to help extend the half-cent sales tax, which is set to expire in 2018

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Sauk Rapids Mayor, 3 Council Members Sworn-in

Jim Maurice — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:19:26 +0000

With a new Mayor and three new council members, the Sauk Rapids City Council has a very different look. New Mayor Brad Gunderson and new Council members Steve Heinen and Nick Sauer all took the Oath of Office this (Monday) evening.

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Sauk Rapids' New Mayor to be Sworn-in Tonight, Vacant Seat to be Filled

Jim Maurice — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:50:56 +0000

Sauk Rapids will officially have a new mayor as of this (Monday) evening. Newly elected Brad Gunderson will be sworn into office at the start of the city council meeting. He ran unopposed in last November's election.

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Candidates for Sauk Rapids Council Seat to be Interviewed Tonight

Jim Maurice — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:30:12 +0000

Candidates interested in filling a soon-to-be vacant Sauk Rapids Council seat will be interviewed this (Monday) evening. The vacancy is because current council member Brad Gunderson will become the city's next Mayor next week.

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Sauk Rapids Moves Another Step Closer to Single Garbage Hauler

Jim Maurice — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:36:17 +0000

The Sauk Rapids city council continues to move ahead with their plan to consolidate the city's garbage collection. During tonight's (Monday) meeting, the council made a number of decisions about what should be included in a city contract with a garbage hauler.

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Sauk Rapids Council Begins Process to Fill Vacant Seat

Jim Maurice — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:04:14 +0000

The Sauk Rapids City Council will begin the process of filling a soon-to-be vacant council seat. The vacancy will happen in early January, when current council member Brad Gunderson gets sworn-in as the new Mayor.

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Road Construction Planned for Benton Drive [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:57:10 +0000

Be prepared for some construction work on Benton Drive in Sauk Rapids. Officials plan to redo a three-block section of the road from 2nd Street South to 5th Street South.

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Council Approves Changes to Benton Drive Intersection

Jim Maurice — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:25:41 +0000

The Sauk Rapids City Council has voted to make a change to a busy intersection. For several years the council has discussed the need to make improvements to the five-leg Benton Drive/5th Street South/2nd Avenue South intersection.

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Sauk Rapids Council Narrowly Approves Disc Golf Course

Jim Maurice — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:43:53 +0000

It took nearly five years, but Sauk Rapids is finally getting it's out disc golf course.The city council voted 3-2 on Monday night to approve a new 18 hole course at Mayhew Creek Park, adjacent to the Sauk Rapids-Rice high school.

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Sauk Rapids' 2012 Budget To Remain Flat

Jim Maurice — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:26:05 +0000

The Sauk Rapids city council approved a preliminary budget and levy for 2012 that's basically the same as this year. The city council will vote on the final levy and budget for 2012 on December 12th.

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Bill Bard Appointed To Sauk Rapids City Council

Jim Maurice — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:15:36 +0000

The new Sauk Rapids City Council member is Bill Bard. He was appointed to the council on a 3-1 vote, during Monday night's council meeting. The lone council member voting again Bard was Paul Weber.

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11 File For Open Sauk Rapids Council Seat

Jim Maurice — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:22:53 +0000

City officials say 11 people have applied for an open seat on the Sauk Rapids City Council. The four current city council members -- including new Mayor Dave Saunders -- will conduct interviews with the 11 candidates on Tuesday.

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