Litchfield City Council Meeting

The Litchfield City Council heard a presentation last night regarding a Litchfield HRA housing project. The Council authorized the use of tax increment financing for the project.

An official from Central Minnesota Housing Partnership spoke about the Haven of Hubbard complex which will have 3 stories and an underground garage at 502 South Hubbard Avenue. Some of the units will be set aside for people with disabilities and there will be some units for the homeless. City Administrator Dave Czoik says the Council’s approval of TIF is just the first step in the process as a public hearing and other steps will be required.

The Litchfield City Council has approved of a Planning Commission recommendation for a variance request for Ronald and MaryAnn Dingmann to extend an 8-foot fence on their property at 808 South Marshall Avenue where a tree was removed. Mayor Ron Dingmann excused himself from the chambers while the item was discussed and as the vote was taken.

The Council approved of increases in wages for part-time Liquor Store employees; approved of a 2-year lease with the MN Department of Public Safety for use of a room at the Litchfield Area Recreation Center for driver’s education; and agreed to accept public bids for property located at 1002 South Armstrong Avenue.