City of Lanesboro, Minn.
 
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The City of Lanesboro established a Public Utilities Commission to oversee all administrative functions of the following utilities: water, sewer, electric, and garbage. The Utility Commission consists of three council-appointed members. The Lanesboro Public Utility Commission has one Council member and two non-council members that make up the Commission. The Commission must hold one regular meeting per month and has all administrative authority over the day-to-day functions of the utilities as stated above.

The Lanesboro Public Utilities Commission has the ability to provide sewer services from its own Wastewater Treatment Plant and water from three wells for which it owns and maintains. Electricity is generated from the hydro-wheel, or either of the diesel engines that are housed in the Utility Plant. Electric energy is also purchased from Dairyland Power. The Lanesboro Public Utilities contracts the service of garbage removal through Waste Management. The Lanesboro Public Utilities has developed into a self-sustained fully operational utility service for the City of Lanesboro.
 
 

Joseph O'Connor
Joe O'Connor grew up on a farm in rural Preston, Minn. After being drafted into the Army in 1965, he served a 26 year career which included duties in Vietnam, Germany, Korea, and Washington, D.C. He and his wife Lydia relocated to Lanesboro, Minn. in March, 2002. They have been married 37 years and have two children, Tara O’Connor Novak in Arden Hills, Minn. and Brian, a Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army who is serving in Iraq. Joe graduated from the University of Tampa with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Economics. He also holds a Master of Science Degree in Telecommunications Management. He is a Certified Financial Planner and owns a franchise with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and a member of the Pastoral Council. He was appointed to fulfill a vacant position on the council and then was elected to the City Council in 2002 with a personal goal of giving back to the community for all the benefits received while others served. Joe is the council representative for the EDA. He also is the council and EDA representative for the website and comprehensive planning process.
   

Gerald Evenson
 
   

Dennis Schuck
Dennis Schuck moved to Lanesboro is 1984. Dennis has been married to his wife Doris for 20 years. Between Dennis and Doris they have 7 children/step-children: Kim, Dan, Ken, Cathy, Carla, Carol & Cory.

Dennis has managed Lanesboro Ag for 16 years, which is an agriculture related supply company located in downtown Lanesboro. Dennis enjoys working with people and his business allows him to keep constant contact with the wonderful people of Lanesboro and surrounding areas.

Dennis joined the Utility Commission because he enjoys working with the Commission and staff. He enjoys dealing with all aspects and challenges that the Utility Commission faces. He wants to ensure that the residents of Lanesboro are getting fair prices and value from their utility services.
   
City of Lanesboro, Minn.
City of Lanesboro
Steven L. Rahn, Mayor | Bobbie Vickerman, City Administrator
202 Parkway Avenue South - - Lanesboro, MN 55949
507-467-3722 | lanesboro@acegroup.cc