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10/30/2014
Job Opening: Full Time City Maintenance Specialist
City Maintenance Specialist
City of Holdingford
The City of Holdingford is seeking to fill full-time position of City Maintenance Specialist.
Responsibilities include; operation and maintenance of municipal water and wastewater systems, snow removal, street, city building and park maintenance, operation and maintenance of city vehicles and other related equipment, other duties assigned by City Council.
Requirements include; high school diploma, valid CDL (Class ‘B’) Minnesota driver’s license, have or willing to obtain Class “D” Water Operator’s License, have or willing to obtain Class “B” Wastewater Operator’s License, have or willing to obtain Type IV Bio Solids License. Applicant must pass a physical, drug test, and background check. Requires physical labor, good public relations skills, flexible schedule and availability some evenings, early mornings and weekends.
Competitive wage, health insurance and PERA benefits. Hourly wage starting at $17.67 dependent on qualifications.
Full job description and application available at City Maintenance Specialist Job
or call City Clerk’s Office, 320-746-2966.
email clerk@holdingfordmn.usclerk@holdingfordmn.us
Application deadline: November 17, 2014.
Send resume and job application to:
City of Holdingford, PO Box 69, Holdingford, MN 56340 or email as attachment tosandra.clerk@holdingfordmn.us
The City of Holdingford is an equal opportunity employer.
9/19/2014
8/08/2014
Holdingford Area “Picnic in the Park”
Come join your friends and neighbors at the Holdingford Area
“Picnic in the Park”
August 24th-2014
12:30 to 4:30 pm
Holdingford Veteran’s Park
Free food and beverages
Sloppy Joes – potato salad – beans - watermelon and more
Music by the famous “Jean Ostendorf Band”
Games for children, teens and adults
Sponsored by area nonprofit groups
Organized by Holdingford Lions
5/08/2014
New playground equipment
5/01/2014
City Maintenance Worker City Of Holdingford - May 2014
The City of Holdingford is seeking to fill the position of City Maintenance Worker.
This position is a full time 40 hour per week hourly paid position.
Requirements include a high school diploma, a valid CDL (class ‘B’) Minnesota driver’s License, have or willing to obtain a Class “D” Water Operator’s license, have or willing to obtain a Class “B” Wastewater Operator’s License, have or willing to obtain Type IV Bio Solids License.
Applicant must pass a physical, drug test, and background check. Responsibilities of this position include the operation and maintenance of the municipal water and wastewater systems, snow removal, maintaining streets, City buildings and parks, operation and maintenance of city vehicles and all other related equipment, physical labor, and any other duties assigned by the City Council.
Must possess good public relations skills.
Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to be on call to work some evenings, early mornings, and weekends.
Competitive wage, health insurance and PERA program benefits available.
For a full job description and job application call the Holdingford City Clerk’s Office at 320-746-2966
or email at Sandra.clerk@holdingfordmn.us or see the city web-site at holdingfordmn.us
Completed Resumes and Job Applications are being accepted to May 16, 2014
The City of Holdingford is an equal opportunity employer.
The City of Holdingford is seeking to fill the position of City Maintenance Worker.
This position is a full time 40 hour per week hourly paid position.
Requirements include a high school diploma, a valid CDL (class ‘B’) Minnesota driver’s License, have or willing to obtain a Class “D” Water Operator’s license, have or willing to obtain a Class “B” Wastewater Operator’s License, have or willing to obtain Type IV Bio Solids License.
Applicant must pass a physical, drug test, and background check. Responsibilities of this position include the operation and maintenance of the municipal water and wastewater systems, snow removal, maintaining streets, City buildings and parks, operation and maintenance of city vehicles and all other related equipment, physical labor, and any other duties assigned by the City Council.
Must possess good public relations skills.
Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to be on call to work some evenings, early mornings, and weekends.
Competitive wage, health insurance and PERA program benefits available.
For a full job description and job application call the Holdingford City Clerk’s Office at 320-746-2966
or email at Sandra.clerk@holdingfordmn.us or see the city web-site at holdingfordmn.us
Completed Resumes and Job Applications are being accepted to May 16, 2014
The City of Holdingford is an equal opportunity employer.
4/27/2014
Central Minnesota prime spot for agate hunting
Hordes scour the Lake Superior shore for agates. But some of the best searching grounds lie in Central Minnesota, thanks to the glaciers that dropped them here.
HOLDING TOWNSHIP – Ed Opatz spotted the agate first.
Look for it, he encouraged. It's got purple bands. Red bands. A perfect example. Four of us stood in a tight circle, but only Opatz saw the agate.
He released it from the dried grass binding it to the moss-covered, rock-strewn ground. Admired it. Eventually dropped the thumb-sized stone into the worn camera bag with the rest of the day's finds.We'd been exploring the concave cut of a small, privately owned gravel pit overgrown with weeds dried beige and rattling in the wind. As we headed back to the vehicles with ankles full of prickers and a couple of finds, we were wondering how many generations of kids had combed the site.Opatz was still looking.Opatz, 55, who runs an excavating business out of Holdingford, is always looking. On days like this one, he'll spend a few spare hours walking a farm field, inspecting a dirt pile, checking out the long-abandoned, shallow pit. Sometimes he'll arrive at a job site an hour early to hunt agates……..Read rest of the story..http://bit.ly/RXAvQB+
4/26/2014
“Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon” will be Saturday, May 10
The annual "Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon" will be Saturday, May 10.
The run will start at 7am at the school parking lot in Holdingford and end at the trail shelter in St. Joseph.
Please come out and cheer the runners on.
Sharon Hobbs, the director of the Marathon says they still have registration openings to participate in the run.
If you want to run this year's marathon the website is www.lakewobegontrailmarathon.org
The run will start at 7am at the school parking lot in Holdingford and end at the trail shelter in St. Joseph.
Please come out and cheer the runners on.
Sharon Hobbs, the director of the Marathon says they still have registration openings to participate in the run.
If you want to run this year's marathon the website is www.lakewobegontrailmarathon.org
Blattner Energy and employees Food Shelf Donation
Blattner Energy and its employees have again donated over 4,000 pounds of food, cleaning and paper supply's, plus $2,023 in cash to the Holdingford Area Food Shelf.
Blattner Energy is a great example of what it means to be a good "Corporate Citizen" and give back to the local communities.
This donation will go a long way to help the less fortunate in our community.
THANK YOU, BLATTNER ENERGY!
Blattner Energy is a great example of what it means to be a good "Corporate Citizen" and give back to the local communities.
This donation will go a long way to help the less fortunate in our community.
THANK YOU, BLATTNER ENERGY!
Natural Gas Coming to Holdingford
By October of this year, natural gas will be piped throughout the City of Holdingford and Opole.
Greater Minnesota Gas will run a pipe from Upsala to the county line, and Xcel Energy will pipe it from there to Holdingford and beyond.
The main lines will run along the streets and alleys and from the main line to the homes and businesses. Xcel Energy will bring the lines to the residents and businesses, and install the meters.
The first 75 feet and meter will be free. Anything over 75 feet will cost $3.50 per foot.
It will be up to each home owner to have a qualified person bring the line into the home and hook up furnaces, water heaters, etc.
The natural gas will be provided and billed by Xcel Energy and be included on your Xcel Energy electric statement.
We will be having sign up meetings in the near future in which everything will be explained including the amount of savings using natural gas.
There will be a mailing to let everyone know when these meetings will occur.
Greater Minnesota Gas will run a pipe from Upsala to the county line, and Xcel Energy will pipe it from there to Holdingford and beyond.
The main lines will run along the streets and alleys and from the main line to the homes and businesses. Xcel Energy will bring the lines to the residents and businesses, and install the meters.
The first 75 feet and meter will be free. Anything over 75 feet will cost $3.50 per foot.
It will be up to each home owner to have a qualified person bring the line into the home and hook up furnaces, water heaters, etc.
The natural gas will be provided and billed by Xcel Energy and be included on your Xcel Energy electric statement.
We will be having sign up meetings in the near future in which everything will be explained including the amount of savings using natural gas.
There will be a mailing to let everyone know when these meetings will occur.
Farm to School grants bring local food to Holdingford students
Farm to School grants bring local food to Holdingford students
The Holdingford school district is hoping to expand its ability to incorporate food grown on Minnesota farms into student meals with new Farm to School grant funding.
The district currently serves locally grown corn and cabbage, according to Minnesota Department of Agriculture spokesperson Michael Crusan.
To begin serving more types of food, the district needed some kitchen upgrades. So they plan to purchase kitchen supplies and light processing equipment through a combination of their own money and grant funds from the MDA and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
MDA Commissioner Dave Frederickson joined Minnesota Department of Education Deputy Commissioner Jessie Montano, Blue Cross Blue Shield representative Kristi Probst, Holdingford school staff and local farmers at an award program Friday at the school. They toured the kitchen and school garden.
Holdingford was one of 15 districts in the state to receive 2014 Farm to School grant funds.
Crusan said with almost $4,000 the district will purchase sheet pans, knives, serving trays and storage equipment, among other items, to increase its capability to serve locally grown food.
Holdingford serves about 575 breakfasts and about 835 lunches each day, he said.
"They are hoping to increase the frequency of food purchased through Minnesota growers by 50 percent," Crusan said.
Grants were created with legislation that established the Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation Program.
http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2014/04/25/farm-school-grants-bring-local-food-holdingford-students/8180765/
The Holdingford school district is hoping to expand its ability to incorporate food grown on Minnesota farms into student meals with new Farm to School grant funding.
The district currently serves locally grown corn and cabbage, according to Minnesota Department of Agriculture spokesperson Michael Crusan.
To begin serving more types of food, the district needed some kitchen upgrades. So they plan to purchase kitchen supplies and light processing equipment through a combination of their own money and grant funds from the MDA and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
MDA Commissioner Dave Frederickson joined Minnesota Department of Education Deputy Commissioner Jessie Montano, Blue Cross Blue Shield representative Kristi Probst, Holdingford school staff and local farmers at an award program Friday at the school. They toured the kitchen and school garden.
Holdingford was one of 15 districts in the state to receive 2014 Farm to School grant funds.
Crusan said with almost $4,000 the district will purchase sheet pans, knives, serving trays and storage equipment, among other items, to increase its capability to serve locally grown food.
Holdingford serves about 575 breakfasts and about 835 lunches each day, he said.
"They are hoping to increase the frequency of food purchased through Minnesota growers by 50 percent," Crusan said.
Grants were created with legislation that established the Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation Program.
3/06/2014
2/20/2014
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Citizen's of Holdingford you will be getting a letter about this in the next day or so.
WARNING: FROZEN WATER LINES
Area cities around Holdingford are experiencing frozen
waterlines. We have had one resident in
Holdingford report the start of a frozen waterline.
We need to be proactive and take preventive measures to keep
all of our waterlines from freezing.
We are asking all
residents and businesses that are on the City of Holdingford water system to
please let one faucet in your home run a pencil size stream of water
continuously until further notice!
While this is not a guaranteed way to keep pipes from
freezing, letting a number 2 pencil size stream of water flow at all times will
substantially reduce the risk!
What residents need to know and understand, is that the
likelihood of frozen water lines WILL INCREASE in late February through March
when the outside temperature rises and drives the frost further down into the
ground.
YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED FOR THIS WATER! Your utility bill will reflect the same amount
as your January billing!
The waterline that runs from the main shutoff to inside the
home or business is the owner’s responsibility.
If you have a frozen service line, the cost of thawing can be expensive
and there are a limited number of plumbers that have the equipment to thaw.
If you have a frozen line call Jeremy at 241-5792 or Adam at 293-2015
2/13/2014
12/21/2013
11/22/2013
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
All are invited to come out to the annual Christmas Tree Lighting .
It will be Friday, November 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Holdingford Area Historical Museum.
Snacks & hot chocolate Presented by Pedals to Petals Garden Club
and the Holdingford Area Historical Society
A bonus this year, the museum will be open and refreshments will be served inside the Museum after the tree lighting.
All are invited to come out to the annual Christmas Tree Lighting .
It will be Friday, November 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Holdingford Area Historical Museum.
Snacks & hot chocolate Presented by Pedals to Petals Garden Club
and the Holdingford Area Historical Society
A bonus this year, the museum will be open and refreshments will be served inside the Museum after the tree lighting.
11/16/2013
Annual lighting of the Christmas tree lights.
The Petals to Pedals Garden Club is sponsoring with the Historical Society,
the annual lighting of the Christmas tree lights.
This will occur on November 29 at 6:30pm at the Historical Museum.
Cookies, hot cider and coco will be provided .
Everyone is welcome!
the annual lighting of the Christmas tree lights.
This will occur on November 29 at 6:30pm at the Historical Museum.
Cookies, hot cider and coco will be provided .
Everyone is welcome!
4/14/2013
John Binsfeld Cancer Benefit – Sunday, April 21, 2013
John Binsfeld was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer last year and has undergone many extensive treatments.
On April 21st, you can help by joining us for the John Binsfeld Cancer Benefit!
A delicious chicken dinner will be served at Pelican Lake Ballroom in St. Anna from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. A silent auction will also be taking place during that time.
The dinner is $10 for adults and $6 for children that are 10 years old and younger. Your support is truly needed to make this benefit a success!
Read more
On April 21st, you can help by joining us for the John Binsfeld Cancer Benefit!
A delicious chicken dinner will be served at Pelican Lake Ballroom in St. Anna from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. A silent auction will also be taking place during that time.
The dinner is $10 for adults and $6 for children that are 10 years old and younger. Your support is truly needed to make this benefit a success!
Read more
4/01/2013
To the residents of the City of Holdingford
Because of the housing slowdown, the City of Holdingford's growth has been stagnant the last
few years. Because the costs of running a city keep going up, we need to grow to keep our
property taxes in check. In an effort to help grow our city, your City Council has decided to
offer incentives to build in the City of Holdingford in 2013.
The first incentive is to wave new water and sewer hookup fees for new homes built in 2013.
The second incentive is to rebate the city's portion of the property tax for two years on any new
construction done in Holdingford City limits in 2013. Whether you build a new home, add on to
an existing home, or add an outbuilding to your property in 2013, the City will reimburse the city
portion of your property tax bill on that NEW construction. When planning to build, bnng along
a copy of your 2013 property tax statement with your building plans when applying for a
building permit. Our city clerk will have all the details about the building incentives and
information on how to apply.
A couple of other issues that need to be brought up: the first is DOGS! We are getting many
complaints about dogs running loose in the city. The city ordinance states, all dogs must be on a
leash or kept in the dog owner's yard. We will aggressively pick up all dogs we find wandering
loose and take them to the kennel in St. Cloud. This action is a very expensive cost to the city
and will also be a very expensive cost to the owner when reclaiming their pet. Let's be
responsible pet owners and take care of our pets! The second issue: we have been having a rash
of problems with our sewage lift station pumps getting plugged up. We are finding articles of
clothing, toys, sanitary napkins, condoms diapers etc. in the pumps. These pumps are designed
to handle a certain amount of debris, but lately they have been overwhelmed. When this happens
our maintenance staff needs to go down, pull and dismantle the pumps to clean them out. This is
very time consuming and not a very pleasant task. So please watch what gets flushed into our
sewer system. THANK YOU!
Your City Council
"The City of Holdingford is an equal opportunity' provider and employer."
Because of the housing slowdown, the City of Holdingford's growth has been stagnant the last
few years. Because the costs of running a city keep going up, we need to grow to keep our
property taxes in check. In an effort to help grow our city, your City Council has decided to
offer incentives to build in the City of Holdingford in 2013.
The first incentive is to wave new water and sewer hookup fees for new homes built in 2013.
The second incentive is to rebate the city's portion of the property tax for two years on any new
construction done in Holdingford City limits in 2013. Whether you build a new home, add on to
an existing home, or add an outbuilding to your property in 2013, the City will reimburse the city
portion of your property tax bill on that NEW construction. When planning to build, bnng along
a copy of your 2013 property tax statement with your building plans when applying for a
building permit. Our city clerk will have all the details about the building incentives and
information on how to apply.
A couple of other issues that need to be brought up: the first is DOGS! We are getting many
complaints about dogs running loose in the city. The city ordinance states, all dogs must be on a
leash or kept in the dog owner's yard. We will aggressively pick up all dogs we find wandering
loose and take them to the kennel in St. Cloud. This action is a very expensive cost to the city
and will also be a very expensive cost to the owner when reclaiming their pet. Let's be
responsible pet owners and take care of our pets! The second issue: we have been having a rash
of problems with our sewage lift station pumps getting plugged up. We are finding articles of
clothing, toys, sanitary napkins, condoms diapers etc. in the pumps. These pumps are designed
to handle a certain amount of debris, but lately they have been overwhelmed. When this happens
our maintenance staff needs to go down, pull and dismantle the pumps to clean them out. This is
very time consuming and not a very pleasant task. So please watch what gets flushed into our
sewer system. THANK YOU!
Your City Council
"The City of Holdingford is an equal opportunity' provider and employer."
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