Sleepy Eye Lake became a rest stop for hundreds of geese Saturday (Nov. 14). The large migrating flock gathered on the south shore for a few hours before heading out late afternoon.
The Sleepy Eye Servicemen’s Club Chartiable Gambling along with the City of Sleepy Eye placed flags along the shoreline of Sleepy Eye Lake on Highway 4. The United States Flag is at the top of each new pole along with the City of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota and each branch of the military also represented. The awesome display was completed Tuesday September 15, and to give it a grand entrance…Mother Nature added a spectacular sunset that evening.
The Sleepy Eye City Council voted to hire current Interim City Manager and Public Works Director Bob Elston as the new City Manager. Three candidates had been interviewed over the past two days by The Public Utilities Commission, City Council and City Employees.
The motion to offer him the position was passed on a 4-1 vote, with Councilor Larry Braun casting the dissenting vote.
A motion to approve a contract is expected at the Tuesday, Aug. 13 regular council meeting.
Elston’s qualification include Public Works Director for the City of Sleepy Eye for past 15 years; Program Specialist Nebraska Rural Water Association in Wahoo, Nebraska, for 2 years; and Utility Superintendent for city of Plainview, Nebraska, 4 years. He has no post secondary education.
The City of Sleepy Eye City Council has approved a separation agreement with City Manager Kelli Truver.
The Council held a closed meeting April 24th to discuss a disciplinary problem. Following this meeting, Truver had been placed on paid administrative leave.
A follow-up meeting was held Monday (4/29) morning. This meeting was also closed. Following the closed part of the meeting it was announced Truver and the city had agreed to separate.
More info about the agreement will come with an official city press release.
Truver had begun duties as new city manager in February following the retirement of Mark Kober.
City of Sleepy Eye Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2019
The City of Sleepy Eye (City) makes the following second statement related to its City Manager:
Kelli Truver has been employed as City Manager with the City since February 2019. The City
and Kelli Truver executed a Separation and Release Agreement (Agreement) on April 29, 2019.
The City and Kelli Truver felt it was in the best interests of each party that Kelli Truver amicably
separate from employment with the City in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Agreement.
The Agreement provides that Kelli Truver has voluntarily resigned from employment with the
City on April 29, 2019, which is her last date of employment with the City.
The City Council approved a motion at its City Council meeting on April 29, 2019 to
communicate with its previous third-party consultant to assist the City with the transition to a
new City Manager.
Russell “Bob” Elston, Public Works Director will continue to be assigned to perform the duties
and responsibilities of City Manager in the meantime.
The City Council is confident that the City
will continue to operate effectively and efficiently during this transition.
A few Sleepy Eye die-hard baseball fans gathered at Sleepy Eye Baseball Park on Oct. 16th to celebrate the 96th anniversary of the famous Babe Ruth visit to Sleepy Eye. Within a few minutes of this picture being snapped, the men found out “The Boy” in the photo, Len Youngman, had passed away at the age of 107. (See KARE 11 Land of 10,000 stories “The Babe, the boy and the ball” video below) Len’s funeral will be held October 27th. Plans are in place for the Emmy that Boyd Huppert won for the story which is now located in the Sleepy Eye Museum will be delivered in time for Len’s visitation.
One of Sleepy Eye’s biggest advocates, Jim Broich, died Sunday (3/11).
Broich served as mayor for the community from 1992 to 2016. He was a city councilman prior to holding that position.
He served the city of Sleepy Eye in so many other ways during his lifetime including volunteering as an EMT for nine years and as Fireman for 34 years.
He also served on the board of Minnesota River Area on Aging and a term as Chair & Vice Chair, MNDOT District 7, ATP, as vice chair, South Central EMS board and Region 9 Revolving Loan Committee. Jim was active in the Lions Club, Legion, Disabled Veterans and the Sleepy Eye Collectors Club.
Anyone who new Jim also knew of his passions which included fishing, hunting, gardening, wine making, bee keeping and craft shows.
