Glencoe Mayor Randy Wilson has been honored by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) with the Jack Murray Award for his excellence in service to Greater Minnesota. The Jack Murray Award is given to city officials who demonstrate knowledge, leadership, and active participation in CGMC program areas over their public service career. The award is named for Jack Murray, former mayor of International Falls, who was instrumental in the CGMC’s formation. Wilson, who did not run for …
Glencoe Kicks-Off Public Participation for the New Comprehensive Plan
Project Website, Interactive Map, and Online Survey are now available; in-person events coming in Spring 2021. The City of Glencoe is starting work on its new Comprehensive Plan by launching the plan’s website, collecting community ideas for the City’s future, and inviting residents to join the Project Steering Committee that will work with consultants to guide the work. Glencoe’s new Comprehensive Plan will help guide the City’s evolution over the next twenty years, and will include …
Glencoe Comprehensive Plan Seeking Additional Committee Members
The City of Glencoe is investing in a Comprehensive Plan Study. The consulting firm for the project is Community Design Group/SEH/Moxie. The project will take about 9 -12 months to complete. The Project Steering Committee for the Glencoe Comprehensive Plan is looking for additional members to serve on the Project Steering Committee. The deadline for community members to apply is December 31st. Below is some basic information about the Project Steering Committee’s responsibilities and time …
MN Covid -19 Update
Governor Walz announced Executive Order 20-99, which dials back certain activities to slow the spread of COVID-19. Dial Back, Minnesota is a four-week pause of most social activities, in-person dining, sports, and indoor fitness activity in group settings. While some businesses can continue to offer goods and services in a safe manner, many others will again have to weather the challenge of adjusting their operations to “to-go” or virtual means. Starting Nov. 20 at 11:59 p.m. to Dec. 18 at …
City of Glencoe Comprehensive Plan
The City of Glencoe's Comprehensive Plan had it's Kick Off meeting on Thursday, November 19th with the first meeting of the Project Steering Committee (PSC). The PSC is made up of members of the community that are passionate about Glencoe have great ideas for future growth and enrichment of the community. The meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions and was recorded for the community to view. More to come on the Glencoe Comprehensive Plan! …