Red Wing City Council

Heath nominated to Sister Cities Commission

Red Wing resident Malon Heath is the newest member of Red Wing’s Sister Cities Commission, after the City Council on Monday approved his nomination. Mayor John Howe nominated Heath.

May meeting rescheduled

The Red Wing City Council rescheduled its regular May 25 meeting to May 27 in order to observe Memorial Day.

City lowers retainer by $4,400

Red Wing city officials and the law firm of Madigan, Dahl and Harlan, P.A., agreed to reduce payment for a legal retainer previously approved by the council.

In March, Red Wing hired attorney Tom Harlan from Madigan, Dahl and Harlan to provide legal services for an amount not to exceed $71,500. That cap has been reduced to $67,000.

Harlan will represent the city at state hearings regarding Xcel Energy’s bid to ramp up operations at the Prairie Island nuclear power plant.

Meeting watch

Monday’s council meeting lasted over 2 1/2 hours. All council members were present. The meeting ended in a closed session at which the council discussed legal strategy with attorney Tom Harlan.

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